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I just got my V1 in It is not as bulky or "ugly" as described by others. I have a few questions on proper usage. I know to place it in the middle of the windshield, but at what height? Should i put it right under the rear-view mirror or someplace else ( i do not plan on hardwiring since I will use it between two cars.) Also, I live in S.Cal, I was wondering why ppl would put it stricly on the Litlle "L" or the Big "L", why not keep it on all modes on???

I've searched the thread for this info, but nothing specific came up so I do apologize if it has been covered and I could not find it, but any help would be a great help, I want to make sure it works properly but I dont want to go out looking for cops to see if it picks em up, lol, thanks again.

kensteele

your v1 will work well, no matter where in your windshield you place it. the difference is minor. you don't want to block the front or the rear, you'll be fine. placing it where you can see it best is key.

the old style v1 was rather blocky/bulky.

jsquared

mine is on the bottom left of the windshield so only i can press the buttons. works perfectly fine. don't know about the settings and such, i guess the advanced logic (big L? or whatever the standard setting is) works. i've had it for around 2 months i think and it's saved me 2 tickets so far.

lobuxracer

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Drive with it for awhile. You'll figure out why the other modes are useful pretty quickly. I would say in most cases it's completely safe to shut off X-band completely. It has yet to be an officer in the last 4 years of using mine. I've also only once encountered K-band. Almost all of the hits that were police were Ka.

No, I won't hardwire mine either. I don't use it if I know I won't be exceeding the speed limit (as in, I'm on a fuel economy test), and there are police who target radar detector equipped cars.

is4me2

I found out our City cops were operating on 'K' band as I got hit with that the other day. That was the first time I'd seen a cop on 'K' band so you never know.

kensteele

no cops target radar detector equipped cars. it's a myth. if you look like you are speeding or you drive a fast looking car, you're going to get a second look...regardless of what you own a v1.

i find it completely impossible to drive with my v1, if i paid for it, i'm going to use it...all the time, not just some of the time. by hardwiring it and leaving the power switch to it, nothing is simpler. you don't have to worry and waste time with putting it up and down which is a hassle, especially with the mounts.

x-band you are safe to turn off after you have verified your hometown is non-x but you HAVE to turn it back on for the road trip. k and ka is everyone and no one should be turning off the k. v1 has settings to control your k experience if you have trouble in that area and your k-band radar is at a minimum but turning K off is the sign of a novice, not a hardcore detector runner.

jsquared

yeah on the way to school today my Ka went crazy and i ended up driving by a stealthy highway patrol car (no lights on top). i haven't seen too much K, and just a little of Ka. but damn it's scary when the laser goes off. i don't plan on turning anything off and as far as i'm concerned... pressing the mute button isn't a big deal.

VikH

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I went from an 8500 X50 (stolen) to a V1. The V1 has MUCH more false warnings stock than the X50. The arrows are main advantage over the X50, as range is comparable. Putting it in L mode with X-Band off is what I have it set on now and its bearable.

Are the laser falses from Trailblazers, Infiniti FX's, and QX's pissing the hell out of you guys? I am about ready to fully shut off laser.

jewel

how much ar eyou guys paying for the v1?

jsquared

i paid 360 shipped from someone selling it on the my.is forums. anything under $400 seems good.

the laser's i've seen were probably about half real ones and half "Trailblazers, Infiniti FX's, and QX's pissing the hell out of" me. it is annyoing with all the falses, but lasers are pretty uncommon i usually just mute for all the other bands. i haven't gotten too much X-band so i don't feel the need to disable it at the moment.

jsquared

oh and if anyone's interested where i put it... heres a pic.



i think its perfect placement. easy to get to the buttons, the passenger can't mess with it, and it's easy to unplug and remove.

lobuxracer

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I have a friend who is a sheriff and another two who are CHP. It's not a myth when I hear it from their mouths.

kensteele

which is probably why they haven't caught anyone yet.