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motorhed · 09-15-2010, 10:08 PM

awesome write up. Just installed this exact setup tonight minus the blend mount. Not sure if they changed the wiring colors on the 2011 but i noticed my colors were pink (instead of red) and solid black for the ground.

schlauge · 10-12-2010, 11:14 AM

I'm having trouble locating the switched wire and the ground wire.....I've been back and forth with this .....I bought the safe n sound one off of ebay and it works fine because I plugged it in and tested it on the cig outlet.....works on prob......I have an LS and do not know which one to plug the black and red wires into......anyone have a wiring diagram or has run into the same problem??

jdenotter · 10-12-2010, 11:27 AM

Just my two cents and not being rude but with me being trained in speed measurement instruments (radar). I think owning a radar unit is pretty much useless. There are several ways to measure speed without a radar detector picking it up. Also unless the police is keeping the radar on unit at all times he isn't looking for a speeder, he just slowing down traffic. He's aware of such technology and has ways to avoid being detected by them. Not saying that radar detectors don't work but not sure they work good enough for the price of buying one. Good write up on it though. Love how it fits flush with the mirror.

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SSOOCH · 05-10-2011, 09:16 PM

I just used this write up to install My Valentine One in SUPRBAD. the blend mount is nice but like the OP said it's spendy. I used the power cord that was sold on the blend mount site. 0.50 12" cord. It worked great!!

ClutchKargo · 05-11-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I just used this write up to install My Valentine One in SUPRBAD. the blend mount is nice but like the OP said it's spendy. I used the power cord that was sold on the blend mount site. 0.50 12" cord. It worked great!!

Wow it's been awhile since this thread has had a reply. My setup has been working great and the V-1 Rocks!

Yep the Blend Mount is a few more bucks than I'd like to spend but the best one I have ever used. I've spent money on others and it was wasted dinero. I have a blend mount in my Tahoe and just move the V-1 back and forth as needed.

Thanks SSOOCH glad it worked for SUPRBAD.

Clutch

Camaro4Life2011 · 05-18-2011, 06:07 PM

Hey guys I am having a little trouble. Attempting to hardwire the v1. Went to radioshack and they did not have any fuse taps. The v1 comes with a t tap. I was wondering if anyone went that route. Do you need to use invisicord? Thanks guys.

Camaro4Life2011 · 05-24-2011, 05:06 PM

How exactly did u remove the A-Pillar?

ClutchKargo · 05-24-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro4Life2011

How exactly did u remove the A-Pillar?

When you use a Stealth Mirror Cord or Invisicord there is no need to remove the A-Pillar. You are using the mirror connector for the power source and not running a wire.

Klepton · 06-10-2011, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the write-up. I installed my Escort 9500ix on the driver's side using the Camaro Visor Mounting bracket and the Stealth Mirror cord. It's great to not have a wire hanging down to your lighter plug and easier to not have to mess with your fusebox.

Tom0662 · 06-26-2011, 11:10 PM

Just ordered the BlendMount and PowerTap wire. I didnt realize until I just read this that it may hang down lower and block the view some. Does anyoneone who mounted it below the mirror find it to be restrictive as far as view?

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Originally Posted by Klepton

Thanks for the write-up. I installed my Escort 9500ix on the driver's side using the Camaro Visor Mounting bracket and the Stealth Mirror cord. It's great to not have a wire hanging down to your lighter plug and easier to not have to mess with your fusebox.

If the Blendmount doesnt work out to well I may have to go that route of the visor mount. Where did you get the visor mount? Found one here http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...nt-p-2653.html

Sevn86 · 06-26-2011, 11:55 PM

Nice DIY!

jpelton37 · 07-06-2011, 12:38 PM

I live in NJ and drive a lot thru VA for work. This is how i hide mine from Johnny Law...
Cost $45 for black stripe

StoopDude · 07-27-2011, 10:58 PM

Followed this DIY used a blend mount and ordered Mirror tap cable they sell also got the micro 12in all worked great had the mirror off and all wired and mounted up in less then twenty.... Thx for the instructions!!!

Rogan · 08-25-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddylok

I don't have the auto dimming mirrors with my 1LT and wires in the connector are different on the mirror side. So I have to tap into the top connector instead.

Black to Black, Red to Pink.

I prefer how you mounted it. The placement of the rearview is already to low IMO, so mounting next the the mirror is a better option for me.

09-15-2010, 10:08 PM	#57
motorhed Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM,2000 Grand Cherokee Join Date: May 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 296 View My Garage	awesome write up. Just installed this exact setup tonight minus the blend mount. Not sure if they changed the wiring colors on the 2011 but i noticed my colors were pink (instead of red) and solid black for the ground. __________________ ----------------------------- 2011 2SS/RS 6M IOM/IOM 7/23/2010 - 1100 8/18/2010 - Born on Date 2G1FT1EW1B9120590 9/3/2010 - Pick Up ----------------------------- \| Photos \|

10-12-2010, 11:14 AM	#58
schlauge Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: May 2010 Location: FL Posts: 28	Trouble?? I'm having trouble locating the switched wire and the ground wire.....I've been back and forth with this .....I bought the safe n sound one off of ebay and it works fine because I plugged it in and tested it on the cig outlet.....works on prob......I have an LS and do not know which one to plug the black and red wires into......anyone have a wiring diagram or has run into the same problem?? Attached Images

10-12-2010, 11:27 AM	#59
jdenotter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,M6,Black w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, NC Posts: 1,778 View My Garage	Just my two cents and not being rude but with me being trained in speed measurement instruments (radar). I think owning a radar unit is pretty much useless. There are several ways to measure speed without a radar detector picking it up. Also unless the police is keeping the radar on unit at all times he isn't looking for a speeder, he just slowing down traffic. He's aware of such technology and has ways to avoid being detected by them. Not saying that radar detectors don't work but not sure they work good enough for the price of buying one. Good write up on it though. Love how it fits flush with the mirror. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________ 3" RDP Motorsports aggressive cat-back exhaust w/ x-pipe, Vararam CAI, Hurst's short throw shifter, Gary's Customs painted bowties, Ofer's HID DRL/Fog Light wiring harness, Kelvin 8K HID DRL bulbs, ZL1 grille. Johnson's window tint film, LSR lowering springs, Metra dash kit with Pioneer In-Dash DVD head unit.

05-10-2011, 09:16 PM	#60
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I just used this write up to install My Valentine One in SUPRBAD. the blend mount is nice but like the OP said it's spendy. I used the power cord that was sold on the blend mount site. 0.50 12" cord. It worked great!! __________________

05-18-2011, 06:07 PM	#62
Camaro4Life2011 Drives: Black Camaro 2LT RS with Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 257 View My Garage	Hey guys I am having a little trouble. Attempting to hardwire the v1. Went to radioshack and they did not have any fuse taps. The v1 comes with a t tap. I was wondering if anyone went that route. Do you need to use invisicord? Thanks guys. __________________ 2011 Blk on Blk 2LT [x] Perma-grin [x]1000 Watt Dual 12'' Subs (******** Harness) [x]Blacked out Bow-ties [x]AACStyle Blue Footwell Lights. [x]AACStyle Blue LED Dome Light. [x]AACStyle Blue LED Trunk Light [x]Knight Rider 54 Blue LED [X]Valentine 1 Hard Wire [X]Valentine 1 Concealed Display [ ]20 %Tinted Windows [ ]LED Underglow [ ]Rear Footwell Lights [ ]ABL Extension [ ]Camaro RS Projection [ ]Painted Calipers [ ]Glove Box Light [ ]Door Handle Lights [ ]Cold Air Inductions CAI [ ]AACStyle Plasma DRL [ ]AACStyle License Plate LEDS

05-24-2011, 05:06 PM	#63
Camaro4Life2011 Drives: Black Camaro 2LT RS with Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 257 View My Garage	How exactly did u remove the A-Pillar? __________________ 2011 Blk on Blk 2LT [x] Perma-grin [x]1000 Watt Dual 12'' Subs (******** Harness) [x]Blacked out Bow-ties [x]AACStyle Blue Footwell Lights. [x]AACStyle Blue LED Dome Light. [x]AACStyle Blue LED Trunk Light [x]Knight Rider 54 Blue LED [X]Valentine 1 Hard Wire [X]Valentine 1 Concealed Display [ ]20 %Tinted Windows [ ]LED Underglow [ ]Rear Footwell Lights [ ]ABL Extension [ ]Camaro RS Projection [ ]Painted Calipers [ ]Glove Box Light [ ]Door Handle Lights [ ]Cold Air Inductions CAI [ ]AACStyle Plasma DRL [ ]AACStyle License Plate LEDS

06-10-2011, 05:36 PM	#65
Klepton Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, LS3, SW w/ IOM package Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 310 View My Garage	Thanks for the write-up. I installed my Escort 9500ix on the driver's side using the Camaro Visor Mounting bracket and the Stealth Mirror cord. It's great to not have a wire hanging down to your lighter plug and easier to not have to mess with your fusebox.

07-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#68
jpelton37 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/SS Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hamilton (Mercer County) NJ Posts: 68	Here is how i hid mine I live in NJ and drive a lot thru VA for work. This is how i hide mine from Johnny Law... Cost $45 for black stripe Attached Images __________________ '11 SS "Beatrice" Vararam / VMAX Throttle Body / SLP Long tubes with High Flows / Tune / Muffler Delete w/5" tips / Hurst Short Shifter / Havoc Spoiler and Diffuser / Rx Catch Can with Breather/ Various Visual Upgrades / In Process of Complete BMR Suspension Upgrade (1.4" lowering springs installed) / 21" Wheels "Those who say it cannot be done, should stop interrupting those of us doing it..."

07-27-2011, 10:58 PM	#69
StoopDude Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 324	Followed this DIY used a blend mount and ordered Mirror tap cable they sell also got the micro 12in all worked great had the mirror off and all wired and mounted up in less then twenty.... Thx for the instructions!!!

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