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As many of you know, I've been working on an aluminum mounting bracket for my Valentine One radar detector (you can read about the history of this project in this thread). It's been a little side project of mine, and thus took longer than it really should, but...it's finally complete! I've made some changes compared to the prototype. The key features are:
- Bolts up to Elises and Exiges(*) without requiring any modification to the car. No holes drilled, no sticky tape to apply to the car. Completely reversible.
- Provides a theft resistant (not theft proof) way of mounting the V1.
- The mounting location is optimized for forward visibility; mounting the detector low like this is not ideal for rear laser detection so if that's a priority, you might want to look elsewhere. Keep in mind that if you move the detector up high to improve rear visibility, front visibility may be reduced due to the rearview mirror there.
- Weight is approximately 4oz (excludes the weight of the detector).
The bracket is constructed of laser cut aluminum, NC formed and black anodized with a colorfast dye suitable for outdoor use (to prevent fading due to sunlight exposure).
- The bracket is held in place with a hook and loop strap (velcro), so will accommodate other detectors as well.
- The Valentine 1 may be mounted facing either rearwards (for use with the optional remote display module) or facing forwards (for those other cases).
- Moves the interior light forward a bit, possibly improving cabin illumination.
This kit includes the bracket mounting assembly only - it does not include anything needed to wire up the detector to your Elise. There is a good writeup of how to hardwire the V1 in the Elise here. Or, you can just run a cable from the V1 down to the accessory plug right below as I'm currently doing (note, the accessory plug is always on, it does not turn off with your ignition).
EDIT - new price is $65 including shipping and parts are in stock.
To purchase, please go to my website and use the 'buy now' button there.
I'll be at Concorso Italiano this Friday (in the Corral) if you'd like to see the bracket in person and/or buy one (cost at the show will be $70, no shipping obviously). I'll be around the car in the morning and at lunchtime, or you can PM me to arrange a time we can meet.
* - I have not yet test fitted this in an Exige, but based on what I've seen it *should* work. The first Exige customer will be offered a complete money back guarantee, shipping included, if it doesn't fit.
- Bolts up to Elises and Exiges(*) without requiring any modification to the car. No holes drilled, no sticky tape to apply to the car. Completely reversible.
- Provides a theft resistant (not theft proof) way of mounting the V1.
- The mounting location is optimized for forward visibility; mounting the detector low like this is not ideal for rear laser detection so if that's a priority, you might want to look elsewhere. Keep in mind that if you move the detector up high to improve rear visibility, front visibility may be reduced due to the rearview mirror there.
- Weight is approximately 4oz (excludes the weight of the detector).
The bracket is constructed of laser cut aluminum, NC formed and black anodized with a colorfast dye suitable for outdoor use (to prevent fading due to sunlight exposure).
- The bracket is held in place with a hook and loop strap (velcro), so will accommodate other detectors as well.
- The Valentine 1 may be mounted facing either rearwards (for use with the optional remote display module) or facing forwards (for those other cases).
- Moves the interior light forward a bit, possibly improving cabin illumination.
This kit includes the bracket mounting assembly only - it does not include anything needed to wire up the detector to your Elise. There is a good writeup of how to hardwire the V1 in the Elise here. Or, you can just run a cable from the V1 down to the accessory plug right below as I'm currently doing (note, the accessory plug is always on, it does not turn off with your ignition).
EDIT - new price is $65 including shipping and parts are in stock.
To purchase, please go to my website and use the 'buy now' button there.
I'll be at Concorso Italiano this Friday (in the Corral) if you'd like to see the bracket in person and/or buy one (cost at the show will be $70, no shipping obviously). I'll be around the car in the morning and at lunchtime, or you can PM me to arrange a time we can meet.
* - I have not yet test fitted this in an Exige, but based on what I've seen it *should* work. The first Exige customer will be offered a complete money back guarantee, shipping included, if it doesn't fit.
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