Ag Surfer

I'm going to hardwire my V1 soon but I'm not sure where the best spot is. I'm leaning towards up high, just to the left of my rear view mirror, for ease of use and best coverage. Second option is down low, just above the nav screen. Any opinions are appreciated!

TinyRK

For better laser detection mount low, better radar: mount high.

But here is the thing: if your V1 detects a Laser it's too late
That's why I mounted my 9500IX high.

And here is what Valentine states on their own website:

http://www.valentine1.com/V1Info/rad...ormounting.asp

ucf_bronco

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, I would go for high.

Are you pulling your power by connecting to a fuse? If so, which one do you plan on using?

TinyRK

If you mount it high you can just get the power off the mirror.

dyrtyred

Here is where I have mine mounted.

Ag Surfer

I was planning to tap into power from the overhead console.

Yeah, that's my plan.

Wife uses mirror so that's not gonna work. I was going to use the suction cup mount left of the mirror but thanks for posting the pic.

dcviperboy

How did you "get power" from the mirror? In my old vehicle (Honda Accord) I ran the power down the pillar to the fuse box under the steering wheel.

ucf_bronco

iTrader: (1)

It only works on cars with auto dim mirrors. If you feel around the back there's a little jack there (I think it's on the left side). You can buy adaptors that plug right into that.

TinyRK

I built my own cable ( google it ),
but here is how it works:
http://www.stealthcords.com/shop/pro...demo-p-13.html

Maze

looks pretty nice. Anyone using it?

Edward'TLS

Check out this thread :

https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-2009-2014-123/blendmount-escort-9500ix-tl-2012-a-837597/

ctaranto

I have mine mounted high, to the left the rear view, powered by the rear view, using the included suction cup mount. Very clean, out of the way, and effective.

Laser detection isn't a problem when mounted high (at least it wasn't for me). I was pulled over recently by an officer using a laser gun. The detector went off, but obviously, it was already too late. Laser detection is only good when it's bounced off another car being detected. I was the only car on the road.

-Craig

ctaranto

Can't seem to edit my post.. I used this to power the mirror:
http://www.stealthcords.com/shop/pro...cat=280&page=1

Edward'TLS

Unfortunately, if you're the only car on the road, even a regular radar gun (instant on type) will also get you nailed.

njsimons

I had a radar detector couple years back but i got rid of it i drove way too fast when i was using it. LOL

ctaranto

True, but luckily, most officers that are using normal radar around here are lazy.

njsimons

Thats funny!! Lucky you.

Ag Surfer

That's pretty cool. Hows the fitment on our cars?

kwong819

I hate to bring up a really old thread, but I figure its better to do it then create a new one, but I'm wanting to mount my V1 to my mirror and make my own stealthcord, but I'm afraid of it possibly shorting... there are some cords pre-made that have a fuse in them for a shortage, but was wondering if I really need to pay like $20 for that cord of just make it myself for $5

Have any of you guys that made your own stealthcord had a problem with shorting or anything?

thanks!

stktradr

With all the new cars having front, side and rear detection systems operating on freqs that will set-off my V1 I find the best place to mount it is in my garage lol.

NBP04TL4ME

Plain and simple - Mount it near the rear view mirror and either connect to rear view mirror and run cord along headliner, down the A pillar and to the fuse box.

Edward'TLS

Even in the garage is no good, because V1 and some other detectors will be set off by the own car in which the V1 is mounted, such as the BSI system on the 2012+ Advance TL.