How long did it take you to get your V1 after ordering it? I placed an order last week and haven't gotten a shipping confirmation yet- what's the typical lead time?
TIA

 

Where did you order it from? Who is there shipping provider?

 

i ordered it direct from valentine with standard shipping.

 

I would find out their shipping provider..Fedex, UPS, USPS... and contact them. Give the people at valentine a ring...

 

What day/time last week?

 

last wed afternoon sometime- got the order confirmation at 5pm wed.

 

huh, ya, give them a call.

 

I ordered my V1 back in July, and I received it in ~1 week. I don't exactly remember what type of shipping they used, but I think it was UPS.

To be honest, I don't think I received a shipping confirmation either so I would probably wait until Wed before calling them (unless you're really worried).



On a side note - since I see you also have a TSX, I'd recommend mounting to the left above the rear view mirror. I had mine hardwired there, and I think it is the perfect space for it since it's hard to see from the outside, but easy to see from the driver seat.

 

Update, called them today, and it turns out they shipped it out the next day- i'm going to pick it up at the fedex depot now
thanks for your advice

 

are you aware that a new escort passport 9500? is coming out with gps?

 

new escort passport 9500 with gps is out now for 440$

 

anybody looking to get the 9500i?

 

Ehh, whatever....

If it doesn't have the directional arrows like the V1, I don't care.

I did a head-to-head between the V1 and 8500 x50 when I first was looking for a radar detector. I'll admit they were close in performance, but once I used the directional arrows on the V1, I'll never use a radar without them.

I haven't used the 9500i yet, but its added features look like nothing more than cheap gimmicks that I wouldn't trade for the actual usability of directional arrows on the V1.

My ...

 

maybe off topic, but is there an easy way to hardwire V1 for someone not very mechanically inclined? lol

 

I'm planning on doing that as soon as i can find the right part- the v1 comes with a hardwire kit, but i want to make it a bit cleaner install, so i'm going to get an add-a-circuit fuse. unfortunately the parts store only had the kits for a regular size fuse, not the mini fuse...

 

Yep I responded to threads about that a few months back.
Basically you ditch what comes with the V1 & get the standard hardwire cord from Escort. Simple 2 wire hook up. Power & ground. Hook power into your power mirror fuse & ground to a screw, run your cable to the detector & your done.