masterlu Report post Posted March 25, 2006 What radar detectors are you guys using in your ride. My dealer is really guiding me away from any hard wired system. Claims only problems can result. That just leaves me with the Escort Solo S2 :?: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff SD Report post Posted March 25, 2006 V1..Hands down the best on the market. I'd like to know what hard wired problems he's referring to ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrus Report post Posted March 25, 2006 ive only used V1's, but they are great. a bit bulky, but their directional indicators are key. i've read in some previous posts (not sure if on this forum or not) of some guys having the V1 installed into their rear view mirror. never heard about problems doing that, though you do have to be careful when it comes to modding anything to do with electrics. the german...er, italian car manufacturers have never been known for their electronic reliability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUD1 Report post Posted March 26, 2006 I don't know anyone that does not recomend the Valentine One. It's a great detector for about $400. I believe it now claims to hit ranges beyond the line-of-sight. Good Shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterlu Report post Posted March 26, 2006 For those that have the V1, where did you pick up the swiched hot from in the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VENOMIZ Report post Posted March 26, 2006 I've had the X50, the valentine1 with pop, cobra etc, V1 is byfar the best Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas Report post Posted March 26, 2006 I think I am currently up to 6 V1's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VENOMIZ Report post Posted March 26, 2006 I think I am currently up to 6 V1's replacements? or total? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas Report post Posted March 26, 2006 Total!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkgray Report post Posted March 27, 2006 BEL Sti rocks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted March 27, 2006 I think I am currently up to 6 V1's Holy cow...you don't speed at all Do you have any problems with electronic doors near a store at all with the V1? or any other false alarms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humlambo Report post Posted March 27, 2006 Do they also work in europe? if so, where can I buy it? because this country is full of those damned speeding cameras :twisted: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrus Report post Posted March 27, 2006 I think I am currently up to 6 V1's Holy cow...you don't speed at all Do you have any problems with electronic doors near a store at all with the V1? or any other false alarms well, usually doors use the X band, which is almost always a false alarm (in CA anyway). you can program the V1 to completely ignore all X band signals. h Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyjr748 Report post Posted March 28, 2006 I love my Valentine One! :heart: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
v10power Report post Posted March 28, 2006 Total!! Andreas, are you eating them, dude! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreas Report post Posted March 28, 2006 I just don't like moving them from car to car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilGH Report post Posted March 28, 2006 Has anyone done their own V1 hard-wire installation? I had one installed in my '04 and it was great. Remote display under the A/C controls. Radar tucked next to the rear-view mirror. I was thinking of doing my own installation in my SE... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliex Report post Posted March 28, 2006 I have a V1 and its the only one that's ever been worth using. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCarrot Report post Posted March 28, 2006 Another vote for the V1. I've had a ton of other detectors, and they don't even come close! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullpen Report post Posted April 25, 2006 this might sound like a stupid question.... but are you guys mounting your V1's on the the rear window versus the front windshield... i am looking to buy one but i was considering the distance to the cigarette lighter for power source might be kinda far... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocab72 Report post Posted April 26, 2006 Multiple V1 Owner here... Wouldn't use anything else if someone gave it to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarioTexas Report post Posted April 26, 2006 Patiently waiting for someone to chime in and give us a source for the integration of the V1 in the rearview mirror ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdarcy Report post Posted April 26, 2006 this is what i have looked into, they have to cut into the roof liner and place the guts of the V1 in there. i took a pass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdarcy Report post Posted April 26, 2006 here's another image, i think this is a BMW mirror. www.beastpower.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilGH Report post Posted April 26, 2006 I did this in my M3 at Technik1: http://www.technik1.com Here's my thoughts: - The installation isfantastic. - The invisible radar is fantastic. - Having the knob hidden under the dash and the lights in the mirror is perfect. - It's not distracting and super easily visible. HOWEVER: When you cut up the V1 to install it and hide the antennas, the range gets dramatically cut down. DRAMATICALLY. I'm friends with some LE in the city that have access to radar guns. We went out testing a few pieces of gear: V1, V1 stealth mirror install, K40, K40 diffuser, Lidatek... and the results were VERY clear: With radar, the stealth-install V1 range was about 1/4 of what the window mounted V1 got -- both front AND rear. The K40 was about in the middle of both the stealth-install V1 and the window mounted V1. On the laser front, older lasers were foiled by both the K40 Diffuser and the Lidatek. HOWEVER, newer units were NOT affected at all with the Lidatek or K40 Diffuser. There was one unit, however, that scrambled the laser 100% of the time... Want to know what it was? Please note: These tests were conducted by actual trained Law Enforcement officers who are currently on the job... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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