V1 SR7 Custom Install [will absolutely kill 56k]

It's finally done! Been working on this since winter break, got the biggest parts done this weekend and just some minor details to work out. Here are some pictures for anyone considering the Valentine One or the Escort SR7.

EXTERIOR
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...Pics/front.jpg

In case you couldn't find everything:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...entdiagram.jpg

V1 = Green at top of windshield

SR7 radar = Yellow behind PS kidney grill 3M exterior tape w/ a zip tie for safety

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...h_sr7radar.jpg

SR7 laser receiver = Red on either side of license plate 3M exterior tape w/ zip ties for safety

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...th_pslaser.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...th_dslaser.jpg

SR7 laser receiver on rear license plate Mounted on top of license plate frame, with wiring running behind the plate.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1..._rearclose.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...cs/th_rear.jpg

INTERIOR

This is what took the longest time. To start off with, I painted the odometer bezel black. It has the V1 concealed display flush mounted in the odometer bezel with the mute button deleted. For the SR7, I removed the LED display screen and attached a cord to it (see here instructions: http://www.radardetector.net/forums/escort/20153-custom-installed-remote-escort-nsx.html). I then made a custom box for the SR7 on the left side of the right side of the odometer bezel. I also included a couple construction pics.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...nterioroff.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...interioron.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ics/th_off.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...blackbezel.jpg

The main valentine unit it mount up behind the grill on a custom mount. I took off the suction cups, and super glued 3M dual lock tape, so it attached right below my I-PASS. Its mounted perfectly behind the mirror so I cannot even see it when I am driving

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...darmounted.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...radarmount.jpg

Also on the interior I have installed a remote audio adapter for the Valentine One. Its installed in the switch bezel for the tc and door lock buttons (little dirty)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...th_topview.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...oinstalled.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...dioadapter.jpg

Just installed 4/19, a kill switch panel for the SR7 and the V1. The red button is also a mute switch for the SR7.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...h_DSC05014.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...h_DSC05017.jpg

Complete interior shot

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...8/DSC05016.jpg

Complete wiring schematic.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...-19-2008/2.jpg

:shock: That install is tight. Very nice!

Arrows AND spec mode. Welcome to the club :wink:

Sweet! Good job!

That is one hell of a job....

very impressive! excellent work!

One word, C-L-E-A-N.......

Wow. That is probably the cleanest install I have ever seen. Props man!

What kind of paint did you use to paint the bezel?

Did you ever mute both units together?

wow man...didnt take you long once you got back to the car.

thats just simply sweet. by far the best install i've seen so far

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Originally Posted by focalcivic

What kind of paint did you use to paint the bezel?

Did you ever mute both units together?

I used Kyrlon Fusion, I think the color was Matte Black. It's meant for plastics, and I used the same paint to paint my exterior grills and it's held up well. I also scuffed up the entire bezel with 600 grit sand paper to help the paint stick.

I have all the stuff I need to make the dual mute, and in my mind it still seems like it will work. Unfortunately my soldering iron fell apart on me this weekend (literally), so I didn't get a chance to build it. I'll give it an attempt once I go out and buy another soldering iron.

Thanks for all the compliments, I spent a lot of time on it so its good to see everyone likes it.