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Old 12-04-2012, 09:39 PM
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Radar detector

Hi Guys! Can anyone recommend a radar detector?
V1, k40 or something else ?
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Old 12-04-2012, 10:34 PM
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I have two V1s, used them both domestically, and internationally... one of the best, even though there are some newer ones that have learned from the V1 and have newer technology... there was a thread not long ago on a better detector than V1, with GPS and whatnot...

do a search, you should find it...
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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.
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no, not in the mirror, not really that covert and not convenient... i have remote display, and remote power control, so the detector is in the top right corner of the windshield, the display is in the bottom left corner of the windshield, and the remote is somewhere in the vicinity of the console lights at the top
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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.
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here is my old page with E34 and E39 - click on the V1, to see where I got them installed at the time (about 7 years ago)

http://www.midnightstar.com/bmw/
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Old 12-04-2012, 11:13 PM
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here is my old page with E34 and E39 - click on the V1, to see where I got them installed at the time (about 7 years ago)

http://www.midnightstar.com/bmw/
I have my remote in much the same location as you had.

I've had my remote slimmed down and the colors changed on the LEDs so that it's easy to what band is being detected.
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Old 12-04-2012, 11:16 PM
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that is downside of the display - at night you can't tell which band went off, if the sound is turned low... there are displays on ebay that have color coding - i would think, if the LED opening were not in the round shape, but in the form of the letters K, Ka or whatnot, it'd be much better - you would actually see the band spelled out...
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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???
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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.
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