Radar Detectors
Pole Position
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Ga
My V1 Story...
The above says the story of my experiences. I've been saved more times than I care to remember. I'll also share that Mike Valentine and his little invention are trusted by some VERY well-known vehicle engineers.
The above says the story of my experiences. I've been saved more times than I care to remember. I'll also share that Mike Valentine and his little invention are trusted by some VERY well-known vehicle engineers.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,149
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From: New Hampshire
I've been known to splice and solder the connectors works fine either way. Wires are thin though it you might be more comfortable buying the cable.
I run it from the center of the windshield high enough to clear the wipers.
I run the wire between the windshield and dash, gently push it in place with a screw driver, run it over to the drivers pillar. After trying to pop the trim on the pillar I would suggest just pushing it between the dash and the trim piece. The window trim no longer comes off completely because of the airbag stored in there. I pop the trim along the side of the dash and route the wire down and over to the center console and wire it into the cigarette lighter.
Should be able to do it all in about an hour.
Lead Lap
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Los AngePittsInaFranciTonionativille
Between I-80, I-70, and I-75, I've been hit by troopers with laser at least 5 times. Not a single ticket.
Pole Position
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 236
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From: CA
I have owned two V1's with my first purchase in 2000. I have to say, I have been puled over 51 times (mostly fix its or warnings) since receiving my license in 1992. Only two tickets though while owning a V1. One was from a CHP plane who got a eight car group on I5 doing 88 in a 70 and the second was on a country road from a sheriff ho claims to have used radar, although I had no V1 confirmation of the radar. I really wonder if he was lying. Usually (particularly in CA) the KA works great and gives me plenty of warning. I like that I can send in my V1 for upgrades too.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,204
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From: The Woodlands, TX
anyway --- why use batteries when its so easy to hardwire it and have no problems.
I had 2 V1s, and I agree with your assertion that the V1 picks up signals before and after everything else. However, 95% of those signals are grocery stores, SUV brake lights, or frog farts. I now have an Escort 9500i, and LOVE the extra quiet time. It's so awesome having a cop detector instead of a radar / SUV / alarm / frog fart detector.
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 40
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From: Florida
I have owned two V1's with my first purchase in 2000. I have to say, I have been puled over 51 times (mostly fix its or warnings) since receiving my license in 1992. Only two tickets though while owning a V1. One was from a CHP plane who got a eight car group on I5 doing 88 in a 70 and the second was on a country road from a sheriff ho claims to have used radar, although I had no V1 confirmation of the radar. I really wonder if he was lying. Usually (particularly in CA) the KA works great and gives me plenty of warning. I like that I can send in my V1 for upgrades too.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: AFGI
I love my X50. I will be experimenting with Uniden Bearcat units in the near future such as the BCT-10 and BCT-12 that should be used on highways or areas that are away from large cities. Do a quick google search to see how these scanners work.
Driver
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 137
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From: GA
Do any of you guys use the remote display with your V1?
I've got the V1 mounted high just to the left of the rear view mirror, and the remote display with mute button under the hood over the instrument cluster.
I've got a 8500 (in the girlfriend's truck) and used to have a Solo 2. I drive all over the southeast for my company and after using all three my personal vehicle will never have anything but the V1.
I've got the V1 mounted high just to the left of the rear view mirror, and the remote display with mute button under the hood over the instrument cluster.
I've got a 8500 (in the girlfriend's truck) and used to have a Solo 2. I drive all over the southeast for my company and after using all three my personal vehicle will never have anything but the V1.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Wa
v1 all the way have one for every single one of my car one thing tho is cop using new tech??? any popo in this site want to chime in cuz some trooper was pointing a radar gun rite at me and it didnt go off and it happen twice on in WA i duno they got somthing new now??? cuz i know hes shooting cuz hes looking though it and normally the v1 goes off
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: New Hampshire
v1 all the way have one for every single one of my car one thing tho is cop using new tech??? any popo in this site want to chime in cuz some trooper was pointing a radar gun rite at me and it didnt go off and it happen twice on in WA i duno they got somthing new now??? cuz i know hes shooting cuz hes looking though it and normally the v1 goes off
Just because he's looking doesn't mean he's shooting. I've similar experiences locally w/ laser. They do watch traffic and pick and choose, since most cars are besting the speed limit.