jgmd

just under 1800 miles in gl 550 and love the care.
jst did a short 350 mile each way trip. very comfortable.

considering a radar detector. any thoughts on brand, location, and installation in a GL?
thanks

smayshusband

smayshusband

smayshusband

Here are some pics of my V1 I just had hard wired. I wanted them to put it in the rear view mirror, but they said if they cracked open the mirror I would lose the auto dim feature. So they installed a small pod display above the mirror, it has a volume controll by the cup holders, and a kill switch for the laser diffusers. I went with the blinder extremes in the front bumper. Sorry for crapy pics i just went in to the garage to snap them real quick.

jgmd

thanks smayshusband. looks well done.
are you happy with the v1?

smayshusband

I love the V1 put it in all of my cars, it has saved me many times.

StevethePilot

Sorry but I cannot see any of your pictures, just placeholders.

HoustonRider

i have the new escort with GPS... marks trap locations (camera, tolls, donuts, etc).. then warns u when they are approaching.

also, when you are alerted, it will tell you the speed you were going. Auto LED controls, Auto volume, remote mute ,etc. I love it.

It will usually detect a mile away or more in some cases. Saves me plenty of $$

Stumblefoot

Me too smays. I love my V1 and would like to see how you've done it.

Nevada Jack

I prefer the risk of driving without a detector but if I did put one in, I would want the info on how yours was done. A really nice install and love the monitor next to the mirror.

lkchris

The battery-powered Escort--Solo--works fine and there is no installation hassle.

http://www.escortradar.com/solo.htm

axchung

Please explain why...

MJ50

that looks so factory...
was it custom made?

Nevada Jack

I guess because I have not had a ticket since the early 1960's. I am also not soft on the gas pedal and have been known to "fly low" but I chalk my no ticket history to pure luck...:-)

LEOSOPHIE

We old guys have built in radar.

Nevada Jack

LOL

smayshusband

I guess you can call it custom. I told them what I wanted and where and they did it. The shop who installed it is very professional and creative.

jgmd

houston rider---i am considering the escort 9500, mostly becauseof what i have read about the gps component and the ability to minimize(to some degree) the false positive warnings.

is it hardwired?
the wiring and potential clutter is a concern.
i have also read about the escort(battery-operated) solo---for the least hassle.
thank you

slim nicky

smayshusband - great pics, thanks for sharing. Nice install! The v1 is indeed a life saver and once you live with the bogie counter, you can't do without. Gives you a great feel for the road (has also saved me many times). Assume your install voided all warranties and makes getting a firmware update from Valentine impossible?

RE passport, I've read that the passport gps has a line of site issue - needs to be up front in your dash to ensure it sees satellites. Is that true? any prblms aqcuiring?

axchung

Beautiful install, very clean.The pod matches perfectly with the interior.You have a great installer.

StevethePilot

In my "detector" days, I never got a warning even if I was 5mph above the limit. If you're "clocked" (as opposed to "radar-ed" or "laser-ed" and how your speed is checked by air) and you're a little above, you might get nothing and you might get a warning. Unless you have a detector, which tells the cops you intend on breaking the law by speeding. That tends to **** them off, which, as a rule, I try to avoid doing. I know where and when I can move along at high speeds and where and when I cannot. (And should not!) Beyond that, just plan more time man!

axchung

Actually, I just thought maybe radar detectors were illegal in NV. Besides, we don't get radar detectors to break the law, do we?

StevethePilot

Noooo, no no no no no! I only talk about a cops perceptions of why we do things. We can't control what people think we want the information for!

mbslk350

I've used the Escort Solo2 for a few years. It's saved my hide a few times.

The trick with any radar detector is to drive like you DON'T have one. Have the detector on all the time, but use your eyes and use your head as your first line of defense. Use the detector as your backup.

smayshusband

I have got the latest software with the pop protection. Other wise I guess we will have to cross that bridge when we come to it.