Re: V1 questions

["Andrew D.Mendez" <AMENDEZ@xxxxxxx>]

I've got a few quick questions about Valentine 1
radar/laser detectors, so
please bear with me:

- - -  Should I get laser protection? 

I'd say yes. Cops are getting laser guns somewhere
daily; if they don't have now in your jurisdiction
they will eventually. Our local tv news recently
had a story about cops gloating over finally
giving tickets to people with radar detectors. 
Problem is, even the V1 won't reliably catch laser
traps (any reports from people on this?) 

- - -  What's this stuff I hear about BMW highbeams
freakin' out the V1?

Problem is history; they fixed it. Seems older V1s
would "reboot" if you flashed lights as though
turned off & on; possibly a voltage drop or
something. 

Somebody mentioned that you can ask to have your
V1 modified in some way to
prevent your highbeams from __________??? (voltage
spike maybe?)

Someone told me Valentine can add resistor or
something to fix problem in older V1s.

- - -  Are there any other concerns/upgrades (like
the above) that I need to be
worried about before I make the plunge?

Can't think of any.

- - -  Any mounting tips or lessons learned in an
E34 application?  I want to
hardwire mine somehow, so suggestions would be
welcome.  And should I bother
with the remote display kit?  Are there any other
accessory hardware that
may be useful?

Hardwiring is the way to go; V1 lighter socket
wouldn't work for crap in my E36 & probably other
BMWs. Fit poorly & V1 would reboot when the plug
was even slightly jogged (like over bumps). Can't
offer specifics but sure someone will; wiring into
dome light worked great for me; only 2" of power
cord protrude from rubber seal between headliner &
windshield. 

Hope this helps.

Andy '95 M3 hardwired V1

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