The official E36 OT Thread!!

This is after my work parking lot was plowed...they calling for 8_12 inches

Sent from my XT901 using Bimmer App

They did a nice job plowing around your car!

yeah i would have flipped if i seen a plow that close to my car

8-12? That's a lot for VA isn't it? We had a a record high of 78 today...BUT the temp is dropping 57 degrees tonight to 31! And I had this all over my car. Pollen. In January? I've never seen it so early.

So... My Passport X50 is toast. I was replacing the speaker inside it, and accidentally chipped off a few resistors. Went on a wild goosechase to find the specs for these three 1 sq mm resistors. Found the specs from someone on a forum, ordered them, had my buddy replace them, and still doesn't work. So that's $100 down the drain

I can use it as a $80 credit towards a new Escort, but it's still $330 for a new X50 or $5xx for a Redline. Don't really want to do that. However, I found a 2-year old V1 locally for $220. They are the cream of the crop, apparently. Not as many features as say, a Passport 9800ix (such as GPS), but better as far as range and detection. I think I'm gonna go with the V1.

Originally Posted by cj.surr

So... My Passport X50 is toast. I was replacing the speaker inside it, and accidentally chipped off a few resistors. Went on a wild goosechase to find the specs for these three 1 sq mm resistors. Found the specs from someone on a forum, ordered them, had my buddy replace them, and still doesn't work. So that's $100 down the drain

I can use it as a $80 credit towards a new Escort, but it's still $330 for a new X50 or $5xx for a Redline. Don't really want to do that. However, I found a 2-year old V1 locally for $220. They are the cream of the crop, apparently. Not as many features as say, a Passport 9800ix (such as GPS), but better as far as range and detection. I think I'm gonna go with the V1.

ah man, no bueno.

I remember in my younger years I couldn't pick up a car magazine without there being one or two pages for the V1 and later the V2. They really were the pioneers of the industry.

I don't think there is a V2....

So true!!!

Edit: CJ, haven't forgotten about you, it's just that with 2 jobs I have a busy week, but come Saturday I should have that quote for you...

Originally Posted by Brad31late

So true!!!

Edit: CJ, haven't forgotten about you, it's just that with 2 jobs I have a busy week, but come Saturday I should have that quote for you...

No prob dude.

That picture is hilarious

Yeah my 8500 says "service required" occasionally on start up, luckily for me plugging it in like 3 times makes it go away normally. Not looking forward to buying a new one

BTW CJ does that credit go twords their refub units? those are alot cheaper and come with warrentys ect.

CJ, before buying, get the SN and confirm with Valentine that it is as new as the seller says. IIRC they haven't changed the outside in a LONG time.

Originally Posted by Brad31late

So true!!!

Edit: CJ, haven't forgotten about you, it's just that with 2 jobs I have a busy week, but come Saturday I should have that quote for you...

same for NY, we hit 47 last week and i was driving with the windows down and sunroof open!

It was like a heat wave, then reality struck and its now 21 on a good day again.

Joe, idk about yours, but my Beltronics STi driver can be completely refurbished into a Beltronics Magnum (Newest model) for $100.

Bye guys...enjoy the long weekend and I'll see you all on Tuesday

http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day...+CJXX0001:1:CJ

Originally Posted by jonesin

CJ, before buying, get the SN and confirm with Valentine that it is as new as the seller says. IIRC they haven't changed the outside in a LONG time.

Very true, updates have been internal only, and can be costly to get it up to spec (and you have to send it in = no radar detector till it comes back)


on a related note,

Ed, should I not bring my detector into Canadia for fear of getting in trouble for having one? or should i play the "dumb american" card?

Originally Posted by TechieTechie

Bye guys...enjoy the long weekend and I'll see you all on Tuesday

http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day...+CJXX0001:1:CJ

http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day...+CAXX0301:1:CA

my vacation looks alot colder ...

Joe, if you do, keep it well hidden. They will confiscate it, and fine you ~$170. I'm not sure about Quebec, but the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) do patrol the highways specifically to find people with radar detectors.

Yet another reason I LOVE mine. Completely stealth.

eh ill probably take it off at the border then. Meh.. I dont want a fine eating into my 2002 fund, or to lose my detector.

WE'LL MISS YOU JEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Don't do too many things Chadling would (And if you do, get tested).

well said Ed

Originally Posted by Poorboysracing

Yeah my 8500 says "service required" occasionally on start up, luckily for me plugging it in like 3 times makes it go away normally. Not looking forward to buying a new one

BTW CJ does that credit go twords their refub units? those are alot cheaper and come with warrentys ect.

Not sure if it goes towards a refurb unit.

Originally Posted by jonesin

CJ, before buying, get the SN and confirm with Valentine that it is as new as the seller says. IIRC they haven't changed the outside in a LONG time.

Yeah, that's what I've read. They're basically the same on the outside for the last 20 years

have fun jen!!



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https://store.valentine1.com/upgrades/


Just enter the SN here.

Have fun Jen! Going to go ride my bike to a party now. It's 18F out.

Originally Posted by jonesin

https://store.valentine1.com/upgrades/


Just enter the SN here.

Perfect. Thanks!

Pics or it didn't happen Jen! Have a great time and come back with a nice tan, it will drive everyone nuts when you get home....LOL.