THE best radar detector...
#19
08-09-2007, 06:14 PM
Originally Posted by MexicoBlue
Um, the search button is your friend. Of the 10,000+ threads on this topic, I think you will find that over 90% of the posts, and 6speeders, are overwhelming believers in Valentine1. As is every INDEPENDENT test that I am aware of. But it's your license . . .
#20
08-09-2007, 06:28 PM
Originally Posted by SLP
that looks awesome. did you do the install your self? whatd you use to power it up?
is the headliner easy to remove to run the wiring?
is the headliner easy to remove to run the wiring?
#21
08-10-2007, 06:54 AM
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Long Island
Age: 41
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interesting, looks great.
do you have it attached via suction cup to the windshield or is it clipped onto the headliner?
does it interfere w/the function of the sun visor?
do you have it attached via suction cup to the windshield or is it clipped onto the headliner?
does it interfere w/the function of the sun visor?
#23
08-10-2007, 07:27 AM
Originally Posted by SLP
interesting, looks great.
do you have it attached via suction cup to the windshield or is it clipped onto the headliner?
does it interfere w/the function of the sun visor?
do you have it attached via suction cup to the windshield or is it clipped onto the headliner?
does it interfere w/the function of the sun visor?
#24
08-10-2007, 08:05 AM
No need to remove the headliner either. There's space to push it in at the lead edge. Then just hook up power in the driver side of dash fuse box (the side cover just pulls off)and you're good to go. Easy install. works and looks great too!
#25
08-10-2007, 09:37 AM
Originally Posted by SLP
thanks for all the advice, im definitely going to get myself a v-1!
does anyone have pix of theirs mounted....i want to figure out the best most asthetically pleasing placement while still being reliable.
ive had my radar detectors low on the windshield, close to the dash, which probably kills reliability but was the most asthetically pleasing look....
but now i also have a 6 point speeding ticket to deal with!
does anyone have pix of theirs mounted....i want to figure out the best most asthetically pleasing placement while still being reliable.
ive had my radar detectors low on the windshield, close to the dash, which probably kills reliability but was the most asthetically pleasing look....
but now i also have a 6 point speeding ticket to deal with!
#28
08-11-2007, 02:46 PM
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Long Island
Age: 41
Posts: 278
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yeah NY has the driver assessment program where if youre caught going 20mph or over you need to pay the DMV $100/yr for 3 years...what a crock of bs lol. Its not my fault the statewide speed limit is 55, and only some places 65. we need to upgrade to the likes of michigan where the statewide speedlimit is 75mph...or other places where its 85....
ive enlisted the help of a lawyer so i dont have to go upstate to fight this out, and i should probably get it to a 2 or 3 point violation (praying for a 0....) so i wont have to pay the $100/yr for 3 yrs to the dmv nor will i have to be driving w/6 points on my license for 3 yrs and also have to pay higher insurance...god knows the 2 or 3 points will be enough of a hassle...so lets all pray that she can work some magic and get it down to a parking ticket...although in her words "thats pushing it considering 87 in a 65 is excessive' lol
ive enlisted the help of a lawyer so i dont have to go upstate to fight this out, and i should probably get it to a 2 or 3 point violation (praying for a 0....) so i wont have to pay the $100/yr for 3 yrs to the dmv nor will i have to be driving w/6 points on my license for 3 yrs and also have to pay higher insurance...god knows the 2 or 3 points will be enough of a hassle...so lets all pray that she can work some magic and get it down to a parking ticket...although in her words "thats pushing it considering 87 in a 65 is excessive' lol
#29
08-12-2007, 11:41 AM
In California, if you go to court in person, you can usually get a reduced fine. I got ticketed for driving 82 on a bridge where the speed limit is 55. Paid $200 + online traffic school. After that, bought a radar detector-- will never left home without it.
If you can no longer do traffic school, you might as well fight the ticket. There are a few online resources showing you how to do it. Generally the strategy is make it a hassle for the court to process your case. The #1 thing you should do is to go to arraignment, plead not guilty, and request a "Trial by written declaration". Basically, you need to mail in a form by stating you're not guilty. The judge will sometimes dismiss your case. Even if your case is not dismissed, you will get another shot at a regular trial, where the cop may not show up.
By the way, trial by declaration is your legal right.
If you can no longer do traffic school, you might as well fight the ticket. There are a few online resources showing you how to do it. Generally the strategy is make it a hassle for the court to process your case. The #1 thing you should do is to go to arraignment, plead not guilty, and request a "Trial by written declaration". Basically, you need to mail in a form by stating you're not guilty. The judge will sometimes dismiss your case. Even if your case is not dismissed, you will get another shot at a regular trial, where the cop may not show up.
By the way, trial by declaration is your legal right.
Last edited by racer_65; 08-12-2007 at 11:58 AM.
#30
08-18-2007, 02:08 PM
SLP are you using a Long Island attorney or a local attorney near court ? Don't use trial by declaration in NY. It is almost a guaranteed loss, unless the cop does not show up.
The driver assesment isn't just for speeding violations its for any moving violations. It also increases $25 a year for each additional point over 6 points.
The driver assesment isn't just for speeding violations its for any moving violations. It also increases $25 a year for each additional point over 6 points.