Re: Valentine 1 - remote mounting

[Sargent Schutt <sargent@novagate.com>]

James wrote:
>I've hardwired the V-1 into the fuse box of my V8 and have experienced
nothing but great service. I haven't experienced any false alarms.
Powered the V-1 through the cigarette lighter for a couple of weeks, but
still no false alarms.

>I also purchased the optional remote indicating unit with the intention
of remotely installing it for stealth cruising at night. It appears that
it may fit well in one of the dummy switch locations next to the fog
light switch. Anyone BTDT?  
>

I have the remote display in that exact location. I am eventually going to get
the little coin door so I can conceal the remote display should an altercation
occur. In the mean time I have mounted it in the empty box (sans coin door)
using a piece of black plastic to center it (hole cut out for V-1 remote unit
to center it in the box). I cut a part off a cheap black plastice mud flap
from Pep Boys. The color and grain match the plastic pretty well. ideal
location would be in the place of te auto-check display, but this location is tolerable.

On the falsing: I too have this problem. I will eventually wire it into the
fuse panel with it's own fuse and an ignition relay so it turns on/off
automatically. Sounds like that will cure it. BTW, I don't know how I ever got
along without this detector. It is the only way to go (quickly).

Sarge

91 200q