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klove · 07-03-2009, 11:12 PM

I absolutely love this thing, drove the camaro from MI to AL from AL to FL anf FL back to MI without a ticket, found every cop. Used the blendmount so it sits perfectly below the rear view mirror so the sensor can shoot out the back window. Ran the power cord down the driver A pillar to the fuse box.

my2010camaross · 07-03-2009, 11:21 PM

not bad for 400 huh? i m getting one as well.

JDBeck23 · 07-04-2009, 09:30 AM

I thought visibility was bad with that mirror before, how can you see out of the windshield on the right side now?!

klove · 07-04-2009, 09:41 AM

didn't really affect viability or at least i didn't notice.

bumblebee rules · 07-04-2009, 12:06 PM

Did you use the sucktion cup mount or is there a different mount for it ??? They work great eh :-)

*mlee* · 07-04-2009, 12:25 PM

Why did you select Valenine over Passport besides direction arrows? I sort of like the GPS function on Passport.

Red Hot SS · 07-04-2009, 12:53 PM

Nice to have, just looks kinda gaudy where placed. Theres nowhere else that it can be set up to look more seamless?

ckaram · 07-04-2009, 01:53 PM

Geez our mirrors are low enough. I wouldn't hang anything from it. Glad it worked well for you though.

Nexus6 · 07-04-2009, 11:29 PM

Bel RX75 plus is going in mine

my2010camaross · 07-04-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Why did you select Valenine over Passport besides direction arrows? I sort of like the GPS function on Passport.

the arrows are the only reason to get it. no other detector has all four directions with the combination of laser/radar. and thats a fact. the valentine has a specific pantent on it that no other detecter can touch.

Nexus6 · 07-04-2009, 11:41 PM

If you understand how radar works and how it has to be used practially in real world settings,you would know arrows are just a gimmick.

But it is a decent radar detector and alot of people like them.

That is a nice and clean install

68 Z/28 · 07-04-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klove

didn't really affect viability or at least i didn't notice.

Do you drive with your eyes open ?

*mlee* · 07-04-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my2010camaross

the arrows are the only reason to get it. no other detector has all four directions with the combination of laser/radar. and thats a fact. the valentine has a specific pantent on it that no other detecter can touch.

My question was features OTHER than arrows

I like to have a system that detects laser/radar... I know Valentine is a good one...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexus6

Bel RX75 plus is going in mine

I just took a look at the Bel RX75 plus... Any ideas where you will mount the display? Right now I think I'm going with the Passport 9500ci The small indicator sits very nicely straight above the rear view on the interior light panel. Only problem is it's 2K installed... The Bel is half that price...

sav1 · 07-05-2009, 12:59 AM

Klove you should move your v1 higher and to the left.
I purchased my v1 9 months ago after a nasty $650 ticket (that was the reduced price). 8 months now, and it's saved me 11 times all ready. I did extensive research on almost all the models. and none really come close. bogey counter and the arrows are so helpful, but the range is what sets V1 apart.

07-03-2009, 11:12 PM	#1
klove Drives: black 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 151 View My Garage	Valentine 1 install I absolutely love this thing, drove the camaro from MI to AL from AL to FL anf FL back to MI without a ticket, found every cop. Used the blendmount so it sits perfectly below the rear view mirror so the sensor can shoot out the back window. Ran the power cord down the driver A pillar to the fuse box. Attached Images

07-04-2009, 09:30 AM	#3
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	I thought visibility was bad with that mirror before, how can you see out of the windshield on the right side now?! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

07-04-2009, 12:25 PM	#6
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Why did you select Valenine over Passport besides direction arrows? I sort of like the GPS function on Passport. __________________

07-04-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
Red Hot SS Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Prince George, VA/Lexington, KY Posts: 586 View My Garage	Nice to have, just looks kinda gaudy where placed. Theres nowhere else that it can be set up to look more seamless? __________________ Virginians Join Group: Virginia is for (Camaro) Lovers! VIN: 2G1FT1EW8A9118043 Finally Home! (6/16)

07-04-2009, 01:53 PM	#8
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Geez our mirrors are low enough. I wouldn't hang anything from it. Glad it worked well for you though. __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

07-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#2
my2010camaross ss Drives: all black ss Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: texas Posts: 331	not bad for 400 huh? i m getting one as well.

07-04-2009, 09:41 AM	#4
klove Drives: black 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 151 View My Garage	didn't really affect viability or at least i didn't notice.

07-04-2009, 12:06 PM	#5
bumblebee rules Drives: 2010 BumbleBee ready to go now Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: barrhead Posts: 518	Did you use the sucktion cup mount or is there a different mount for it ??? They work great eh :-)

07-04-2009, 11:29 PM	#9
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	Bel RX75 plus is going in mine __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

07-04-2009, 11:41 PM	#11
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	If you understand how radar works and how it has to be used practially in real world settings,you would know arrows are just a gimmick. But it is a decent radar detector and alot of people like them. That is a nice and clean install __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

07-05-2009, 12:59 AM	#14
sav1 Drives: 2009 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 556	Klove you should move your v1 higher and to the left. I purchased my v1 9 months ago after a nasty $650 ticket (that was the reduced price). 8 months now, and it's saved me 11 times all ready. I did extensive research on almost all the models. and none really come close. bogey counter and the arrows are so helpful, but the range is what sets V1 apart.

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