Just Installed Valentine One (V1) with Blend Mount
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Hello, hope you guys are enjoying the last day of 2011.
Today I just installed my V1 on 2010 IS250 using Blend Mount.
Of course, I did read many threads here about this topic and very thankful that I wanted to share how I did it. I know everyone has different preferences so bear with me if don't like the way I did![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
1. I read many threads here line by line including this one.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l-post-14.html
2. I ordered Blend Mount (http://www.blendmount.com/valentine.html)
Remember to use coupon code "friend" for an upfront 12.5% off.
3. Then I ordered V1 Radar Direct Stealth Mirror Cord kit from eBay ($9.50 with Free Shipping)
I was going to use regular phone cord but found out that it's so thin that I don't have patience and skill to make it work. And also, I like the idea of extra protection with built-in fuse that Stealth Mirror Cord offers.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6609105893_297b493d14.jpg)
4. I decided to use Rain Sensor for power source since this seems easier that I don't like to take out the mirror unit. On the Rain Sensor cover, there is a small tab you can take out with your finger tip.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6609106403_aedfec6cdc.jpg)
5. Pull out plastic tab. Don't force it too hard. It should come out nicely.
Then pull down the whole rain sensor unit cover.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6609106657_ab0cca64c7.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6609106975_68f7214dfc.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6609107237_c7854f63d5.jpg)
6. Take the wire harness out carefully. And You may need to bend the tips of Stealth Cord so it fits in the harness tightly.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6609107507_4eb8b9c5fe.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6609108103_b59e15dbfb.jpg)
7. "BLACK" cord from Stealth kit goes to "WHITE" of harness.
"RED" cord goes to "BLACK" of harness from car.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6609108471_6398da20e4.jpg)
8. Test and make sure the connection is good.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6609108913_cb98ede89b.jpg)
9. Zip tie the cords together and tuck them away. I put them through the mirror cords plastic covers.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6609109319_56266939f0.jpg)
10. Put the Rain Sensor unit back in place. Make sure the glass sensor is clean and free of any lint, smudges, etc.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6609109697_ec007a8397.jpg)
11. Blend Mount fits nicely but I cut a strip of electric tape and lay it inside of mount to protect the mirror base just in case.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6609110009_1ee650eac5.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6609110369_e85008242d.jpg)
12. Loosely tighten the Blend Mount so you can adjust the location and direction.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6609110639_12a9402b4d.jpg)
13. Put V1 unit on the mount and adjust the height and angle again.
Note that you can adjust height with 2 screws on the front.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6609111401_14c5c32e40.jpg)
14. I made sure it's all level and straight.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6609111025_b3a75a385d.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6609112095_00bf255927.jpg)
15. Adjust back mirror from the base of mirror unit not from the stem so it doesn't affect the V1's position.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6609112449_d50f2122cb.jpg)
16. Clean inside of your windshield with "Tint Safe" glass cleaner if needed.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6609112905_de50e0e153.jpg)
17. Enjoy your V1!![Woohoo](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/woohoo.gif)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6609113277_60fa8c76ed.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6609113691_08409c724f.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6609111847_62fff03717.jpg)
Hope this thread is helpful to someone!
Happy New Year CL members!
Today I just installed my V1 on 2010 IS250 using Blend Mount.
Of course, I did read many threads here about this topic and very thankful that I wanted to share how I did it. I know everyone has different preferences so bear with me if don't like the way I did
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
1. I read many threads here line by line including this one.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...l-post-14.html
2. I ordered Blend Mount (http://www.blendmount.com/valentine.html)
Remember to use coupon code "friend" for an upfront 12.5% off.
3. Then I ordered V1 Radar Direct Stealth Mirror Cord kit from eBay ($9.50 with Free Shipping)
I was going to use regular phone cord but found out that it's so thin that I don't have patience and skill to make it work. And also, I like the idea of extra protection with built-in fuse that Stealth Mirror Cord offers.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6609105893_297b493d14.jpg)
4. I decided to use Rain Sensor for power source since this seems easier that I don't like to take out the mirror unit. On the Rain Sensor cover, there is a small tab you can take out with your finger tip.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6609106403_aedfec6cdc.jpg)
5. Pull out plastic tab. Don't force it too hard. It should come out nicely.
Then pull down the whole rain sensor unit cover.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6609106657_ab0cca64c7.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6609106975_68f7214dfc.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6609107237_c7854f63d5.jpg)
6. Take the wire harness out carefully. And You may need to bend the tips of Stealth Cord so it fits in the harness tightly.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6609107507_4eb8b9c5fe.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6609108103_b59e15dbfb.jpg)
7. "BLACK" cord from Stealth kit goes to "WHITE" of harness.
"RED" cord goes to "BLACK" of harness from car.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7005/6609108471_6398da20e4.jpg)
8. Test and make sure the connection is good.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6609108913_cb98ede89b.jpg)
9. Zip tie the cords together and tuck them away. I put them through the mirror cords plastic covers.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6609109319_56266939f0.jpg)
10. Put the Rain Sensor unit back in place. Make sure the glass sensor is clean and free of any lint, smudges, etc.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6609109697_ec007a8397.jpg)
11. Blend Mount fits nicely but I cut a strip of electric tape and lay it inside of mount to protect the mirror base just in case.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6609110009_1ee650eac5.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6609110369_e85008242d.jpg)
12. Loosely tighten the Blend Mount so you can adjust the location and direction.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6609110639_12a9402b4d.jpg)
13. Put V1 unit on the mount and adjust the height and angle again.
Note that you can adjust height with 2 screws on the front.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6609111401_14c5c32e40.jpg)
14. I made sure it's all level and straight.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6609111025_b3a75a385d.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6609112095_00bf255927.jpg)
15. Adjust back mirror from the base of mirror unit not from the stem so it doesn't affect the V1's position.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6609112449_d50f2122cb.jpg)
16. Clean inside of your windshield with "Tint Safe" glass cleaner if needed.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6609112905_de50e0e153.jpg)
17. Enjoy your V1!
![Woohoo](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/woohoo.gif)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6609113277_60fa8c76ed.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6609113691_08409c724f.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6609111847_62fff03717.jpg)
Hope this thread is helpful to someone!
Happy New Year CL members!
Last edited by sung3d; 12-31-11 at 07:34 PM.