Heres Savvy

[ghz1]

I don't understand why people think savvy is the furthest ESP integration will go. The developments that OBD-II integration allows are pretty astounding.

I say wait. There is more to come.

WAIT? For what, more to come in another 15 years? Sorry, but Savvy is VERY underwhelming ...

Oh I agree. Savvy is extremely underwhelming to the point of me actually being angry at myself for getting excited over it. Should have expected such hype for such a pointless product. While it's cool... I guess; It's way too late and anyone who wanted a quiet city detector already has a 9500ix.

ESP integration would be great if some aftermarket developers were allowed to develop products based on it.

Hype? What hype? I saw NOTHING out of VR regarding Savvy prior to its release.

I think you mean speculation. You can't blame VR for speculation by uninformed people.

X2 Big time

[PshoootR]

I'd have to be an acrobat to reach and read it in my ride, and besides the Cheetah mirror is easier to adjust.

[nine_c1]

Nine,

While the OBD2 power is not switched power, the Savvy does turn off the V1 when the engine is shut off.

Yeah, just saw that on Valentine's website. So the little black box does act like a switchable source..........thats cool.

Looking at the install pics there is no way you adjust this thing once installed and it has to re-boot every time it's plugged / unplugged. At least Valentine admits that the design really does not lend itself to adjustments on the fly.........just pick one speed for all occasions and there you have it.

Thanks for pointing that out.

[AirMoore]

That sucks, I'd rather not have my unit shut off when I shut off the car.


LEO Switchbox > Savvy. (For power connections).

[Rags]

Nine,

While the OBD2 power is not switched power, the Savvy does turn off the V1 when the engine is shut off.

Yeah, just saw that on Valentine's website. So the little black box does act like a switchable source..........thats cool.

Looking at the install pics there is no way you adjust this thing once installed and it has to re-boot every time it's plugged / unplugged. At least Valentine admits that the design really does not lend itself to adjustments on the fly.........just pick one speed for all occasions and there you have it.

Thanks for pointing that out.

You can mount Savvy wherever you want. It doesn't have to be right at the OBD2 port on the vehicle.

[AirMoore]

Nine,

While the OBD2 power is not switched power, the Savvy does turn off the V1 when the engine is shut off.

Yeah, just saw that on Valentine's website. So the little black box does act like a switchable source..........thats cool.

Looking at the install pics there is no way you adjust this thing once installed and it has to re-boot every time it's plugged / unplugged. At least Valentine admits that the design really does not lend itself to adjustments on the fly.........just pick one speed for all occasions and there you have it.

Thanks for pointing that out.

You can mount Savvy wherever you want. It doesn't have to be right at the OBD2 port on the vehicle.

Care to explain this one, in the provided picture, it shows the direct connection with the port having the dial for the speed set into it. So... not sure what you mean by your statement that you can mount it wherever you want, if wherever you want is directly where your port is?

[Rags]

You bet. There are literally thousands of OBD2 extension cables/ribbons and adapters out there. They even have 90 degree and flip adapters for the ports. The upside to doing this if you have a difficult to access place is that if you wish, you can relocate your OBD2 port completely to a location of your liking. For example, some models have the port facing down towards the floor and directly above the brake pedal. That means if you plug anything into the port, even a 90 degree adapter, you may have interference with your legs/feet. Simply removing the port from the bracket, installing an extension cable, and locating the other end to the location of your preference has benefits.

[AirMoore]

You bet. There are literally thousands of OBD2 extension cables/ribbons and adapters out there. They even have 90 degree and flip adapters for the ports. The upside to doing this if you have a difficult to access place is that if you wish, you can relocate your OBD2 port completely to a location of your liking. For example, some models have the port facing down towards the floor and directly above the brake pedal. That means if you plug anything into the port, even a 90 degree adapter, you may have interference with your legs/feet. Simply removing the port from the bracket, installing an extension cable, and locating the other end to the location of your preference has benefits.

You can bet I thought your statement would be this baseless... virtually ANYTHING is possible if you spend more money and time... BIG RED TRUCK.

[Rags]

Baseless? Ten bucks for a cable. Real big expense there. And it adds the benefit of allowing diagnostic tools and other data port items to be easily accessed.

I can literally move and relocate a DLC in about 20 minutes on even the most hard to access ones.

COMFY RED COUCH

[nomore55]

you may have interference with your legs/feet.

Yeah, this is the piece I cannot comprehend since we first heard the word "Savvy". Am I to believe one is going to be riding around with this thing sticking out of the OBD port? That's gonna be broken in two seconds... What am I missing?