Radar Detector

[CA2.7TS]

Anyone here in the States (and especially CA) using a radar detector? Any preference or comments concerning them. The technology seems to be going thru constant change.

Portable / Windshield mounted versus Hard Wire installs? Anyone in the SF Bay Area know of a good installer?

My ride to work is litter with CHP (both 4 and 2 wheel versions) looking for the leader of the pack so times several in a pack. My strategy of being second fastest - 'having a rabbitt to pace the pack' may be over unless I find a new technology.

Your replies are welcomed - THANKS,

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[Andrei]

yeah, i can definitely wire the system in for you. I have worked a couple of detectors over the past years and form the portable ones, I like the Valentine 1. its farely accuate, but slightly bulky. for the hardmounted/ permanent units i've only worked with the Passport and the K40. the k40 is amazing, as it should be for $1400. that is the complete setup with front and rear sensors and diffusers. I am installing that after my system is done. I'm trying to get the rep to give me one for free......we'll see if it works. as far as a good installer goes, I've worked for many shops starting with the basic Circuit City, wireless world, Autosound& Security and currently working at AMS car stereo and opened my own small scale install place......strictly install, although i can and do procure merchandise for my customers because i can get them better deals. let me know if you would like to see some install pics.

[CA2.7TS]

let me know if you would like to see some install pics.

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Sure I would like to see some install pics. I have no problem with purchasing the equipment, I just am looking for a good installer.

Let's see your pictures. I have looked at the Valentine and I agree it is aliitle bulky but $1400 smacks is a bundle. If you have any photos of a Valentine installed that would be great but showing any of your work would be appreciated.

Thanks,

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[Andrei]

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/toy125/album...ren%3as,1%3af,0


that is the link to some photos. also i dont have pictures of the valentine installed, but i do have one you can check out and see how it fits in your car. all you need it a clear line of sight front to back. you can clip it on or make a more permanent bracket. as far as the wireing i can run it anywhere in the car.

[CA2.7TS]

Andrei:

Should be receiving my V1 in about a week. Wanted to get in touch with you regardng a hardwire job based on the photos you linked in February.

Let me know if you are interested and we can discuss it.

I'll try to email you as well.

Looking forward to talking Audis and getting the V1 installed.

Thanks,


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[alanburton]

I like the Valntine One. The ads are true, once you've exprienced the arrows you can't live without them. I power lead along the top of the windshield and down to the fuse box of my new 2006 A-4 2.0T. I love the car and the Valentine unit works great.

AB