| Author | Message | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
New member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 40 Registered: 9-2002 |
Lawrence: You can do it by time or signal strength. Go to http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp --Dan | ||
| Lawrence Coppari (Lawrence)
Member Username: Lawrence Post Number: 323 Registered: 4-2002 |
When in town where doors bother mine, I set it to "L" mode. That reduces the X band beeping. | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 332 Registered: 5-2001 |
I use a V-1 daily and I still see X-band from police (not just supermarket doors). I am in Alabama. | ||
| John L. Jordan Jr. (Up2nogd)
Junior Member Username: Up2nogd Post Number: 68 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dan, I found out how to turn off the X-band - but how do you keep the K band silent until 4 bars? Do the police just not use the X-band radar anymore? I'm in the heart of dixie and things happen real ""slow"" here i.e, change to new radar (Born and Raised Here so I can say this without an uprising) Thanks, Johnny | ||
| Lawrence Coppari (Lawrence)
Member Username: Lawrence Post Number: 321 Registered: 4-2002 |
I am told Valentine is passive. Bought my V1 in the early 90's. It has been upgraded twice since then. I think it is the best, and I rely on it. I have used it in a state where the police use detector detectors. And I have never been stopped. | ||
| pete gorrell (Rufus)
New member Username: Rufus Post Number: 18 Registered: 2-2002 |
How does the V1 do against detector-detectors? Up here (Ontario), radar detectors are illegal, which seems a little one-sided. As you pass the cop, he hits you with a megawatt signal & is able to pick up your unit's response. Lost my Passport & paid a fine to learn this. | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
New member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 39 Registered: 9-2002 |
Turn off X-band. Absolutely worthless. Also make K silent until 4 bars. Other than that, I can think of no changes necessary. --Dan | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 418 Registered: 6-2001 |
I've been using the V-1 with the factory settings. What are the most common/helpful programming changes to make? | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 653 Registered: 2-2001 |
The arrows are cool aren't they. They especially help at night when you are not sure where to look. | ||
| John L. Jordan Jr. (Up2nogd)
Junior Member Username: Up2nogd Post Number: 67 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hey Guys You won't believe this one -- Got my V1 in on Friday (ordered after F-Chat responses)! This morning I'm taking the kids to riding lessons (running late as always) as I'm driving through an area where my passport always goes off for the door opening "thingamajig" - my V1 starts to chirp - I look up to see the number 2 - as I am sure all of you have done, I had a quick refresher with the manual the night I received the thing. The manual has stated that this means there are two radar sources i.e. a cop has concealled himself within this door opening radar - I'm thinking yea right! But decide to slow down just in case (otherwise this post may have a different message) anyhow, as I approach, here sits one of SC's finest running radar -Unbelievable! As I pass the direction arrows change and then quiet -except for my pounding heart!! Anyhow - thanks to everyone that recommened the V1 - if it doesn't work another time, it paid for itself today!! Johnny | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
New member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 35 Registered: 4-2002 |
darn recoding... REMOVE the http: at the beginning once you get to the error page as the Ferrari Chat board seem to add it by default: https://store.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp | ||
| Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
New member Username: Enjoythemusic Post Number: 34 Registered: 4-2002 |
V1 for sure, but MOST folks do not know how to customize it (if you so choose). It is a relatively hidden link and NOT included in the owner's manual (at least not mine from a few months back). See: https://store.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp Hope this helps. Enjoy The Drive, Steven R. Rochlin | ||
| John L. Jordan Jr. (Up2nogd)
Junior Member Username: Up2nogd Post Number: 61 Registered: 8-2002 |
Bruce -- You are really telling your age? -- Although I know you are kidding about owning one, just the fact that you remember this product is a sure fire give away! Hey if you can remember the "FUZZBUSTER" then I suspect the TR will be up for sale soon -- those old legs will not be able to push that hard clutch -- keep me in mind!!  LOL Johnny | ||
| 89TCab (Jmg)
Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 274 Registered: 9-2001 |
The V1 rec is beaten to death but here is my mounting suggestion as done in all of my vehicles: - below the windshield tint (severely reduces range in a magazine test a year or so ago) and - behind the rearview mirror with the exception of the rear antennae - remote lights on the top of the steering column - all are wired into power so they are always on when running This seems to shield them from prying eyes, makes muting relatively handy (remote display) and allows me to see activity with the car at full song. | ||
| Brian Kennedy (Kennedy)
Junior Member Username: Kennedy Post Number: 141 Registered: 3-2002 |
All my cars have V-1's... and almost all have them mounted just above the rear view mirror, using the hardwire kit to wire into the dome light that is switched with the ignition. Up there it gets good visibility to cops but is far less noticable itself... just blends in with the silhouette of the rear view mirror. At the same time it is visually and audibly close to my head... a good thing when the radio is cranked or that sweet 8cyl symphony is in full song. | ||
| Randy (Schatten)
Member Username: Schatten Post Number: 417 Registered: 4-2001 |
John, I can't stand wires, so mine's hardwired. Its not that difficult to do at all. But I also didn't do it with the contraption they provided me with. Valentine provides you with a clip, that well.. slices into a power line and sucks power that way. Instead, I got a clip and mated it where its supposed to go. (sorry for lack of technical terms, I'm not an electronics guy) Its directly put into the 'on when ignition is turned car is on fuse'. Or you can piggy back another fuse if you don't have one in your car. The remote works well in my car, its up by the rear view mirror and down just a hair from that. In much bigger cars I can see that a low setting would be optimal, but most F-cars I would think you'd want to have it high up and visible from the rear. The remote, I can hear.. well, I can hear it from the V1. The remote is just a remote light, which blanks out the V1's lights and illuminates lights where you want them to be - which, for me, is right below the speedo. That might be ok for some, not okay for others. And also... just so you know, Valentine doesnt' offer resellers their product nor does he entertain group buys - even if there are a hundred orders at the same time. =/ | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
New member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 37 Registered: 9-2002 |
Not the plank! Tie me to the mast and beat me with a soggy sponge instead. ;) Hey, it's just a phenomenon I've noticed. All the more reason to stay in front of one, huh? ;) --Dan | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
Member Username: Fred Post Number: 649 Registered: 2-2001 |
Every fathers day there is a restuarant here in Indy that has a Ferrari brunch. I went this year and it was cool to see how many of them had V1s in them. | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1029 Registered: 4-2002 |
you mean i can throw away my fuzzbuster??? | ||
| Henryk (Henryk)
Member Username: Henryk Post Number: 317 Registered: 8-2001 |
I was also unsure which one to buy....Valentine, or Passport. After reading these posts, I have just gone on-line, and ordered the Valentine. Thanks for the info. | ||
| ty (360mode)
Junior Member Username: 360mode Post Number: 51 Registered: 9-2002 |
How did you all turn off the x-band (can't find my manual)? also, there is no reason to have it on, is there? thanks for the info. | ||
| Noelrp (Noelrp)
Junior Member Username: Noelrp Post Number: 89 Registered: 8-2001 |
Definitely V-1. I have my V-1 since '94 and it still works. Although it could use a software upgrade, it has not failed me up to this day. | ||
| ty (360mode)
New member Username: 360mode Post Number: 48 Registered: 9-2002 |
Valentine 1 - no doubt. I've tried all the others... | ||
| John L. Jordan Jr. (Up2nogd)
Junior Member Username: Up2nogd Post Number: 57 Registered: 8-2002 |
Dan, My next question is what are you doing looking at the tail lights of a Z8 - I think we may be looking at mutiny here boys! Get the plank ready! jr | ||
| John L. Jordan Jr. (Up2nogd)
Junior Member Username: Up2nogd Post Number: 56 Registered: 8-2002 |
Randy, How easy is it to see and/or hear the warnings with the remote? I can barely hear my radio! I just got off the V1 website and it looks pretty simple - V1 with or without remote? Any hints or inputs - With the design of the 328 (cig plug in the middle of the console) i'm not sure the remote will be work????? | ||
| Mitchell Le (Yelcab1)
Member Username: Yelcab1 Post Number: 437 Registered: 11-2001 |
Valentine One, saved my butts plenty of time. For the ones flying overhead, a good pair of eyes. | ||
| Randy (Schatten)
Member Username: Schatten Post Number: 415 Registered: 4-2001 |
another vote for V1! and I've got the remote mounted on the dash so people don't follow me seeing the red light thinking they are safe, thus jeapordizing my innocence. =D | ||
| John L. Jordan Jr. (Up2nogd)
Junior Member Username: Up2nogd Post Number: 54 Registered: 8-2002 |
Sounds to me like I've been using the wrong unit all these years! I've stuck with Cincinnati Microwave since the Escort days (long time ago) and have never been 100% satisfied. I just "figured" they had the best unit out there - ahhhh that Marketing - All these post and not one for the Passport, I'll order my Valentine now! Thanks! Johnny | ||
| wm hart (Whart)
Member Username: Whart Post Number: 534 Registered: 12-2001 |
Yeah, i probably concur on that, but, until recently, you pretty much had to have that box pasted to your windshield. Now, there seem to be more stealth installations, ie in the rear view mirror, which makes it virtually unnoticeable. There also seems to be some debate over positioning, ie k-40 in the nose and rear fender v. the higher placement of the Valentine. These things have saved my ass more times than i'd care to admit. | ||
| John Li (Pchop)
New member Username: Pchop Post Number: 22 Registered: 6-2002 |
JS, I recommend buying it from the factory www.valentine1.com You could get a used one for less on ebay, but the used one could have an older version of the software. The factory's customer service is great. I had a problem with the cigarette plug, they sent me a replacement part that same day free of charge. As for the radar detector itself...two thumbs up(if I have more thumbs, I'll give more thumbs up)! To avoid false alarms, you can choose the advance logic mode that will block out most of the false signals. Although the advance logic mode will reduce the radar's range, you still have plenty of time to react to a radar trap...even in an open area. But like all the radar detectors, if the police department opt for LASER...you're pretty much screwed. Check out Valentine 1's website, it's very informative. | ||
| Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet Post Number: 820 Registered: 1-2001 |
Valentine One is sooooo much better than my old K40 and several other friends (variety of other brands) units that I've tried it's amazing. I got a local CHP officer to recently agree to some tests that I'll try to do by the end of the year, and post. The only place to buy one is online at http://valentine1.com/ Altho I really should set mine up like others did with "X" turned off etc. and laser does go off sometimes but local authorites don't use it, so I must be following Z8s (and that sign on 101).. -Ben | ||
| Patrick (Patrickr)
Junior Member Username: Patrickr Post Number: 63 Registered: 4-2002 |
The V1 is the way to go, in my opinion Unless you can find one on Ebay, you pretty much have to get it directly from the company. If you buy one off Ebay, be sure to get the serial number first and input it on the Valentine 1 website to see how outdated it is. Patrick | ||
| bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1028 Registered: 4-2002 |
james go to www.valentine1.com standard price is 399.00 | ||
| James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member Username: Jselevan Post Number: 172 Registered: 6-2002 |
Where is the best place on- or off-line to purchase a Valentine? Thanks for you help. Jim S. | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
New member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 36 Registered: 9-2002 |
I don't have a 328, so I don't know about wiring one, but the only false-alarms I get are from the neon tail lights of the Z8 (laser alert goes crazy) and also from a large color display on the side of 101 near redwood shores (again, laser). Both times, i simply press the mute button, no problem. As for false alarms on any radar bands - none yet for me. Nothing like you're describing, anyways. --Dan | ||
| John L. Jordan Jr. (Up2nogd)
Junior Member Username: Up2nogd Post Number: 53 Registered: 8-2002 |
Does the Valentine give the false warnings the same as the 8500 - that is the most annoying part -- I can be running out on a highway in the middle of Nowhere pass or be passed by another car and solid on! If the Valentine is better - I'm ordering one right now! Thanks for the input! * Note - how are you wiring the Valentine detectors in - my cig lighter is in the middle of the console - I have a 328 with a big hump over the steering wheel. Johnny | ||
| Dan (Bobafett)
New member Username: Bobafett Post Number: 34 Registered: 9-2002 |
People may make claims about the range differences b/w the passports and the V1, but in all frankness, the range of the valentine is MORE than adequate (you'd be absolutely amazed, and I'm talking about in the bay area, not out in the middle of montana). The biggest thing about the valentine is the display - not only does it give you direction (arrows), but also strength, band and count - all at once. Plus the programmability of it is fairly good (I turned off X-band, make K band quiet until 4+ dots). In all honesty, no other package is as slick as the V1. And I can't think of a single better investment against tickets. You will be surprised at how many times over it will pay for itself. --Dan | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 289 Registered: 4-2002 |
The Valentine has a few operational irritations, but it's tops for saving your butt. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 848 Registered: 7-2001 |
What Martin said. Everything else is a poseur. | ||
| martin J weiner,M.D. (Mw360)
Member Username: Mw360 Post Number: 611 Registered: 5-2001 |
Valentine-Valentine-Valentine | ||
| John L. Jordan Jr. (Up2nogd)
Junior Member Username: Up2nogd Post Number: 51 Registered: 8-2002 |
I know this has probably been discussed on F-chat a billion times, however I can't seem to find it? What I'm wondering, is the Passport 8500 better than the Valentine 1 ?? I have an 8500 and have become very annoyed with the detection of every 18 wheeler that I pass. I called Cincinnati microwave and they admitted because of the high detection limits and other detectors "leaking" this would happen? I haven't heard good things about the K-40 and don't know of any other good detectors. Any information would be appreciated! Johnny |