Edgy01

I did as custom and as discrete an install as possible in my 997s Cab of the V1 and don't truly count on it entirely. Putting your license on the line with a TT in America on just a radar detector is highly risky.

Two other factors are of even more importance,--road knowledge and 20-20 vision. (Thank you LASIK), Before I ever go really fast in the USA I make sure I know the road and who is on it.

Personally, however, I got most of the speed obsession out of my system on the autobahns of Germany.

Sprintrider

I always use my V1. It has saved me numerous times. I have it mounted on the P-Car, my work truck and my Triumph Sprint motorcycle also, hardwired into my helmet. I use the same unit but purchased spare suction holders for the other vehicles. On the bike it's held on a bar mount with velcro. It has saved me at least 25 tickets in the last 5 years.

I do not find the V1 to be 70's and dated. The display is very functional and it works better than any others out there IMHO. I recently sent it in and for $ 75.00 they did a POP 3 upgrade and re-program. Try that on the other brands. They figure that it will break so a programming upgrade won't be necessary in 5 years. I am not 100% but the V1 may be the only radar that has a rear and forward radar sensor?

Of course you still have to be very aware of your surroundings as it will not save you if you come up on a cop unexpectedly who does not have his radar on.

If the unit saved you twice - it's paid for.

boolala

The K40 has both front and rear detectors. How could you not?

raclaims

Thanks for all of your replies...it's so great to have this resource...any way...I decided to drop the cash on the K40...the way the cops love to harrass me I presume it will pay for itself in $ and aggravation saved.

I'll take pics and post my thoughts on it once it's done.

I did see Docs V1 in action and its really great so hopefully I didn't just throw my money out the window!

gradyex

I would feel naked without my passport 8500. Could not imagine being without it! Pays for itself over and over and over and over agian.

P-Car944

DJ996...Dont get the K40..it doesnt now work (waste of $$$$)..I have tested a black lambo gallardo with the K40 Calibre and it offered no protection against laser and the radar detection is **** poor since the radar sensor is behind the plastic and down low to the ground. I have the V1 and its hard wired in and mounted high out of site with the conceal display low out of eye site. I have a video of that last test.

TT Gasman

Good to know, so perhaps the V1 hidden install is the way to go. I have an 8500 now, no complaints , but I want to try something different. Thanks.

P-Car944

well the Escort 8500 is still alot better then the K40 any day of the week. I have the V1 hardwired uptop and its gets great radar and laser detection (V1 is best at laser detection). Do you have the 8500 or X50 8500? If you have the X50 are you having trouble with Ka detection? btw nice P-Car.

TT Gasman

Thanks. I have both , 8500 X50 and the 8500 in the truck. No troubles with Ka whatsoever.

P-Car944

DJ 966 have you taken care of that laser jammer problem? I hear they use alot of laser in the TX area.

TT Gasman

I don't have a laser jammer, and yes there is a lot of laser, mainly in the big cities.

P-Car944

Look at the lastest post in the General section that I was involved in with testing different laser jammer's. I am happy to help and educate in any way possible and I enjoy helping follow P-Car owners not get tickets and keeping your $$$$ in your wallet.

Tioga120

Agreed.

P-Car944

that is very correct...it like everything else is just a tool but top notch tools.

turbojohn

Excellent way to address the V1 issue. Always depends on traffic about you...that is were the warnings come from. Be by yourself, no chance of escaping the system. Just got one of the GPS passport detectors....not as good as the V1, but nice to listen to the verbal warnings. Got lucky, the two detectors don't set each other off, so have passport hooked to the rear tt-glass for an extra look-see.