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A passport max has the same sensitivity, learns false alarms on its own, is connected to radar camera and redlight camera databases. In general almost eliminates falsing from every darn door in the neighborhood.
Even an old 9500 is a better overall detector.
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You can adjust the sensitivity of the V1 so it does not squawk at everything. and better sensitivity means better range. but wasn't really trying to get into a discussion on best radars but more of best mounting that is clean and unobtrusive.
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Yes you can adjust the sensitivity of a V1, but doing so also kills the range. With the escort you don't have to choose between range and falsing. In fact since the detectors learn where false alarms are by GPS it can essentially eliminate them completely in your normal route without giving up any range at all.
Just wanted to save you the hassle of a nice install for what is in essence an obsolete detector
Get an escort and custom install a much better piece of kit 
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Yes you can adjust the sensitivity of a V1, but doing so also kills the range. With the escort you don't have to choose between range and falsing. In fact since the detectors learn where false alarms are by GPS it can essentially eliminate them completely in your normal route without giving up any range at all.
Just wanted to save you the hassle of a nice install for what is in essence an obsolete detector Get an escort and custom install a much better piece of kit
Just wanted to save you the hassle of a nice install for what is in essence an obsolete detector
Get an escort and custom install a much better piece of kit 
Valentine can also be fully integrated with remote sensors.
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most falses occur in the X band radar guns are usually in the k ka bands so with the V1 just adjust the sensitivity in the x band leave the others as is and you are good to go.
We all like different things but agree on liking the Benz thats why we are here. I also like Android over Apple Coke over Pepsi Tumi over Samsonite and Nike over Reeboks. Again all I want to know is where in this stellar vehicle you decided to mount it while keeping the minimalist look. I don't want to just suction cup it dead center in the windshield.
So just trying to gauge how and where others decided to mount their detector?(what ever brand) I know normally best location is to mount high but seems like cleanest location i am seeing is drivers side where window meets the dash.
We all like different things but agree on liking the Benz thats why we are here. I also like Android over Apple Coke over Pepsi Tumi over Samsonite and Nike over Reeboks. Again all I want to know is where in this stellar vehicle you decided to mount it while keeping the minimalist look. I don't want to just suction cup it dead center in the windshield.
So just trying to gauge how and where others decided to mount their detector?(what ever brand) I know normally best location is to mount high but seems like cleanest location i am seeing is drivers side where window meets the dash.
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most falses occur in the X band radar guns are usually in the k ka bands so with the V1 just adjust the sensitivity in the x band leave the others as is and you are good to go.
We all like different things but agree on liking the Benz thats why we are here. I also like Android over Apple Coke over Pepsi Tumi over Samsonite and Nike over Reeboks. Again all I want to know is where in this stellar vehicle you decided to mount it while keeping the minimalist look. I don't want to just suction cup it dead center in the windshield.
So just trying to gauge how and where others decided to mount their detector?(what ever brand) I know normally best location is to mount high but seems like cleanest location i am seeing is drivers side where window meets the dash.
We all like different things but agree on liking the Benz thats why we are here. I also like Android over Apple Coke over Pepsi Tumi over Samsonite and Nike over Reeboks. Again all I want to know is where in this stellar vehicle you decided to mount it while keeping the minimalist look. I don't want to just suction cup it dead center in the windshield.
So just trying to gauge how and where others decided to mount their detector?(what ever brand) I know normally best location is to mount high but seems like cleanest location i am seeing is drivers side where window meets the dash.
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Great you made your case! Now back to the question - where and how did you decide to mount it? Did you hard wire it? Love to see pics of placement. I'll post pics after as well.
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I've seen several mirror mounts which is where i'd want to mount one. I'm looking forward to what others find, i'm thinking about using the ODB sensor accessory to eliminate false alerts.
For the trash alerts, personally this is only true with local driving. If you are on the highway, the false alerts are much more rare. I drive about 100 miles a day round trip on the highway for work and the v1 has saved my butt many times.
For the trash alerts, personally this is only true with local driving. If you are on the highway, the false alerts are much more rare. I drive about 100 miles a day round trip on the highway for work and the v1 has saved my butt many times.
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I've seen several mirror mounts which is where i'd want to mount one. I'm looking forward to what others find, i'm thinking about using the ODB sensor accessory to eliminate false alerts.
For the trash alerts, personally this is only true with local driving. If you are on the highway, the false alerts are much more rare. I drive about 100 miles a day round trip on the highway for work and the v1 has saved my butt many times.
For the trash alerts, personally this is only true with local driving. If you are on the highway, the false alerts are much more rare. I drive about 100 miles a day round trip on the highway for work and the v1 has saved my butt many times.
Same here. Never had a ticket..... when the detector was on
Regardless back to mounts. Mirror mount is essentially useless since all the collision camera hardware is right there in the way. Ill probably mount mine the old fashion way with the suction cup. If you want a more involved install the visor is a good bet since you can run a hard wire right into the fuse box on the driver's side of the instrument panel fairly easily. You simply open the door and the fuse box is right there, no need for gymnastics.
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In Canada cops use lasers nowadays, so I stopped using a radar detector, but very interested in pictures of where you guys mounted yours, as I AM putting up a blackbox/camera to record the drive.
very interesting suggestion above regarding the visor, and feeding it to the fusebox...didn't even think about it. Sounds like a great idea!
very interesting suggestion above regarding the visor, and feeding it to the fusebox...didn't even think about it. Sounds like a great idea!
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In Canada cops use lasers nowadays, so I stopped using a radar detector, but very interested in pictures of where you guys mounted yours, as I AM putting up a blackbox/camera to record the drive.
very interesting suggestion above regarding the visor, and feeding it to the fusebox...didn't even think about it. Sounds like a great idea!
very interesting suggestion above regarding the visor, and feeding it to the fusebox...didn't even think about it. Sounds like a great idea!
BTW I thought detectors were illegal in Canada!
The last frigging citation I got was from aircraft......
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BTW I cant attest for Canada but the fact is most cops hate using laser since it takes active aiming. In addition unless they are hiding in the bush somewhere you will see them since it is a line of sight technology. A favorite spot is over passes. Most cops would rather use their time doing paperwork while they sit there or eating donuts. If your Canadian insight is correct you might as well dispense with detectors altogether. All a detector does when it detects laser is to inform you have been caught
BTW I thought detectors were illegal in Canada!
The last frigging citation I got was from aircraft......
BTW I thought detectors were illegal in Canada!
The last frigging citation I got was from aircraft......
It's only illegal if they catch you with it, and usually they make you drive over it with your car (no ticket). At least that's what I heard-I was never caught.
I don't think they have the VG2 detector (at least that's what it was called back then-the thing that they use to sniff out the radar detectors), as the radar detectors were pretty rare up here to begin-with.
I know about the typical hiding spots, but I was still caught a few times, as by the time I see them, their laser saw my licenceplate (they are often at such an angle that the bottom of the car is visible to them before the windshield). Which is another annoying thing (in Ontario)...having to have a front licenseplate on a gorgeous car like the C class.
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Mounting Valentine V1
High mounting gives longer range.
Easy to disconnect power cable and remove to take out of car if I want to.
Not visible from outside. (HWY PATROL, parking lots etc.)
My local Tech does this in less than 20 min for $35
Goes on/off with ignition. Can't do that automatically if you go to fuse box. Recommend lighter/accessory 12V outlet.
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My V1 is mounted on the drivers visor. Wire is run down the drivers "A" pillar,under the dash and into the center console. A couple of advantages:
High mounting gives longer range.
Easy to disconnect power cable and remove to take out of car if I want to.
Not visible from outside. (HWY PATROL, parking lots etc.)
My local Tech does this in less than 20 min for $35
Goes on/off with ignition. Can't do that automatically if you go to fuse box. Recommend lighter/accessory 12V outlet.
High mounting gives longer range.
Easy to disconnect power cable and remove to take out of car if I want to.
Not visible from outside. (HWY PATROL, parking lots etc.)
My local Tech does this in less than 20 min for $35
Goes on/off with ignition. Can't do that automatically if you go to fuse box. Recommend lighter/accessory 12V outlet.
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