I use Escort Max 360 with their ZR5 laser shifters. Mounted high on the windshield and hard wired. Great setup and Escort has been great with updates to firmware and software to keep me protected. I don't know much about Valentine, I know he's been around a while however I saw too many negative comments on some radar forums complaining that nothing been new for quite some time. Just do your research and go with what you feel matches your driving habits.Anyone using a V1 have a blend mount mounting bracket installed in there TH? looking to hardwire mine in. any feedback would be helpful before I take delivery