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03-25-2004, 09:24 PM
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Don Juan,
Nice install. I haven't even ordered my car yet, but when I do, I will have to try this. It seems simple enough, and although I am only getting the 525, when I test drove it, I almost got pulled over for speeding. I think the cop was nice and saw that I was test driving and let me go on. Otherwise, I would have been caught. I don't usually speed, but the only problem with this car is that I felt like I was going 50 and the speedometer read 80. I know that the get up and go is not as attractive, but once moving, even the 525 can move.
Nice install. I haven't even ordered my car yet, but when I do, I will have to try this. It seems simple enough, and although I am only getting the 525, when I test drove it, I almost got pulled over for speeding. I think the cop was nice and saw that I was test driving and let me go on. Otherwise, I would have been caught. I don't usually speed, but the only problem with this car is that I felt like I was going 50 and the speedometer read 80. I know that the get up and go is not as attractive, but once moving, even the 525 can move.
03-26-2004, 12:09 PM
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My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an
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Don Juan I love the install i just wish the detector was a little smaller and concielable, i get stopped alot, being young black with dreads in a black bmw people can be passing me in either of my bimmers and the cop will pull me over. So this is a needed mod for me but i would like to intergrate it in the shark fin and have it pop up on the idrive screen now if you can get that mod for me i will baby sit the two kids for ya so you can ride with the wife alone for a while, also check my previous post and let me know if these options work in your vehical. Thanks again for the pics
03-26-2004, 12:38 PM
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DJ, Thanks for going to the trouble to post the pics! I'll be copying this install when I get my car back from ED. Re. buddy's question, check out the StealthOne
To bad it doesn't support the E60 yet. Maybe if we all contact them, they'll see the demand. I have.
To bad it doesn't support the E60 yet. Maybe if we all contact them, they'll see the demand. I have.
03-26-2004, 02:18 PM
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I was told the windshield's UV filtering poses problems for radar detectors. I do not have a V1 but am considering it. However, it appears to be true as evidenced by the fact that my electronic toll thing does NOT work through the e60 windshield(but does in every other car). Has anyone you heard about this?
03-27-2004, 07:06 PM
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buddy? Posted on Mar 26 2004, 03:09 PM
? Don Juan I love the install i just wish the detector was a little smaller and concielable, i get stopped alot, being young black with dreads in a black bmw people can be passing me in either of my bimmers and the cop will pull me over. So this is a needed mod for me but i would like to intergrate it in the shark fin and have it pop up on the idrive screen now if you can get that mod for me i will baby sit the two kids for ya so you can ride with the wife alone for a while, also check my previous post and let me know if these options work in your vehical. Thanks again for the pics
? Don Juan I love the install i just wish the detector was a little smaller and concielable, i get stopped alot, being young black with dreads in a black bmw people can be passing me in either of my bimmers and the cop will pull me over. So this is a needed mod for me but i would like to intergrate it in the shark fin and have it pop up on the idrive screen now if you can get that mod for me i will baby sit the two kids for ya so you can ride with the wife alone for a while, also check my previous post and let me know if these options work in your vehical. Thanks again for the pics
jckrauskopf That is awesome, keep us posted. I will be nice to dispaly it on the I drive or the OBC..
03-28-2004, 03:51 PM
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My Ride: 2002 545i sport pckg,sirius,active steering,grey on black
Muy bien hecho. You obviously know your way around autotronics. My concern
is the distance vertical. Troopers aim laser for the license plate to get the reflective
paint and at 600-800 ft. a 4mm laser will disperse to about 2 ft in diameter.
Personal experience has me placing my detector lower to the dash so as to pick
up that beam. I used to have a Val 1 for years until I tried a Passport 8500.
Radar detection for both is about equal but IMHO the 8500 is better for laser. I
also recommend a good laser jammer[legal in Md.] In Md. laser is very popular.
Nonetheless Don Juan great executon of your set-up.
is the distance vertical. Troopers aim laser for the license plate to get the reflective
paint and at 600-800 ft. a 4mm laser will disperse to about 2 ft in diameter.
Personal experience has me placing my detector lower to the dash so as to pick
up that beam. I used to have a Val 1 for years until I tried a Passport 8500.
Radar detection for both is about equal but IMHO the 8500 is better for laser. I
also recommend a good laser jammer[legal in Md.] In Md. laser is very popular.
Nonetheless Don Juan great executon of your set-up.
03-30-2004, 06:31 AM
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My rada is just under the tint. The additional tinting I added was to protected from the direct sunlight (here in Florida gets very hot) and to make it a bit stealthier. The radar has a clera glass to shoot.
