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Radar detectors.

Do you have a radar detector in your vette(s)?

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whoodiestyle said:
well it looks like v1 it is then
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I know it's high $, but IMO, worth every penny!!!
There are those who'll argue, their's is the best (more power to them).
There are those who'll ague there's no need for a detector, (more power to them as well) they're just lucky! IMO.
Save up and drive slow if ya have to for now...get a V1, then let her Rip! Of course try to obey as many laws as possible in doing so!:D

Good Luck!

~Ray
 
RevXtreme sells the Escort for a price to low to print (manufaturers rule) if anyone wants one. I run both depending on which car. The V1 is great with the arrows to tell you where the "bogie" is, but for the $100 +++ more than the Escort, the Escort gets my vote as they are both near identical in warning range & saving my butt! If $ is no object, get the V1.:thumbsup:
 
I just know I am going to procrastinate until I get my first ticket before getting one of these bad boys. Anything tricky about doing an install? I don't mean just slapping it in like I would do in a hurry, I mean a *good* professional looking install.
 
mount it, run the wire along the top of the dash, down the A-Pillar, to the fuse panel, put an add-a-fuse on something thats on with the key (radio, lighter) 2 wires, enjoy
 
Mekanic said:
mount it, run the wire along the top of the dash, down the A-Pillar, to the fuse panel, put an add-a-fuse on something thats on with the key (radio, lighter) 2 wires, enjoy
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Yup:thumbsup: The V1 comes with the wiring to do that very thing.
 
ynkedad said:
Yup:thumbsup: The V1 comes with the wiring to do that very thing.
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yup, as well as the wiring (if you get another mount) to use it in a cigarette lighter of your DD or any other car.
 
I just bought the Valentine and I am VERY impressed. The range that it picks up bogeys is amazing!:dancer01:
 
Traveller II

I've used detectors since the old "Fuzzbuster" from the 60's. At the present I have one in each car. Both "talk". I went to the "talk" type years ago when the Cobra came out with that feature. I find that a voice in the car warning me of impending radar is a better attention getter than a "beep". I have the Cobra in my '86 and have a Traveller II by Sensoro in my '03. The Traveller is battery powered and 12 vt. I made up a stainless steel mount in the '03 that fits under the sunvisor and projects out to the top on the windshield, just under the tint. It is hard to see from outside and with it being battery powered there is no cord. I have NEVER had a ticket. But, I don't speed either. I find that the detector comes in handiest when you find yourself in a small town and they suddenly drop their limit from 55 to 25 and there sits a cop looking to fill the local treasury. I know the Escort and the Valentine are the best but for my needs the two I own are sufficent.

Plus I like gadgets!
 
ZEEEE06 said:
I just bought the Valentine and I am VERY impressed. The range that it picks up bogeys is amazing!:dancer01:
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:thumbsup: Have you experienced it's "over the hill" detection ability yet?
I have several times, and it's saved me $$.:dancer01:
 
Rich Z said:
I just know I am going to procrastinate until I get my first ticket before getting one of these bad boys. Anything tricky about doing an install? I don't mean just slapping it in like I would do in a hurry, I mean a *good* professional looking install.
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For a professional-looking install of a V1, you need two things: a Great Lakes visor mount and an Invisicord. Absolutely totally slick install, looks factory, works perfect. Wires plug into the back of the mirror, no running extra wires or using the cigarette lighter. Removes and goes in the glove box in about 2 seconds. Turns on and off with the car, so you don't have to remember to turn it on (Murphy lives). Can't be seen from outside the car, doesn't block your field of view any inside the car (I can't stand that). Highly Recommended.

The mount you get here. The Invisicord you get here. Get the 16" size.

If you're coming down for the 5 Bridges run you can check out the install in my car.
 
On my C6...

I had it done for $35.00. I elected to continue using the suction cups as a mount, and the fed the wire into the trim, in front of the mirror.
I think it looks just fine and dandy!:thumbsup:
 
Oh, and Gannett...

I'll want to look at yours as well. I'm going to have the place that installed mine do Angel's. I'll take a picture of yours for a reference.:thumbsup:
 
Gannet said:
For a professional-looking install of a V1, you need two things: a Great Lakes visor mount and an Invisicord. Absolutely totally slick install, looks factory, works perfect. Wires plug into the back of the mirror, no running extra wires or using the cigarette lighter. Removes and goes in the glove box in about 2 seconds. Turns on and off with the car, so you don't have to remember to turn it on (Murphy lives). Can't be seen from outside the car, doesn't block your field of view any inside the car (I can't stand that). Highly Recommended.

The mount you get here. The Invisicord you get here. Get the 16" size.

If you're coming down for the 5 Bridges run you can check out the install in my car.
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I agree it has a clean look. I still use the suction cups the V1 hangs just below the mirror. I use the 8'' cord and run it to the rear view mirror.The install takes literally 60 seconds. Works over hills as Ray says but also around corners.Does have false signals at times mostly in town.
 
You don't need one if you don't stop. Just don't get caught . It is a felony if they catch you.:dancer01:
 
What about all you law enforcement people. What do you have in your personal vehicle. Which one do you all use.:rofl1: :lmao: :toetap05:
 
sandman said:
What about all you law enforcement people. What do you have in your personal vehicle. Which one do you all use.:rofl1: :lmao: :toetap05:
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2 eyes and a keen sense of smell. Oh, and I keep badge Americard handy:lmao: :lmao:

Seriously though, I generally try to avoid going fast enough to need one. Sold the Z28 so that's no longer a problem, the Landcruiser (1989 version of a Safari truck) really won't go fast enough to warrant one:rofl1: , and the vette sits in storage most of the time (until I get a top for it). But I'll probably get a Valentine unit in the next year or so.
 
Mine is a daily driver. But I wouldn't run. If you watch cops they always get caught.;) :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
Throught the stuff ive seen installed we always reccomend the valentine, it also helps to get jammers, but if you get caught with the jammers, you may get in trouble hehe
 
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