Radar Detectors

pc527 · 09-24-2002, 03:48 PM

Looking for a radar detector for my new C32.
Any suggestions on which one to get?
Please post pictures if you have one hardwired.

Thanks,

peter

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Mr. Xristo · 09-24-2002, 03:55 PM

I would go with the Valentine, or the K40... There is a thread somewhere aroung here that show's the Valentine installed IN the re-view mirror!! nice!!

Found'em.... Enjoy....

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...ighlight=radar

http://www.apexcone.com/Radar/RadarLove.html

Accord · 09-24-2002, 04:03 PM

The Valentine 1 is hands down the best radar detector that is currently on the market.

We own three, and when my C32 arrives on November 10th I will be getting mine hardwired into it aswell.

rrf · 09-24-2002, 04:46 PM

Don't drive your C32 without one. If it saves one ticket, you could have paid for any detector you wanted. The unit I have allows turning off and on different bands, thus I get very little falsing. Therefore I always leave it on and it is always ready to rock and roll.

http://www.speedzones.com/test2002new/test2002.htm

jazbrokr · 09-24-2002, 05:04 PM

Valentines are indeed awesome. However, they are not built ins. Some people, in high theft areas, prefer the safety of the true built in.

I currently use the K40. Although this unit totally sucks, it works. I believe any of the popular units will save your butt!

I attempted to upgrade to the Passport SR1 when I got the C32, but the remote sensor doesn't fit behind the grill!! In discussion with Escort, they told me that a new unit will be out any week now. It has the seperate laser detection like the Passport SRX (way too costly). The SR1 is a combo remote, this is why it doesn't fit. The new unit WILL fit. It should be darn close to Valentine performance. The readout is awesome. Only about a half inch tall and it fits perfectly in front of the speedometer on the ledge.

Scott

Mach430 · 09-24-2002, 05:15 PM

My Valentine One has paid for itself tenfold.

pc527 · 09-24-2002, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the advice guys.
I'll order the V1 & the concealed display today.
I can take this to a auto stereo shop to have them install for me right ? Unless there's a site that has step by step instructions on how to hardwire this thing into the C32.

Peter

Accord · 09-24-2002, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mach430
My Valentine One has paid for itself tenfold.

Yeah Ben, it was really effective for you!

LOL!

Harris · 09-24-2002, 08:12 PM

I have a Passport 8500 and it has saved me a few times except for once (shot by a laser gun). There is no way to avoid a laser gun unless you have those laser jammer. When your radar got hit by laser, you're already dead!

Mach430 · 09-24-2002, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Accord
Yeah Ben, it was really effective for you!

LOL!

Punk...

I bought it the next week!

Accord · 09-24-2002, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mach430
Punk...

I bought it the next week!

Ahhhh.........

bverotti · 09-25-2002, 07:17 AM

I have the Bel975R installed in my C32. However don't try to install it yourself unless you have very good knowledge of the cars wiring. The dealer took care of it and they did a great job.
The detector unit does not fit behind the grill, but is does fit in the bumper, next to the fog light. The mechanic even cut out a little piece of plastic to clear the view for the detector.
It works very well. Over here most cops setup the radar to 'shoot' as you go past them (taking a pict of the rear license plate) . This makes detection much much harder since your detector has to rely on reflecting radar beams.
Still I get warning from 200-300 m when the shoot from the back and even 500 m when they are radaring from the front.

AmgBoy · 09-25-2002, 07:31 PM

Hey Accord or Mach430 is there an inside joke that I wasnt infromed about?(LOL) I have a feeling that something bad happened to Mach430 in the area of a speeding ticket?? Comeon hook a fellow Mercedes brother up with what happened!!

Later Guys,
AmGboY

buddywhite · 09-27-2002, 03:35 PM

Valentine1 is the best I have ever used. Gives you all of the multiple bogeys in all 4 directions at once so you can tell what kind of radar from what direction. It has been very reliable for me. It also comes with plug in and hard wire kit. Easy to permanently wire in also. Check out: www.valentine1.com

buddywhite · 09-27-2002, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harris
I have a Passport 8500 and it has saved me a few times except for once (shot by a laser gun). There is no way to avoid a laser gun unless you have those laser jammer. When your radar got hit by laser, you're already dead!

I have a k40 laser defuser in my lower front grill and then use the V1 and they work great. Get hit by laser quite a bit and never really a second look. So, I guess its working.

Check out www.k40.com for details on the laser defuserplus. Mounts in the black wire in the lower grill and I mounted my Led in the blank switch above the command unit. Just a little round LED lite. also emits tone and lites up when hit.

09-28-2002, 07:10 PM

V1 hardwired to my C32

09-28-2002, 07:11 PM

more:

09-28-2002, 07:11 PM

Outside view:

pc527 · 09-29-2002, 11:39 PM

C32TOM,
Did you installed the V1 yourself ? or you took it in ?
If you took it in, how much was installation ?

Thanks,

Peter

09-30-2002, 05:42 PM

pc527,

I did not install it by myself, my dealer did it for me. I wasn't charged for the installation, but I left the service guy a tip.

Tomaso

pc527 · 09-30-2002, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by C32TOM
pc527,

I did not install it by myself, my dealer did it for me. I wasn't charged for the installation, but I left the service guy a tip.

Tomaso

Wow! that's a nice deal.
I need to find me a dealer like that around my area

Thanks for the info.

Peter

09-24-2002, 04:03 PM	#3
Accord MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Afghanistan / South Florida / Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 6,261 Drives: 2008 BMW M6, 2008 Ducati 1098, 2008 Ducati Monster S2R1000, 1971 Ducati Scrambler	The Valentine 1 is hands down the best radar detector that is currently on the market. We own three, and when my C32 arrives on November 10th I will be getting mine hardwired into it aswell. __________________ John MBWorld.org Moderator 2008 BMW ///M6

09-24-2002, 04:46 PM	#4
rrf Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 712	Agree, got to have a detector in a C32 Don't drive your C32 without one. If it saves one ticket, you could have paid for any detector you wanted. The unit I have allows turning off and on different bands, thus I get very little falsing. Therefore I always leave it on and it is always ready to rock and roll. http://www.speedzones.com/test2002new/test2002.htm

09-25-2002, 07:17 AM	#12
bverotti Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 236 Drives: C32	Bel975R I have the Bel975R installed in my C32. However don't try to install it yourself unless you have very good knowledge of the cars wiring. The dealer took care of it and they did a great job. The detector unit does not fit behind the grill, but is does fit in the bumper, next to the fog light. The mechanic even cut out a little piece of plastic to clear the view for the detector. It works very well. Over here most cops setup the radar to 'shoot' as you go past them (taking a pict of the rear license plate) . This makes detection much much harder since your detector has to rely on reflecting radar beams. Still I get warning from 200-300 m when the shoot from the back and even 500 m when they are radaring from the front. __________________ C32 beast with K&N filters and ODPS+IC installed + MKB headers, cats and cams + SL55 Y pipe

09-25-2002, 07:31 PM	#13
AmgBoy Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 379	Am I missing out on something? Hey Accord or Mach430 is there an inside joke that I wasnt infromed about?(LOL) I have a feeling that something bad happened to Mach430 in the area of a speeding ticket?? Comeon hook a fellow Mercedes brother up with what happened!! Later Guys, AmGboY __________________ Drive Hard 03' BMW M5 W/ Mods (Sterling Gray/Black)

09-27-2002, 03:35 PM	#14
buddywhite Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 11 Drives: 2002 C32 brilliant silver, nav	radar detector Valentine1 is the best I have ever used. Gives you all of the multiple bogeys in all 4 directions at once so you can tell what kind of radar from what direction. It has been very reliable for me. It also comes with plug in and hard wire kit. Easy to permanently wire in also. Check out: www.valentine1.com

09-24-2002, 03:55 PM	#2
Mr. Xristo MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 1,783 Drives: 1995 Jaguar XJS Convertible	I would go with the Valentine, or the K40... There is a thread somewhere aroung here that show's the Valentine installed IN the re-view mirror!! nice!! Found'em.... Enjoy.... http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...ighlight=radar http://www.apexcone.com/Radar/RadarLove.html

09-24-2002, 05:04 PM	#5
jazbrokr Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 22 Drives: 2003 C32 AMG	Valentines are indeed awesome. However, they are not built ins. Some people, in high theft areas, prefer the safety of the true built in. I currently use the K40. Although this unit totally sucks, it works. I believe any of the popular units will save your butt! I attempted to upgrade to the Passport SR1 when I got the C32, but the remote sensor doesn't fit behind the grill!! In discussion with Escort, they told me that a new unit will be out any week now. It has the seperate laser detection like the Passport SRX (way too costly). The SR1 is a combo remote, this is why it doesn't fit. The new unit WILL fit. It should be darn close to Valentine performance. The readout is awesome. Only about a half inch tall and it fits perfectly in front of the speedometer on the ledge. Scott

09-24-2002, 05:15 PM	#6
Mach430 Out Of Control!! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern CA Posts: 35,856	My Valentine One has paid for itself tenfold.

09-24-2002, 05:46 PM	#7
pc527 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Diamond Bar, CA. Posts: 163 Drives: 2005 B6 S4	Thanks for the advice guys. I'll order the V1 & the concealed display today. I can take this to a auto stereo shop to have them install for me right ? Unless there's a site that has step by step instructions on how to hardwire this thing into the C32. Peter

09-24-2002, 08:12 PM	#9
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	I have a Passport 8500 and it has saved me a few times except for once (shot by a laser gun). There is no way to avoid a laser gun unless you have those laser jammer. When your radar got hit by laser, you're already dead!

09-28-2002, 07:10 PM	#16
C32TOM Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	V1 hardwired to my C32

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09-29-2002, 11:39 PM	#19
pc527 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Diamond Bar, CA. Posts: 163 Drives: 2005 B6 S4	C32TOM, Did you installed the V1 yourself ? or you took it in ? If you took it in, how much was installation ? Thanks, Peter __________________ 2005 B6 S4 Tip. (Dolphin Gray/Alcantara) Modifications: Milltek Catback Non-Res. 2003 C32 AMG "Sold" (Brilliant Silver/Charcoal) Modifications: EvoSport ODPS + IC Reservoir Upgrade. ASE Chip. H&R Coil Over. BBS LM wheels (F 19x8.5 & R 19x9.5) Toyo T1-S Tires (F 235/35/19 & R 265/30/19). <a href="http://public.fotki.com/yogo/autos/">www.fotki.com</a>

09-30-2002, 05:42 PM	#20
C32TOM Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	pc527, I did not install it by myself, my dealer did it for me. I wasn't charged for the installation, but I left the service guy a tip. Tomaso

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