Valentine One
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From: Central Ma
The Great Lakes Valentine mirror mount is the one to get. Your V1 mounts directly below the mirror. http://t-rexsoftware.com/greatlakes
I've had mine for over a year and love it!
I've had mine for over a year and love it!
Great lakes and short cord is the only way to go imo.
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I don't see the logic. From an accuracy standpoint, the X50 and the V1 are basically neck and neck in independent testing. I don't want something that is constantly going off, I just didn't feel the arrows were the big advantage that the folks who drank the Kool-Aid would have you believe.
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I don't see the logic. From an accuracy standpoint, the X50 and the V1 are basically neck and neck in independent testing. I don't want something that is constantly going off, I just didn't feel the arrows were the big advantage that the folks who drank the Kool-Aid would have you believe.
http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html
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From: Littleton NC
The Valentine One is still #1 according to the latest independent unbiased radar detector test.
http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html
http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html
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The Valentine One is still #1 according to the latest independent unbiased radar detector test.
http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html
http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html
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From: Auburn AL
I personally have used several different detectors and I haven't found one that goes off as far in advance or as accurately as the V1. I had actually sworn off radar detectors as a whole and then I took a road trip with a friend who has a V1 and I was sold. I have never had problem 1 with my Valentine. I have read countless people's complaints about having problems with the 8500 X50s freaking out if they are left on too long.
For those with V1s, if you have it hardwired and the wire is run to come out of the headliner, it can be suctioned to the windshield high enough where you can't see it from the outside. It sort-of hides behind the tint band at the top of the windshield. V1 warns against doing this if you have a metallic tint but our factory tint band doesn't seem to affect the performance at all. Makes the V1 next to impossible to see and a cop would have to lean down far enough to look up into the car to see it. For those with coupes, the suction cups should be above the ant. in the windshield.
For those with V1s, if you have it hardwired and the wire is run to come out of the headliner, it can be suctioned to the windshield high enough where you can't see it from the outside. It sort-of hides behind the tint band at the top of the windshield. V1 warns against doing this if you have a metallic tint but our factory tint band doesn't seem to affect the performance at all. Makes the V1 next to impossible to see and a cop would have to lean down far enough to look up into the car to see it. For those with coupes, the suction cups should be above the ant. in the windshield.
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
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I don't see the logic. From an accuracy standpoint, the X50 and the V1 are basically neck and neck in independent testing. I don't want something that is constantly going off, I just didn't feel the arrows were the big advantage that the folks who drank the Kool-Aid would have you believe.
There are/have been far too many occasions where the arrows have been extremely useful for me, especially at night.
BTW, I case you're wondering, we "Kool-Aid" drinkers are doing just fine.
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From: Rye Brook, NY
Just for stealth. I hate taking it off the window all the time and the suction cups don't work well in the cold. It takes a while to get used to it. I actually prefer the unit on the window, but I always take it down when I park. I have not even gotten around to installing the V1 plate as we just had a baby.
I just made what I was asked to make 
However, I would guess audio is the first que (I have a Mirror mount detector, and when I hear the audio I slow down, I do not look to see the source till after the audio que and I am slowed down), once slowed down, one can glance over and see what Band it is.
I am going to guess Spdnman uses the audio as the early warning and takes action, then evaluates the threat...
Also guessin he wants covertness of being able to flip down the cover to hide it over being mounted in view on the windshield (as well as possibly having to remove it from the windshield when not in use).
Maybe he will chime in
However, I would guess audio is the first que (I have a Mirror mount detector, and when I hear the audio I slow down, I do not look to see the source till after the audio que and I am slowed down), once slowed down, one can glance over and see what Band it is.
I am going to guess Spdnman uses the audio as the early warning and takes action, then evaluates the threat...
Also guessin he wants covertness of being able to flip down the cover to hide it over being mounted in view on the windshield (as well as possibly having to remove it from the windshield when not in use).
Maybe he will chime in
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From: Foxtrot Delta Tango
Not trying to step on anybody's toes here...I have a Valentine 1...and recently picked up an Escort 9500I....If the old saying is true..."Ya get what ya pay for." I paid quite a bit for the 9500I and frankly I like it soooo much better than the Valentine.which I also paid quite a bit for......as I've said before my Valentine sometimes sounded like a loose slot machine with all the bogeys...just my 2 cents from someone who has both...
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Not trying to step on anybody's toes here...I have a Valentine 1...and recently picked up an Escort 9500I....If the old saying is true..."Ya get what ya pay for." I paid quite a bit for the 9500I and frankly I like it soooo much better than the Valentine.which I also paid quite a bit for......as I've said before my Valentine sometimes sounded like a loose slot machine with all the bogeys...just my 2 cents from someone who has both...
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22803
They are locking out signals from door openers and the 9500i is not alerting to cops that shoot radar in that area. Owners of the 9500i are also complaining that signals that they lock out are not staying locked out from the day before. They also say that their Sirius/XM radio is cutting out because of the 9500i and its GPS function.
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=23027
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=23178
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=23183
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=23036
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22800
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtop...er=asc&start=0
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22824
http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=22762
Last edited by Brentvino169; Mar 21, 2007 at 07:57 AM.
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From: Clanton AL
Laugh if you want but I use a Cobra from Wal-Mart and it works quite well IMO (POP alert, Laser, X, K, and KA bands). Of course I am sure one of the higher end (V1 and Passport) are much better, but then I USUALLY don't drive that fast anyway and I just like to know when to really slow down to within 5 of the limit. I have had my vette for a year with the Cobra (had it in my VR4 before) and no tickets yet. Paid 129.99 for it.
I have passed police where the thing never went off at all(sitting on the side of the interstate, in parking lots etc.). Wouldn't any detector pick up a direct signal if they were radaring you? It usually goes off and then of course starts beeping faster and faster until a continous (and ominous sounding
) tone for K or KA band. My question is what would keep it from detecting as well as a more expensive one? What is the difference?
Edit: LOL. I just went to the radardetector.com site and they said it was a pretty crappy detector. But mine works and alerts me all the time, and keeps me aware. Oh well, I guess I need a better one after all. Then again, like I said it works for me, plus I really must be gettin old, bc I just don't drive 120 that much anymore.
I have passed police where the thing never went off at all(sitting on the side of the interstate, in parking lots etc.). Wouldn't any detector pick up a direct signal if they were radaring you? It usually goes off and then of course starts beeping faster and faster until a continous (and ominous sounding
) tone for K or KA band. My question is what would keep it from detecting as well as a more expensive one? What is the difference?Edit: LOL. I just went to the radardetector.com site and they said it was a pretty crappy detector. But mine works and alerts me all the time, and keeps me aware. Oh well, I guess I need a better one after all. Then again, like I said it works for me, plus I really must be gettin old, bc I just don't drive 120 that much anymore.
Last edited by VetterGetIt; Mar 18, 2007 at 02:22 PM.
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RD's
1) If you drive past a popo and your detector does not go off that doesn't mean anything except that the popo most likely has his instant-on in the (OFF) Mode. They do this to try to pop you and stay stealthy. Lazy Popo's will just let the KA blare wide-open hoping to catch the inevitable speeder with no detector 
2) Those who say a RD is useless as a driving tool... don't understand the concept of "awareness" and should just drive the speed limit. AS stated elsewhere the RD is not the get out of jail free card or inviso machine.... it must be used with some brains. It is that aspect of using a RD which I enjoy..... and it entertains me on long drives. You continually interact with your vehical-speed, road signs, radar detector..... and current conditions......
3) Regarding which is better..... I've had rd's since the old escort days... with that big analog meter.... back liit... really cool. Two of our cars have the 8550 Escort...... and I just ordered a NEW V1 for the Vette..... so I'll get to test these head to head on my 30 mile to/from work route. Sugar Land TX I-59 radar is pretty frequent and predictable..... so we'll test them out there...
Drive save and enjoy!
2) Those who say a RD is useless as a driving tool... don't understand the concept of "awareness" and should just drive the speed limit. AS stated elsewhere the RD is not the get out of jail free card or inviso machine.... it must be used with some brains. It is that aspect of using a RD which I enjoy..... and it entertains me on long drives. You continually interact with your vehical-speed, road signs, radar detector..... and current conditions......
3) Regarding which is better..... I've had rd's since the old escort days... with that big analog meter.... back liit... really cool. Two of our cars have the 8550 Escort...... and I just ordered a NEW V1 for the Vette..... so I'll get to test these head to head on my 30 mile to/from work route. Sugar Land TX I-59 radar is pretty frequent and predictable..... so we'll test them out there...
Drive save and enjoy!
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
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.......2) Those who say a RD is useless as a driving tool... don't understand the concept of "awareness" and should just drive the speed limit. AS stated elsewhere the RD is not the get out of jail free card or inviso machine.... it must be used with some brains. It is that aspect of using a RD which I enjoy..... and it entertains me on long drives. You continually interact with your vehical-speed, road signs, radar detector..... and current conditions......
Truer words were never spoken. I've been preaching this for years. "Situational awareness" (and I don't mean just to cops) is more than just a phrase.
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
I just did a trip with my V1 from S. Calif. to Albuquerque and back. On the I-40 in Calif., it kept warning me a lot. The problem was, the CHP was out there in force the whole way. They were openly baiting me to speed up then had another CHP hidden. I finally gave up my quest to move faster and simply turned on the cruise control at the max allowed speed of a whopping 70 mph..oh yay. Got past Kingman, Az, where I and a C5 were having a good time doing 90-95 most of the way into Flagstaff.
I heard that V1 patented the idea of directional lights which is why none of the others have them. Not sure how true that is, but its what I heard. I wouldn't trade those directional arrows for anything other than a visual map display of the cops locations based upon ranging/directional information from a detector should one ever be created.
I heard that V1 patented the idea of directional lights which is why none of the others have them. Not sure how true that is, but its what I heard. I wouldn't trade those directional arrows for anything other than a visual map display of the cops locations based upon ranging/directional information from a detector should one ever be created.
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From: Mission Viejo CA
Originally Posted by Hardcorvette View Post
The Great Lakes Valentine mirror mount is the one to get. Your V1 mounts directly below the mirror. http://t-rexsoftware.com/greatlakes
I've had mine for over a year and love it!
The Great Lakes Valentine mirror mount is the one to get. Your V1 mounts directly below the mirror. http://t-rexsoftware.com/greatlakes
I've had mine for over a year and love it!
V1 and the great lakes mount is the ticket.No, is the way to avoid a ticket.
savage1
