08-20-2004, 10:58 PM
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Best place to mount the radar dectector on the windshield?
Since we go pulled over on our trip to monterey, my dad just got a V1 radar dectector. i wanted to know if its better to mount the dectector towards the bottom of the windshield or towards the top? Thanks for your help
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08-20-2004, 11:09 PM
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i wanted to know if its better to mount the dectector towards the bottom of the windshield or towards the top?
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I think it does a better job towards the top, but it's also easier to spot there.
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08-20-2004, 11:16 PM
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Yeah the higher the more distance it can scan. You can use the remote kit to make it more stealth ...
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08-20-2004, 11:41 PM
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Radar detector is better mounted higher.
Laser detector better mounted lower - more chance of picking up the the beam as the cop tries to paint your front license plate or windshield.
Afterall - laser requires a direct hit to detect anything.
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08-21-2004, 01:11 AM
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Whats the best brand for radar detectors in the US?
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08-21-2004, 01:16 AM
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Whats the best brand for radar detectors in the US?
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strictly opinion some like V1 some passport some Belltronics
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08-21-2004, 01:48 AM
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Valentine 1 and Paspport 8500 are the two brands that usually win the comparison tests
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08-21-2004, 01:52 AM
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Once laser hits you you're pretty fcuked - I think it registers back to the cop within 0.3s so you won't get chance to slow down.
So I go for the top of the windshield, and don't speed on interstates where they are more likely to have laser (big cities).
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08-21-2004, 02:00 AM
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Since we go pulled over on our trip to monterey, my dad just got a V1 radar dectector. i wanted to know if its better to mount the dectector towards the bottom of the windshield or towards the top? Thanks for your help
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We've had a V1 for a while and it is amazing. However, if you are asking this question you really should open the manual.
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08-21-2004, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by BADMIHAI
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i wanted to know if its better to mount the dectector towards the bottom of the windshield or towards the top?
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I think it does a better job towards the top, but it's also easier to spot there. |
are you not allowed detectors in Canada?
In Illinois we can have them as long as they aren't jammers so you can mount it wherever same with alot of states including New York.
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08-21-2004, 03:10 AM
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i have seen muiltinova's (speed cameras) been picked up atleast 100m more in advance, using a radar detector mounted higher up, just below the rear vision mirror is ideal imo,
as for laser, like was said before, they ping you - you're fucked!
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08-21-2004, 05:08 AM
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Usually when you buy something like that, an instructions manual comes along  am I wrong? 
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08-21-2004, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TT
Usually when you buy something like that, an instructions manual comes along am I wrong? |
i think he was after some "real world" opinions.
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08-21-2004, 08:15 AM
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top it says it in the book and itll detect it sooner over hills
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08-21-2004, 11:20 AM
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Come on now, guys feel less manly if they read manuals  , thanks for your help
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