Valentine1 install 101

[Big Perm]

Yep, I'm an idiot :rock:

But there might be others out there that can benefit, so I'm gonna ask the question. Yes, I've read my Valentine Manual, but I'd like to get some real world input.

Where is the best place to mount the V1? I'm thinking about just to the left of the rearview, or possible just below it, but I wanna run the power cord so it looks clean. I would sincerely appreciate any specific descriptions around installs of those that feel you get good radar detection, look clean, hide the power cord, etc...., and any pics would rock as well

Gracias...

Jason

 

[Bone]

Yep, I'm an idiot :rock:

But there might be others out there that can benefit, so I'm gonna ask the question. Yes, I've read my Valentine Manual, but I'd like to get some real world input.

Where is the best place to mount the V1? I'm thinking about just to the left of the rearview, or possible just below it, but I wanna run the power cord so it looks clean. I would sincerely appreciate any specific descriptions around installs of those that feel you get good radar detection, look clean, hide the power cord, etc...., and any pics would rock as well

A few have hard-wired it through the ceiling light.
I tucked the cord into the dash from the steering wheel up to the rear view mirror. Can't see the cord at all and only takes a couple of minutes. You go around and under the pillar and up the left side of the driver window. I can easily remove the cord at any time.

 

[ntw0rk]

Wasn't there a thread recently about a mounting kit for the rear-view mirror?

Let me see if I can find it...


Here it is: http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3284&highlight=radar+detector

 

[Venom Power]

Ummmmm... *thinking*... I've got nothin'.:dontknow:

 

[drcraig]

I have this mount, and hardwired into the console:

http://www.countryjoycrafts.com

 

[drcraig]

That link was bad....try this:

http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/ConnectorForRadarDetector.htm

 

[Prof]

Marc T has a real neat install...

 

[wyoramsrt-10]

That link was bad....try this:

http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/ConnectorForRadarDetector.htm

Yeah that link was bad. So what else did u buy there?

 

[Venom10]

I purchased mine from the same company this thing is nice:rock:

 

[azpyroguy]

Yep, I'm an idiot :rock:

But there might be others out there that can benefit, so I'm gonna ask the question. Yes, I've read my Valentine Manual, but I'd like to get some real world input.

Where is the best place to mount the V1? I'm thinking about just to the left of the rearview, or possible just below it, but I wanna run the power cord so it looks clean. I would sincerely appreciate any specific descriptions around installs of those that feel you get good radar detection, look clean, hide the power cord, etc...., and any pics would rock as well

Gracias...

Jason

I dunno.. I have a remote mount unit from Whistler.. Model 3500, and I have it tucked in behind the cup holder area of the center console.. and the sensor is up front, and transmits through the 12v system back to the brain. Works well.. has not failed me yet...

 

[Kevan]

Some interesting reading:

http://www.radarbusters.com/default.asp

Check out the laser jammers, namely the Blinder. Wow.

 

[Marc T]

Jason,

Call me I will walk you through hard wiring it to your overhead console.

Then you want to mount it as high as possible without obstructing the rear view!!!

 

[RedSrt007]

guess noone noticed it

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4810

 

[Big Perm]

Thanks for the replies....Marc, will call you, and yes Patrick, looks like I missed it