I had the Valentine 1 remote display face-mounted on the ashtray. The nice thing about this installation is the easy access to the mute button from the stick shift.

Here are some pictures:




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wow that looks great. god job. were do u have the main unit at.

 

The main unit is installed just to the right of the rear view mirror. You can't see it from the driver's seat, and the rear-facing radar has a clear view through the back window.

Works great.

 

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Thanks - Joey Avino

 

WHoa nice install! Can you take more pics with the tray out? THanks! How much was the install?

Btw, if i wanted a radar detector for like 100 and hten 200 and then 300, what would i get in those price ranges? I would like to know what radar detector in those price ranges! Any help would be appreciateed!

 

you want either the Passport 8500 or the Valentine V1. the 8500 runs around the 280-300 dollars area while the v1 is around 399 i believe.

check any motor trend or similar magazine for the ads. these two are the best radar detectors

 

Beautiful - now that's the kind of mod I like to see. It looks like a factory installation. I'm going order a spare ash tray right now to do this same mod with my V1 remote. What did you do on the inside of the ash tray to hold the remote unit in place? Could you shoot a photo looking inside?


Larry Bushaw - 6MT coupe - "Objects in mirror are losing!"

 

I had the unit installed for $80 CDN, or around $60 US for my fortunate neighbours. The install took about 2 hours. The installer used some sort of black adhesive on the inside to hold the unit in place, there is no give at all when you push on the unit. The ashtray does not open, which was a little disappointing, the installer told me he chose to do this because the unit was binding against the top of the tray. A dremel was used to cut the hole in the tray and then flat file to perfect the fit.

Larry, when you order the spare ashtray cover -- and you may only be able to order the lower console -- can you apprise us of the part number and cost.


Thanks,
Jay

 

anyone know someone or somewhere i could go in southern cali to get it installed in a similar but not exactly the same fashion
and also..where is the sensor located on urs?
thanks again..

and nice install

 

Where in Canada are you? I didn't know that it was legal anywhere. I have been eyeing the adds for the Valentine but was wondering what the fines were in Ontario if caught. Do the cops have a radar detector detector? Can you turn it off fast enough?

 

I think it's only illegal in Ontario and one other province to have a RD. Valentine is not able to ship to a province nor state where they are illegal, so you'll have to ship it to someone you know.

Yes, the ON police have RD detectors to which the V-1 is invisible. I believe they also have one or two of the new units which can pick up the V-1 and most other 'invisible' detectors, but Valentine is currently working on a fix the last I heard.

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I don't want to hijack this thread, but I have a question regrading sensor placement. I thought I saw an application of the Valentine 1 model that allowed you to install exterior radar/laser sensors at the front and rear of your car?? I would need something like this due to the fact thaty I have metallic tinted windows. Any advice? TIA

"Use the Forced Induction Luke!"
-Jedi
2003 G35C, 6MT, Navi, Black Obsidian/Graphite

 

Good idea! Can you also post a pic of "The main unit is installed just to the right of the rear view mirror"? Thanks.

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Dude just post ALL of the pics. The unit behind the ash tray, the one next to the mirror, etc.

Thanks - Joey Avino

 

anyone in so cal that can do a similar install for my coupe?