jrv2000

I wouldnt do that, radar detectors that run on batteries dont work aswell as those that are hard wired in. They go into hibernation mode when not in use to save batteries, and takes longer to detect laser/radar because it has to first come out of hibernation.

tC_kevin

wow thanks, i didnt know that. cant u turn the hibernation off? thats a shame, they look so much better than the wired ones..a lot cleaner too. oh well

dudechewy

looks good.....lol ur dash is toooo shinny.

Huey

lol i was thinking the same thing about the dash, how the hell did u make the tC dash that shinny

Beantowntc

What fuse are you guys using to tap into? I was guessing the one for the radio or something.

brekdown59

i like that creative wiring and all, but i just took a class in the police academy and they said that those are just worthless. most radars are pointed then turned on and then off. you dont have a chance to get warning about the signal. the cop that tought my class calls them ticket notification device. all in all thought i used to have one so i cant say much. but very very nice wiring job. CREATIVE.

Streeter

That's true. I read it on the Valentine 1 web site too.

Streeter

I bet that's those Armorall cleaning then the protecting wipes. Mine's like that too.

gavmitchau

the images arn't showing up?

acasanova

www.radartest.com very good site guys check it out.

jaydub

I just tucked it into the headliner, ran it down the a-pillar, through the dash and then hardwired it into the fuse panel.

gavmitchau

ah nice.

brian

Damn, I had that exact radar detector (looks like it anyway, was a XRS9700). I got it for my bday, but last month I sold it and got an 8500 X50.

jrv2000

nice, I had my choices down to the 8500 X50 and the V1. I got the V1, but the 8500 X50 is an excellent decision.

toyota_scion_tc

If its a cheap one! I paid 315 for my Escort Solo S2. Its awesome and you can even have the software updated. I have used other ones before this is by far the best radar detector I have ever used.

brian

Only reason I got the X50 over the V1 was because I got it brand new through a friend for $180.

slammed

totally stealth. Cannot see wire at all.

jrv2000

wow, great price, for that much, I probably would have gone with it too

jrv2000

The site that I got my information from is talking about the Escort Solo 2. Of course, it is somewhat biased because it is on the valentine 1 website, but in theory his argument makes sense. Here is the article if you want to check it out for yourself.

http://www.valentine1.com/cordless/

tcsciontist

I have a Cobra Radar Detector as well...

I installed mine right above the right side of my mirror...and tapped my sunroofs power cord for power...

Worked very well, turns on with car...no hassle at all...and out of site...