E55AMG

I have the display etched into my mirror with the "box" hidden somewhere in the back of the car, completely out of sight. There is also a lidatek LE-30 that is integrated into the mirror's display.

I had the same set up in the E55 and never had a problem with reduced effectiveness. Pricey, but completely stealth and works great.

SilverSteel

Box etched into your mirror? Hate to sound stupid but what the?! Can you post a pic for mr. retard, here? Also, I had two E55's over the years and that is still the best car I've ever owned. I needed more leg room as I'm 6'2'', 220 and haul clients around from time to time. As you know there is limited space in the back when you have long legs up front. I have a 745LI now, but it isn't even the mere shadown of my E55. I haven't driven the new one, but I don't care for the Chryslerization of the body.

Edgy01

With some windshields it's an issue. The 997 windshield is not. Place it high.

Do a search on the Rennlisst for the Valentine display put into the rearview mirror. Only problem with that I have found is where should the antenna go? You can go stealthy without compromising your detection range considerably.

Dan

THPorsche

something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VALEN...spagenameZWDVW

Hauser_III

That particular set-up looks pretty good. I'd have a problem using them, though, just on the basis of the blatantly false statement on their page: "Most States Radar Detectors are Illegal and having it on the windshield is a dead give away for confiscation and a summons." I hate it when companies just out and out lie to promote their products. Granted, their statement is true if applied to commercial vehicles, but their installation list shows that they're definitely marketing to passenger vehicles, not commercial ones.

Edgy01

Yea,--these guys also don't have a viable location to put the antenna in a cabriolet.

dan

THPorsche

Yes, for that price they ought to provide a solution for mounting the main unit. I've been putting off buying the V1 as I hate the unit being too visible to other drivers when I have the top down.

Edgy01

There has to be a better solution. I still have a rather ancient Passport (runs off a 9V battery) but it's so small, internally powered,--I usually stick it to the top of my roof with velcro,--but the V1 is just too large,--and with that wire. I will doubtlessly wire in a plug adjacent to the rearview mirror but I wish it were less intrusive. But,--it does give off great early warning.

Dan

SilverSteel

Very nice. I'm afraid it doesn't get away from my issue of seeing it from the rear with my top down. Perhaps you can run dark and use the remote unit. Hell, I don't know. I love my Valentine, but the darn thing is a brick, magnesium brick at that.

THPorsche

I wouldn't mind having a magnesium brick if I have a coupe but it's just too visible in a top down cab.

Robster1958

Bob / Ft. Worth:
thanks for the pix....i had that type of homemade mounting bracket in my Boxster...where did i put it?? must have thrown it out....

Edgy01

And a HOT brick of magnesium to boot! I have found that mine gets very hot during operations,--both from being powered up, and being exposed to the sun in the windshield.

Dan

SilverSteel

I've noticed the same thing. Here's my advice for Valentine:

1. Make it smaller, come on this isn't the 80's
2. Use more efficient heat synchs with more ventilation-cooler
3. Make a grill version with remote viewer (already have the remote so they're half way there).
4. Quit counting your money and hurry the fk-up.