V1 Owners....
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Safety Car
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From: Philadelphia PA
V1 Owners....
Looks like Valentine One came out with 2-band POP. Does anyone know anything about this type of radar? Isn't it just instant-on, which some municipalities already use? I went to their website and it looks like it's 55 bucks to upgrade. They said it's not recommended, but if I want to stay with the latest technology, I should upgrade. Do you actually get a new radar detector? Thanks.
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
I just had mine upgraded.
You do not get a new detector. They take your unit and add the new hardware and software. Then they give you a new serial number that reflects the newer parts.
Mine seems to be pick up more hits than before the upgrade but, I have not seen it pick up the new POP alert. But, that is probably a good thing.
You do not get a new detector. They take your unit and add the new hardware and software. Then they give you a new serial number that reflects the newer parts.
Mine seems to be pick up more hits than before the upgrade but, I have not seen it pick up the new POP alert. But, that is probably a good thing.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Fort Lauderdale FL
Originally Posted by LS WON
Just more false alarms on a dated V-1 that is overpriced with poor customer service.
Mine was acting up so I called them and described the problem. After asking a few questions the guy told me to send it in. Good as new 2 weeks later, the only cost to me was $10 to ship it to Ohio. I've heard similar reports from other V1 users.
Pro
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From: Hillsdale NJ
Originally Posted by TGrits10
Please tell me I'm missing the sarcasm...?
Mine was acting up so I called them and described the problem. After asking a few questions the guy told me to send it in. Good as new 2 weeks later, the only cost to me was $10 to ship it to Ohio. I've heard similar reports from other V1 users.
Mine was acting up so I called them and described the problem. After asking a few questions the guy told me to send it in. Good as new 2 weeks later, the only cost to me was $10 to ship it to Ohio. I've heard similar reports from other V1 users.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: spring valley ny
yes sad to say
Originally Posted by Shylor
Isn't this the C6 Z06 thread?
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Sad but true. Zip left to discuss.
Race Director
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From: Central Florida
Nothing left to discuss??? 
I suspect we'll have a lot more to write about the C6 Z06 after they're delivered and we start accumulating seat time.
For example, soon after delivery, I'll be posting an AAR entitled "1050 miles in one day in a C6 Z06" plus real dyno numbers and drag strip results on stock tires and drag radials.
Ranger
I suspect we'll have a lot more to write about the C6 Z06 after they're delivered and we start accumulating seat time.
For example, soon after delivery, I'll be posting an AAR entitled "1050 miles in one day in a C6 Z06" plus real dyno numbers and drag strip results on stock tires and drag radials.
Ranger
Last edited by Ranger; Apr 12, 2005 at 08:43 PM.
Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by Ranger
Nothing left to discuss???
I suspect we'll have a lot more to write about the C6 Z06 after they're delivered and we start accumulating seat time.
For example, soon after delivery, I'll be posting an AAR entitled "1050 miles in one day in a C6 Z06" plus real dyno numbers and drag strip results on stock tires and drag radials.
Ranger
I suspect we'll have a lot more to write about the C6 Z06 after they're delivered and we start accumulating seat time.
For example, soon after delivery, I'll be posting an AAR entitled "1050 miles in one day in a C6 Z06" plus real dyno numbers and drag strip results on stock tires and drag radials.
Ranger
Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
Originally Posted by 81ZZZ4
Have the V1. Amazing unit.
Is POP a new frequency?
Who is using it?
Is POP a new frequency?
Who is using it?
Traffic laws are nothing more then revenue enhancers in this country... some are good, but the entire process has been corrupted by small town cops with $$$ in their eyes.
Supporting Tuner
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
2 band POP is a free upgrade if you bought your V1 in the last year. I had mine upgraded gratis by Valentine and I had excellent customer service.
EG
p.s. I also drank the V1 Kool-Aid some time ago
EG
p.s. I also drank the V1 Kool-Aid some time ago
Race Director
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From: Iowa
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Originally Posted by bogus
POP isn't a frequency, it's a method. It's Ka, but zapped quickly. The problem? The makers of the guns don't recommend it, but the cops are using it. And writing tickets with it.
Traffic laws are nothing more then revenue enhancers in this country... some are good, but the entire process has been corrupted by small town cops with $$$ in their eyes.
Traffic laws are nothing more then revenue enhancers in this country... some are good, but the entire process has been corrupted by small town cops with $$$ in their eyes.
Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
I do not know much about the "POP". What I would like to know is why the makers ogf the guns don't recommend it? Also, are all states using this "POP" method?
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: LA Cali
Go here for videos of the V1 beating the X50 in radar and laser detection including POP radar:
http://www.jammertests.com/page/page/1904719.htm
http://www.jammertests.com/page/page/1904719.htm