R56 New option for V1 radar mounting
#1
New option for V1 radar mounting
Hey Everyone,
I just finished installing a brand new mount specific for the Valentine 1. This mount is great and exactly what I wanted. A good under the mirror mount. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. I know a lot of folks have mounted theirs up above the mirror, but that location just doesn't work for me.
I just finished installing a brand new mount specific for the Valentine 1. This mount is great and exactly what I wanted. A good under the mirror mount. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. I know a lot of folks have mounted theirs up above the mirror, but that location just doesn't work for me.
#3
Nice setup. How did you end up attaching the metal clip to the rear view mirror. Does the V1 end up bouncing around/vibrating much?
It's a clean setup, but quite a bit less stealthy (ie. fro the cop who pulled you over's point of view) than having the V1 up at the headliner. Then again, it looks like you have a tint strip across the top few inches of your windshield that precludes you using that mounting position.
Nice job.
Dave
It's a clean setup, but quite a bit less stealthy (ie. fro the cop who pulled you over's point of view) than having the V1 up at the headliner. Then again, it looks like you have a tint strip across the top few inches of your windshield that precludes you using that mounting position.
Nice job.
Dave
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#5
The bracket is attached to the back of the mirror with industrial strength double sided tape. I just get it installed today and drove around for ~15 minutes with it mounted. It vibrates very minutely; nothing to worry about. I prefer it be mounted there. Better reception and easier to reach when I want to mute the "in city" signals. No problems with view and detectors aren't illegal here in my state so I don't worry about the local police seeing it.
#7
IIRC detectors are only illegal in Virginia and Quebec (not sure about the rest of Canada), however many believe the shear visibility of one causes the police to take notice, and you would be more likely to get a ticket. However, I completely disagree with that opinion.
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Hey Everyone,
I just finished installing a brand new mount specific for the Valentine 1. This mount is great and exactly what I wanted. A good under the mirror mount. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. I know a lot of folks have mounted theirs up above the mirror, but that location just doesn't work for me.
I just finished installing a brand new mount specific for the Valentine 1. This mount is great and exactly what I wanted. A good under the mirror mount. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. I know a lot of folks have mounted theirs up above the mirror, but that location just doesn't work for me.
Positioning looks good. I preferred to mount slightly lower with the wire coming from behind the speedometer with an add-a-fuse.
Don't forget also illegal in Connecticut.
#11
Thats what I thought, otherwise I would have been in big trouble.
BTW mines tapped right into the map light (there's a great write up by someone on here) really looks great didn't have to run to much cord, much cleaner than my allroad which I ran through the headliner down to the fuse box.
BTW mines tapped right into the map light (there's a great write up by someone on here) really looks great didn't have to run to much cord, much cleaner than my allroad which I ran through the headliner down to the fuse box.
#13
Hey Everyone,
I just finished installing a brand new mount specific for the Valentine 1. This mount is great and exactly what I wanted. A good under the mirror mount. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. I know a lot of folks have mounted theirs up above the mirror, but that location just doesn't work for me.
I just finished installing a brand new mount specific for the Valentine 1. This mount is great and exactly what I wanted. A good under the mirror mount. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. I know a lot of folks have mounted theirs up above the mirror, but that location just doesn't work for me.
It's very easy to do. It takes 10 minutes. It was the first thing I did when I got my JCW.
#14
I don't like it. It's too low and in your face. Valentine also says the higher you can get your V1 in the windshield, the better, especially for best chance of detecting laser as early as possible. Mine goes left and above the mirror. I would like to have a mounting solution off the windshield, but this isn't it.
It's very easy to do. It takes 10 minutes. It was the first thing I did when I got my JCW.
It's very easy to do. It takes 10 minutes. It was the first thing I did when I got my JCW.
#15
Wouldn't the cord hinder the installation of a sun shade? I need to be able to install a sun shade every day as my car sits in a parking lot full of the Hot FL sun for 8-10 hours a day.
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#17
FYI: There is no tint at the top of the windshield in my JCW.
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#20
Yeah, I also don't quite get the "safety" advantage.
Just for fun I grabbed a tape measure. Taken from the top-center of the steering wheel, the mute button -- as I have it mounted now, top/left of the rear view -- is 11" away, and if I were to use the mount putting it below the rear view, it would be more like 12-13" but certainly not less. I consider that a negligible difference that will make no real difference. If anything the top/left mounting is safer since it does not obstruct the view out the windshield, whereas the under rear view mounting is more obstructive. It blocks driver's view towards right.
Just for fun I grabbed a tape measure. Taken from the top-center of the steering wheel, the mute button -- as I have it mounted now, top/left of the rear view -- is 11" away, and if I were to use the mount putting it below the rear view, it would be more like 12-13" but certainly not less. I consider that a negligible difference that will make no real difference. If anything the top/left mounting is safer since it does not obstruct the view out the windshield, whereas the under rear view mounting is more obstructive. It blocks driver's view towards right.
#21
If you want the best (range and saftey) it would be best mounted above rear view mirror (for range), with the remote display wired to somewhere on the dash near speedo or right above steering wheel (safety), or get the HUD I've seen in places.
Also, detectors are definitly legal in CT, maybe they are illegal on the reservation. The one other place I forgot to mention was D.C. where they are also illegal.
Also, detectors are definitly legal in CT, maybe they are illegal on the reservation. The one other place I forgot to mention was D.C. where they are also illegal.
#22
Here's a great website for those who enjoy spirited motoring:
Reasonable Drivers Unanimous:
http://www.ibiblio.org/rdu/home2.html
See this page at least:
TEN BEST TIPS FOR FEARLESS FLYING
http://www.ibiblio.org/rdu/a-10fly.html
Reasonable Drivers Unanimous:
http://www.ibiblio.org/rdu/home2.html
See this page at least:
TEN BEST TIPS FOR FEARLESS FLYING
http://www.ibiblio.org/rdu/a-10fly.html
#23
I don't like it. It's too low and in your face. Valentine also says the higher you can get your V1 in the windshield, the better, especially for best chance of detecting laser as early as possible. Mine goes left and above the mirror. I would like to have a mounting solution off the windshield, but this isn't it.
It's very easy to do. It takes 10 minutes. It was the first thing I did when I got my JCW.
It's very easy to do. It takes 10 minutes. It was the first thing I did when I got my JCW.
http://www.radarbusters.com/mountdet...rlyarticle.cfm
That said, mine sits above my rear view mirror. I might move it down if I ever see SC law enforcement having the budget for LIDAR.
#24
Not necessarily a ticket, but I was harassed one night driving home from Greenville by a state trooper who just rode around 10 car lengths behind me popping me with instant on about every 30 seconds. I finally made use of the dark mode on the 9500ix. The pop radar stopped and he passed me shortly after. So I do believe they'll take notice at least.
#25
I question this. Laser has a very small target footprint (opposed to radar where RF goes all over the place), even at the distances used for traffic enforcement. For maximum reflection, officers will point at the most reflective area on the oncoming target, which for most cars (and especially the MINI) is the headlights. Mounting your detector high will actually lower your chances of getting a hit from the LIDAR gun.