How many Valentine 1 detectors does everyone have?

[Pocket Rocket]

How many Valentine 1 detectors does everyone have? I just ordered an additional Valentine 1

I tend to move my Valentine 1 from one car to the other every time I get behind the wheel. I found that it not only takes a toll on the suction cups, but ultimately the connectors which I certainly do not wish to replace anytime soon. I almost dropped my unit several times for being so frugal.

Plus I like the fact, that I have it hardwired in one car and I want to have the other hardwired rather than plugging it into the cigarette lighter.

I don't tend to speed or anything, but the local police and now the California Highway Patrol are using radars everywhere I tend to travel and I don't wish to get caught off guard.

[Gig103]

Just one for me, it's my first one. My wife got it for me when I got the 335i since it's such a speed demon. If we end up getting her the new Maxima or Altima (265hp!) I might have to return the favor!

[wrh3]

One V1 in my Z4M, one V1 in wife's 335, one Passport 8500x50 in airport car.

[roadkillrob]

0 cause I would like one but am too cheap!

[bimmerbobn]

4... Wife, 2 kids and myself. Don't leave home without it!!!!! :drive:

[Therapist]

0... although i wish i had one. i have the wireless escort that has saved me plenty of times though

[rawskyb]

I have 4. One for each of the three cars, and one for my bicycle.

[jwac]

28.

14 for the windshield and 14 for the backlight. Don't wanna get caught.

[Klamalama]

2

1 in the 330i (this V1 is 1 year old)

1 in the Acura CLS (this V1 is practically an antique, had it over 10 years)

[ChazzSkiz]

Zero.

My pass is in my wallet.

:bang:

[claud 3]

one. My son is trained to not exceed 5mph over the speed limit. The wife .............

[upenndash8100]

none, I'm not afraid of the police enough/ or stupid enough to drive so excessively over the speed limit that I can't regulate it between various stretches if highway or road.

[booyah]

Got 2 of them:) One for me and one I just bought for the wife's 335XI--damn thing is stupid fast and speed creeps up way to quick....I LOVE IT....lol

[Derektm19]

i just got a Escort 9500i. it was rated to be better than the V1 and i love it. it paid for itself within 3 days. also, you can get a good deal on a new one on ebay. i suggest you check them out

[philip|bsw]

one. My son is trained to not exceed 5mph over the speed limit when dad is looking. The wife .............

Fixed. :eeps:

[Pocket Rocket]

i just got a Escort 9500i. it was rated to be better than the V1 and i love it.

Derektm19

Question: Where can I find that the Escort 9500i is BETTER rated than the V1? When technology changes, will you be able to upgrade the Escort with at a minimal charge as one can do with the V1?

I'm sure some of us would like to know if this option is better than what we have... But I don't think so... I'm not saying that the Escort technology is not comparable, but I have had a V1 since 2003 and its be very reliable. Previous to the V1, I had an Escort that was unreliable, which I simply gave it away!

[The Other Tom]

How many Valentine 1 detectors does everyone have? I just ordered an additional Valentine 1

I tend to move my Valentine 1 from one car to the other every time I get behind the wheel. I found that it not only takes a toll on the suction cups, but ultimately the connectors which I certainly do not wish to replace anytime soon. I almost dropped my unit several times for being so frugal.

Plus I like the fact, that I have it hardwired in one car and I want to have the other hardwired rather than plugging it into the cigarette lighter.

I don't tend to speed or anything, but the local police and now the California Highway Patrol are using radars everywhere I tend to travel and I don't wish to get caught off guard.

Would it be easier/cheaper to buy an additional hardwire kit and mount ? That way you could swap it from car to car easy.

[Pocket Rocket]

I thought about that option, the additional hardware kit, which is one I serious considered. For years, every time I got behind one of my other vehicles I had to remember to take it out of the one previous. I started to get frustrated with the process. Its just more convenient to have one hardwired in each of the primary cars and not have to swap out. Plus I can't stand the coiled cord (or any cord) dangling from the cigarette to the windshield no matter where you place it.

[Emission]

I've got three radar detectors:

1 - Passport 9500i
2 - Passport 8500's

I swap them between all of the cars...

- Mike

[767jetz]

1 - Had it for about 12 years. Sent it back for updates twice during that time. V1's support and service is excellent. It's definitely paid for itself over those years. I figure that with the upgrades it's averaged about $75 per year. Not bad.

I am considering buying a new one though just to avoid the need to shuffle back and forth between cars. I tend to use it only on long road trips, but I prefer my wife use it all the time when she's solo. She's not a fast driver, but just to use it as a reminder to check her speed when radar is in the area.

[BobbyB]

How many Valentine 1 detectors does everyone have? I just ordered an additional Valentine 1

I tend to move my Valentine 1 from one car to the other every time I get behind the wheel. I found that it not only takes a toll on the suction cups, but ultimately the connectors which I certainly do not wish to replace anytime soon. I almost dropped my unit several times for being so frugal.

Plus I like the fact, that I have it hardwired in one car and I want to have the other hardwired rather than plugging it into the cigarette lighter.

I don't tend to speed or anything, but the local police and now the California Highway Patrol are using radars everywhere I tend to travel and I don't wish to get caught off guard.

I have 3. One in my Bimmer, one in my Porsche, and one in the SUV - all hardwired by each dealer. It just got to be a hassle moving from one vehicle to the other

[RaDaRkInG]

i just got a Escort 9500i. it was rated to be better than the V1 and i love it. it paid for itself within 3 days. also, you can get a good deal on a new one on ebay. i suggest you check them out

The $400 Valentine One is better than $450 Escort 9500i and every Escort 9500i you buy on ebay comes with a voided warranty.

http://guysoflidar.com/august-2007/radar-detector-test.html


Here is a list of all of the unauthorized sellers on ebay.

http://www.escortradar.com/unauthorized-list.htm

[Emission]

The $400 Valentine One is better than $450 Escort 9500i and every Escort 9500i you buy on ebay comes with a voided warranty.

http://guysoflidar.com/august-2007/radar-detector-test.html


Here is a list of all of the unauthorized sellers on ebay.

http://www.escortradar.com/unauthorized-list.htm

Nicely subjectively stated. :)

I feel the GPS-based 9500i is about as good as it gets. In my local area, mine doesn't peep unless a cop is around. ZERO false alarms. :thumbup:

Ford or Chevy. Valentine or Escort...

- Mike

[Mr.EMan]

One (14 years old that barely picks up Ka), with hard wiring in three cars. I'll have to pick up a new one soon, since the police in my little town have switched over to Ka.

[wrh3]

One (14 years old that barely picks up Ka), with hard wiring in three cars. I'll have to pick up a new one soon, since the police in my little town have switched over to Ka.

I know how you feel, I held onto my original Passports until we saw Ka about 5 years ago.....

[Krafty04]

0 - I have a $35 walmart special cobra that works wonderfully. Paid for itself 3 minutes after pulling out of the walmart parking lot and daily since then (including tonight when it picked up scatter laser off the car in front of me.) I wonder how much a cordless cobra might be, maybe $40? Might have to upgrade to one of those.

[jpcourt]

I own 5 of them. One of the best detectors money can buy!!

[TauronMaikar]

Valentine 2 does a much better job than V1 at detecting POP signals.