| Author | Message | ||
| Jeffrey Davison (Jeffdavison)
Junior Member Username: Jeffdavison Post Number: 198 Registered: 7-2002 |
As Conner McCloed said in the movie "The Highlander" There can be only one.  The Valentine One. They do do updates. I had an early one with the larger case for their first gen Laser. They upgraded me to a current thin case design for a nominal charge. They DO support their customers, whereas othe manufactures have their detector of the month mentality thinking their units are just "consumables" Jeff Davison | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1669 Registered: 11-2001 |
the current one isn't that old. i think it went through a major internal tweaking less than 3 years ago. is there a new one coming? i haven't heard anything about it. doody. | ||
| Topdaytrader (Topdaytrader)
New member Username: Topdaytrader Post Number: 36 Registered: 9-2002 |
When they going to come out the new V1 model? | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 1668 Registered: 11-2001 |
remember that those rear view mirror installations are only the remote display. you still have to have the V1 unit mounted somewhere on your windshield. the mirror is just the remote display. there apparently is a company that will rip your V1 apart and stealth-mount it around the car like a K40, but V1 does not condone this behavior, it voids your warranty, and (fwiw, which isn't much) it'll screw up the arrow indicators a bit re: side radar. doody. | ||
| Warren Balla (West662)
New member Username: West662 Post Number: 15 Registered: 8-2003 |
You can get one at the official website for $399 US. Thats the main package, but You can also get different accesories and add-ons for it. Im pretty sure you would have to order it. I dont think you could find it in a store, but, I might be mistaken. Plus if you did get it from a store the price would be marked up. Maybe look on E-Bay for a good deal. https://store.valentine1.com/store/ | ||
| Ernie (Ernie)
Member Username: Ernie Post Number: 788 Registered: 11-2001 |
So were does one aquire a V1, and what do they cost? | ||
| 89TCab (Jmg)
Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 543 Registered: 9-2001 |
Many folks here have it hard wired. If you search through the archive threads for V1 or hardwired, I am sure you will see most of them. - JMG | ||
| Mario B (Lawwdog)
Junior Member Username: Lawwdog Post Number: 154 Registered: 12-2002 |
V-1 & I have a built in K40 in my car...I still use the V-1! | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Advanced Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 2917 Registered: 9-2001 |
There is a better V1 conversion to the rear view mirror made by a company in NY. It mounts the entire V1 unit contents in the mirror. I can't find that company info though. Check www.bmwm5.com as I recall reading about it there. | ||
| Byron Faber (Adrenln328)
New member Username: Adrenln328 Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2003 |
Excellent! I checked Beastpower & it looks like it will work for my new Corvette, too! Thanks for a great solution. | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Advanced Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 2914 Registered: 9-2001 |
try www.beastpower.com/beast/id45.html | ||
| Ze Shark (Ze_shark)
New member Username: Ze_shark Post Number: 22 Registered: 7-2003 |
Same question for European countries ? | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Advanced Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 2910 Registered: 9-2001 |
You can have the V1 intergrated into your rear view mirrow. www.beastpower.com/beast/id45.html It looks real cool. I have had a V1 for 5 years or so and it has saved me many times. I also have a Escort 8500 and it pales in comparison to the V1. It now sits in a box in the garage. | ||
| Dean (Deanger)
New member Username: Deanger Post Number: 48 Registered: 2-2003 |
V1, the other detectors are cruel jokes | ||
| Alex Papas (Alexpapas)
Junior Member Username: Alexpapas Post Number: 69 Registered: 2-2003 |
Besides the V1 being simply better than the 8500, the SINGLE biggest factor you should consider is the direction of the threat. The V1 quite simply, through the use of arrows on the unit. identifies where the radar is coming from. It's invaluable to know where to look. No other detector on the market has this feature (due to patent protection, no doubt). | ||
| Byron Faber (Adrenln328)
New member Username: Adrenln328 Post Number: 6 Registered: 9-2003 |
Thank you very much for these comments. All the Ferrari folks I know have always said that V1 is the best, but I have never known why. Also didn't know that radartest.com was owned by Escort, but that sure is logical, considering they rate the 8500 as the best in all fields. One thing I wanted to avoid was a wire hanging down from the windshield to the lighter. Do any of you have it hard wired? Also, when the top is off & I'm at a restaurant or something, how do I keep it from being "Liberated" from the windshield? I have one hidden in the grill of one of my cars (with a rear facing little reciever attached to the rear view window post) and the display unit tucked under an unobtrusive place on the dashboard. It does very well, even though it is a different model & about 3 years old. Probably not as good as the V1 though. Thanks for your assistance. | ||
| Keith (Numbakrunch)
New member Username: Numbakrunch Post Number: 6 Registered: 8-2003 |
The Escort 8500 and the passport srx are my favorite detectors. The srx is a radar detector/ laser jammer, it works quite well. I know several people with that system and have never heard anything other than positive comments. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 2494 Registered: 7-2001 |
Radartest.com is owned by Escort. What do YOU think they'll rate highest? | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 2771 Registered: 4-2002 |
V2 | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 471 Registered: 12-2002 |
Too bad V1 did not make the one that is cordless | ||
| IJVPF355 (Ijvpet)
New member Username: Ijvpet Post Number: 37 Registered: 7-2002 |
Bought a V1 2 weeks ago - already saved me twice. Can't really go wrong with a V1 IMHO. | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 722 Registered: 4-2002 |
PS: remember to tweak the V1 http://www.valentine1.com/lab/mikeslabrpt3.asp | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 577 Registered: 6-2001 |
Swear by the Valentine 1 | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 1347 Registered: 9-2002 |
V1. --Dan | ||
| Dennis (Bighead)
Junior Member Username: Bighead Post Number: 211 Registered: 2-2003 |
V1. Byron, re radartest.com, it's a crock of poo. Do a search in the archives of this board, and you'll find out why. vty, --Dennis | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
Intermediate Member Username: Bahiaau Post Number: 1002 Registered: 12-2001 |
V1 | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 721 Registered: 4-2002 |
V1 next topic :-) | ||
| Yoshi Ace (Tiger_ace)
Junior Member Username: Tiger_ace Post Number: 221 Registered: 5-2003 |
V-1. I bought it in June, and never got a ticket w/ V-1. W/out V-1, I've got 2 tickets since June w/ an old Cobra rader. It is too bad that there is no opportunity to compare them side by side at any store, but I do believe V-1 is worth the price. There was a thread that compared various raders used by members in May or June. Byron, you can check that out. | ||
| Ron (Easy_rider)
Member Username: Easy_rider Post Number: 730 Registered: 12-2002 |
Byron, most people here believe that the Valentine is better. I have both a Valentine and an Escort Solo S2 which I got because it was cordless. There are a number of threads about the merits of radar detectors. If you do a search you will find many comments and opinions. | ||
| martin j weiner,M.D. (Mw575)
Intermediate Member Username: Mw575 Post Number: 1181 Registered: 5-2001 |
V1-no contest. | ||
| Dan Gordon (Ferruccio)
Junior Member Username: Ferruccio Post Number: 147 Registered: 2-2003 |
I have some crazy driving friends who swear by Valentine 1. | ||
| Byron Faber (Adrenln328)
New member Username: Adrenln328 Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2003 |
Not that I want to speed illegally or anything, but sometimes I need a reminder.... Many folks tell me that the Valentine 1 is the best, but the evaluations on Radartest.com have the Escort 8500 higher in their evaluations. Who can I trust about this? Thanks Byron |