Radar Detectors

NZ.Z

I'm after any advice or opinion to do with the idea of purchasing a Radar Detector. I don't drive my Z with a lead boot on all the time, but there are plenty of times when I get stuck behind the 90 year old "Sunday driver" and hit the gas to overtake when the opportunity arises.
Here in New Zealand they are still legal to use, so what I would like info on is - if you use one, what type, do they really work and is it worth getting one?

Thanks for any replies and information offered.

kenchan

Slow down ure going to fall off ur island!!

I run Valentine1 in my cars

NZ.Z

Judging by reviews, the V1 is probably one of the most popular detectors out there. How long have you had yours and would you say that their time is nearly over, or would you still recommend them?

RumbleFish

I've been using the V1 for 15+ yrs on both my bike & cars and have been very satisfied. It has paid for itself many times over.

I do some spirited driving in the twisties outside of L.A. and it works like a charm. Has saved me many times.

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NZ.Z

Thanks for the info, the V1 was top of my list and every positive contribution puts it as No1 choice but I also wanted some comparisons with newer models because of its age.
How old is your model and is it easily updated.

RumbleFish

I still have the original one I bought in 1999!
It's been sent in for upgrades 2x but, none in the last few years.

I go on V1's site and check periodically if there's any update that'd be useful for me. I haven't checked in over a year...should do that soon.

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kenchan

the oldest one i had was over 10yrs old and i recently sent 2 units into V1 to buy updated one as the proximity radar equipped cars were triggering false alarms. they give u a $100 trade-in for an old one (they give u the whole new package in a box for old trades), and more for more recent firmware ones.

the updated ones i have now do not get triggered by other cars.
and yah, i would buy again without a doubt.

onzedge

Do not confuse popularity with quality and performance.

The TV show American Idol has/had huge popularity yet it is still quite worthless.

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RumbleFish

You're not implying the V1 is worthless, are you?

Popularity also comes with performance.

While I agree that many popular things are awful (see anything Kardashian)
Popularity does not equate to worthlessness.

FI is a very popular exhaust and, definitely not worthless.

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onzedge

I was implying nothing other than the idea that popularity may or may not be correlated with performance. That's all. Many radar detectors do well -- Valentine and Escort each make excellent products.

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kenchan

And get the Blendmount and invisicord if u have a gentex mirror (homelink)

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kenchan

yep, i recently got one for my STI too. very cool. the 9" cord they sell is perfect.

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