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Feb 1, 2007 | 09:49 PM

#11

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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20 ----------------------------------------- 2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips! Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3 MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =) ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05

Here are the sunglasses. I don't remember exactly which one now. I'll have to go back and try them again.

Okay, sorry guys. Back to topic. V1's the best radar detector!

Feb 2, 2007 | 04:43 AM

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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG) Titanium Gray Black Interior, Anthracite Trim M-tech kit Sport Package Premium Sound Satellite Radio Active Cruise Comfort Seats Navigation Folding rear seats

My V1 is hardwired and mounted above the rearview mirror, on the passenger side.

I prefer the passenger side, because the rear detector sensor is on the right side of the V1, and by placing it on the passenger side you give it a better view out the rear of the car. Plus, it keeps it out of the driver's way.

I got the automatic toll box on the drivers side above the mirror.

Feb 2, 2007 | 04:50 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='386531' date='Feb 2 2007, 01:11 AM

Wear some darker shades instead of your clubbing glasses Joe.

Here are two pics of where mine's mounted.

Attachment 28322
Attachment 28323

Nice Britax in the back seat...looks a lot like mine. Wanted to make sure the boy was accustomed to high performance gear early in life...

Feb 2, 2007 | 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky12' post='386636' date='Feb 2 2007, 05:50 AM

Nice Britax in the back seat...looks a lot like mine. Wanted to make sure the boy was accustomed to high performance gear early in life...

My son loves the view. VRROOOMMM VRROOOOMMMMMM

Feb 2, 2007 | 06:07 AM

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bmw1986

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Awesome guys!!! I have figured what alot of you have said, especially about the rear sensor and the sunglass issue. Who cares about the passenger hahaa

Feb 2, 2007 | 06:27 AM

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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG) Titanium Gray Black Interior, Anthracite Trim M-tech kit Sport Package Premium Sound Satellite Radio Active Cruise Comfort Seats Navigation Folding rear seats

If you mount the V1 far enough to the side, you can still put down the sun visor.

Feb 2, 2007 | 06:51 AM

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Here are links to a couple (of many) V1 install threads on the forums:

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...post&p=5524
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=23044

The coolest one:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=4990

Feb 2, 2007 | 07:11 AM

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I have mine on the driver side (sorry no pic). Here's my 2 cents:
With it right above my eyes, I can see it light up even if it's day time and the volume is turned down = no need for concealed display and messy wires.
Make sure it is LEVEL! Sparky12, you are jeapordizng its effectiveness.
As for the visor issue, there are few times when I am wearing sunglasses and need the visor. During the 5 o clock rush hour, yes, you may need it if home is west of work, but chances are you won't be speeding! Who speeds going into blinding sun?