2011 E93

Alekshop · 02-06-2011, 06:59 PM

On this 2011 E93 M3 we decided to install Valentine 1 Radar Mirror with V1 custom enclosure and connect it all to iPhone.

As anticipated, everything works great

V1 Mirror

V1 Enclosure

J08M3 · 02-06-2011, 07:33 PM

What's the iPhone doing?

Alekshop · 02-06-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

What's the iPhone doing?

it works as a V1 display, shows traps on the map, current speed, and let's you to report a trap.

BimmerM · 02-06-2011, 09:21 PM

Looks like the free iPhone app called RadarActive.

Chowster · 02-06-2011, 11:52 PM

I love this mod. Can't read too many threads about the V1 mirror!!!

eisenb11 · 02-07-2011, 02:59 AM

About those exposed wires in the second picture showing the mirror... did those get covered up later or is leaving them exposed necessary for the install?

Alekshop · 02-08-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by eisenb11

About those exposed wires in the second picture showing the mirror... did those get covered up later or is leaving them exposed necessary for the install?

the plastic cover wasn't installed when the pictures were taken ... it's all covered ... no exposed wires

stega · 02-08-2011, 02:27 PM

Did the exact same install over the weekend with a buddy of mine. I will be posting a full DIY w/ pics and all for E93's for the special enclosure as I have not found any info for installs on verts. Alek how did you seal the enclosure? Hot glue??

M3RMA · 02-08-2011, 09:21 PM

Where are you located and what is the cost for this install?

Alekshop · 02-09-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by M3RMA

Where are you located and what is the cost for this install?

We are located in Pleasanton. Feel free to give us a call 925.609.4559

Aleks.

Alekshop · 02-09-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stega

Did the exact same install over the weekend with a buddy of mine. I will be posting a full DIY w/ pics and all for E93's for the special enclosure as I have not found any info for installs on verts. Alek how did you seal the enclosure? Hot glue??

No, it just snaps in.

stega · 02-09-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alekshop

No, it just snaps in.

I would not trust the V1 to be held in by those clips when the top goes up and down... That is why I used hot glue.

M&AGuy · 02-09-2011, 11:56 AM

Do you think the "reception" from the front on this main unit position is impeded/limited by the seats? What about when the top is closed. Also, I assume use of the wind deflector is a nonstarter?

ersin · 02-09-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M&AGuy

Do you think the "reception" from the front on this main unit position is impeded/limited by the seats? What about when the top is closed. Also, I assume use of the wind deflector is a nonstarter?

I've read several reports from folks that have done similar installs in all sorts of various vehicles, not just BMWs. They all report no decrease in performance, except that you lose laser alerts. I'm not willing to lose laser so it's up by the RVM for me. But for those that don't see the point of laser alerting this has the benefit of hiding the unit away. It's very stealthy if you can also hide the display and controls.

Unfortunately, I don't feel putting the display in the mirror is very stealthy. And you need to move your eyes a bit more than I would like to see the display so I don't consider this part optimum but with the 3 series there aren't too many better places to put it without really hacking up the interior. From the pics, Alexshop always seems to do quality work and this has a lot going for it.

If you don't want to tackle this job yourself, then this looks like a good way to go. Congrats again to Alexshop for a slick install.

Cheers,.

eisenb11 · 02-10-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Alekshop

the plastic cover wasn't installed when the pictures were taken ... it's all covered ... no exposed wires

Why can't you be in Los Angeles? I need a quality shop like you guys that I can go to when I get my car later in the year!

mazda3ndp · 04-27-2012, 04:14 PM

What is the part number for the e93 enclosure for the v1?

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M&AGuy Private 5 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Position of main unit Do you think the "reception" from the front on this main unit position is impeded/limited by the seats? What about when the top is closed. Also, I assume use of the wind deflector is a nonstarter? __________________ 2011 E93 M3 (JzB/FR-ext, M-DCT, Akrapovic Evolution exhaust, MS pulley, spacers, air filter, rear diffuser, a few other things...) 2008 E93 M3 (IB/G, 6MT, RPi exhaust, others... hit from behind and totaled); 2006 E46 M3C (CB/Cin, SMG, SuperSprint exhaust, others... retired); 2004 E46 M3C (CB/Cin, SMG, SuperSprint exhaust, others, spin out in rain and totaled); 2001 E46 M3C (SG/G, 6MT, retired)
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