Radar Detectors....
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From: Cali
Originally Posted by VoKaL
i have the bel sti driver radar and its awesome...actully has a higher rating than valentine and escort....roughly the same price aswell
http://guysoflidar.com/august-2007/r...ctor-test.html
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From: Cali
Originally Posted by Driven1
So what is your basis that the K-40 systems are crap? Not ONE of those tests you posted even tested any of the systems of the K-40? Not the radar or the laser.
I've had my K-40 for years and it has saved me MANY times. The ONLY time I have gotten ticketed and caught was in the middle of nowhere Idaho when I got hit with instant on. In that case it happpened so fast that the front didn't even alert and only the rear did. Yes, I was going quite fast as I was on the AKA Rally at the time.
The V-1s worked well but 3 of 5 people who had V-1's got ticketed, only one of 4 who had a K-40 did (me), and 0 with a the beltronics (yet there was only one person with it) and he had a K-40 supplementing it. I know it's not a "conclusive test", but I'll stick with my K-40 from personal experiences.
I've had my K-40 for years and it has saved me MANY times. The ONLY time I have gotten ticketed and caught was in the middle of nowhere Idaho when I got hit with instant on. In that case it happpened so fast that the front didn't even alert and only the rear did. Yes, I was going quite fast as I was on the AKA Rally at the time.
The V-1s worked well but 3 of 5 people who had V-1's got ticketed, only one of 4 who had a K-40 did (me), and 0 with a the beltronics (yet there was only one person with it) and he had a K-40 supplementing it. I know it's not a "conclusive test", but I'll stick with my K-40 from personal experiences.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9fwJCRDk2Ik
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So where did you V1 guys order your units from? It looks like most places have it for $499 but on V1's website it's $399. Are these the same versions or is the one on their website not the most current one (don't see why it wouldn't be)?
This is where I'm looking at it: https://store.valentine1.com/store/
This is where I'm looking at it: https://store.valentine1.com/store/
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Originally Posted by FreeBaGeL
So where did you V1 guys order your units from? It looks like most places have it for $499 but on V1's website it's $399. Are these the same versions or is the one on their website not the most current one (don't see why it wouldn't be)?
This is where I'm looking at it: https://store.valentine1.com/store/
This is where I'm looking at it: https://store.valentine1.com/store/
Originally Posted by SOLO-350Z
Only place you get them from is valentine1.com.
Correct. Anyone else selling them is just reselling them after buying them from that website.
Ones from the valentine website are the most current ones... No matter what... I would buy from them if I were you.
That's where I got mine...
For those who base their opions off of radar test....
Unless a test is done from "off the self" products, radar tests are not subjective to what you'll see in the street. When a test groups does a test, they contact all the manufactures and ask for a free product cause it cuts cost. These manufactures then send the testers their "juiced up" version of the unit. The units that are then tested are not the same units that we can buy.
Unless a test is done from "off the self" products, radar tests are not subjective to what you'll see in the street. When a test groups does a test, they contact all the manufactures and ask for a free product cause it cuts cost. These manufactures then send the testers their "juiced up" version of the unit. The units that are then tested are not the same units that we can buy.
Originally Posted by bamyi
For those who base their opions off of radar test....
Unless a test is done from "off the self" products, radar tests are not subjective to what you'll see in the street. When a test groups does a test, they contact all the manufactures and ask for a free product cause it cuts cost. These manufactures then send the testers their "juiced up" version of the unit. The units that are then tested are not the same units that we can buy.
Unless a test is done from "off the self" products, radar tests are not subjective to what you'll see in the street. When a test groups does a test, they contact all the manufactures and ask for a free product cause it cuts cost. These manufactures then send the testers their "juiced up" version of the unit. The units that are then tested are not the same units that we can buy.
If you read closely, guys of lidar test units that are all RETAIL:
www.guysoflidar.com
Originally Posted by z350boy
FYI:
The K-40 Calibre is a wireless system. If you have certain bluetooth systems in your car the K-40 WILL NOT WORK.
The K-40 Calibre is a wireless system. If you have certain bluetooth systems in your car the K-40 WILL NOT WORK.
Originally Posted by FreeBaGeL
So where did you V1 guys order your units from? It looks like most places have it for $499 but on V1's website it's $399. Are these the same versions or is the one on their website not the most current one (don't see why it wouldn't be)?
This is where I'm looking at it: https://store.valentine1.com/store/
This is where I'm looking at it: https://store.valentine1.com/store/
I have the Escort Passport 8500 X50 Radar and Laser Detector (Red Display).....blue display is around 50$ more for the same exact detector.. its hardwired into my z using a 2 wire phone cable.. this thing has saved me more times than i can count.....as soon as it makes any noise i lay into the brakes really hard, and i havent been ticketed yet. rarely ever get false alarms, unless im driving infront if a store or somthing with an automatic door..
Last edited by SMB350Z; Feb 16, 2008 at 03:03 AM.
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Rather than splicing into your factor wiring harness or running a wire from your fuse box, the SRD cord from Stealth Cords is a discrete power cord solution that connects your compatible Radar Detector to your factory powered rear view mirror.
Our sale runs into the end of Feb - so don't miss out.
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From: Havre De Grace, MD
My Valentine is awesome on the highway but it gets kind of annoying in cities because it is so sensitive. It's worth it though since speeding in city areas is a pretty dumb idea anyway.
