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V1 Radar Detector Install Pics
Anyone here, and I specifically ask this on the AMG subforum
, have a Valentine One radar detector in their E? If so how do you have any pics and do you like the unit overall? I've heard from many people on Automobili Exotica and from video bloggers on Bullrun that these are the only units that really really work and I'm hoping to pick one up soon.
, have a Valentine One radar detector in their E? If so how do you have any pics and do you like the unit overall? I've heard from many people on Automobili Exotica and from video bloggers on Bullrun that these are the only units that really really work and I'm hoping to pick one up soon.
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I hope to be getting one soon as well. Is there anyone that sells them cheaper than the Valentine site? I hate paying full price, but I don't want to get an older model from eBay.
I hope to be getting one soon as well. Is there anyone that sells them cheaper than the Valentine site? I hate paying full price, but I don't want to get an older model from eBay.
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Yeah found a few more threads after a bit of searching on finished installs of the V1, most people mount them to the left of the rear view mirror a bit out of sight. I'm honestly not sure I might try to get one second hand or just save a bit more up then get it from their site. Probably worth paying full price, I don't trust eBay for this type of high-priced gadget.
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To the right of the rear view, above the rear view. You have to get it hardwired, takes about 20 min and costs about $50.
As far as reliability, it's the most worthless mod you will ever buy for your car. In Cali, all speed traps are LiDar. By the time the V1 picks up the signal it's already too late. The thing is however amazing at picking up automatic sliding glass doors of your local grocery store and those temporary electronic signs in residential streets that tell you how fast you are going.
I have a brand new V1 that's been sitting in my window in OFF mode. If you really must have one make me an offer..
As far as reliability, it's the most worthless mod you will ever buy for your car. In Cali, all speed traps are LiDar. By the time the V1 picks up the signal it's already too late. The thing is however amazing at picking up automatic sliding glass doors of your local grocery store and those temporary electronic signs in residential streets that tell you how fast you are going.
I have a brand new V1 that's been sitting in my window in OFF mode. If you really must have one make me an offer..
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To the right of the rear view, above the rear view. You have to get it hardwired, takes about 20 min and costs about $50.
As far as reliability, it's the most worthless mod you will ever buy for your car. In Cali, all speed traps are LiDar. By the time the V1 picks up the signal it's already too late. The thing is however amazing at picking up automatic sliding glass doors of your local grocery store and those temporary electronic signs in residential streets that tell you how fast you are going.
I have a brand new V1 that's been sitting in my window in OFF mode. If you really must have one make me an offer..
As far as reliability, it's the most worthless mod you will ever buy for your car. In Cali, all speed traps are LiDar. By the time the V1 picks up the signal it's already too late. The thing is however amazing at picking up automatic sliding glass doors of your local grocery store and those temporary electronic signs in residential streets that tell you how fast you are going.
I have a brand new V1 that's been sitting in my window in OFF mode. If you really must have one make me an offer..
This post made me laugh hard man. You are totally right in that the V1 is worthless here in Cali. I was going to order one until my friend told me not to since every cop here in LA uses LiDar. In Cali if you truly want to avoid speeding tickets you need to purchase the Laser Interceptor.
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Yeah found a few more threads after a bit of searching on finished installs of the V1, most people mount them to the left of the rear view mirror a bit out of sight. I'm honestly not sure I might try to get one second hand or just save a bit more up then get it from their site. Probably worth paying full price, I don't trust eBay for this type of high-priced gadget.
Also check out the add-on called "SAAVY". It's around $60 and let's you set a speed threshold for alerts....basically, it helps prevent all the false alarms when driving slowly on surface streets. I've owned V1s for the last 20 years and they have saved my hide MANY times. It's cheap money compared to speeding tickets, jail & insurance rate hikes.
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Get a new one...
Also check out the add-on called "SAAVY". It's around $60 and let's you set a speed threshold for alerts....basically, it helps prevent all the false alarms when driving slowly on surface streets. I've owned V1s for the last 20 years and they have saved my hide MANY times. It's cheap money compared to speeding tickets, jail & insurance rate hikes.
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Also check out the add-on called "SAAVY". It's around $60 and let's you set a speed threshold for alerts....basically, it helps prevent all the false alarms when driving slowly on surface streets. I've owned V1s for the last 20 years and they have saved my hide MANY times. It's cheap money compared to speeding tickets, jail & insurance rate hikes.
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I recommend all of your V1 components be ESP compatible. ESP is V1s latest firmware that allows two way communication between the detector and any other Valentine components.
The system reverts to Legacy mode if even one piece is not compatible. In reality, it just means that your V1 will NOT unmute an alert if it has been muted by SAVVY. Say you're stopped at a stop light and SAVVY mutes a cop taking radar. You will get a visual on the detector, but no sound. Once you start driving and exceed 35mph SAVVY will unmute and give you the audible alert. - If everything is not ESP compatible, the RD will stay muted. Could be a problem.
I've got a pretty slick setup in my car. The V1 is mounted above the mirror on the passenger side
I've got a Concealed Display mounted in the bezel of the cluster trim. I modified the display to have the wire exit straight back. Normally, it exits the side. I notched the cluster bezel so that the display recesses nicely and no wires can be seen. I also changed the LEDs in the display to color. Finally the SAVVY plugs into the OBD port for power.
These pictures are of my E500, but I transferred everything to the E55.
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Always running a V1 hardwired to the top left of the rear view mirror.
Also always running Laser Interceptor front and rear.
The V1 is worthless on the highway, like Vazha said when it screams they already have your speed. However, it pays for itself in suburbs especially at night where cops are sitting running radar.
I've had probably 20+ different V1's. It's the best for radar.
Also always running Laser Interceptor front and rear.
The V1 is worthless on the highway, like Vazha said when it screams they already have your speed. However, it pays for itself in suburbs especially at night where cops are sitting running radar.
I've had probably 20+ different V1's. It's the best for radar.
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Interesting .. I did not know Cali only has LiDar. Is it worth getting the Interceptor or Blinder I wonder? Time to research ... 
How do you like your Interceptor?
How do you like your Interceptor?Always running a V1 hardwired to the top left of the rear view mirror.
Also always running Laser Interceptor front and rear.
The V1 is worthless on the highway, like Vazha said when it screams they already have your speed. However, it pays for itself in suburbs especially at night where cops are sitting running radar.
I've had probably 20+ different V1's. It's the best for radar.
Also always running Laser Interceptor front and rear.
The V1 is worthless on the highway, like Vazha said when it screams they already have your speed. However, it pays for itself in suburbs especially at night where cops are sitting running radar.
I've had probably 20+ different V1's. It's the best for radar.
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LI is awesome. Had blinder before too. What makes LI good is that when you get hit the alarm goes off - you hit the brakes and turn them off. I don't drive as fast as I used to but I still feel naked driving anything else without my equipment
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Well the thing about laser, at least here in Georgia, is that the cops have to be stationary to run it. So, they have to be stopped on the highway or an overpass to tag you, and there is usually enough indication with other cars braking or just outright seeing the guy. I have only been popped with laser one time and that was due to me just completely not paying attention to the road.
The other 3 tickets I have gotten have been with radar, from police coming the opposite direction. I mainly drive rural freeways and rural 2 lane roads, not areas where cops sit with laser guns, but do generally drive around with their radars scanning.
The other 3 tickets I have gotten have been with radar, from police coming the opposite direction. I mainly drive rural freeways and rural 2 lane roads, not areas where cops sit with laser guns, but do generally drive around with their radars scanning.
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Well the thing about laser, at least here in Georgia, is that the cops have to be stationary to run it. So, they have to be stopped on the highway or an overpass to tag you, and there is usually enough indication with other cars braking or just outright seeing the guy. I have only been popped with laser one time and that was due to me just completely not paying attention to the road.
The other 3 tickets I have gotten have been with radar, from police coming the opposite direction. I mainly drive rural freeways and rural 2 lane roads, not areas where cops sit with laser guns, but do generally drive around with their radars scanning.
The other 3 tickets I have gotten have been with radar, from police coming the opposite direction. I mainly drive rural freeways and rural 2 lane roads, not areas where cops sit with laser guns, but do generally drive around with their radars scanning.
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It would be worth it to have just for the hard wired start up sequence but that's it. Maybe even looks I guess? But really in Cali it's just for impressing passengers. That's a factaroo.
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Sorry but you are mistaken. My valentine has saved me numerous times in California. While many of the bike cops in OC use LIDAR (have to be stationary), most of patrol cars use radar (leave it on when driving around). The CHP still drive around with radar as well.
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in Northern California most CHP now use LIDAR. you notice because they are required to park their cars and point the gun at incoming or outgoing traffic. the gun requires that the gun have line of sight to the floor for calibration. you see them sticking guns out of their windows these days...those are LIDAR. or if they're running a section of highway using 3 chase cars the cop will just stand outside his car tagging cars for chase cars to chase.
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I agree with this. Be sure to get SAVVY to keep your sanity - it automatically mutes if you are driving under a preset speed. I set mine to 35mph.
I recommend all of your V1 components be ESP compatible. ESP is V1s latest firmware that allows two way communication between the detector and any other Valentine components.
The system reverts to Legacy mode if even one piece is not compatible. In reality, it just means that your V1 will NOT unmute an alert if it has been muted by SAVVY. Say you're stopped at a stop light and SAVVY mutes a cop taking radar. You will get a visual on the detector, but no sound. Once you start driving and exceed 35mph SAVVY will unmute and give you the audible alert. - If everything is not ESP compatible, the RD will stay muted. Could be a problem.
I've got a pretty slick setup in my car. The V1 is mounted above the mirror on the passenger side
I've got a Concealed Display mounted in the bezel of the cluster trim. I modified the display to have the wire exit straight back. Normally, it exits the side. I notched the cluster bezel so that the display recesses nicely and no wires can be seen. I also changed the LEDs in the display to color. Finally the SAVVY plugs into the OBD port for power.
These pictures are of my E500, but I transferred everything to the E55.
I recommend all of your V1 components be ESP compatible. ESP is V1s latest firmware that allows two way communication between the detector and any other Valentine components.
The system reverts to Legacy mode if even one piece is not compatible. In reality, it just means that your V1 will NOT unmute an alert if it has been muted by SAVVY. Say you're stopped at a stop light and SAVVY mutes a cop taking radar. You will get a visual on the detector, but no sound. Once you start driving and exceed 35mph SAVVY will unmute and give you the audible alert. - If everything is not ESP compatible, the RD will stay muted. Could be a problem.
I've got a pretty slick setup in my car. The V1 is mounted above the mirror on the passenger side
I've got a Concealed Display mounted in the bezel of the cluster trim. I modified the display to have the wire exit straight back. Normally, it exits the side. I notched the cluster bezel so that the display recesses nicely and no wires can be seen. I also changed the LEDs in the display to color. Finally the SAVVY plugs into the OBD port for power.
These pictures are of my E500, but I transferred everything to the E55.
