k40 radar install from dealer

fullrev · 06-09-2007, 09:41 AM

Does anyone have one of these installs? I'm still debating on weather i should get it or not. Even though i work at a dealer, i still haven't seen one in action.

Anyone have pics or video?

gary328xi · 06-09-2007, 09:54 AM

The K-40 is expensive and i dont think it is as good as the V1. Check the reviews out before you make that decision to install.

fullrev · 06-09-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gary328xi

The K-40 is expensive and i dont think it is as good as the V1. Check the reviews out before you make that decision to install.

i get a discount

RaptorKTM · 06-09-2007, 04:33 PM

k-40 doesnt work. The only one that works is the M-40 Blinder Xtreme

normtrum · 06-09-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRS4

k-40 doesnt work. The only one that works is the M-40 Blinder Xtreme

Absolutely.

fullrev · 06-09-2007, 05:37 PM

so the verdict is that it sucks?

ChadE · 06-09-2007, 06:55 PM

Def just go for the V1 unless you have money out the ass the k40 is not that good the only reason you would get it is if they are illegal in your state. Which they are not

normtrum · 06-09-2007, 08:38 PM

I believe he also wants the k4o for it's laser jam portion (not just radar). The V1 doesn't jam laser, it only detects it. However the k40 jams laser so poorly, you might as well just get the v1.

Like it was mentioned above, the blinder m40 is excellent for laser jamming. Blinder + v1 is way less then a k40, at non discounted prices.

bnj · 06-10-2007, 03:16 AM

V1 inexpensive? Not at all. Getting a respective install (as with k40) is probably very expensive. Some people have disintegrated V1 modules around the car with a huge budget.

bnj · 06-10-2007, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadE

Def just go for the V1 unless you have money out the ass the k40 is not that good the only reason you would get it is if they are illegal in your state. Which they are not

You cannot use k40 where illegal, because k40 leaks and will be detected from quite far by police.

avincar · 06-10-2007, 06:41 AM

When it comes to installed systems, the Passport SRX is better than the K40.

I've heard good things about the Blinder... but it's still laser only.

Chuck Ange · 06-24-2007, 02:29 PM

Check out www.radartestcom

Swagger · 06-24-2007, 09:33 PM

I have the K40 installed in another vehicle and the Passport SRX installed on my 330i. I find the k40 to have slightly better range and fewer false alarms but the SRX is better in my opinion in every other way. (The range difference is probably because the k40 radar module is mounted in my Expedition's grill while the SRX's radar module is mounted behind the front bumper in the 330i)

I'm not sure how it ranks against the Blinder, but the SRX laser diffuser has saved me a few times. The k40 laser diffuser doesn't seem to work. It technically works but in real world applications it fails to diffuse the police laser in my experience.

The SRX is pricey but worth it in my opinion.

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gary328xi JetInsp 12 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 07 328 XI & 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (1)	The K-40 is expensive and i dont think it is as good as the V1. Check the reviews out before you make that decision to install.
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fullrev 2011 E92 M3 34 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	so the verdict is that it sucks? __________________ 2011 E92 M3 6MT Gone - 2007 E90 335i
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ChadE Major 110 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davidson NC iTrader: (0)	Def just go for the V1 unless you have money out the ass the k40 is not that good the only reason you would get it is if they are illegal in your state. Which they are not __________________ "When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!" - Coach K
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normtrum Colonel 52 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: e90 335i, e46 330i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (1)	I believe he also wants the k4o for it's laser jam portion (not just radar). The V1 doesn't jam laser, it only detects it. However the k40 jams laser so poorly, you might as well just get the v1. Like it was mentioned above, the blinder m40 is excellent for laser jamming. Blinder + v1 is way less then a k40, at non discounted prices.
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bnj Banned 14 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Helsinki iTrader: (0)	V1 inexpensive? Not at all. Getting a respective install (as with k40) is probably very expensive. Some people have disintegrated V1 modules around the car with a huge budget.
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avincar Private 4 Rep 63 Posts Drives: touring sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	When it comes to installed systems, the Passport SRX is better than the K40. I've heard good things about the Blinder... but it's still laser only. __________________ avincar.com
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Swagger Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I have the K40 installed in another vehicle and the Passport SRX installed on my 330i. I find the k40 to have slightly better range and fewer false alarms but the SRX is better in my opinion in every other way. (The range difference is probably because the k40 radar module is mounted in my Expedition's grill while the SRX's radar module is mounted behind the front bumper in the 330i) I'm not sure how it ranks against the Blinder, but the SRX laser diffuser has saved me a few times. The k40 laser diffuser doesn't seem to work. It technically works but in real world applications it fails to diffuse the police laser in my experience. The SRX is pricey but worth it in my opinion.
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