Need a ground for V1

SS32 · 04-13-2008, 11:54 AM

I'm trying to hardwire my V1, but can't find a ground. I don't have a sunroof, so there aren't any screws or anything above the console up top. I've looked at every DIY out there, and they all show some sort of screw or bolt right above the console.

SS32 · 04-15-2008, 09:22 AM

Really? No one?

!Xoible · 04-15-2008, 10:54 AM

PM longtran, he did mine and he grounded it somewhere in my roof

Gemcoska · 04-15-2008, 11:10 AM

Hey CowMoo,

Can you post the info longtran gives you as I will be doing the same thing.

Side rant, why can't Valentine make an intergrated version of the v1 so we dont' have to have a stupid box on our windsheild.

Rob

SS32 · 04-15-2008, 01:13 PM

Ok, I got it figured out. I didn't think I had a ground before b/c I piggybacked the wrong wire. There are two holes right above the console up top where the motor for the sunroof is secured. I don't have anything there, so I just took a piece of sandpaper and sanded down the paint and stuck the tongued end in the hole. The connector is bigger than the hole and sat there by itself, but I taped it just in case. I might get a screw the put in there at some point, but it's working fine now. If anyone needs some help, let me know, it's not hard at all. I didn't even tap any wires, just piggybacked a connector.

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SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Really? No one? __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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Gemcoska Sleepy Member, wishing I was on the road. 34 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Hey CowMoo, Can you post the info longtran gives you as I will be doing the same thing. Side rant, why can't Valentine make an intergrated version of the v1 so we dont' have to have a stupid box on our windsheild. Rob __________________ 2003 Ducati '996 2008 M3: Sparking Graphite, Red Fox Standard, 19s, Premium pkg, Tech pkg, Premium Enhanced Sound, HD Radio, Heated Front Seats.
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SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Ok, I got it figured out. I didn't think I had a ground before b/c I piggybacked the wrong wire. There are two holes right above the console up top where the motor for the sunroof is secured. I don't have anything there, so I just took a piece of sandpaper and sanded down the paint and stuck the tongued end in the hole. The connector is bigger than the hole and sat there by itself, but I taped it just in case. I might get a screw the put in there at some point, but it's working fine now. If anyone needs some help, let me know, it's not hard at all. I didn't even tap any wires, just piggybacked a connector. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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