$~500 to spend on radar detector, want hardwired
Takes about 15 minutes.
12-01-2005, 07:38 AM
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I prefer the V1 and have it hardwired into the stereo harness with it hanging from the pass visor. Easy install and you can't see it with the top up -- unless you are a midget I guess.
I like the Passport too -- but it lacks the arrows and so far as I am aware the ability to turn on the European band -- which comes in handy.
I like the Passport too -- but it lacks the arrows and so far as I am aware the ability to turn on the European band -- which comes in handy.
12-01-2005, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 321contact,Dec 1 2005, 10:36 AM
Can the V1 be hidden anywhere. The reason I ask is because Radar detectors are illegal in Virginia.
12-01-2005, 09:40 AM
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The problem is that you need the detector to "see" out both the front and back of your car. Unless you get a remote mount system, any radar detector will have to be visible to be useful.
Steve c had a suggesion that you clip the V1 onto the passenger's side visor. That may work for you. If not, check into a system like the SR7:
http://www.passportsr1.com/sr7.htm
Steve c had a suggesion that you clip the V1 onto the passenger's side visor. That may work for you. If not, check into a system like the SR7:
http://www.passportsr1.com/sr7.htm
12-01-2005, 09:57 AM
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Sorry not to to detract from tread, but I feel pretty dumb for listening to my father-in-law about his Detector. It seems that the V1 or x50 is the way to go. I went out and got a Beltronic 995, however I must say that it has helped me out during my long drives on the 5 from S.F to S.D.
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beltronics RX65 is the same internals as the X50 but also has some newer technology that is already flashed in it. the X50 will need to be upgraded if that new radar technology comes to the US.
I have an RX65 and V1. both are nice.
I was looking into permanent installed units but read since they're installed so low in these cars the sensitivity isn't as strong as these types of units.
I have an RX65 and V1. both are nice.
I was looking into permanent installed units but read since they're installed so low in these cars the sensitivity isn't as strong as these types of units.