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    Default What do you think of this v1 install?


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    snoopyc4
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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    Dumb. I guess he never heard of a CD. Plus, if something goes wrong with the V1 and it needs to be sent in, no warranty anymore and he'll have to pry it out of the mold he made.

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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    Some interesting ideas, but ultimately a failed outcome in my eyes.

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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    Very cool, but I would imagine it decreases range somewhat.

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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    I thought the V1 was still very obvious on the rear headrest like that TBH .

    I did like the mute button idea though. Having it on the steering wheel like that could be useful but he could have bought a remote mute switch on ebay for $10 which would have been a lot easier.

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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    That is pretty stupid. All that work and it will still bake in its "oven".

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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    too much work
    too little return
    add to that the potential of compromised performance . . . .

    Given all the hours of R&D and execution into this project;
    contrasted by how long it takes to remove a V-1 from an over the RVM install(seconds) . . .
    how many years will it take to balance this amount of time ?
    while it (as stated) bakes in the sun, and can't be gracefully moved to another vehicle [another vehicle won't have the necessary/complimentary hardware]

    IMHO - really classy fail

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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    Interesting, but an overkill, no more warranty. Mounting position decreases radar reception.

    I would have mounted it from the rear ceiling, route an 8 ft cord up the front as well as the power and use the concealed display on the bezel.

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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    It look steath but overkill.

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    Default Re: What do you think of this v1 install?

    Well, you can certainly tell he is not one of us on here.

    The install has an exceptional novelty factor... a truly 1-off custom install... and it is 'good' work (though I don't like the goofy look on the rear seat)... it simply introduces far too many variables for me to be comfortable with ever running a set-up like that.



    I like all my countermeasures installs to be as simply as possible... it can never be turned back now... imagine if there is a tiny issue with the unit (it continually power-recycles for example)... he would have SO MUCH extra BS to troubleshoot it just isn't worth it. Or (as aforementioned)... it needs to be fixed.


    I think when he encounters his first issue where he has to troubleshoot... he will find he has created a larger hassle than he bargained for.

 

 

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