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55Designs · 11-17-2009, 03:32 PM

Just finished the install on my Camaro and this was the first one we did. Not as easy as I figured it would go for several reasons. Mirror housing is narrow and locations to mount the controls were limited.

Mirror is not etched or sand blasted SEE DETAIL PHOTO of the CLARITY. Very tedious to perform at this level of quality.

Lots of soldering and mods to make this work but I can duplicate the job for anyone who needs another perk for their ride!

Here is what I did.

Removed the Overhead Console and DELTED the Passenger Airbag light switch. No fault codes come up by removing this.

I modifed the housing to install the potentiometer control and terminals and made a plastic lens to fill the hole. Polished it smooth and its perfectly centered, this took ALOT of TIME. The modified speaker is installed on the other side of the overhead trim in its seperate location. Looks factory aesthetically.

Rear view mirror you will loose auto dim just to let everyone know due to the glass used by GM. We can do the auto dim version or LT flip version up to you. We can even supply one in exchange we have cores in stock as of today. If you demand auto dim the price $$$$ because I need to use a donor mirror for parts from a European car. Auto Dim shouldnt be a huge deal on this car since most have tints and the design of the rear windo is so tappered as it is.

Valentine One main brain was taken apart, modified and installed in the rear headliner. Tested 100% signal so were good to go.

Also have an option with a hand made cover for the middle of the rear parcel shelf which can be covered in leather or for the extra fancy guys you can have it done in Carbon fiber but your Carbon source.

If anyone has interest send me a PM. I prefer to have manufactures/dealers contact me to add this to their product offering. Just easier on our end. If Moderators suggest I sponsor for such an offering send me a PM and I guess I can sell direct.

More photos to come in the next day or two showing illumination and possibly a video if I can get one of the guys to come along for a ride.

rcracer78 · 11-17-2009, 04:21 PM

that looks awsome!

I have a Valentine on the way currently.

chrisgalles · 11-17-2009, 05:06 PM

That looks amazing! Awesome work! I'll keep you in mind when I get to that mod on my long list of mods

SSOOCH · 11-17-2009, 05:09 PM

That's amazing! Nice job.

RMGee · 11-17-2009, 07:26 PM

NICE!

but why valentine...

sav1 · 11-17-2009, 08:03 PM

WOW.. now thats some good work.

55Designs · 11-17-2009, 08:26 PM

Thanks guys I am very anal when it comes to this and since I am usually doing these for new car dealers in the US for $200-400k exotics I got my process down to a T.

I choose Valentine because its one of the best units and having the system remote installed is great, easy to use, works and is effective. Been using the V1 for the last 14 years and never had an issue. Plus the remote install is trick and always gets made attention at shows and car meets.

We have used K40 which are good and some other additional add ons such as blinders but that can be overkill. In the NY tri state what I got is perfect.
Any questions please ask away.

Jferrell88 · 11-17-2009, 08:42 PM

thats amazingly bad ass

third1 · 11-17-2009, 09:20 PM

Nice job

Luvpilot · 11-17-2009, 09:31 PM

55Designs · 11-17-2009, 09:49 PM

PM me, I am sure I can set asside 3 days to do a nice group buy.I can have the shop all geared up to do just these Camaro jobs. Lets see how the feedback keeps mounting up into the weekend.

Santos · 11-17-2009, 09:54 PM

wow thats freaking awesome

Indpowr · 11-17-2009, 10:02 PM

That is what you call "CUSTOM"

*mlee* · 11-17-2009, 10:05 PM

Super job... I would have chosen a V1 if I had a sweet install like that.
I'm installing Escort this weekend using mount to the right of mirror.

11-17-2009, 03:32 PM	#1
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	Custom Valentine One Radar System. Pics/Details Enjoy Just finished the install on my Camaro and this was the first one we did. Not as easy as I figured it would go for several reasons. Mirror housing is narrow and locations to mount the controls were limited. Mirror is not etched or sand blasted SEE DETAIL PHOTO of the CLARITY. Very tedious to perform at this level of quality. Lots of soldering and mods to make this work but I can duplicate the job for anyone who needs another perk for their ride! Here is what I did. Removed the Overhead Console and DELTED the Passenger Airbag light switch. No fault codes come up by removing this. I modifed the housing to install the potentiometer control and terminals and made a plastic lens to fill the hole. Polished it smooth and its perfectly centered, this took ALOT of TIME. The modified speaker is installed on the other side of the overhead trim in its seperate location. Looks factory aesthetically. Rear view mirror you will loose auto dim just to let everyone know due to the glass used by GM. We can do the auto dim version or LT flip version up to you. We can even supply one in exchange we have cores in stock as of today. If you demand auto dim the price $$$$ because I need to use a donor mirror for parts from a European car. Auto Dim shouldnt be a huge deal on this car since most have tints and the design of the rear windo is so tappered as it is. Valentine One main brain was taken apart, modified and installed in the rear headliner. Tested 100% signal so were good to go. Also have an option with a hand made cover for the middle of the rear parcel shelf which can be covered in leather or for the extra fancy guys you can have it done in Carbon fiber but your Carbon source. If anyone has interest send me a PM. I prefer to have manufactures/dealers contact me to add this to their product offering. Just easier on our end. If Moderators suggest I sponsor for such an offering send me a PM and I guess I can sell direct. More photos to come in the next day or two showing illumination and possibly a video if I can get one of the guys to come along for a ride. Attached Images

11-17-2009, 05:09 PM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	That's amazing! Nice job. __________________

11-17-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
Jferrell88 Drives: black 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Proctorville, OH Posts: 751 View My Garage	thats amazingly bad ass __________________

11-17-2009, 09:20 PM	#9
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11-17-2009, 09:54 PM	#12
Santos Santos Drives: 1SS Blk 6M ECS 1500 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 606 View My Garage	wow thats freaking awesome __________________

11-17-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
rcracer78 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 211	that looks awsome! I have a Valentine on the way currently.

11-17-2009, 05:06 PM	#3
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	That looks amazing! Awesome work! I'll keep you in mind when I get to that mod on my long list of mods

11-17-2009, 07:26 PM	#5
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	NICE! but why valentine...

11-17-2009, 08:03 PM	#6
sav1 Drives: 2009 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 556	WOW.. now thats some good work.

11-17-2009, 08:26 PM	#7
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	Thanks guys I am very anal when it comes to this and since I am usually doing these for new car dealers in the US for $200-400k exotics I got my process down to a T. I choose Valentine because its one of the best units and having the system remote installed is great, easy to use, works and is effective. Been using the V1 for the last 14 years and never had an issue. Plus the remote install is trick and always gets made attention at shows and car meets. We have used K40 which are good and some other additional add ons such as blinders but that can be overkill. In the NY tri state what I got is perfect. Any questions please ask away.

11-17-2009, 09:31 PM	#10
Luvpilot Drives: GM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 352 View My Garage

11-17-2009, 09:49 PM	#11
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	PM me, I am sure I can set asside 3 days to do a nice group buy.I can have the shop all geared up to do just these Camaro jobs. Lets see how the feedback keeps mounting up into the weekend.

11-17-2009, 10:02 PM	#13
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	That is what you call "CUSTOM"

11-17-2009, 10:05 PM	#14
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Super job... I would have chosen a V1 if I had a sweet install like that. I'm installing Escort this weekend using mount to the right of mirror. __________________