My Valentine1 Install (pics)
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Thanks all, quite happy with it myself. V1 all the way and worth every penny IMHO for the things the other guys don't give you.
As per one email I got, I wanted to add to the install instructions that the ground I used is just above where the power splitter is mounted under the dash. You'll see a copper colored bolt with a bunch of other ground wires leading to it, use that one.
Several successful warnings in the past few days with the V1. CHP on the GG Bridge and a few local cops. In fact one turned on their radar just as I past to check my speed. I love empowerment.
As per one email I got, I wanted to add to the install instructions that the ground I used is just above where the power splitter is mounted under the dash. You'll see a copper colored bolt with a bunch of other ground wires leading to it, use that one.
Several successful warnings in the past few days with the V1. CHP on the GG Bridge and a few local cops. In fact one turned on their radar just as I past to check my speed. I love empowerment.
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I found the copper bolt with other ground wires to it and tried to attach the V1 power adaptor's black lead to it but I couldn't get it in with the tools I had at home. I think I should solder a bigger lug on than the standard V1. What did you do?
Also, when I gave it a close look I wasn't completely happy about cramming the wire into the rubber near the windshield. How did that work out.
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For what? if I park in a questionable area (Mall, low income, public garage, whathave you), I unplug the V1 and stick it somewhere safe out of view. Literally just takes a few seconds to get it off/on.
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Originally posted by loki:
For what? if I park in a questionable area (Mall, low income, public garage, whathave you), I unplug the V1 and stick it somewhere safe out of view. Literally just takes a few seconds to get it off/on.
For what? if I park in a questionable area (Mall, low income, public garage, whathave you), I unplug the V1 and stick it somewhere safe out of view. Literally just takes a few seconds to get it off/on.
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Hi: I did not want to start a new thread on this. I am planning to get a Valentine 1 in next couple of months. Does it need to be mounted in a special way - like what's pictured above? What is the instruction and hardware provided by the manufacturer? I don't want to mess with the interior of the car.
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Thanks for the pics. I need to do something about the horns. The detector will come later. I'm thinking about a more portble unit like a rechargable. Wife and I travel from car to car alot. It would be easier.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mavic
[B]Hi: I did not want to start a new thread on this. I am planning to get a Valentine 1 in next couple of months. Does it need to be mounted in a special way - like what's pictured above? What is the instruction and hardware provided by the manufacturer? I don't want to mess with the interior of the car.
[B]Hi: I did not want to start a new thread on this. I am planning to get a Valentine 1 in next couple of months. Does it need to be mounted in a special way - like what's pictured above? What is the instruction and hardware provided by the manufacturer? I don't want to mess with the interior of the car.