Got my first ticket. Malibu Cyn road.
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2005 545I Black Saphire Metalic, with Black Dakota Leather, Poplar trim. Sport Package, MTech Body kit and Spoiler, HUD, Comfort Seats, Navigation, Premium sound, CWP, Heated Rear Seats, Window shades. Valentine 1 hardwired, Aux input.
Got my first ticket in the 545 last week. Friggin Malibu cops show no mercy. He couldn't shut up about how sweet my car was. I thought I was getting off for sure. Nope, not a chance. It was the end of the month and everything.
I finally found a downside to HUD.....................You know you are screwed. Its right there on the windshield. I knew exactly what his radar said. He gave me a little break. I was going 67 in a 50, and he wrote me up for 59.
Hopefully the V1 will help. The car just doesnt want to go below 80.
I finally found a downside to HUD.....................You know you are screwed. Its right there on the windshield. I knew exactly what his radar said. He gave me a little break. I was going 67 in a 50, and he wrote me up for 59.
Hopefully the V1 will help. The car just doesnt want to go below 80.
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V1 rules. Don't even need to hardwire... just tuck the wire in behind the trim where it touches the winshield, then behind the door, etc, down to the plug in the passenger footwell. To wit:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=1396&st=15#
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=1396&st=15#
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V1 is the best.
Here's a thread with hardwire instructions--very easy to do:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...findpost&p=5525
I also installed the concealed display in front of the MPG gauge--here's pix:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...indpost&p=97958
Here's a thread with hardwire instructions--very easy to do:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...findpost&p=5525
I also installed the concealed display in front of the MPG gauge--here's pix:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...indpost&p=97958
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Welcome to the ticket club, brother!
I have 3 and counting for my E60. 1 plea bargained to an "unobstructed window" (whatever) , 1 dismissed by the Judge because he was "under the impression" I was in Iraq (its in the wording written on Army letterhead) and 1 warning from some kid cop in Nebraska who thought I was a movie star.
I have 3 and counting for my E60. 1 plea bargained to an "unobstructed window" (whatever) , 1 dismissed by the Judge because he was "under the impression" I was in Iraq (its in the wording written on Army letterhead) and 1 warning from some kid cop in Nebraska who thought I was a movie star.
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Originally Posted by saurabh' date='Jun 8 2005, 11:36 PM
is V1 a radar detector...and if so...what makes it soooo good?? 
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But V1 is actually illegal in CA. Make sure the cops don't see it, otherwise it will be confiscated. 
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My Ride: 2002 330CIC with Sports and Premium (Sold 4/2005)
2005 545I Black Saphire Metalic, with Black Dakota Leather, Poplar trim. Sport Package, MTech Body kit and Spoiler, HUD, Comfort Seats, Navigation, Premium sound, CWP, Heated Rear Seats, Window shades. Valentine 1 hardwired, Aux input.
Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Jun 8 2005, 03:31 PM
But V1 is actually illegal in CA. Make sure the cops don't see it, otherwise it will be confiscated.?
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Jun 8 2005, 03:31 PM
But V1 is actually illegal in CA. Make sure the cops don't see it, otherwise it will be confiscated.?
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