Valentine V1
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Valentine V1
Finally posting I "installed" a Valentine V1 radar detector a couple of weeks ago.
It works great and fitted nicely above the mirror. I was able to run the cable around the windshield and plug into the outlet in the glove box. So fairly tidy un obtrusive and a lot cheaper than a true built in system.
No problem with the heated windshield.
It works great and fitted nicely above the mirror. I was able to run the cable around the windshield and plug into the outlet in the glove box. So fairly tidy un obtrusive and a lot cheaper than a true built in system.
No problem with the heated windshield.
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Lothar52 (08-29-2015)
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andys-GR (08-27-2015)
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I have a built-in K40 radar/laser detector. If you don't know its there and it doesn't go off you will never find it. just two LEDs in the gauge pod in front of the driver and sound warnings which can be controlled as to volume. Generally, I'm satisfied with it. Cost of complete unit including installation $2000.
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andys-GR (08-29-2015)
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If'n one has moderate wiring skills, pretty much any detector can be disassembled and custom installed directly into any vehicle. The leads to the receiver and to the display would have to be extended and routed, but that takes mostly time and a bit of engineering. A good tinkerer could complete the install in a few hours and save that almost $2000.
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andys-GR (08-31-2015)
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I installed a Whistler Remote detector. I put the receiver in the front grill and the display in the ash tray. When I close the ashtray cover you can't see anything. I got power from the cigarette lighter in the glove compartment. It took me a couple hours to install it, but I could probably do it again in about an hour. You just need to think ahead about how you want to do it.
I ordered it from Walmart for about $250. The remote Escort model is $2000 and the reports I've read say they are pretty similar. I'm happy with it so far.
Govtslug
I ordered it from Walmart for about $250. The remote Escort model is $2000 and the reports I've read say they are pretty similar. I'm happy with it so far.
Govtslug
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andys-GR (08-31-2015)
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Here in Oregon police love laser, which requires their vehicle to be stationary.
Radar detectors do not do so well with laser. I have a Valentine, and it reads a laser only when it is pointed at me, which is usually too late. I may be saved if I am closely following another speeder.
I have not explored laser jammers, which I understand are "legal"/ not unlawful. But most jammers face forward. Oregon Patrol likes to shoot you from "behind", so you will need both for and aft receiver/emitters.
Radar detectors do not do so well with laser. I have a Valentine, and it reads a laser only when it is pointed at me, which is usually too late. I may be saved if I am closely following another speeder.
I have not explored laser jammers, which I understand are "legal"/ not unlawful. But most jammers face forward. Oregon Patrol likes to shoot you from "behind", so you will need both for and aft receiver/emitters.
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ElGreco (09-07-2015)
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A nice thing about the Whistler is it's expandable. I can get a second radar/laser detector for the rear and it just plugs into the bus that comes with the basic kit that I put under the dash. I think it only costs about $75. It's powered by the bus I already installed, so it's pretty simple. I can also get a GPS receiver if I wanted it.
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V1 & Waze. . .
I'm on the Eastern Seaboard though have traveled in all 48 contiguous states and have found that a V1 & Waze are an excellent combo for detection of ALL road hazards/concerns. Not too helpful on back country roads with the locals (V1 & situational awareness does it there) as there are few wazers around, however on the main thoroughfares nothing beats the combo of a V1 (front & rear detection with Laser) and a road full of wazers. Especially like waze for announcing traffic jams up ahead so I can detour before I have to sit for an hour.
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