Pics of your radar detectors!
[/URL]
Pics of your radar detectors!
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 76
From: Nyack, NY
C300 Sport 4Matic
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
From: Orange County
'10 C300
Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 106
Likes: 2
From: Philly Area
Hardwired into the headlight switch and ran the wire up the A-piller then behind the roof panel at the windshield. V1 hangs on the visor and doesn't interfere with anything.
Last edited by LouZ; Jun 15, 2013 at 10:20 AM.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 76
From: Nyack, NY
C300 Sport 4Matic
Thanks Lou!! Now I know where to hardwire it to. Just trying to decide where I wanna place it so it doesn't interfere visor functions ....windshield it is at least for me
Trending Topics
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
SL 55
I did the same thing as Louz but I placed it on the passengers side visor so it wont interfere with the drivers one. If you know your V1 really good you wont even have to look at it, because the K and Ka signals beep at a different tone so you just have to slow down
Btw louz to what cable did you cramped the fitting inside the lamp housing,
Btw louz to what cable did you cramped the fitting inside the lamp housing,
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 76
From: Nyack, NY
C300 Sport 4Matic
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, Central California
Merc C300 sport, arctic white, P1, MM/Navi, iPod kit, 20% Tint, C63 Grill, X-Pipe, HID DDM Kit
Sorry for the crap iPhone photo
V1 Radar Detector with Radar Active.
Uniden BCT-12 Analog Scanner with separate antenna.
Uniden BCD396XT Digital Scanner with separate antenna and GPS.
Veil Anti Laser Stealth Coating on headlights and Licence Plate.
Looking locally for a shop to integrate my digital scanner in with my dash, just need to find the time to do so. Anyway, this is what I roll with, Enjoy!
Last edited by myinternetsucks; Jun 18, 2013 at 05:41 PM.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,610
Likes: 46
2012 C63 AMG Sedan
Also, it doesn't interfere with the visor or anything. There is a full writeup somewhere.....
EDIT: This is the thread with pics that I used. Everything works perfectly.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...detectors.html
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,165
Likes: 4
PLAID
Plus, the V1 is quickly becoming OLD technology and there's units out there that have better range (the RL BSRDR) and are much quicker (Passport MAX).
Veil dont work much anymore either since the newer guns like the TSs are cutting right through those countermeasures.
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, Central California
Merc C300 sport, arctic white, P1, MM/Navi, iPod kit, 20% Tint, C63 Grill, X-Pipe, HID DDM Kit
Here in California were the state is practically bankrupt, CHP and Police are not getting new LIDAR guns anytime soon and won't for a long time, if your state is getting new stuff then yes VEIL is not for you. It's $80 well spent for me. Saved my but in SoCal on 2 separate occasions.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 76
From: Nyack, NY
C300 Sport 4Matic
Sorry for the crap iPhone photo
V1 Radar Detector with Radar Active.
Uniden BCT-12 Analog Scanner with separate antenna.
Uniden BCD396XT Digital Scanner with separate antenna and GPS.
Veil Anti Laser Stealth Coating on headlights and Licence Plate.
Looking locally for a shop to integrate my digital scanner in with my dash, just need to find the time to do so. Anyway, this is what I roll with, Enjoy!
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 76
From: Nyack, NY
C300 Sport 4Matic
I ran the wire straight through the headliner into the overhead lamp area and connected it there. Didn't go through the A pillar at all. Very easy to do with no damage, just need a thin, strong wire to attached the cable to and push through. A straightened out a sturdy wire hanger and used that, taped the head to it and straight through. Very easy and its the most direct way.
Also, it doesn't interfere with the visor or anything. There is a full writeup somewhere.....
EDIT: This is the thread with pics that I used. Everything works perfectly.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...detectors.html
Also, it doesn't interfere with the visor or anything. There is a full writeup somewhere.....
EDIT: This is the thread with pics that I used. Everything works perfectly.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...detectors.html
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 804
Likes: 1
2008 C350
That Ix will interfere with the performance of the V1 and vice versa. Never a good idea to run two superhets in the cabin. You'd be better off just running the V1 and getting a Speed Cheetah C50 for the Red light Cams etc.
Plus, the V1 is quickly becoming OLD technology and there's units out there that have better range (the RL BSRDR) and are much quicker (Passport MAX).
Veil dont work much anymore either since the newer guns like the TSs are cutting right through those countermeasures.
Plus, the V1 is quickly becoming OLD technology and there's units out there that have better range (the RL BSRDR) and are much quicker (Passport MAX).
Veil dont work much anymore either since the newer guns like the TSs are cutting right through those countermeasures.
I'm starting to notice that v1 doesn't update their radar but they do update their modems which stays with the escort radars or not dominates it at times. Thanks for your tips though
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,165
Likes: 4
PLAID
Yeah I've noticed the ix and v1 going at it at times. Passport sure do have nice radars my favorite one would have to be the revised x50s I really can care less for gps and voice functions.
I'm starting to notice that v1 doesn't update their radar but they do update their modems which stays with the escort radars or not dominates it at times. Thanks for your tips though
I'm starting to notice that v1 doesn't update their radar but they do update their modems which stays with the escort radars or not dominates it at times. Thanks for your tips though
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, Central California
Merc C300 sport, arctic white, P1, MM/Navi, iPod kit, 20% Tint, C63 Grill, X-Pipe, HID DDM Kit
Saw this on another forum and thought I'd share. Simple $0.97 upgrade to the V1 from Harbor Freight. I know I'm always getting outta the car to see if mine's level and straight, now I don't (as long as I feel I'm somewhat on a level surface. Peep Game!
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 929
Likes: 51
From: Silicon Valley, California
Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
Not me. I use to use a V1 until it my car was broken into and was stolen. I'm now scarred for life and swore I wouldn't hard wire a detector that was easily identifiable with thieves.
Here's my setup...
After years with a suction cup, I've finally gave up on it. So now I use the visor for a more stealth install.
A detector, window tint, and sans front plate is a defacto standard for my family. Heck, even my wife's hybrid complies...
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 929
Likes: 51
From: Silicon Valley, California
Factory ordered 2012 MB C350 w/Dynamic Handling Package
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,113
Likes: 57
From: Southwest USA
Another round of ICE
You're welcome!! The V1 was the standard for many years and in some minds, it still is.(they are however completely wrong and behind the times). Problem is, there's faster/quicker OUT there now than what Mike V has offered for two decades. Recent tests show that a Band Segged/ RDR Off Redline smokes the V1C and the new Passport Max is the quickest detector ever made (for those IO or QT shots you may face). Its your choice BUT if I were looking for countermeasures I'd certainly take a LOOK at units other than V1.
My larger point is based on the existence of two processors....the one in the detector and the one between our ears. There are different ideal behaviors in a radar situation, depending on the location and number of sources. Even if another brand offers a few milliseconds, or even a second of improvement (not agreeing that they really do....a hypothetical), the information presented by the V1 saves on our less efficient human processing time to decide the right course. For example, I would not want to slam on brakes and light up brake lights for a rear source, a sure giveaway and open request for a roadside meeting, when that same behavior might be ideal for a front source, etc. When someone else comes up with a directional indicator and number of sources, I might go shopping, but for now, I'm still with V1.
Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: Northern Taxifornia
None
Here are a couple of shots of my Passport Solo and Escort's new "Sticky Cup" No wires, of course. I remove the Solo and put it in the driver door when parked away from home. Only takes a second. I don't think it is highly obvious from outside the car due to the mirror and tint, but I guess thieves know what they're looking for. In this location I can reach it to turn it off, mute it, remove it etc. with no difficulty. Also it has a good line of sight out the rear window if Smoky is behind.
