Has anyone installed the K40 concealed radar detector in their GT? How about some other types? I have a K40 kit but wondered if someone else has done it before and where did they mount the receivers?
John
John
K40 Radar Detector
- Thread starter JCSB
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B O N Y
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Me either, but I seem to always be next to someone who is and they mistake me for them. :biggrin I'd be interested in where they mount the receivers, not for me, but for the guy next to me.
John
B O N Y
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BlackICE
GT Owner
Since the laser detectors need a clear line of sight to the Lidar unit, wherever you mount them would be visible to any informed, or uniformed, person. In CA laser detectors are not leg*l for use on the public roads. However the fines for their use is less than almost any moving violation.
Is that true??? I know jammers are illegal, but believe that detectors are still OK.
shelbyelite
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- May 10, 2007
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Wish you would have said something before we shipped your car. We could have installed it for you.....
There are many good guys in your area. They will probably chime in~ :thumbsup
I know we have :dead: but what are the latest results for the best detector "bang for the buck? I prefer non-permanent mount (plug in lighter or battery whichever is better)....also would like to know the best "bang for the buck" permanent mount as well. 3rd request.......any info on a jammer/detector combo? Just any info is appreciated.
I had the K40 in my Aston and Lambo. Saved my butt several times in both cars. I also have a Valentine, but I just don't like it on the windshield obscuring my view. I am going to review locations this week and decide where to put it.
John
John
MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
I mounted my Valentine ABOVE the rear view mirror. Works great and really doesnt block any part of the field of vision
MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
JSCB - John, Welcome!
use the search function.
Key thread on how to wire a V1 is.
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1764&highlight=Valentine
use the search function.
Key thread on how to wire a V1 is.
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1764&highlight=Valentine
I found this earlier and thought it was really great help, but I am still interested in those who have installed the K40. I have a new kit thats been sitting around and this seems like a good installation.
John
shelbyelite
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- May 10, 2007
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I use the V1 windshield mount in my GT also above the rearview mirror. Has always done the job for me and its almost undetectable. I can appreciate you wanting to do the k40 built in one also. If done right they are pretty trick!
JsmithGT
GT Owner
HeritageBruce
GT Owner
Both the V1 and the K40 work well for me as I have V1's installed in my Viper and EVO and the K40 in the GT and a Ferrari that has since been sold. My rule of thumb of which one to choose depends on whether I can find a good location for the V1 and in the cases of EVO and Viper, I was able to find a location ABOVE and to the right of the rear view mirror so the V1 pracically is out of the way and even out of sight, so I chose the V1. In the case of the GT, I felt it would have been neater to go with the K40 and then I added the laser jammer in the front of the car. I recently got a ticket from a laser gun while I was going away form the cop in the EVO and I wonder if it could have been avoided if I had the K40 and the rear laser jammer installed. Good thing it was the first ticket I have had in over 5 years so it didn't affect my insurance.
B O N Y
MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
Glad you came out of the closet Bruce, I would have never outed you. In fact Bruce's guy did my install, and the quality of workmanship is spectacular.
I didn't know a jammer opton was available.....
I didn't know a jammer opton was available.....