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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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I just installed my V-1 and I have a quick question for those that have been using it for a while. Do the provided suction cups hold up well ? or should I be looking for a better mount ? I live here in Florida where it's obviously hot and and I don't want it falling and hitting the dash if I can avoid it. Thanks for any help in advance.
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:01 AM
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I've had mine for three years and that's all I've used, the suction cups and it's good enough! did you connect your valentine on a the mirror power or in the cigarette lighter?
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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And I also keep it in the winshield all the time. I never move it!
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:08 AM
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The cups that came with my Cobra have withstood 5 years in the sun with the radar detector always on it with no problems. I just moved this radar detector to my wife's car and still no problems. You won't have any problems for a long while. I had one radar detector (Whistler) that the cups held up for over 8 years, through 2 cars and still worked when I replaced the unit with the Cobra. All the time, here in Florida (Orlando area and South Florida).
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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3 summers here and never taken off. Hmmmmmmmm I wonder if it will come off
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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Just don't forget to remove it if you replace the windshield...
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by carbonio
I've had mine for three years and that's all I've used, the suction cups and it's good enough! did you connect your valentine on a the mirror power or in the cigarette lighter?
I hard wired it at the mirror plug, per Longhorn Z06 instructions. It took a little while cause the wires are so tiny, and were tough to solder. It works and I only have about a 5 inch pig tail plug. Nice install though Now all I hope for is that it detects ok. Thanks everyone for the imput, it looks like I'll go with the suction cups.
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