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Old 06-17-2014, 06:43 PM   #1
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Default V1 radar detector install

I was wondering if any of you have pointers or guidance on hard wire install and best low key placement of a valentine 1 radar detector in my 2011 GT.

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Old 06-17-2014, 06:51 PM   #2
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Find a keyed power and a ground. Hide the wiring. It's simple. I have all three of my vehicles hardwired for a V1
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Kind of off topic but is this a good detector? I'm pretty sure I'll need one soon. Can't keep my foot out of it.
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Old 06-17-2014, 09:15 PM   #4
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Blendmount mirror mount and power tap. Check out their web page.
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Blendmount mirror mount and power tap. Check out their web page.

Went with this Doug, looks the cleanest IMHO. Thanks guys!
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Old 06-18-2014, 01:22 AM   #6
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Kind of off topic but is this a good detector? I'm pretty sure I'll need one soon. Can't keep my foot out of it.
It isn't bad but I prefer passport.
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Old 06-18-2014, 07:39 PM   #7
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I need to get a blend mount. I have a suction cup one that is adjustable.





I have two V1's and a escort redline. I live the v1 in the city area and redline for long open roads.
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Yeah, it's a little pricey, but looks the best in my opinion. Mine is a passport 9500ix, but same concept.

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Went with this Doug, looks the cleanest IMHO. Thanks guys!
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Are the detectors in general worth it? I mean idk how anyone could react quick enough when a beam of light is put on their car...
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Are the detectors in general worth it? I mean idk how anyone could react quick enough when a beam of light is put on their car...
you get them off running radar on other cars
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Yes, they're worth it.. Depending on the settings, once you know the radar bands used in your area and/or wide spread they help even the playing field. Detectors help more to keep you check daily driving and the tickets I've gotten, I either didn't have it on or was going to fast yet it turned a court date into an expensive ticket. FYI however you mount it make sure you can take it down out of the sun when parked.
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Old 06-19-2014, 10:06 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by emery2483 View Post
you get them off running radar on other cars
^This^
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Old 06-21-2014, 03:57 PM   #13
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HE is talking about laser i believe. LAser is tough to beat without a scrambler.
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Originally Posted by re-rx7 View Post
HE is talking about laser i believe. LAser is tough to beat without a scrambler.

Correct. I mean don't most jurisdictions in the metroplex use nothing but lidar at this point?
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and scrambler and jammers are illegal in tejassss..
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