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Postby Rich » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:14

I simply prefer the long range detection of my V1, and the arrows are useful. I've had a cop come from behind running Ka, and I've known he was back there the whole time instead of looking for him in front of me.

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Postby goldrocket » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:14

I guess I'll throw one more into the mix....
K-40. I have an 8500 Escort and have used the V-1, but I have experienced earlier warning times with the K-40. You really can't go wrong with any of the above.
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Postby cprtrainer » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:14

Thanks for all of the information! As with most important things in life, it boils down to... "tastes great" or "less filling" :)

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Postby zoomzoom6 » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:14

Simply put...either the V1 or any of the Escorts (8500, 9500i, 9500ix, etc.) are going to be a great buy. Anything less, such as a Cobra, are not worth the money.
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Postby Colombia28 » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:14

zoomzoom6 wrote:Simply put...either the V1 or any of the Escorts (8500, 9500i, 9500ix, etc.) are going to be a great buy. Anything less, such as a Cobra, are not worth the money.

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Postby Roadrnr06 » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:14

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Postby movovr » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:14

:1a98aa81:+1 on the V1...just installed mine this afternoon and I already love it. The situation awareness is worth every penny. Hey Andrew, Josh told me you have a document that tells you how to tweak the settings to silent the K's? If so, can you shoot me a copy?

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Postby Rich » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:14

The info is on the Valentine site. I wouldn't do it though without undoing it for road trips.

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Postby movovr » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:14

Rich wrote:The info is on the Valentine site. I wouldn't do it though without undoing it for road trips.

I looked, and can't find anything on the V1 site. You have a link to info?

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Postby movovr » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:14

movovr wrote:I looked, and can't find anything on the V1 site. You have a link to info?

Nevermind...found it. http://www.valentine1.com/Lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp Love the drawing of the dude getting screwed in the face.

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Postby Colombia28 » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:14

Looks like you found it Troy. x band is worthless around here.
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Postby movovr » Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:14

So today was my first spirited run with the V1 on board. I had to fly to L.A. for the day so my drive from Arvada to DIA was all of 25 minutes each way. I was getting freaked out because it hardly ever went off the whole trip out and back other than a K blip by Safeway on 70 and a few other K's here and there. Then it screamed at me coming around the bend by the blue Bronco on acid as you reach the main entrance :eek: I slowed down to the limit and was thinking it was false from the Airport doors but then I realized it was Ka. Sure enough, I came around the last little bend into the West parking gate and sure enough two Bogeys are sitting right there. I just smiled and rolled by them at 45.


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