[s-cars] Who here uses their Valentine 1 on the dash instead of the windshield?

[Taka Mizutani]

To second what Bill said, in the C4 cars, Bill's mounting method works the
best, IMO.

I keep the V1 mounted on suction cups right below the tint line- no issues
with radar or laser reception, although laser reception is close to
worthless IME.

Taka


On 9/14/06, Bill Mahoney <wmahoney at disk.com> wrote:
>
>
> Over the mirror is still the best place for maximum all around visibility.
> A mounting method that's worked great for me is to remove the mini center
> fold down visor.  Remove the suction cups from the V1 windshield mounting
> bracket and using a small spacer/washer, screw this bracket into the hole
> where the visor used to be.  Slide V1 in and snug against the windshield
> and
> S/R panel.  (this has the added benefit of holding up the sunroof panel
> when
> the clips break;)
> Wiring can then be run down drivers side to an open switched power point.
> I also recommend that you get the V1 remote as then the main unit stays
> dark
> and the mute button can be close at hand.  Years ago I "temporarily"
> mounted
> my remote below the boost gauge in the removed ashtray space and have yet
> to
> relocate it.
>