Radar detector

[BMWbaby]

Do you have it installed in your mirror? I was trying to do that. It's actually a present for my husband, I know very little about that, that's why I've lodged in to seek answers I've heard V1 is hard to hide in the car and that with k40 they drill two tiny holes and itch much simpler. Also I've heard good things about escort.

[brian5]

People do get a little passionate about radar detectors My preference is the V1. It fits in well above the mirror.

I used to have it hard-wired but now I have the "Savvy" (so don't need hard wiring) and I have a "Concealed Display with Band Identification" on this Valentine1 page.

People who buy the V1 typically really like the arrows that tell you where the signal is coming from. There are more expensive radar detectors out there but, in this price range, you can't go wrong.

If you can, buy new from Valentine One. If you buy an used one, it might have older firmware.

[ard]

Originally Posted by BMWbaby

Do you have it installed in your mirror? I was trying to do that. It's actually a present for my husband, I know very little about that, that's why I've lodged in to seek answers I've heard V1 is hard to hide in the car and that with k40 they drill two tiny holes and itch much simpler. Also I've heard good things about escort.

The K40 is an inferior radar detector. They are hidden. Big deal. Unless you are in a state where they are illegal, dont bother. The K40 is insanely expensive too, which is so ironic given its poor performance.

I use a V1 in my M5 and 996TT. Saved me many, many times.

One big caveat: many sites on line purporting to be 'radar detector review' sites will also sell detectors. V1s are only sold by valentine. Sites that dont sell the V1 tend to poorly review it. So.

Dont fall for the 'built in' thing- did you go to a local store where they were trying to sell you on it???

[BMWbaby]

Dont fall for the 'built in' thing- did you go to a local store where they were trying to sell you on it???[/QUOTE]


This is the website :

Store V1 Mirrors

It needs to be build in, I know maybe you don't agree.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by BMWbaby

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This is the website :
Store V1 Mirrors
It needs to be build in, I know maybe you don't agree.

That's interesting. I did not know there were even any available, in the mirror, for the E70 model. This works out to lot more expensive (plus you have the labor cost). I don't see mention of the rain sensor; not sure if it's missing.

I personally don't like the radar detector up high (in the mirror or above) as it's easily seen from behind (when you're driving too).