Valentine One Radar/Laser Detector

I’ve been looking for the perfect container for my Valentine One rader detector for quite some time. I’ve been using the expen$ive and large Legal speeding box. It’s longer and taller than required to house the V1. Mounting on a dash shelf typically means it’s going to cantilever Ā off the shelf to avoid fouling with the windshield.Ā 

Tonight I paid a visit to my local “The Container Store” to see if I could find a suitable container. I found two!Ā 

The first container is the perfect height, an just slightly to wide and long for the newer V1. It’sĀ 5-1/2″ x 4-1/8″ x 1-3/8″. The skew is 10054861. You can find it online here. They are only $3.99! The only issue with this case is it isn’t clear but partially translucent. I don’t think that will be an issue with radar or laser.IMG_20160418_203644 IMG_20160418_203654 IMG_20160418_210849

The secondĀ container is slightly taller than require, but absolutely the perfect width and length and is clear.Ā It’s 5-3/8″ x 4″ x 1-3/4″. The skew is 10060176. You can find it online here. They are only $2.99!Ā IMG_20160418_203720 IMG_20160418_203728 IMG_20160418_210827

Both of these boxes are hinged and snap shut.

I decided to paint the smaller of the two boxes and try it first.IMG_20160426_174301

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IMG_20160427_095321Printing support pieces to put between the various V1 components and the dash shelf.Ā 

IMG_20160427_132652One wedge for the V1 remote display, and the block to supportĀ the volume control box under the shelf.

IMG_20160427_163040IMG_20160427_163257IMG_20160427_163556 All mounted.

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IMG_20160430_195820 Ā IMG_20160430_195829IMG_20160430_200624IMG_20160501_092320 Ā IMG_20160501_092331I cut a small slot in the battery cover to allow for the wiring of the V1 & the TPMS.

IMG_20160501_092541 Nice and clean!

IMG_20160501_102102Everything installed.

V1 WiringWiring diagram.

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