[328i]

Originally Posted by alejotrujillo

Unfortunately it will reduce the radar detecting capability in a huge amount as well.

False. This is why I don't understand people putting detectors in the middle of their windshield, it screams steal me, or when you get pulled over you can forget about any chance of a break from the cop for speeding. That's why I have mine mounted where I said, and have a concealed display so the main unit is completely black. I've also wired it into my LI kill switch now so I can shut everything off without looking suspicious.



Taken directly from valentine1 manual:

Where to mount
Valentine One works best when mounted high in the
windshield, and toward the center between the windshield
pillars. Use your choice of windshield or visor mounts.
• When properly mounted, the front antenna will look
forward through the glass. It must have an unobstructed
view. Don’t put it behind the parked windshield wipers,
or directly behind an in-glass antenna. Don’t position it
so that it "looks" into the rearview mirror.
• The rear antenna will look rearward, between
passengers and out the rear glass. It, too, must have an
unobstructed view.
• Detector performance is enhanced by a high mounting
position. Two reasons. For radar, a longer sight line to
the horizon always helps. For laser, moving away from
the hood and its sun reflections helps a lot.

[darkphantom]

Mine is in the middle right below the rear view mirror, trying to make a mount so it hangs from the rear view...

[bufasion]

Originally Posted by 328i

False. This is why I don't understand people putting detectors in the middle of their windshield, it screams steal me, or when you get pulled over you can forget about any chance of a break from the cop for speeding. That's why I have mine mounted where I said, and have a concealed display so the main unit is completely black. I've also wired it into my LI kill switch now so I can shut everything off without looking suspicious.

I was pulled over for 11 MPH over the limit. It was night and I couldn't see the oncoming car is a cop. Suddenly "Bam" my V1 went full-blast and I hit the brake. He turned around and pulled me over. Gave me a verbal warning and asked if I have a radar detector. I said yes (never lie to a cop) and he said he figured so, because the reading went straight down from 46 to 37. I said it's my reflex, that when the radar detector goes off, I slow down. He's satisfied with the explaination and wished me good night. We have some cool cops here.

The point is, the cop doesn't have to see your radar detector to know you have one.

[328i]

Originally Posted by darkphantom

Mine is in the middle right below the rear view mirror, trying to make a mount so it hangs from the rear view...

I remember seeing some on ebay, but from what I remember the listing said they are not compatible with bmw's. You may be able to modify it though.