Valentine 1 ... opinions?

MJO9040 · 05-26-2007, 10:48 PM

what do you think of the valentine 1, worth the 400$????

ANY OPINIONS??????

skim7x · 05-26-2007, 11:54 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...99#post1009799

normtrum · 05-26-2007, 11:59 PM

I can't speak through experience, but I think the majority of opinion on this forum would say "hell yes" it's worth it. There's massive info here if you wanted to do a search, and here's a link that might help your decision as well. http://www.guysoflidar.com/march-200...ctor-test.html

Don Nguyen · 05-27-2007, 02:49 AM

Definately.

I had a passport escort before, it worked just fine, but I still ended up selling it. I got myself a nice V1 set up in my primary car now. The arrows just help out so much more, especially when you are on the freeway, you can tell where the cop is and what side they are on, etc.

worth it imo.

If not the V1, I would say the escort passport is a good 2nd choice/option. Something with a brand name like that will only help you. Don't get the no-name or lower end brands, they will most likely throw false alarms all the time, and you will just end up turning it off or throwing it away.

s4iscool · 05-27-2007, 11:14 AM

search the 3248948348594 positive reviews of this thing on ANY car forum

tomdlgns · 05-28-2007, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Don************

Definately.

I had a passport escort before, it worked just fine, but I still ended up selling it. I got myself a nice V1 set up in my primary car now. The arrows just help out so much more, especially when you are on the freeway, you can tell where the cop is and what side they are on, etc.

worth it imo.

If not the V1, I would say the escort passport is a good 2nd choice/option. Something with a brand name like that will only help you. Don't get the no-name or lower end brands, they will most likely throw false alarms all the time, and you will just end up turning it off or throwing it away.

how were you able to know what side the cop was on with the v1?

my v1 lights the front arrow, the rear arrow, and BOTH side arrows (at the same time) so its hard to tell left or right, unless i see the cop.

1clean335i · 05-28-2007, 10:36 AM

highly recommended if you do alot of highway driving at higher speeds than posted!

NPDAN · 05-28-2007, 10:41 AM

V1 all the way... Pays for itself daily. If your going for a non integrated radar... V1's the way to go...

gashalot · 05-28-2007, 04:29 PM

I'll second the recommendations here -- I bought the Passport and every time I frantically look around trying to find the cop, I wish I bought the V1. Plus it's upgradeable later, and the Escort's aren't.

NPDAN · 05-28-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Motion

The V1 seems to have more false alarms than other brands.

Switch the mode to either one of the logic presets and the qty of the false's go down dramatically...

lungdoctor · 05-29-2007, 07:47 PM

Love the V1, it works well, the arrows are helpful and it was easy to hardwire to the fuse box in the glove box. See the DYI section on this forum. It has saved many a ticket..

Ryan@Motorwerks · 05-31-2007, 01:20 AM

Just turn off your X band- It'll quiet things down significantly and no one uses X band radar detectors anyways(unless you are in some small podunk town)

Joe Bimmer · 05-31-2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 335e90

Just turn off your X band- It'll quiet things down significantly and no one uses X band radar detectors anyways(unless you are in some small podunk town)

+1. I ditched the X band years ago (I've had my V1 since 2000), and mine works great. I also hardwired mine into the front cabin light; it was really easy and took less than 10 minutes.

Fartpimpson · 05-31-2007, 02:08 AM

V1

LOLrance · 05-31-2007, 04:38 AM

V1 is great. If you have the money i say go for it. But if money really is a factor, like Don said, the escort passport x50 is great buy as well. Only difference is their is no arrows. But IMO, if the radar goes off, im slowing down no matter what side the cop is on.

GreyGhost · 05-31-2007, 05:17 AM

Yes... it is the best out there.

Ryan@Motorwerks · 05-31-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motion

How do you turn off the X band only?

http://valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp

Tells you how to turn off X-band as well as other cool modes and settings for the V1.

BLUE LABEL · 05-31-2007, 11:53 PM

i had a V1 and an escort. Personally, looking at the arrow was a secondary thing since once the k/ka band is lit , my foot goes to the brake faster than my eyes are scanning for a cop. Its a "neat" feature to have once you are within the proper speed limit and have time to kill, literally.
I got the escort x50 and it works just as well in my opinion.
Apples and Oranges - matter of preference both are fruits.

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Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	Definately. I had a passport escort before, it worked just fine, but I still ended up selling it. I got myself a nice V1 set up in my primary car now. The arrows just help out so much more, especially when you are on the freeway, you can tell where the cop is and what side they are on, etc. worth it imo. If not the V1, I would say the escort passport is a good 2nd choice/option. Something with a brand name like that will only help you. Don't get the no-name or lower end brands, they will most likely throw false alarms all the time, and you will just end up turning it off or throwing it away.
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gashalot New Member 4 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 991.1, Frontier Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Coast, US iTrader: (0)	I'll second the recommendations here -- I bought the Passport and every time I frantically look around trying to find the cop, I wish I bought the V1. Plus it's upgradeable later, and the Escort's aren't. __________________ Current: 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet ; 2015 Kubota B2601 ; 2011 Nissan Frontier SV Retired: 2012 Audi RS5 ; 2012 Land Rover LR4 ; 2007 BMW E92 ; 2004 Mazda RX-8 ; 1992 Saturn SL2
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lungdoctor Enlisted Member 1 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Hope, Pa iTrader: (0)	Love the V1, it works well, the arrows are helpful and it was easy to hardwire to the fuse box in the glove box. See the DYI section on this forum. It has saved many a ticket..
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Ryan@Motorwerks Captain 48 Rep 963 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Just turn off your X band- It'll quiet things down significantly and no one uses X band radar detectors anyways(unless you are in some small podunk town)
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	V1 is great. If you have the money i say go for it. But if money really is a factor, like Don said, the escort passport x50 is great buy as well. Only difference is their is no arrows. But IMO, if the radar goes off, im slowing down no matter what side the cop is on. __________________
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BLUE LABEL Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	i had a V1 and an escort. Personally, looking at the arrow was a secondary thing since once the k/ka band is lit , my foot goes to the brake faster than my eyes are scanning for a cop. Its a "neat" feature to have once you are within the proper speed limit and have time to kill, literally. I got the escort x50 and it works just as well in my opinion. Apples and Oranges - matter of preference both are fruits.
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