Buy a 2012 Valentine for my Z?

ElVee · 12-17-2013, 04:52 PM

I've detected normal K and Ka radar regularly, and in 6 months, have only been painted with laser once. That's not including mysterious false alarms from doors, car security, or business security systems. Rather, actual, "Oh, there he is," alarms. In fact, the one time the laser sound popped up on my Passport it kinda scared me since I'd never heard it before.

Of note, latest Car & Driver mag has a several page comparison between V1 and Passport.

And I cannot read the title of this thread properly. I keep thinking it's a little early for February...

bigaudiofanat · 12-17-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

I've detected normal K and Ka radar regularly, and in 6 months, have only been painted with laser once. That's not including mysterious false alarms from doors, car security, or business security systems. Rather, actual, "Oh, there he is," alarms. In fact, the one time the laser sound popped up on my Passport it kinda scared me since I'd never heard it before.

Of note, latest Car & Driver mag has a several page comparison between V1 and Passport.

And I cannot read the title of this thread properly. I keep thinking it's a little early for February...

I have actually been talking to some people, sense radar detectors are becoming legal basically everywhere. A lot of police are switching to laser. I have been hit with laser at least 9 times in my way to Mays Landing and back this month. Been confirmed with my friends radar even a few times because I thought my escort was acting up.

XwChriswX · 12-17-2013, 05:00 PM

It depends on whatever the local departments choose to buy. I know Ka is primary for radar, but some smaller agencies still use K. Laser is not as preferred as it requires the emitter to be stationary.

Englishmandan · 12-17-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

If I remember it was 50, however the first 2 times I gave them an excuse why I didn't have it (arguing with my dealer because they want me to pay for the mount) once that didn't fly I just put it on. I know if I didn;t have tint as well they probably wouldn't of bothered me.

I just can't bring myself to put it on lol.

RumbleFish · 12-17-2013, 08:12 PM

I've used the V1 for years on my sport bike, as well as in my car.

It's paid for itself many times over.

I like the fact that the V1 is upgradable when new radar tech becomes available at Valentine, and I like the directional arrows that tell me where the radar hit is coming from.

It also has laser detection* Granted, if you're the only car on the road and there's a cop with laser, you're pretty much toast…but, if there are others on the road, your V1 will at least let you know when it gets a laser hit so you know to be on your toes.

XwChriswX · 12-18-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RumbleFish

I've used the V1 for years on my sport bike, as well as in my car.

It's paid for itself many times over.

I like the fact that the V1 is upgradable when new radar tech becomes available at Valentine, and I like the directional arrows that tell me where the radar hit is coming from.

It also has laser detection* Granted, if you're the only car on the road and there's a cop with laser, you're pretty much toast…but, if there are others on the road, your V1 will at least let you know when it gets a laser hit so you know to be on your toes.

If it's getting a laser hit, it's already too late to be on your toes.

Time to bend over..

RumbleFish · 12-18-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

If it's getting a laser hit, it's already too late to be on your toes.

Time to bend over..

Not true…as I said, if someone ahead of you gets hit with a laser, there's a good chance your V1 will light up, thus letting you know there's a laser ahead.

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ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	I've detected normal K and Ka radar regularly, and in 6 months, have only been painted with laser once. That's not including mysterious false alarms from doors, car security, or business security systems. Rather, actual, "Oh, there he is," alarms. In fact, the one time the laser sound popped up on my Passport it kinda scared me since I'd never heard it before. Of note, latest Car & Driver mag has a several page comparison between V1 and Passport. And I cannot read the title of this thread properly. I keep thinking it's a little early for February... Last edited by ElVee; 12-17-2013 at 04:54 PM.

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RumbleFish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	I've used the V1 for years on my sport bike, as well as in my car. It's paid for itself many times over. I like the fact that the V1 is upgradable when new radar tech becomes available at Valentine, and I like the directional arrows that tell me where the radar hit is coming from. It also has laser detection* Granted, if you're the only car on the road and there's a cop with laser, you're pretty much toast…but, if there are others on the road, your V1 will at least let you know when it gets a laser hit so you know to be on your toes. __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30 Last edited by RumbleFish; 12-17-2013 at 08:18 PM.

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