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07-07-2003, 07:23 PM

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V1, thats what I used to get to the fest! (and back)

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07-07-2003, 07:28 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Peckster:
I've had several differet kinds and they all worked fine. The important thing is that you learn their limitations and apply your knowledge of where speed traps will be.<hr /></blockquote>That's the most important thing right there. Back in college I used a Passport, and ultimately stopped using it because with the way I drive, I was far more likely to get pulled over for having the radar detector than actually speeding. And no, it's not because I drove the speed limit. I just chose to not stand out of the crowd...

My buddy at the time had a V1, and he was getting pulled over left and right, whereas I never had a problem with my Passport. Was it because my detector was better? Nope! I learned to pace someone in front of me, because radar detectors are worthless against "instant on" if you are the only one driving fast.

And here in Virginia, they like "instant on"...

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07-07-2003, 09:48 PM

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Here's a comparison review:

<a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=1993&page_number=1" target="_blank">http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=4&article_id=1993&page_number=1</a>

Karl.

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07-07-2003, 10:07 PM

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I have a OLD V1 and just saw I can trade it in on a new one for 279.00, not a bad deal!

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07-07-2003, 11:34 PM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Dan Gallagher:
if the v1 was like $299 insted of $399 i would have one ;/<hr /></blockquote>Me too. So I bought the 8500 and haven't looked back. No tkts so far......

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07-07-2003, 11:55 PM

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Thanks for the link Karl.
I think I'll go with the Valentine now.

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07-07-2003, 11:59 PM

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This damn thread just made me blow 279 bucks to upgrade my old one....

gee thanks!

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07-08-2003, 12:02 AM

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what, you guys speed?

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07-08-2003, 12:08 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Ag951:
 I did a bit of research and the Valentine is considered one step below an Escort 8500. The Escort can detect more frequencies of radar, and is invisible to detector detectors (useful if you drive through VA or DC), but the Valentine has the front and rear detection. Also the 8500 is $299 vs. $399 for the Valentine. Tough choice.<hr /></blockquote>Ag951, please show us the research that proves that the V1 is 1 step below the Passport 8500. I would love to read it. Or was that a typo.

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07-08-2003, 12:17 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Magown:
I believe their latest one shows that their detector was rated #1 by Forbes. <hr /></blockquote>You mean I shouldn't have bought that Daewoo...Forbes voted it a good car.....

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07-08-2003, 12:56 AM

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Does the V1 Jam radar? Say like for that "Instant on" radar will the V1 jam it or not?. The detector I have was in the car when I bought it but it looks like its from the 80's its built into the dash just under and to the left of the steering column. It beeps at everything and every now and then it actually warns me about on comming cops only after they have tagged me. Great detector anybody want it?

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07-08-2003, 03:24 AM

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<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Magown:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Ag951:
 I did a bit of research and the Valentine is considered one step below an Escort 8500. The Escort can detect more frequencies of radar, and is invisible to detector detectors (useful if you drive through VA or DC), but the Valentine has the front and rear detection. Also the 8500 is $299 vs. $399 for the Valentine. Tough choice.<hr /></blockquote>Ag951, please show us the research that proves that the V1 is 1 step below the Passport 8500. I would love to read it. Or was that a typo.

Escorts ads are so lame, I believe their latest one shows that their detector was rated #1 by Forbes. LOL. <img border="0" alt="[hiha]" title="" src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" /> Who ever said their was truth in advertising.

The V1 is the only way to go. I've had one for 3 years.<hr /></blockquote>I found it on google. It was a review that gave 1st to the escort and 2nd to the v1. It said that the valentine had less sensitivity in the K and Ka bands. Everything I've found since then (including the Car & Driver review) contadicts it. I'm going with the v1...eventually.
I'll see if I can find it in my browser cache at work tomorrow.

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07-08-2003, 10:37 AM

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The review that rated the Escort over the V1 was from a highly biased source. The Valentine site (admittedly another biased source) offers the explanation for this poor review. The author of this review evidently wanted a kickback from Valentine in the form of "consulting services", and wrote a poor review after his offer was declined.

Interesting fact: As I recall (memory is a bit fuzzy), I believe that Valentine actually worked for Escort for quite some time, when they were considered the best, and left them to start Valentine.

It's been a while since I researched detectors (like I said, 2.5 years), so some of my facts may be wrong, but the V1 has saved my bacon more than enough times to pay for itself.

Keep your eyes peeled, too.
-Jon
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07-08-2003, 10:57 AM

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Yeah several places that rate radar seem to have vested interest. They explain to you all the ways that the escort is better than the "overpriced" V1 and subtly route you to the other part of their website were they sell Escorts. <img border="0" alt="[nono]" title="" src="graemlins/nono.gif" />