deputydog95

V1. Once you have the arrows, you can't go back. Even if another detector slight edges them out in range, the V1 typically goes off so early you'll have plenty of warning. The arrows are so helpful in determing where the cops are at, or if it's just a false.

I had an alert once that started with a front alert. Then a side alert. Then shortly thereafter, a rear alert. I was totally scratching my head because I was on the highway in the middle of no where. Kept scanning the rear view. The cop had backed his car in behind some trees off on the side of the road. Couldn't see him till you passed him, and even then it was tough. Never would have figured that one out with a standard detector.

washington dc porsche

Yeah but with the v1 you still slowed down when you heard it beep..

deputydog95

absolutely. the V1 has saved my butt on many occasions. doesn't help much with laser though. the two times it went off, it was a nice way of scaring me to death with that laser alert, to let me know that i'm about to get pulled over skated on both

Benjamin Choi

1 it's a radar detector not a cop detector

2 read up on sites that are non-biased. there are forums out there that are like the rennlist of radar detectors and from what i gather, V1 is the top choice (i ended up buying one a couple of months ago)

3 it's saved me 1 time since. the arrows are a cool, cool feature that i can't imagine being without. it's almost an entertainment piece

4 The V1 is only $100 more than the competition and it's better than the competition. up to you if it's worth $100 more. it comes with all the stuff you need to hardwire whereas some of the other detectors you need to look for it yourself (time is $$$)

5 laser is always the tricky one

gravedgr

I can't recall a recent test that I read (i.e. in the last year or two) where the V1 beat the 8500 X50, but last time I recommended it I got laughed at by the V1 crowd. Lets face it, if you only have 1 you will always think yours is best. So buy the X50 and V1 and judge for yourself, or read as many reviews as you can and go with the most recommendations (X50).

SRC4S

V1 here. I only use it for long distance trips.

I will say this: A radar detector is only as good as you want it to be. Although the V1 has alerted me several times, I do admit that I keep a constant vigil every time I drive. Checking far into the distance for cops in medians, checking for sudden brake lights from cars up ahead and consistently looking for crown vics/impalas/camaros etc. in my mirrors as well. I do my best to stay aware of my settings at all times.
I prefer the V1 because it does have the directional arrows. it just adds to my sense of security.

Electric Lizard

I recently had a K40 Calibre installed in my 01. I really like the concealment (only two blue LEDs in the dash beneath the tach) and the voice prompting. The LEDs (as well as the voice feature) act like the V1's arrows. I also got the laser diffuser installed with it. So far, I've been saved one ticket (in excess of go to jail speeds). We'll see how well it works as I continue to gain experience.

For those in Houston, I highly recommend Houston Cartronics for the install.

gota911

In North Carolina, on IH-85, they also have a black Chevy Suburban that gets a lot of use and has surprised many a driver.

slaaw

My V1's LIDAR alert saved me from a ticket. I was traveling about 20 mph above the limit when it went off and I immediately hit the brakes slowing down about 15 mph. I saw the deputy about 50 yards down the road and he glared at me as I drove past. I surmise me didn't get a sufficient read for court purposes so he did not write a citation.

Edgy01

With superior braking in Porsches you can essentially 'break lock' with some radar guns. They transmit pulses and the return doppler shift is compared to subsequent returns to see if it is 'logical.' If you have a deceleration rate that is considered outside the logical by the unit, it will dismiss it. For example, if the first return shows you at 90 mph, and the next shows you at 68 mph, it will reject it. This is one of several filters built into these things. The trick is (1) early warning and (2) serious deceleration (braking). But the early warning is critical.

Dan

SRC4S

Interesting. I do brake hard when i see a patrol car. not that i brake so hard that i'm nose diving but enough to get me into the safe zone. but i do get annoyed when i pass by them and they (trooopers) look like their doing their bills instead of paying attention. The worst is those dummy vehicles. one portion of Maryland's I95 used to always have a patrol vehicle and a dummy in it (trooper hat and all!). You gotta hate that!

djantlive

Dummy police -- is that an oxymoron?

Palting

Passport. It's 'da best .

Livefreeandrive

My K40 calibre is as good as my V1 and difuses lazer=buys you a few more seconds to slow down. I had both in my car for 3 months. The blue leds are your arrows, front or rear. When the V1 sense returns from both front and rear the side arrows light up. I do not like to leave anything in the car that invites break in and I am too lazy to screw around with those suction cups all day. $1600 dollars versus a trip to court etc. No contest as far as I am concerned.
Steve

washington dc porsche

Very true! The Patrolman may still pull you over but more than likely wont give you a ticket if you don't admit guilt when they ask "do you know how fast you were going?"