V1 remote display is it worth? Also, the factory tint at top of the front window..
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11-27-2003 | 10:05 PM
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Originally posted by Poursha
No modification to headliner. A few inches to the right of the rear view mirror, put your fingers between the headliner support and the roof and tug down--you'll hear a clip un-clip. Pulling down on the headliner support after unclipped, you finesse the clip between the roof and headliner support. Then re-clip the headliner support. I put a few layers of felt (1/2" total) between the detector and the headliner, which put some tension on the clip and made it nice and steady, and had the side benefit of pushing down the end of the detector facing you, so it's level.
No modification to headliner. A few inches to the right of the rear view mirror, put your fingers between the headliner support and the roof and tug down--you'll hear a clip un-clip. Pulling down on the headliner support after unclipped, you finesse the clip between the roof and headliner support. Then re-clip the headliner support. I put a few layers of felt (1/2" total) between the detector and the headliner, which put some tension on the clip and made it nice and steady, and had the side benefit of pushing down the end of the detector facing you, so it's level.
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11-28-2003 | 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by LSM
Just did as you suggested, thanks alot!! It worked out really well and looks much cleaner. It kind of hangs though, so I am going to use some felt as you suggest.
Just did as you suggested, thanks alot!! It worked out really well and looks much cleaner. It kind of hangs though, so I am going to use some felt as you suggest.
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11-28-2003 | 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by Poursha
Now that you mention it, the installer also messed around with the shape of the clip--I believe he compressed it a bit so it would fit more snugly.
Now that you mention it, the installer also messed around with the shape of the clip--I believe he compressed it a bit so it would fit more snugly.
Lou
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11-30-2003 | 02:14 AM
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Poursha,
That is exactly where I put mine, per your suggestion. Problem is, I will have to take it back to my installer to fit it more snuggly. Kinda moves around now because I am yet to use the felt you suggested or crimp the clip. Thanks again, you have been a ton of help
Lou
That is exactly where I put mine, per your suggestion. Problem is, I will have to take it back to my installer to fit it more snuggly. Kinda moves around now because I am yet to use the felt you suggested or crimp the clip. Thanks again, you have been a ton of help
Lou
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11-30-2003 | 08:11 AM
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if u mount the main unit in the dash or below the windshield, it will affect performance. From my understanding, it doesn't work that well thru metal. I mounted my main unit on the rollbar, snuck the wires on top of the roll bar by the headliner. YOu can not see the wires at all... Will post pics later today.
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11-30-2003 | 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by ShankGT2
if u mount the main unit in the dash or below the windshield, it will affect performance. From my understanding, it doesn't work that well thru metal.
if u mount the main unit in the dash or below the windshield, it will affect performance. From my understanding, it doesn't work that well thru metal.
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11-30-2003 | 01:09 PM
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Shank,
I was wondering the same thing as Poursha above. Does the tint band on the front windshield affect radar performance or are you referring to mounting the V1 main unit in the bumper or some other hidden place? Poursha has his main unit high on the windwhield as you can see from above pics, this is then routed to his remote unit. So the main unit is not concealed. Thanks
Lou
I was wondering the same thing as Poursha above. Does the tint band on the front windshield affect radar performance or are you referring to mounting the V1 main unit in the bumper or some other hidden place? Poursha has his main unit high on the windwhield as you can see from above pics, this is then routed to his remote unit. So the main unit is not concealed. Thanks
Lou
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