Valentine One

[DarinS]

Looking good!

I always liked to have my V1 installed with a direct power supply and out of sight. In my previous cars I've always tapped in to the maplight circuit near the rearview mirror using their direct-wire power adapter and a ~8" power cord. The detector doesn't draw nearly enough amps to overload the circuit and I never had to pull out the A-pillars or anything, and it keeps it (mostly) out of sight of both The Man and anyone scoping for something to steal :)

[fanoftheliving]

OP: I tried the same thing that you are doing with mounting on the visor. I have to tell you, I hated it. There were 2 reasons for this:

1. Very inconvenient when you want to put the visor down. The radar detector really interferes with the functioning of the visor.
2. The V1 is heavy. It makes the visor vibrate and makes annoying noises.

Ultimately I wound up installing the Escort 8500ci PLUS remote. It is not as sensitive as V1, but it is very much out of the way and also it warns of red light cameras (has a GPS antenna).

Hope this helps.

EDIT:
I tried mounting the V1 in many other ways, and it just irritated me because it was SO visible to a casual observer. This is why I ultimately chose the Escort remote.

[Jdog913]

Originally Posted by hoover460

I would like to see how you run the wires, may do this as well. I see we use our Valentines in the same area! I work in Fraser. State boys are always on I-94!

It was actually simpler than I originally thought. I used the visor clip ran the 8' cord also the length of the head liner to the passenger seat a pillar. Then removed the door weatherstripping (Just lifts up). Under the weather stripping there is a channel that goes to the kick panel. I had to put the wire under the a-pillar (without removing it).Then down the channel to the kick panel. There is a gap from under the glove box to the kick panel area. That is where I used the direct wire module that is included. Under the glove box is a fuse panel (Thank ihdillon!). I removed the panel and used the Add-A-Circuit on #85 (7.5A). For the ground there is a 8MM bolt to the left of the fuse panel that connects to a metal bar. I did have to crimp on a larger connector to fit the bolt diameter. I used the velcro included to put the module and I tucked the excess wires up and plan on using zip ties to hold them up.

Originally Posted by fanoftheliving

OP: I tried the same thing that you are doing with mounting on the visor. I have to tell you, I hated it. There were 2 reasons for this:

1. Very inconvenient when you want to put the visor down. The radar detector really interferes with the functioning of the visor.
2. The V1 is heavy. It makes the visor vibrate and makes annoying noises.

Ultimately I wound up installing the Escort 8500ci PLUS remote. It is not as sensitive as V1, but it is very much out of the way and also it warns of red light cameras (has a GPS antenna).

Hope this helps.

EDIT:
I tried mounting the V1 in many other ways, and it just irritated me because it was SO visible to a casual observer. This is why I ultimately chose the Escort remote.

I like the visor clip but like you said if I want to use the visor I can't. As far as the vibration I used some receipts/envelopes to hold the clip firm. The position is quite good I thought. Doesn't really draw the much attention at all because it is high up and out of the direct view of others.

[FordBass]

Originally Posted by cacophonous

Why are tinted windows/tail lights bad? I don't follow...

Also people arn't tools if they have loud soundaystems din there car... Only if they play them loud in tesidential areas and even worse if it rattles.

Blue scattered hid plus yellow fogs also.

[cacophonous]

Originally Posted by Jdog913

I never said they were "bad" (However taillight tint does reduce light output to other drivers). I just said a "tool" drives the car with the following features, that happened to be one of them.

Sorry for confusing you!

Ok so you don't think they are bad, but if someone tints their windows or tail lights you think they are tool? In fact you have such strong feelings about it you have it in your signature.

Guess I don't follow why they are a tool?

I would like to tint my windows and think the tail lights would look great black on my Yellow Blaze Ti.

If I used your logic I should say Tools install radar detectors so they can drive over the speed limit which is not all that safe. But I am using my logic and really don't see an issue for you using one.

[Bwill9886]

Finally got the BlendMount in and used some of Jdog's suggestions to install my STi Driver.






The placement of the little module isn't 100% right now, but I'm kinda short on cord to bring it up much further. I'll figure something out.

Love the BlendMount. I had this in my Accord last and the suction cups always left marks and were kind of warped from being in the heat too much. This looks much cleaner.

[r1derbike]

Hmmm. That blend mount looks nice. May have to relocate my 9500ix now.

EDIT: WHOA! They want 80 bucks for that mount @ blendmount. Will have to pass. Bang-for-buck is simply not there for me.

[elwood125]

Originally Posted by cacophonous

Sorry for confusing you

If I used your logic I should say Tools install radar detectors so they can drive over the speed limit which is not all that safe. But I am using my logic and really don't see an issue for you using one.

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This. While I'm not a big fan of tinted tailights or super loud exhaust, I find it beyond laughable you (Jdog) went to such a great length as to list in your sig your requirements for not being a "tool" as you say. You'd much rather attempt to drive around at speeds well over the posted limits, and not endanger anyone else I am sure...

Get over yourself.

[Bwill9886]

Originally Posted by r1derbike

Hmmm. That blend mount looks nice. May have to relocate my 9500ix now.

EDIT: WHOA! They want 80 bucks for that mount @ blendmount. Will have to pass. Bang-for-buck is simply not there for me.

I don't blame anyone who thinks it's expensive. I almost didn't go for it but I REALLY didn't want to use suction cups anymore. Plus, as you said, the mounting location is awesome.

Btw there is a coupon code for 10 bucks off that you can google. I know it's not a lot, but it did sweeten the deal for me.

[Ratskrad]

@Jdog913 - I assume you ran the wires down the weather stripping on the door side of the a pillar, not the windshield side. If that's true, did you just lever the a-pillar trim out, and thread the wires behind the air-bag harness? Are there any tie-down points anywhere so as to not interfere with air-bags?.

Thanks.