Valentine One - Stealth Display install, done and done- - ->

LI-S4 · 02-11-2006, 01:29 PM

Spent the afternoon, a very cold afternoon I must add, installing the remote V1 display in ruknd's S4.

He started with a basic Valentine One, wired to the Cig Lighter...

I recv'd his stock steering wheel trim about two or so weeks ago along with his Concealed Display.

I started with a custom made housing that will replace the Concealed Display..and modified it further to work with the B6 steering wheel trim, applied, the appropriate color and, shown here with protective paper still applied to the lens...

I modified the original Concealed Display so it could be integrated into the housing, did some mods to the dash so as to allow the housing assmbly to install properly and to be able to get the wiring done..

We ran another set of wires over to the center console to be able to mount the remote mute button..

Kip chose the uber concealed mute button location inside the shift boot, so I mounted the button inside the boot..

There is a quick disconnect so the boot, knob and shifter surround can be removed easily..

You can't ask for it to any cleaner of an install then this..the mute button is located inside the boot so all you need to do is drop you fingers inside the valley in the front of the shift boot and press..

The finished product...

Next on the list the remote audio controls...this can be added at any time as the pieces are totally modular. This setup has the remote audio and speaker in one piece of trim, but if you have the security light control as an option there are other locations to mount the audio controls as well..

Now he is cruising ultra stealthy!! We also did the hard wire install so he no longer has to deal with cig lighter power cord!!

This install is the same for the B6/B7 A4 and S4 and is faily similar with the C5 A6, RS6 and All Road and started life as a kit for the B5 A4 & S4

Enjoy!!!

ari (audiless) · 02-11-2006, 01:36 PM

where on LI are you located? I'd love to get my V1 hardwired,a t the least, and that looks like a great stealth setup that I's also consider. What parts would you need and what's the aproximate cost? (my car's a cabrio)

ruknd · 02-11-2006, 02:10 PM

a perfect install. The install is fairly simple so if you dont live in teh NY area for Mike to help I'm sure he'd give full instructions. It may look like surgery with his gloves on but that was to help with the cold.

It's also logical to have the remote display in teh binnacle because when it goes off you tend to look at the detector then your speed, now all you do is a quick glance down and tap the mute button as you down shift. Perfect.

Karrera4 · 02-11-2006, 02:32 PM

Jet Jockey/A4 Pilot · 02-11-2006, 03:47 PM

ruknd · 02-11-2006, 06:39 PM

"inset" into the trim piece then fuses the two together. It's seamless. Now, the key is he actually cuts the board in half and rewires it so the unit is just as big as the LEDs. Do it you wont regret it. Even teh wires and clips he uses are quality.

LI-S4 · 02-11-2006, 09:55 PM

If you have the same interior trim as the sedan it will work just fine.

email me for details...

LI-S4 · 02-11-2006, 09:56 PM

LI-S4 · 02-11-2006, 09:57 PM

ruknd · 02-12-2006, 11:06 AM

02-11-2006, 01:29 PM	#1
LI-S4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 24785 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 18,085	Valentine One - Stealth Display install, done and done- - -> Spent the afternoon, a very cold afternoon I must add, installing the remote V1 display in ruknd's S4. He started with a basic Valentine One, wired to the Cig Lighter... I recv'd his stock steering wheel trim about two or so weeks ago along with his Concealed Display. I started with a custom made housing that will replace the Concealed Display..and modified it further to work with the B6 steering wheel trim, applied, the appropriate color and, shown here with protective paper still applied to the lens... I modified the original Concealed Display so it could be integrated into the housing, did some mods to the dash so as to allow the housing assmbly to install properly and to be able to get the wiring done.. We ran another set of wires over to the center console to be able to mount the remote mute button.. Kip chose the uber concealed mute button location inside the shift boot, so I mounted the button inside the boot.. There is a quick disconnect so the boot, knob and shifter surround can be removed easily.. You can't ask for it to any cleaner of an install then this..the mute button is located inside the boot so all you need to do is drop you fingers inside the valley in the front of the shift boot and press.. The finished product... Next on the list the remote audio controls...this can be added at any time as the pieces are totally modular. This setup has the remote audio and speaker in one piece of trim, but if you have the security light control as an option there are other locations to mount the audio controls as well.. Now he is cruising ultra stealthy!! We also did the hard wire install so he no longer has to deal with cig lighter power cord!! This install is the same for the B6/B7 A4 and S4 and is faily similar with the C5 A6, RS6 and All Road and started life as a kit for the B5 A4 & S4 Enjoy!!! __________________ "My wheel bolts require more torque than your Honda makes..." Valentine One Remote Display My Wheel Repair NASA Style The Unofficial AW Buyer / Seller Feedback Thread The nOOb FAQ ~ LI-S4 Style Everything I write is my opinion. You are free to adopt it or discard it. If I say it, it's because I believe it to be 100% true...That is all. ...THE FIRST MOD SHOULD BE DRIVING SCHOOL - O.W.K.

02-11-2006, 01:36 PM	#2
ari (audiless) Junior Member Account #: 27048 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 744	Nicely done. --------> where on LI are you located? I'd love to get my V1 hardwired,a t the least, and that looks like a great stealth setup that I's also consider. What parts would you need and what's the aproximate cost? (my car's a cabrio) __________________ -Ari Current: 2008 Porsche 997TT, GT Silver over Terracotta/black, 6MT, Sport Chrono, etc, etc. (Stock so far) Just sold: '05 Dolphin S4 Cab 6MT, premium, XM, CF trim I-Forged Seneka 19" (summer) Stasis Motorsport suspension APR Downpipes, Kook's Custom Cat-back Previously: '04 VW R32 '02 A6 2.7T 6sp '98 A4 2.8Q '96 A6Q

02-11-2006, 02:10 PM	#3
ruknd AudiWorld Super User Account #: 90862 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19,012	Mike, thanks again it is really sweet, it looks factory. Anyone who has a V1 this is just a perfect install. The install is fairly simple so if you dont live in teh NY area for Mike to help I'm sure he'd give full instructions. It may look like surgery with his gloves on but that was to help with the cold. It's also logical to have the remote display in teh binnacle because when it goes off you tend to look at the detector then your speed, now all you do is a quick glance down and tap the mute button as you down shift. Perfect. __________________ My Firm Website-Serving the Legal Needs of NY&NJ CHAND & GRESIO, LLP Discount Rates for Audiworld Members. aim=ruknd xbox360 tag=ruknd

02-11-2006, 02:32 PM	#4
Karrera4 Member Account #: 58326 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,574	that looks great. I have my display there also and love it, but would really like that housing __________________ Kent My Fotki 2006 Porsche Cayman S Seal Grey w/ Black Full Leather PASM 19's Sport Seats and wheel V1 Hardwired etc etc etc 2004 Black S4 6-speed (SOLD) Black/Silver Alcantara Premium Package Premium Sound w/ XM RNS-E DVD Navigation Labree DP's and Catback Hyperflow Intake Hawk Performance Ceramics V1 - hardwired

02-11-2006, 03:47 PM	#5
Jet Jockey/A4 Pilot AudiWorld Super User Account #: 46874 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 18,611	Very nice. Too bad radar detectors are illegal in most of Canada. __________________ Quarter mile in 13.3 seconds at 107.3 MPH!

02-11-2006, 06:39 PM	#6
ruknd AudiWorld Super User Account #: 90862 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19,012	it's a bit more involved than just the housing. Mike (LIS4) fabricates the housing to be "inset" into the trim piece then fuses the two together. It's seamless. Now, the key is he actually cuts the board in half and rewires it so the unit is just as big as the LEDs. Do it you wont regret it. Even teh wires and clips he uses are quality. __________________ My Firm Website-Serving the Legal Needs of NY&NJ CHAND & GRESIO, LLP Discount Rates for Audiworld Members. aim=ruknd xbox360 tag=ruknd

02-11-2006, 09:55 PM	#7
LI-S4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 24785 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 18,085	I am on Long Island, south shore middle of the island - -> If you have the same interior trim as the sedan it will work just fine. email me for details... __________________ "My wheel bolts require more torque than your Honda makes..." Valentine One Remote Display My Wheel Repair NASA Style The Unofficial AW Buyer / Seller Feedback Thread The nOOb FAQ ~ LI-S4 Style Everything I write is my opinion. You are free to adopt it or discard it. If I say it, it's because I believe it to be 100% true...That is all. ...THE FIRST MOD SHOULD BE DRIVING SCHOOL - O.W.K.

02-11-2006, 09:56 PM	#8
LI-S4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 24785 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 18,085	As Kip noted...the housing is only a fraction of the work... __________________ "My wheel bolts require more torque than your Honda makes..." Valentine One Remote Display My Wheel Repair NASA Style The Unofficial AW Buyer / Seller Feedback Thread The nOOb FAQ ~ LI-S4 Style Everything I write is my opinion. You are free to adopt it or discard it. If I say it, it's because I believe it to be 100% true...That is all. ...THE FIRST MOD SHOULD BE DRIVING SCHOOL - O.W.K.

02-11-2006, 09:57 PM	#9
LI-S4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 24785 Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 18,085	;-) __________________ "My wheel bolts require more torque than your Honda makes..." Valentine One Remote Display My Wheel Repair NASA Style The Unofficial AW Buyer / Seller Feedback Thread The nOOb FAQ ~ LI-S4 Style Everything I write is my opinion. You are free to adopt it or discard it. If I say it, it's because I believe it to be 100% true...That is all. ...THE FIRST MOD SHOULD BE DRIVING SCHOOL - O.W.K.

02-12-2006, 11:06 AM	#10
ruknd AudiWorld Super User Account #: 90862 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19,012	get one and dont think twice...every that has seen it is amazed at how it looks __________________ My Firm Website-Serving the Legal Needs of NY&NJ CHAND & GRESIO, LLP Discount Rates for Audiworld Members. aim=ruknd xbox360 tag=ruknd

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