v1 radar detectors
v1 radar detectors who else in here has one. and how quick are they to catch the speed traps? and if so have you ever gotten busted right as it goes off? just a few questions i have on them as i just ordered one as i hate being on long roadtrips going 60 -65mph the whole time
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From: Tx
I love the V1, never drive without it. Plus it's always upgradeable which is a huge bonus instead of having to buy a new radar detector every few years. As with any one a cop sitting on the other side of a hill using laser and having it off till you pop over you're screwed, other then that you catch their signal way before you ever see them, or them you.
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From: Houston
I have to disagree. I’ve personally seen the V1 against several other brands and every time it was the first to notify me.
I have a valentine one and it has been the best 400 bucks I’ve ever spent on a gadget.
It takes a few miles to learn how to correctly interpret the warning system. When I first got mine I actually went the speed limit most of the time because it was always going off. At this point I can tell if a notification is important or not without ever looking at the V1. Plus I run it in logical mode now and that helps a lot around Houston.
Also you have to keep in mind any radar detector is just a tool – It’s not a get out of jail free card. You really have to learn to read traffic and think about where you would hide if you were a cop.
The V1 has saved me countless times against lazy cops and cops that were lasering/popping the car in front of me(bear bait). However, I have also been in several situations where the V1 would have done absolutely no good. In those situations I’m just glad that I was also reading the traffic/roads.
Good luck!
Probably the best is the Escort 9500ci.
https://www.escortradar.com/store/passport-9500ci.html
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From: The Woodlands, TX
I use the V1 and Passport 9500. Zero tickets for 8 years while using the Passport. Picked up the V1 about 8 months ago and now I just use that one. It picks up 6 radars at one time. The arrows give you a better piece of mind. The range is very good as well.
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From: Rockwall, TX
I have used a V1 for about 6 years now.
I've only gotten 1 ticket while using it and that cop cheated. His radar was off, he pulled me over, then turned it on. He said i was doing 50 in a 30 which was BS. I was doing 40, still speeding, but no way 20 over. It was is in the tiny **** ant town of Bulverde.
It has saved me much more than $400, but as jermstyle said, nothing beats being on your toes.
The upgrade capability means I won't be buying anything else for a while.
I've only gotten 1 ticket while using it and that cop cheated. His radar was off, he pulled me over, then turned it on. He said i was doing 50 in a 30 which was BS. I was doing 40, still speeding, but no way 20 over. It was is in the tiny **** ant town of Bulverde.
It has saved me much more than $400, but as jermstyle said, nothing beats being on your toes.
The upgrade capability means I won't be buying anything else for a while.
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I've had one more than 7 years. I've gotten two tickets. Both of which V1 picked up. I can't count the number of times it saved me. I'd say 20+ alerts that I've actually used my brakes and saw the cop within the next 30 seconds.
ticket 1: I was not paying attention listening to my music to loud.
ticket 2: I was the only person going the opposite way and a HP caught me. He didn't lock me, but I was speeding.
ticket 1: I was not paying attention listening to my music to loud.
ticket 2: I was the only person going the opposite way and a HP caught me. He didn't lock me, but I was speeding.
seems as the other two make some damn good wheel chocks from what ive heard! read a few reviews on it. just wanted more opinions.!
IMO the 8500 is better at detecting real threats but the V1's arrows are hard to beat. I own both a V1 and an 8500 and personally I think if the 8500 had the V1's directional arrows, that would be the perfect radar detector.
My wife ended up jacking my V1 after using it in her car for awhile. I went to buy another but ended up paying $450 for the 9500. The 9500 has some cool features while the V1 looks dated. However, I much prefer the V1 over the 9500 though I think either will save you from a few tickets.
Technically I live in Cibolo, but nobody seems to know where that is so I just put Schertz. 12 Second Club
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From: Rockwall, TX
I used to build homes in Cibolo, Live Oak, and Garden Ridge, but with the economy I made a career change and now live in Rockwall.
My heart goes out to you though... I had a buddy get a seat belt ticket in Cibolo one morning. He was unlocking houses and was seriously driving from door to door, stop, get out, unlock a house, then drive to the next one.
Cop: What are you doing?
Randy: You know what the hell I'm doing. I'm unlocking houses.
Cop: You realize you're not wearing your seatbelt?
Randy: Come on, the houses are seriously 55 feet apart.
Cop: Law says you can't operate a motor vehicle with out a seatbelt.
Randy:
My heart goes out to you though... I had a buddy get a seat belt ticket in Cibolo one morning. He was unlocking houses and was seriously driving from door to door, stop, get out, unlock a house, then drive to the next one.
Cop: What are you doing?
Randy: You know what the hell I'm doing. I'm unlocking houses.
Cop: You realize you're not wearing your seatbelt?
Randy: Come on, the houses are seriously 55 feet apart.
Cop: Law says you can't operate a motor vehicle with out a seatbelt.
Randy:
I used to build homes in Cibolo, Live Oak, and Garden Ridge, but with the economy I made a career change and now live in Rockwall.
My heart goes out to you though... I had a buddy get a seat belt ticket in Cibolo one morning. He was unlocking houses and was seriously driving from door to door, stop, get out, unlock a house, then drive to the next one.
Cop: What are you doing?
Randy: You know what the hell I'm doing. I'm unlocking houses.
Cop: You realize you're not wearing your seatbelt?
Randy: Come on, the houses are seriously 55 feet apart.
Cop: Law says you can't operate a motor vehicle with out a seatbelt.
Randy:
My heart goes out to you though... I had a buddy get a seat belt ticket in Cibolo one morning. He was unlocking houses and was seriously driving from door to door, stop, get out, unlock a house, then drive to the next one.
Cop: What are you doing?
Randy: You know what the hell I'm doing. I'm unlocking houses.
Cop: You realize you're not wearing your seatbelt?
Randy: Come on, the houses are seriously 55 feet apart.
Cop: Law says you can't operate a motor vehicle with out a seatbelt.
Randy:
