Whitey

So, my 2007 MKX has the vista roof. When I press the button to open it it opens till there are about 8 inches left. If I press it again it opens all the way. Closing is a different story, it closes till about 8 inches then I have to hold the button to close it the rest of the way. What I'm understanding from this thread is it should open completely/close and not stop and not have to be assisted by holding the button. Is this correct?

 

The dealership said these were safety features. Were they lying and not wanting to deal with it or were they correct? Any ideas guys?

Nope...it is working properly...when you push the button it opens to most of the way. To fully open it you must push the button again.

When closing you push the button and it closes to what they call the "comfort position", which is as you describe about 8 from closed. To fully close you must push and hold the button.

All is well...this is all in the owners manual.

W.

And if you're catching a signal from the rear, it's probably too late to do anything about it...

If you ever have a trooper come up from behind running "rolling radar" you'll appreciate the rear warning.

Also knowing which direction a signal is coming from helps for many different situations.

I was under the impression that the higher you had the detector the better the reception from the front. Since that is where 90+% of the alerts come it from seems like a good place to put it. Plus it isnt so visiable from the outside.

Higher is better...but I like the look (and stability) of the mirror mount and it allows for perfect rear detection.

I know most alerts are from the front, but I like to maximize one of the better features of the V1, which is the rear antenna.

I asked this question early last year and IIRC the Valentine was highly mentioned. I just never followed through. Now that I see I can do an invisicrd type option - not that brand as per above - I can get that nice clean mount system and make my own mount like Kempie as I like it better than the hanging mirror option.

 

So, doing the eBay dance for a 1.8 with POP as if I am going to do this, I want the newest circuity.. does not have to be new radar, but newest technology for sure.

Lex...

One of the V1's advantages is the rear detection... too high... and you limit this option! Just below the rear view mirror is the best place for this unit on an Edge...trust me!

Talk to me about the Invisicord/Blendmount install...Cary @ Invisicord is a good dude...$15 delivered...not $30!...stands behind his stuff!

All V1's can be upgraded...but it can be expensive

yeah I noticed that crazy price discrepancy, you have to be a tard to pay above retail, and I simply have a policy against buying retail - I don't do it. looks like 200-250 could get you in the door on that unit.

 

BTW, why did you choose that over any other model?

 

Also, is yours 1.7 or the latest 1.8 version circuitry?

After doing some research it seemed all the serious car people recommended the V1 with the Escort 9500IX and Bel GX-65 right there too. The Escort & Bel are GPS enabled so that could sway some folks, but I liked the features of the V1...The arrows that point to the source and the multiple "bogey" counter which tells you how many signals it's tracking to name a couple.

Mine is the new 1.8 with all the snap, crackle and Euro POP

I tracked the auctions on eBay for a while before I pulled the trigger and looks like a really clean updated unit with most or all of the accessories were going for a little over $300.

I was looking at some cords for about $9 delivered and the mount at 69+5 ship so not much cheaper I admit.... and then like the cord + mount kit for about 89 out the door, or about a wash. They real savings seems to be in the corded power source, but in a bit closer number crunching, it is about a wash

 

BUT, if your like me and use eBay Bucks and Bing Cash Back, you can make it cheaper in the end to use eBay

 

I love this idea, but DAMN those valentine one v1's are NOT cheap

 

BTW, I wanted to see your photos of it in the Edge, just to see it car mounted so I can see what it looks like in our car versus the generic imagery

I'll try and get a shot of it...the main difference is the cord goes into the back of the mirror and the compass unit kind of helps it blend in. The Mount and Invisicord install is only few minutes, real simple.

I got my V1 off eBay (I use bucks too) for a fairly good savings over buying it directly from Valentine, pristine unit like new, only a month old. BTW...in case you didn't know Valentine sells brand new units for $399 with everything, some are selling on eBay for as much as $500

My bad... :wacko:

come on... this thread is worthless without photos.. lets see it

 

love the idea of low profile hidden clean wiring, you can see that (or not) in wiring projects I have done and posted here. The setup you mention looks awesome.. costs about $110 + ship for those 2 items, but pretty slick and clean install.

 

FYI, eBay has some low profile wiring options as well and they have the blendmount kit + wiring option more affordably then direct buy.

Lex...

I don't have a pic of mine..but the stock photo is pretty much right on...it's not completely hidden, but you need to be really looking to notice.

As far as price, you can get the mount from Blendmount off eBay for $69 + $5.55 shipping and order the Invisicord directly from Invisicord.com for $15 delivered. Cheaper than the kit on eBay.

Whitey

Will put up pics of my Valentine hard wire mount tomorrow. Cant help with wire colors as I ran it from the fuse box.

Thanks Kempie...

Got info from local Ford dealer...if you want to connect from mirror plug...use BLUE/ORANGE for power (12V) and BLACK for ground, They are next to each other in the plug.

I'm here to tell you folks...INVISICORD.COM...it is the BOMB....along with a BLENDMOUNT.COM bracket....no one can tell you're running a unit...custom!

Whitey

Hi,

I have a Blendmount unit and "invisicord" connection to put in my 2007 Edge SEL+. (for Valentine V1 install) I will be going into the back of the plug for the self dimming mirror. Has anyone done this on a 2007? I figure the black wire is the ground, but unsure which color is the switched 12V power. I did see it done on a 2008 he used the black for ground and blue/pink for 12v.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Whitey

Does anyone have a problem with the rubber weatherstrip on the rear doors getting mashed down?

I'm talking about the rubber that is attached to the rear door not the body, Both my rear doors have rubber that is mashed "down" about half way back along the top edge of the door. It appears that it is caused by the transition from the flat front side at the top curve heading back along the top edge where it should be "plumped up" up along the top edge of the door.

Take a look at your rear doors and see what you've got?

There are no leaks so far but it seems like this is not right...

I'd hate to get new rubber for both doors only to have it do the same thing with time!

Thanks,

Whitey

2007 SEL+ AWD

I have The BAMR, but have no clue what the words stand for. I have had zero issues with the "BAMR"

I just wish you could hit the close button and it would actually close all the way. I don't know where they got the term "express close"

The FORD folks dubbed it the "BAMR"---"Big Ass Moon Roof"---really!, but in all literature it will be known as the "panoramic" roof since the "other" name could raise some eyebrows!!

BTW does anybody have any tips on how to adjust the BAMR for tight fitment??

W.

Hello to all,

New here and just picked up a sweet 2007 Edge SEL+....a couple of questions...it came with all the options including the Ford headrest DVD's, but I have no instructions for their use. Does anyone have a source for a manual or instructions?

Also I believe they can use wireless headphones, is that correct?

Finally, I have the Nav system (radio) do the DVD's have the capability of playing sound thru the radio? (FM modulation) if so how do you set it up?

Thanks for any help, and Happy Easter!

Whitey