radar detectors

Bob mx at snet.net
Fri Jun 1 15:10:40 EDT 2001


Yup, I agree.. I rarely use it for daily life though, so that isnt a big deal
for me. Usually just on the long road trips. Besides taking it on and off the
window is fairly straightforward.. ;-)
Bob

colin cohen wrote:

> The problem with the V1 is that it has to sit prominently on the windscreen
> requiring removal for traffic stops and supermarkets.  I have seen hard
> wired installations that install close to the rear view mirror which with a
> little disguise using the sun visor and some material make it all but
> invisible.  This assumes that the remote head is also hard wired and
> installed somewhere else.  This is nearly as much work and involves the
> potential of messing the head lining which once disturbed on a new car is
> very difficult to make like new.
>
> I have used the K40 on all my cars and move it from vehicle to vehicle when
> I sell them.  Installation takes me a morning or a pro shop a couple of
> hours. I also can update the control head every couple of years to add
> frequency or modulation changes with the newer technologies.  It includes
> laser detection as well.
>
> But I have to admit that a well installed V1 is a simpler proposition its
> just that messing with the head lining is not my idea of fun
>
> Colin




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