Where are you putting your radar detector?

smurfblu13 · 02-06-2009, 12:47 PM

If you have a V1 those want to be as high up on the windshield as possible while still having a clear view out of the rear window. Best would be to hard wire the V1 in that position so the cord isn't in the way. Haven't seen a good hard wire in a 370 yet though. As for the others Par4BMW is right Escorts want to be in a lower position but again have a clear shot out of the rear for laser and other forms of radar.

semtex · 02-08-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by smurfblu13

If you have a V1 those want to be as high up on the windshield as possible while still having a clear view out of the rear window. Best would be to hard wire the V1 in that position so the cord isn't in the way. Haven't seen a good hard wire in a 370 yet though.

Here are pics of the hardwire in my 370.

LiquidZ · 02-08-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Here are pics of the hardwire in my 370.

Did you do it yourself? Writeup?

sensi09 · 02-06-2009, 03:15 PM

If you don't switch the V1 to different vehicles, have it integrated into the rear-view mirror.

zero · 02-06-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

If you don't switch the V1 to different vehicles, have it integrated into the rear-view mirror.

Cool I want one.

WShade · 02-08-2009, 02:40 PM

Working hard I see:
http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...html#post28813

veightkiller · 02-08-2009, 03:10 PM

my V1 seat right beside my rearview mirror.

frost · 02-08-2009, 03:25 PM

Looks like it's been covered, but you have to put it in the middle-ish of your windshield, because if it's a decent one, it will have a reverse sensor that points out the back window. So if you put it too low on your dash, or too high on the windshield, it can't shoot out the back.

brisk · 02-08-2009, 03:33 PM

use invisicord.
i had it on my g35 and will be using it if i get a 370z.

great and simple.
only works if you have the auto-dimming rearview though....

Showney · 02-08-2009, 04:20 PM

Im looking to buy a V1 here in a few days and am confused...on the V1 website they sell them for $399 yet they have some on eBay selling up to like 5-600...is there a difference?

Crash · 02-08-2009, 04:13 PM

^^^ Pretty good idea.

frost · 02-08-2009, 04:31 PM

I'm a little weary of permanently attaching the cord, since I believe there are states where they are illegal, and I would like to be able to rip it down in a hurry. If you live in a state where they are legal, and don't travel much, that may not be a concern though.
Also, even if I'm not going to one of the couple states where they are illegal, I still don't want to be cruising next to a cop with it sitting right there in plain sight.

brisk · 02-08-2009, 06:03 PM

^
technically you don't permantly attach the cord.
it is two pins that you push into your power harness behind your rearview mirror.
you can easily take it out.

i think only couple of states are illegal for the radar.
virginia for sure...

i got pulled over and the cop jokingly said..."that v1 didn't work this time?"
lol.

Showney · 02-08-2009, 06:35 PM

Has anyone ever used this....seems pretty slick!

Blendmount

dad · 02-08-2009, 06:46 PM

Don't need one.....my wife is the Senior Police Dispatcher where we live.

02-08-2009, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	Working hard I see: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...html#post28813 __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

02-08-2009, 04:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	^^^ Pretty good idea. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Don't need one.....my wife is the Senior Police Dispatcher where we live. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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02-06-2009, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 381	If you have a V1 those want to be as high up on the windshield as possible while still having a clear view out of the rear window. Best would be to hard wire the V1 in that position so the cord isn't in the way. Haven't seen a good hard wire in a 370 yet though. As for the others Par4BMW is right Escorts want to be in a lower position but again have a clear shot out of the rear for laser and other forms of radar.

02-06-2009, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	If you don't switch the V1 to different vehicles, have it integrated into the rear-view mirror.

02-08-2009, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
veightkiller Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: vancity Posts: 163 Drives: 335i e90 Rep Power: 17	my V1 seat right beside my rearview mirror.

02-08-2009, 03:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 17	use invisicord. i had it on my g35 and will be using it if i get a 370z. great and simple. only works if you have the auto-dimming rearview though....

02-08-2009, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Showney Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 5 Drives: 07 350Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Im looking to buy a V1 here in a few days and am confused...on the V1 website they sell them for $399 yet they have some on eBay selling up to like 5-600...is there a difference?

02-08-2009, 06:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
brisk Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 132 Drives: 370z? Rep Power: 17	^ technically you don't permantly attach the cord. it is two pins that you push into your power harness behind your rearview mirror. you can easily take it out. i think only couple of states are illegal for the radar. virginia for sure... i got pulled over and the cop jokingly said..."that v1 didn't work this time?" lol.

02-08-2009, 06:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Showney Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 5 Drives: 07 350Z M6 Rep Power: 17	Has anyone ever used this....seems pretty slick! Blendmount