[s-cars] Remote V1, was C5 A6 wet footwell resolved

[chris chambers]

Lee,

higher is definitely better for sensitivity, I would have the windshield replaced.
Perhaps you can remove the insulation from a portion of your windshield?

http://www.valentine1.com/V1Info/radardetectormounting.asp

Chris





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> From: Lee Levitt <lee at wheelman.com>
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>Sent: Sunday, September 9, 2012 6:53 PM
>Subject: [s-cars] Remote V1, was C5 A6 wet footwell resolved
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>On 9/7/2012 5:50 PM, Lee Levitt wrote:
>> I've had an ongoing water problem in my '99 A6. All drains work fine.
>> 
>> Stuff snipped...
>> By the way, he installed an insulated windshield, on my request. I'm curious to find out whether it has a negative effect on my V1 radar/laser performance or on my EZ Pass...
>
>Insulated windshield has muted my V1 and the EZ Pass.
>
>Two options...install new windshield, uninsulated.
>
>Relocate EZ Pass and V1.
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>I'm leaning toward the latter.
>
>EZPass can be swapped for license plate mounted unit...that's easy. V1 is a bit more work. Has anybody built or bought a waterproof box for a V1 and mounted it in the front grille? On my C5 A6, I do have plenty of room behind the lower grille. And I've seen conflicting research on whether mounting high or low is more effective. In the grille, I certainly would lose rear sensitivity, but most radar/laser threats come from the front.
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>I already have the remote readout installed, will need to pick up a remote volume control.
>
>Here's one box that might be workable:
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>http://www.legalspeeding.com/products.htm#radarbox
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>I think this will fit nicely behind the lower grille. Looks like it might need some waterproofing...there doesn't appear to be a gasket provided.
>
>Others munge up a Pelican case:
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>http://www.fjrforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=9262
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>Comments appreciated.
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>Anyone BTDT?
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>...or next time I get a rock chip, should I just have a non-insulated windshield installed, and be done with it? (Glass coverage has no deductible in my state, so there's no cost to replacing the windshield...)
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>Thanks,
>
>Lee
>
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