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Bert · 02-26-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost of Vincent Price

. . . Radar detectors are only illegal in Virgina and D.C......and military bases.

I think they are illegal in Connecticut too, or at least they were in the past.

Maybe the thing is that most speed traps are using lasers now, so that's why they say radar detectors are not effective?

Xander · 02-26-2010, 10:43 AM

Have not been hit by lazer yet. The radar detector is great.

Multi-Ball · 02-26-2010, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoynuR

help me decide which one is better if the tread is in the wrong location plz feel free to move it

The company that pays for your tickets is the one to get.

TommyTSquared · 02-26-2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Multi-Ball

The company that pays for your tickets is the one to get.

Do they pay for your insurance hikes as well?

stirthepot · 02-26-2010, 11:12 AM

I had the V1 for 9 years. I now have the 9500ix. The v1 is good, i liked the arrows. But, the 9500 has better range and the learning feature is better than the arrows plus it user upgradable and they provide monthly updates to the database of speed traps and cameras.

Get the 9500ix

Mddhattr · 02-26-2010, 11:31 AM

As far as a laser jammer i really doubt any are effective. When you talk radar, the signal is more of a wave that expands as it goes out thus you can get some of the signal before you top a hill or catch the bounceback around a curve. When you are talking lasers though the detection beam is a concentrated dot similar to a laser pointer. The officers are trained to "aim" at the point of a car that will give the best "reflection" normally a front license plate or the windshield. If you are "jamming" those areas in whole it theoretically might work but the odds are against you. Also the laser doesn't transmit a signal until the operator has aimed then pulls the trigger the beam travels at the speed of light which gives you virtually no chance of slowing down. The other tool an officer has is instant on radar in which the officer waits until you are very close then "blasts" you. Both are extremely hard to avoid detector or no. After over a million miles traveling the open road (most above the speed limit, lol) the best is to try to hide in a line of traffic. There is always a "rabbit" to lead you on your journey. Follow them at a distance of a 1/4 mile or so with a detector and they will be the guys to get the ticket. I have used the same Bel RX65 for over four years and other than sending it in to have the receiver adjusted once I've been very pleased with it. I know Bel has got the new GX-65 with the built in GPS and photo radar in it but I fortunately don't travel in many areas with photo radar in place. Hope this helps. Oh as far as the jammers aka rocky Mountain Radar they only pay for tickets that are a certain percentage over the limit. Normally 15% and most police will let you get away with that anyway. So, if you are actually speeding above the officer's "leeway" the radar company has a clause to keep from paying.

Xander · 02-26-2010, 11:40 AM

The lazer shifters should not allow a reading of speed it is like they missed your car with the lazer.

LT1Jeep · 02-26-2010, 11:44 AM

I havnt tried that 9500xi but Valentine is what i have and have been truly amazed at how it has saved me on several occasions. none of them are 100%, but the V1 is outstanding.

Steve Dallas · 02-26-2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xander

The lazer shifters should not allow a reading of speed it is like they missed your car with the lazer.

I normally don't do this, but I can't pass up an opportunity for a picture reply.

It's "Laser", not "Lazer"

Xander · 02-26-2010, 11:56 AM

It,s Friday

camaro4mybday · 02-26-2010, 12:01 PM

go with the v1 from experience it is the best thing out, i would waste time with radar jamming, there is a little thing police use thats called speed estimation, it pretty much is they can guess your speed and give some bs mathmatical formula and makes them win in court

SSOOCH · 02-26-2010, 12:11 PM

IMO...neither. Obey the speed limits and be safe out there.

fx104elec · 04-29-2011, 09:56 AM

Hi everybody
I see alot of you searching for a place to install the remote display, So i decide to build an electronic project to send the data of valentine 1 to Nokia mobile via bluetooth.

In this case you can put valentine 1 at any place in the car and connect my device with 12v source to it and you can see all data of V1 in your mobile with bluetooth.
Do you find this interesting and worth to build ????

FL1CK · 04-29-2011, 10:50 AM

In Ohio they just passed a law where the cop can look at your car and say you were speeding... no radar/laser needed. Abuse of power?

02-26-2010, 11:44 AM	#22
LT1Jeep Ecstatic Camaro SS Owner Drives: Jeep(s) [1in pieces] and 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 319 View My Garage	I havnt tried that 9500xi but Valentine is what i have and have been truly amazed at how it has saved me on several occasions. none of them are 100%, but the V1 is outstanding. __________________

02-26-2010, 12:11 PM	#26
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	IMO...neither. Obey the speed limits and be safe out there. __________________

04-29-2011, 09:56 AM	#27
fx104elec Drives: Smart Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Egypt Posts: 1	Valentine 1 to Nokia mobile via bluetooth Hi everybody I see alot of you searching for a place to install the remote display, So i decide to build an electronic project to send the data of valentine 1 to Nokia mobile via bluetooth. In this case you can put valentine 1 at any place in the car and connect my device with 12v source to it and you can see all data of V1 in your mobile with bluetooth. Do you find this interesting and worth to build ????

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02-26-2010, 10:43 AM	#16
Xander Drives: ADM Built 740RWHP 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 255	Have not been hit by lazer yet. The radar detector is great.

02-26-2010, 11:12 AM	#19
stirthepot Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 254 View My Garage	I had the V1 for 9 years. I now have the 9500ix. The v1 is good, i liked the arrows. But, the 9500 has better range and the learning feature is better than the arrows plus it user upgradable and they provide monthly updates to the database of speed traps and cameras. Get the 9500ix

02-26-2010, 11:31 AM	#20
Mddhattr Drives: 1992 Z28 Heritage Edition Conv Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Martinsburg WV Posts: 47	As far as a laser jammer i really doubt any are effective. When you talk radar, the signal is more of a wave that expands as it goes out thus you can get some of the signal before you top a hill or catch the bounceback around a curve. When you are talking lasers though the detection beam is a concentrated dot similar to a laser pointer. The officers are trained to "aim" at the point of a car that will give the best "reflection" normally a front license plate or the windshield. If you are "jamming" those areas in whole it theoretically might work but the odds are against you. Also the laser doesn't transmit a signal until the operator has aimed then pulls the trigger the beam travels at the speed of light which gives you virtually no chance of slowing down. The other tool an officer has is instant on radar in which the officer waits until you are very close then "blasts" you. Both are extremely hard to avoid detector or no. After over a million miles traveling the open road (most above the speed limit, lol) the best is to try to hide in a line of traffic. There is always a "rabbit" to lead you on your journey. Follow them at a distance of a 1/4 mile or so with a detector and they will be the guys to get the ticket. I have used the same Bel RX65 for over four years and other than sending it in to have the receiver adjusted once I've been very pleased with it. I know Bel has got the new GX-65 with the built in GPS and photo radar in it but I fortunately don't travel in many areas with photo radar in place. Hope this helps. Oh as far as the jammers aka rocky Mountain Radar they only pay for tickets that are a certain percentage over the limit. Normally 15% and most police will let you get away with that anyway. So, if you are actually speeding above the officer's "leeway" the radar company has a clause to keep from paying.

02-26-2010, 11:40 AM	#21
Xander Drives: ADM Built 740RWHP 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 255	The lazer shifters should not allow a reading of speed it is like they missed your car with the lazer.

02-26-2010, 11:56 AM	#24
Xander Drives: ADM Built 740RWHP 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 255	It,s Friday

02-26-2010, 12:01 PM	#25
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	go with the v1 from experience it is the best thing out, i would waste time with radar jamming, there is a little thing police use thats called speed estimation, it pretty much is they can guess your speed and give some bs mathmatical formula and makes them win in court

04-29-2011, 10:50 AM	#28
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	In Ohio they just passed a law where the cop can look at your car and say you were speeding... no radar/laser needed. Abuse of power?