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> Valentine One in ashtray, i dont know how, but i'm gonna try
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post Feb 23 2005, 11:16 AM
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I want a V1....but I dont want thiefs to know I have one....solution:place the V1 in my ashtray and have it pop up and out of the ashtray when i open it. INteresting....perhaps. Is it going to work....time will tell
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:31 PM
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Not a bad idea considering where the ashtray is located. Now just to work out the "how" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

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post Feb 23 2005, 12:36 PM
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QUOTE (bd1308 @ Feb 23 2005, 06:16 PM)
I want a V1....but I dont want thiefs to know I have one....

just for an ignorant overseas guy ... what is a V1 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:38 PM
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QUOTE (Gustl B @ Feb 23 2005, 11:36 AM)
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I want a V1....but I dont want thiefs to know I have one....

just for an ignorant overseas guy ... what is a V1 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

a preettyy good radar detector
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:39 PM
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no problem. I'll explain. Valentine One is the multi-directional radar detector....IMHO the best one out there. Tells you not only what is goign on but WHERE too!
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:40 PM
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It is radar dector, laser detector. Here in the states, the police use them to catch speeders. These devices, the Valentine being the best IMHO, help beat the radar guns. Less tickets for us heavy footed types. I have three V1's, they are great, plenty of time to slow down and make the speed limit.
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:51 PM
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okay, here's what I'm thinking. you know how the "lid" of the ashtray pops up when the ashtray is pulled fully out? well I was going to try and see if i couldnt do the same thing to my Valentine One....and it should theroretically work.....
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:56 PM
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many thanks for all explanations (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)


well ... that sounds illegal to me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) ... at least in good old Europe (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

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post Feb 23 2005, 12:57 PM
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It is radar dector, laser detector. Here in the states, the police use them to catch speeders. These devices, the Valentine being the best IMHO, help beat the radar guns. Less tickets for us heavy footed types. I have three V1's, they are great, plenty of time to slow down and make the speed limit.


I absolutely LOVE my V1, but in all honesty, it SUCKS when it comes to LASER!

Sure it goes off, but it only detects LASER when you are already BUSTED! (Ask me how I know) Damn cops. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flipa.gif)

On a lighter note, I've never been issued a ticket in any of my Porsches. Only in the American Iron that I have. (maybe I should drive the 'merican cars less and the German cars more) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)


Back to the topic:

It would be cool to have one "pop-up" from the radar detector holder (there ain't no smokin in my car). But would that be high enough for the V1 to "see" to the rear? I don't think they can "see" through the backpad.
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post Feb 23 2005, 12:58 PM
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why not put in on your dash and hide it in the gloe box when you get busted?
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post Feb 23 2005, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 23 2005, 11:58 AM)
why not put in on your dash and hide it in the gloe box when you get busted?

why not spend your money on your motor and get your car fixed correctly?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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why not put in on your dash and hide it in the gloe box when you get busted?

why not spend your money on your motor and get your car fixed correctly?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

amen brother friend (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif)

before you worry about steroes, and hidden radar detectors...get a car that runs and drives! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/alfred.gif)
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post Feb 23 2005, 01:28 PM
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I have succumbed to the fact that my 914 will always run crappy....but it's getting fixed right now. Looks cool
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post Feb 23 2005, 03:29 PM
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At least you know better than to try to make it reliable.
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post Feb 23 2005, 03:31 PM
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hey random question, does anybody have a Pertronix they want to sell?
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post Feb 23 2005, 03:31 PM
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QUOTE (bd1308 @ Feb 23 2005, 11:28 AM)
I have succumbed to the fact that my 914 will always run crappy....

Most crappy running 914s won't need a radar detector. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

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QUOTE (Jenny @ Feb 23 2005, 03:31 PM)
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I have succumbed to the fact that my 914 will always run crappy....

Most crappy running 914s won't need a radar detector. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Jen

very very good point.
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Valentine makes a remote that hard wires to a V1 mounted some place inconspicuously....OR.....I "think" a earplug can be hooked up for open cars or motorcycles where wind noise is an issue.

My V1....has saved my ass more than a few times....

BTW...some newer GM products will give the laser detector a false hit when the rear brake lights come on....
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Supposedly it's better to mount it up higher where it can "see" forward and backward clearly. The old K40 was designed to put the main unit in any covert location inside the car and the microwave detector remotely where it would get the best signal. The V1 has its detector in the main box so is not as flexible.

In my Audi I hardwired it up high between the mirror and passenger sunvisor. I have the remote display unit but haven't bothered to mess with it yet.

The really trick installation is inside a customized rear view mirror, and you could even mount the remote display in the dash alongside the stock gauges. Iff'n I get a new daily driver I might just try one of both of those projects.
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QUOTE (JOHNMAN @ Feb 23 2005, 10:57 AM)
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It is radar dector, laser detector. Here in the states, the police use them to catch speeders. These devices, the Valentine being the best IMHO, help beat the radar guns. Less tickets for us heavy footed types. I have three V1's, they are great, plenty of time to slow down and make the speed limit.


I absolutely LOVE my V1, but in all honesty, it SUCKS when it comes to LASER!

Sure it goes off, but it only detects LASER when you are already BUSTED! (Ask me how I know) Damn cops. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/flipa.gif)

On a lighter note, I've never been issued a ticket in any of my Porsches. Only in the American Iron that I have. (maybe I should drive the 'merican cars less and the German cars more) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)


Back to the topic:

It would be cool to have one "pop-up" from the radar detector holder (there ain't no smokin in my car). But would that be high enough for the V1 to "see" to the rear? I don't think they can "see" through the backpad.

I think you're talking about instant on laser like the motorcycle cops use. Nothing will protect you from that since the gun is not activated till they've spotted you and aimed directly at you. I got caught by instant on also. Out on the open highway I usually know a CHP is around close to a mile before I see him.
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