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zenben · 10-08-2014, 11:42 AM

Is the Valentine 1 completely up to date with all of the various technologies that LEO are using? I haven't researched a new radar detector in at least 7 years and recall the Valentine 1 being popular then. Is the one being sold today identical to the ones from years past?

GONIF · 10-08-2014, 12:04 PM

What with the astronomical prices on those 2 , I decided to buy the Whistler CR90 at $184.00 landed, it was less then half the price and is about 95% as good as the 2 top dogs. So far it has worked like a charm . The rule of diminishing returns is ,you need to spend 2 or 3 hundred percent more to get 10% better performance . So for you bargain hunters check out the Whistler CR90 . It's like the 1LE vs the Porsche turbo ,those that can't afford the Porsche can still have fun ,with a 1LE. Just something to think about .
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...76943099,d.cGU
then again if you have the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ the Valentine 1 might be worth looking at .

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hazy · 10-08-2014, 12:25 PM

I'll toss my vote in for an Escort 9500ix...I know it's not a Redline, or a V1, but it's saved my ass on enough occasions to have paid for itself a few times already, and that's just in 7 months of ownership...

damian559 · 10-08-2014, 12:40 PM

My little brother just got a Escort 9500ix for $30, from his friend's dad who had it in his 2014 911 Turbo S. My brother asked if he was selling it, and he said how much do you have in your wallet. My brother opened up his wallet and had $30, and he was like okay it's yours. I wish I could get deals like that.

So, I'm not sure if I should get the same one or the V1.

BaylorCamaro · 10-08-2014, 12:51 PM

I've had my V1 for almost a year now and it has worked fantastic. Several times it has picked up a police radar signal from well over a mile away. I thought it was falsing but then sure enough a cop was down the road a ways. I've also heard very good things about the Passport. Either way I think it is a good purchase.

Just stay away from Cobra. I had a Cobra for a while and it was completely crap.

CRISSIS · 10-08-2014, 02:22 PM

I use escort but agree with false sense of security remark. There is more then one way to get a ticket. Detectors are useless against pacing and laser.

kinpin · 10-08-2014, 06:28 PM

Thank you for all the info

Galts Disciple · 10-08-2014, 07:38 PM

I've got a V1 that I purchased in '99 and a Redline that I purchased in 2013. My girlfriend now uses the V1. I love the Redline but I miss the directional arrows on the V1. Range wise I don't see much of a difference. That surprised me considering how much older the V1 is. If I was buying a new one tomorrow I would go with the V1. The Redline is a great unit, I just think the V1 is a little bit better.

ObiWan · 10-08-2014, 08:40 PM

Passport Max is no good, took it back 3 weeks later..

mikec1le · 10-08-2014, 09:21 PM

I had my Valentine 1for like 10 years and it worked great. When I got the 1LE earlier this year I sent it in for a upgrade. Valentine 1 are always upgradeable just plug in the s/n on their website and it will give you the price.

Todd in Vancouver · 10-08-2014, 11:49 PM

Again my V1 saved me twice this week. I know it's a bit more but where I live 1 ticket will cover it. Also, I know you can buy an additional unit to integrate the V1 into your HUD, which is really freakin cool.

thkfast · 10-09-2014, 01:00 AM

Again, the situational awareness offered by the V1 is unique. Imagine you're driving along at 1 mph (okay 9 mph) over the posted limit and your detector sounds. If you don't have the directional arrows of the V1, you might SLOW DOWN! Little by little the signal gets stronger until you see a LEO approaching from behind. Now you're screwed. Conversely, with a V1 you can tell when the signal is behind you and assuming it's weak, you can maintain your speed and put distance between you and the source of the radar. I can't imagine NOT knowing WHERE the signal is coming from!

SSBOT · 10-09-2014, 06:20 AM

Haven't had a detector in 20 yrs. Always had Escort in the past so went with the Max. Have no recent competitors to compare it against but it works great for me. Gives me plenty of notice from forward and behind and I believe that it has saved me many times in the past few months. My only disappointment is that in my area, there doesn't seem to be many "Live" users around. Waze gives me a lot more info than Escort Live does. Like the auto lock out feature and when used with the app and Bluetooth also like that the speed limit is displayed.

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spadz93 · 10-09-2014, 07:08 AM

passport max

10-08-2014, 12:04 PM	#16
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	What with the astronomical prices on those 2 , I decided to buy the Whistler CR90 at $184.00 landed, it was less then half the price and is about 95% as good as the 2 top dogs. So far it has worked like a charm . The rule of diminishing returns is ,you need to spend 2 or 3 hundred percent more to get 10% better performance . So for you bargain hunters check out the Whistler CR90 . It's like the 1LE vs the Porsche turbo ,those that can't afford the Porsche can still have fun ,with a 1LE. Just something to think about . http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...76943099,d.cGU then again if you have the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ the Valentine 1 might be worth looking at . http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...cizbM6zAugqAjw __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW Last edited by GONIF; 10-08-2014 at 12:21 PM.

10-08-2014, 12:40 PM	#18
damian559 Drives: 2015 1SS, 1LE, Recaro, NPP Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 927	My little brother just got a Escort 9500ix for $30, from his friend's dad who had it in his 2014 911 Turbo S. My brother asked if he was selling it, and he said how much do you have in your wallet. My brother opened up his wallet and had $30, and he was like okay it's yours. I wish I could get deals like that. So, I'm not sure if I should get the same one or the V1. __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS, 1LE, Recaros, NPP 498 RWHP 447 RWTQ (Motor) 647 RWHP 723 RWTQ (150 Shot) 12.1 @ 117 (Motor) 11.7 @ 129 (Nitrous) Nitrous Outlet Single Nozzle Kit \| Stand Alone Fuel Cell w/ C16 \| Custom Grind Cam \| Stainless Power 1 7/8 LT Headers \| CAI Intake \| ATI Super Damper \| BMR Trailing Arms & Toe Links \| Prothane Polyurethane Sub-frame Bushings \| JDP Upper Control Arm Bushings \| MT Drag Radials \| Tuned by SS Motorsports Youtube Channel: Click Here

10-08-2014, 12:51 PM	#19
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	I've had my V1 for almost a year now and it has worked fantastic. Several times it has picked up a police radar signal from well over a mile away. I thought it was falsing but then sure enough a cop was down the road a ways. I've also heard very good things about the Passport. Either way I think it is a good purchase. Just stay away from Cobra. I had a Cobra for a while and it was completely crap. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

10-08-2014, 07:38 PM	#22
Galts Disciple Drives: 2017 Camaro SS (2SS, M6) Join Date: May 2014 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 116	I've got a V1 that I purchased in '99 and a Redline that I purchased in 2013. My girlfriend now uses the V1. I love the Redline but I miss the directional arrows on the V1. Range wise I don't see much of a difference. That surprised me considering how much older the V1 is. If I was buying a new one tomorrow I would go with the V1. The Redline is a great unit, I just think the V1 is a little bit better. __________________ Rule #71: No excuses. Play like a champion!

10-08-2014, 11:49 PM	#25
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Again my V1 saved me twice this week. I know it's a bit more but where I live 1 ticket will cover it. Also, I know you can buy an additional unit to integrate the V1 into your HUD, which is really freakin cool. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

10-08-2014, 11:42 AM	#15
zenben Drives: 2015 2LT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New York Posts: 71	Is the Valentine 1 completely up to date with all of the various technologies that LEO are using? I haven't researched a new radar detector in at least 7 years and recall the Valentine 1 being popular then. Is the one being sold today identical to the ones from years past?

10-08-2014, 12:25 PM	#17
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	I'll toss my vote in for an Escort 9500ix...I know it's not a Redline, or a V1, but it's saved my ass on enough occasions to have paid for itself a few times already, and that's just in 7 months of ownership...

10-08-2014, 02:22 PM	#20
CRISSIS Drives: '14 ZL1 'Vert - Black, #742 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: MD Posts: 139	I use escort but agree with false sense of security remark. There is more then one way to get a ticket. Detectors are useless against pacing and laser.

10-08-2014, 06:28 PM	#21
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	Thank you for all the info

10-08-2014, 08:40 PM	#23
ObiWan Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 33 View My Garage	Passport Max is no good, took it back 3 weeks later..

10-08-2014, 09:21 PM	#24
mikec1le Drives: 2014 White 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central AR Posts: 52	I had my Valentine 1for like 10 years and it worked great. When I got the 1LE earlier this year I sent it in for a upgrade. Valentine 1 are always upgradeable just plug in the s/n on their website and it will give you the price.

10-09-2014, 01:00 AM	#26
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Again, the situational awareness offered by the V1 is unique. Imagine you're driving along at 1 mph (okay 9 mph) over the posted limit and your detector sounds. If you don't have the directional arrows of the V1, you might SLOW DOWN! Little by little the signal gets stronger until you see a LEO approaching from behind. Now you're screwed. Conversely, with a V1 you can tell when the signal is behind you and assuming it's weak, you can maintain your speed and put distance between you and the source of the radar. I can't imagine NOT knowing WHERE the signal is coming from! __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

10-09-2014, 06:20 AM	#27
SSBOT Drives: 2010 SS Transformer, '99 C5 Vette Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ocala, fl Posts: 55	Haven't had a detector in 20 yrs. Always had Escort in the past so went with the Max. Have no recent competitors to compare it against but it works great for me. Gives me plenty of notice from forward and behind and I believe that it has saved me many times in the past few months. My only disappointment is that in my area, there doesn't seem to be many "Live" users around. Waze gives me a lot more info than Escort Live does. Like the auto lock out feature and when used with the app and Bluetooth also like that the speed limit is displayed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk