Quick Connector for Valantine1
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Quick Connector for Valantine1
Before I order this little gizmo I would just like to make sure no one is having any issues with it and their Valantine radar units.
http://mysite.verizon.net/ccm.gerber/quickconnect.htm
Anyone do this and then later do a hard wire install for some reason?
And what length should I get? They have 6, 8 and 12 inch lengths.
(My wife says to get the 12" cause thats what she's used to
)
DH
http://mysite.verizon.net/ccm.gerber/quickconnect.htm
Anyone do this and then later do a hard wire install for some reason?
And what length should I get? They have 6, 8 and 12 inch lengths.
(My wife says to get the 12" cause thats what she's used to
) DH
Last edited by Dirty Howie; Aug 31, 2005 at 07:12 PM.
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Maybe in your wifes dreams, but that's a different story. 
I have this setup with the bracket from great lakes trophy for what I think is great way to go for my V1. The short wire should do fine.
I have this setup with the bracket from great lakes trophy for what I think is great way to go for my V1. The short wire should do fine.
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
And what length should I get? They have 6, 8 and 12 inch lengths.
(My wife says to get the 12" cause thats what she's used to
)
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Yup, works great. The only issue I had was getting the connector out of the mirror. Needed to use some pliers on the tab and rock it back and forth to dislodge it. You might be able to connect the wire without pulling the connector.
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In the process of installing and removing your V1 (for storage), you must depress the little plastic tab. Do this enough times and, trust me, it will eventually break off. Then you need to go to Radio Shack and get a box of replacement connectors and also the crimping tool used for these style connectors and crimp on a new connector. Problem is, you have to cut off the old connector first. See where I'm going on this? If you use this type set-up, get one long enough for you to be able to replace two or three connectors, because eventually the cord is no longer long enough to reach your V1. HTH
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From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
I've had mine close to a year with no problems. It's just a phone wire for cryin out loud. How could you have a problem with it? LOL
jeff
PS, now watch, the little plastic tab will break off mine tomorrow.
jeff
PS, now watch, the little plastic tab will break off mine tomorrow.
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Think I will get the 8" wire. Makes sense just incase my tabs break...although I don't plan on removing it very often.
(my wife will just have to deal with the short comming)
Whats this bracket from GreatLakes????
Doesn't the V1 use suction cups to the windshield
Excuse my ignorance...this will be my first ever detector!!!!!!
DH
(my wife will just have to deal with the short comming)
Whats this bracket from GreatLakes????
Doesn't the V1 use suction cups to the windshield
Excuse my ignorance...this will be my first ever detector!!!!!!
DH
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Think I will get the 8" wire. Makes sense just incase my tabs break...although I don't plan on removing it very often.
(my wife will just have to deal with the short comming)
Whats this bracket from GreatLakes????
Doesn't the V1 use suction cups to the windshield
Excuse my ignorance...this will be my first ever detector!!!!!!
DH
(my wife will just have to deal with the short comming)
Whats this bracket from GreatLakes????
Doesn't the V1 use suction cups to the windshield
Excuse my ignorance...this will be my first ever detector!!!!!!
DH
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You forgot she is use to needing batteries for that too!!
Good luck with the V1, no guarantee for not getting popped but much better than not having one.
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Originally Posted by JeffC5
I've had mine close to a year with no problems. It's just a phone wire for cryin out loud. How could you have a problem with it? LOL
jeff
PS, now watch, the little plastic tab will break off mine tomorrow.
jeff
PS, now watch, the little plastic tab will break off mine tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by jessem
so this item plugs into the back of the rearview without taking anything apart??and then,no more pluggy into lighter?? 
thanks.
thanks.
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Originally Posted by steve8
Maybe in your wifes dreams, but that's a different story.
I have this setup with the bracket from great lakes trophy for what I think is great way to go for my V1. The short wire should do fine.
I have this setup with the bracket from great lakes trophy for what I think is great way to go for my V1. The short wire should do fine.
Oh yeah, and the 12" deal...that might be true if you measure the same way you measure a dog's tail if you know what I mean!
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by TeamSpeed
Howie and Jesse, thank you for the order, your cords are going out tomorrow.
Thanks for all the references, folks!
Thanks for all the references, folks!
Ordered the V1 yesterday
Today.... the QuickDisconnect cord and GreatLakes mirror mount.
Just waitin on the Brown truck......
DH
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i had never seen this product before. very 
. even though i like the smart plug on the X50 it will be great to get rid of the dangling cord.
just ordered mine
. even though i like the smart plug on the X50 it will be great to get rid of the dangling cord.just ordered mine
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Before I order this little gizmo I would just like to make sure no one is having any issues with it and their Valantine radar units.
http://mysite.verizon.net/ccm.gerber/quickconnect.htm
Anyone do this and then later do a hard wire install for some reason?
And what length should I get? They have 6, 8 and 12 inch lengths.
(My wife says to get the 12" cause thats what she's used to)
DH
http://mysite.verizon.net/ccm.gerber/quickconnect.htm
Anyone do this and then later do a hard wire install for some reason?
And what length should I get? They have 6, 8 and 12 inch lengths.
(My wife says to get the 12" cause thats what she's used to
) DH
**edit**
BTW I ordered both the 6" and 8" lengths and only used the 8" so I have a 6" if anyone wants it.
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I think that it is just as easy to hardwire the V1 and leave the mirror connections alone.... You are only looking at a 30 minute install.... 