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Old 04-13-2009, 12:01 PM
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Ordered my Valentine 1 and had it shipped to work, so I just got it. Cant wait to go home and install it. and test it

Since this is my first radar detector... I'm looking for any advise as to what settings or mode to use it on???

Any info would be helpful

thanks
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  1. Little "L".
  2. Hardwire it.
  3. Enjoy it!
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nice

I remember seeing a vendor on the e46fanatics forum that carried a cool metal mount for the V1 that custom mounts the V1 just under your rearview mirror and then you can hardwire it to the area in your roofliner behind where the oem garage opener buttons go. I saw pics of a few e46's with this setup and it look great.

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Originally Posted by cleung' post='845984' date='Apr 13 2009, 04:11 PM
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I remember seeing a vendor on the e46fanatics forum that carried a cool metal mount for the V1 that custom mounts the V1 just under your rearview mirror and then you can hardwire it to the area in your roofliner behind where the oem garage opener buttons go. I saw pics of a few e46's with this setup and it look great.

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Doesn't everyone have their V1 mounted that way??? I know I do.
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Even the box looks sexy lol
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How much did you pay for it and where did you get it from?
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Congrats on the new radar!
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I like the capital "L" setting but then again, in Pennsylvania, local cops can't use radar so your mileage may vary...

If this is your first detector, don't get comfortable and assume you're immune to getting a ticket. It literally takes years (and sometimes a few tickets) to really learn and/or understand what the unit is telling you when it goes off, etc.

Good luck but be careful!
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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='845968' date='Apr 13 2009, 04:01 PM
Ordered my Valentine 1 and had it shipped to work, so I just got it. Cant wait to go home and install it. and test it

Since this is my first radar detector... I'm looking for any advise as to what settings or mode to use it on???

Any info would be helpful

thanks
wow pulled the trigger on a V1 nice let me know how it goes for you, i wanna know how that thing reacts in queens / city because theres cops every other block



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