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Power source for radar detector near rearview mirror

Old 01-21-14, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by wallykeys
I did my own tests using both brands and the new MAX is more sensitive, but to each his own.
Old 01-21-14, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ggebhardt
I did my own tests using both brands and the new MAX is more sensitive, but to each his own.
If the MAX only had arrows! ! I did watch a few video's on youtube "Max vs V1" out of curiosity. It appeared to me that both units varied very little in sensitivity and alerted to a threat within milliseconds of each other. But, as you said, "To each his own"! For me, can't live without arrows telling me where the threat is coming!

Still haven't figured out where to mount my V1 though, I'm trying to figure out how to route the aux cable to my concealed display from the V1.
Old 01-21-14, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by wallykeys
If the MAX only had arrows! ! I did watch a few video's on youtube "Max vs V1" out of curiosity. It appeared to me that both units varied very little in sensitivity and alerted to a threat within milliseconds of each other. But, as you said, "To each his own"! For me, can't live without arrows telling me where the threat is coming!

Still haven't figured out where to mount my V1 though, I'm trying to figure out how to route the aux cable to my concealed display from the V1.
Hmmm. I get 95% of my real radar contacts from the front, same with laser. Very few hits from the rear. If it is radar it is detected so far in advance that the "threat" is easy to deal with. If it is laser, most the time, it is too late.
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Originally Posted by ggebhardt
Hmmm. I get 95% of my real radar contacts from the front, same with laser. Very few hits from the rear. If it is radar it is detected so far in advance that the "threat" is easy to deal with. If it is laser, most the time, it is too late.
For me,not knowing where the detection is coming from is just unnerving! Around here, patrol cars run with continuous radar,so knowing that they're coming up from behind has saved me more times than I can remember. My arrows let me know where and how far they are! Geez I sound like a commercial!

It's true, when you here that you've been zapped with laser, it's usually too late!
Old 04-27-14, 01:35 PM
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Hi All,
Could someone PLEASE either post or take a photo of the harness plugged into the rearview mirror PLEASE.

I purchased one off ebay to install in my new RAV4, I purchased another one also from a 2010 prius but it is scratched up and no compass, I converted the 2010 prius with homelink to my RAV4 and now for the life of me can not find any pictures of the lexus homelink with compass connection.

here is the wiring for the 2010 prius



Is this the same for the 2013 rx350 Lexus?

I would think this info will benefit others also?

PLEASE.
Thank You
Old 06-27-14, 05:37 AM
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Hooked up my Escort SmartRadar detector to the 450 yesterday, stealth wired to rain sensor.

Will put it a lil higher once I use the permanent mount.

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