Valentine V1 Install in <10 Steps


PHXGT

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Sep 11, 2005
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Phoenix, AZ
Thanks for the help, guys.
 

SYCO GT

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Sep 9, 2006
5,046
California
Hey Craig,

Your pictures were 100x better than the instructions.

Thanks!

Wired and ready now.
 

SYCO GT

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5,046
California
Wow. This thing works great on Ka band.
 

Ed Sims

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Hey Bony

Did you ever get Motorsport Image to contact you? I can send you a connector if you still want one.

Ed
 

blurr

New member
Feb 12, 2007
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there are many places that do a stealth install of the valentine ones remote display in the rear view mirror. This is the first link on google with pictures.
http://www.ecisbmw.com/product_files/accessories/V1%20Display.htm
 

MAD IN NC

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Feb 14, 2006
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North Carolina
Did you ever get Motorsport Image to contact you? I can send you a connector if you still want one.

Ed

Look at the picture I posted. Go to any store and buy a phone cord and make your own. Cost $1.00 and no freight!
 

Beach-GT

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Seminole Florida
there are many places that do a stealth install of the valentine ones remote display in the rear view mirror. This is the first link on google with pictures.
http://www.ecisbmw.com/product_files/accessories/V1%20Display.htm

Where do you put the unit then? Valentine says the best place is over the mirror. Seems as it would be right above the stealth mirror. If you put the unit on the dash it won't be optimum for laser. If you stick it out in the grille it won't be optimum for radar. So the Valentine solution is to put the unit over the mirror and the remote display down low some where. The Mirror solution looks like an expensive mistake. ???? :eek
 

PeakCompletions

Boost is an addiction...
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Jan 6, 2007
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West Texas
I have run the V1 for over a year and it has saved me countless times.

I swear by it!
 

digman1

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Dallas Texas
but I don't have the matching nuclear light if I was to buy an Escort.........:lol

OBTW let me take this time to also say Frank BEARS ARE KICKING BUTT!

Thanks for your pics from above and the information. I took it to a Car Toys on Tuesday, and they hardwired my Passport 8500 above the mirror. They had never heard of that, and appreciated the pictures. Charged 1/2 of what the behind the dash install was going to be, and looks great there.
 

Outlaw

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Apr 25, 2006
81
Jacksonville, FL
does the V1 have a remote mute button ? if so , can you route it without wires ?
 

SYCO GT

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I think the full unit V1 works well right above the mirror, easy to discreetly mute, as it's right in front of you. At my last roadside interview, I didn't get any comments about the detector, so I think it somewhat blends in...
 

Fubar

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I think the full unit V1 works well right above the mirror, easy to discreetly mute, as it's right in front of you. At my last roadside interview, I didn't get any comments about the detector, so I think it somewhat blends in...

That is exactly the way I have it. I have been very happy with the performance so far.
 

Silverbullitt

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Mar 3, 2006
1,757
Lago Vista, TX
I use old credit cards to pry things open (hotel keys will work also).

I wondered why my posterior was sore after Indy. DOH!!!
 

BlackICE

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Nov 2, 2005
1,416
SF Bay Area in California
I think the full unit V1 works well right above the mirror, easy to discreetly mute, as it's right in front of you. At my last roadside interview, I didn't get any comments about the detector, so I think it somewhat blends in...

Syco, the problem in CA is the CHP is upgrading to Lidar and the V1 won't help much in that case.
 

Kingman

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Syco, the problem in CA is the CHP is upgrading to Lidar and the V1 won't help much in that case.

Is there a Lidar solution?
 

BlackICE

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Nov 2, 2005
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SF Bay Area in California
Is there a Lidar solution?

Lidar jamers work, but are not legal in CA.
 

SYCO GT

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Syco, the problem in CA is the CHP is upgrading to Lidar and the V1 won't help much in that case.

:eek
 

Ed Sims

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Lidar?

I'm not familiar with Lidar but; hell, speeding is illegal so what if you had a lidar detector also? Cannibal has a great traffic/DMV attorney!

Ed
 

BlackICE

GT Owner
Nov 2, 2005
1,416
SF Bay Area in California
I'm not familiar with Lidar but; hell, speeding is illegal so what if you had a lidar detector also? Cannibal has a great traffic/DMV attorney!

Ed

Because is the police don't like you for some reason, it gives them another thing they can charge you with! Look at OJ!
 

PeakCompletions

Boost is an addiction...
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Jan 6, 2007
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West Texas
Best thing for my driving career was meeting my attorney / wife who was able to get me off of 9 tickets last year.. of course they were all bs bogus deals and the judge saw that :willy

I love my wife :biggrin