V1 saves my hide...again!

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Old Sep 4, 2004 | 06:36 PM
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Thumbs up V1 saves my hide...again!

I was going from San Jose to Sacramento, Friday AM. Almost into Sac around 8:45am the Valentine One goes full strength on the Ka-band arrow pointing straight ahead. I look around and see a white Camaro CHP going the opposite direction. I thought no big deal...then I was about to take off again and on the side of the road (on my side) are 3-Camaros and a squad car. I was already slowed by then.

I love the V1! Saved me multiple times since I've had it.
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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dats cool! very handy.. i usually have a drive going to chico every friday..
always get at least 5 readings of Ka's...
helps a lot!
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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Ive read enough stories to convince me to get one. How much is one?
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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About $400, mine has saved my *** plenty of times!
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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i love mine... saved me at least 2 dozen times in the past 5 months i've owned it.

it works the best on freeways, especially going up/down 101/5 towards LA.

you should hardwire it to the center flip down visor.... it's very stealthy and can't be seen.
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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...Pfft yea right. Where can you pick one up?
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Ex-ricer
Save $400 and just don't speed.


...Pfft yea right. Where can you pick one up?
only a few places. They don't sell to distributors. basically...
valentineone.com or valentine1.com one of those..

try e-bay, but the pricing won't be that much different. i'm thinking about getting one, but i don't speed that much and when i do, it's on backroads that i know by heart.
Old Sep 5, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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My V1 has paid for itself so many times. Best mod EVAR.
Old Sep 5, 2004 | 12:15 AM
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Ive read enough stories to convince me to get one. How much is one?
Me too, I think that's going to be one of my next mods.
Old Sep 5, 2004 | 12:17 AM
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remember it's a radar detector, not a cop detector so you still gotta pay attention to your surroundings.

and cops don't usually use radar on city streets so you'll get a lot of false alarms (automatic door openers @ stores)
Old Sep 5, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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Pacing someone in their blind spot is soooooooo much more fun then sitting behind some bushes.
Old Sep 5, 2004 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by soundwave
remember it's a radar detector, not a cop detector so you still gotta pay attention to your surroundings.

and cops don't usually use radar on city streets so you'll get a lot of false alarms (automatic door openers @ stores)
I am always watching for them. But having the V1, if they are using radar...it spots them way before my eyes can spot them. Easilly a mile or so away.

Mountain View police use radar on city streets there. Also the CHP and other Sheriff around Santa Clara (and other cities) use them also. I've actually received a ticket on Whisman Road in MV when I was in a hurry and forgot to hook up the V1 while "just" going down the street. Caught by radar & motorcycle cop...



But definitely, keep your eyes open!
Old Sep 5, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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I still need one... >_<
Old Sep 5, 2004 | 02:26 AM
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I'm waiting to get my Passport 8500 back from Escort, since the buzzer stopped working. I'm seriously considering switching over to a V1, but I hate the display on them.



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