RADAR DETECTORS-Valentine 1 Vs BEl STI Driver
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Just wanted to chime in and agree with some of the guys here, don't buy a detector for laser detection. I have a V1 and yesterday my laser warning went off for the first time from an actual cop. Before, the only time I get laser warning is from cars with the speed sensing cruise-control (Like the Infiniti FX...slows the car down automatically if it detects are car in front getting closer). I had my V1 for 2 years now and that was a first. Luckily I wasn't going too fast and I was in some traffic...but the warning went off probably a good .5-1 mile away from where the cop was standing outside the car pointing the gun at traffic. More often than not, if your laser warning goes off...you're already caught.
http://www.valentine1.com/laserhowto/
And definitely get Mike's Mount. The cleanest looking install and provides the best place to mount it for optimal detection.
http://www.valentine1.com/laserhowto/
And definitely get Mike's Mount. The cleanest looking install and provides the best place to mount it for optimal detection.
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Just wanted to chime in and agree with some of the guys here, don't buy a detector for laser detection. I have a V1 and yesterday my laser warning went off for the first time from an actual cop. Before, the only time I get laser warning is from cars with the speed sensing cruise-control (Like the Infiniti FX...slows the car down automatically if it detects are car in front getting closer). I had my V1 for 2 years now and that was a first. Luckily I wasn't going too fast and I was in some traffic...but the warning went off probably a good .5-1 mile away from where the cop was standing outside the car pointing the gun at traffic. More often than not, if your laser warning goes off...you're already caught.
http://www.valentine1.com/laserhowto/
And definitely get Mike's Mount. The cleanest looking install and provides the best place to mount it for optimal detection.
http://www.valentine1.com/laserhowto/
And definitely get Mike's Mount. The cleanest looking install and provides the best place to mount it for optimal detection.
#19
Let me clarify that last statement. Yes it's the cleanest way (using an "Invisicord") and yes, it's the best place for RADAR detection, but NOT laser. The closer to the front plate and headlights you can get it, the better chance you have on laser. So the top of the dash is best for laser.
When it comes down to it, I'd rather have a nice stealth installation that provides optimal radar detection than have an extra second to react to a laser detection...I don't think even the stock Brembos can slow me down that much that fast, and if it did the guy behind me is going to hit me. Where I live and in my experience throughout Chicagoland, 99% of the time cops are using radar.
Just my $.02
#20
and also i wouldnt even waste a keystroke on debating which is the best way to mount a radar detector for laser detection...its radar-common-sense that you will fail epically if you think your radar detector will save you from laser guns.....ONLY if you have a laser jammer..otherwise...f-it
Last edited by Greeknasty; 05-25-2009 at 07:09 PM.
#21
I have both, the STi and V1. They both have their good points and bad points.
With the V1 I receive a lot of laser false alerts, not just from tail lights but from sun light and head lights. I passed 1 NJ Trooper who was running laser, I could tell because I passed real close to him, and I didn't receive an alert. The V1's arrows and display is a little overwhelming at first but I got used to it real quick. I really like the threat counter and arrows.
With the STi the only laser alert I received were true alerts. I like the voice announcements of the threat band. Other users complained about the signal strength "ramp up" of the indicator in the earlier models but if you buy new you should have no problems. The STi is smaller. The STi is supposed to be almost undetectable. This is important if you plan to drive through areas where RDs are illegal, DC and VA. I drove through VA last year with it and passed several VA troopers with out a second look fro them.
As far as I can see, in "real world" use, the alert for various police radars is about the same. In NJ where I live, we have Ka, K and X band radars. I have seen alerts for all these bands at the same time. The nice thing about the V1 it lets you see what bands are being received at the time even in multiple alerts. The STi can do the same but you have to be in the "Tech" operating mode.
Just my 2 cents.
With the V1 I receive a lot of laser false alerts, not just from tail lights but from sun light and head lights. I passed 1 NJ Trooper who was running laser, I could tell because I passed real close to him, and I didn't receive an alert. The V1's arrows and display is a little overwhelming at first but I got used to it real quick. I really like the threat counter and arrows.
With the STi the only laser alert I received were true alerts. I like the voice announcements of the threat band. Other users complained about the signal strength "ramp up" of the indicator in the earlier models but if you buy new you should have no problems. The STi is smaller. The STi is supposed to be almost undetectable. This is important if you plan to drive through areas where RDs are illegal, DC and VA. I drove through VA last year with it and passed several VA troopers with out a second look fro them.
As far as I can see, in "real world" use, the alert for various police radars is about the same. In NJ where I live, we have Ka, K and X band radars. I have seen alerts for all these bands at the same time. The nice thing about the V1 it lets you see what bands are being received at the time even in multiple alerts. The STi can do the same but you have to be in the "Tech" operating mode.
Just my 2 cents.
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Lord! I thought MY tower was crowded!!
I have an A4S, a Tram 1481, a home brew 13 el 2M beam, a Ladder line fed 80M doublet, a TV antenna, a 160M 1/8 wave sloper, and a 40 and 80M Bazookas!
73 dude!
AD5TD
PS: I run an FT-1000MP w/AL-811 and Dentron MT-3000A, and FT-8800. Also have a Kenwood TW-805 for GMRS/FRS, and TW-981 for 900Mhz.
I have an A4S, a Tram 1481, a home brew 13 el 2M beam, a Ladder line fed 80M doublet, a TV antenna, a 160M 1/8 wave sloper, and a 40 and 80M Bazookas!
73 dude!
AD5TD
PS: I run an FT-1000MP w/AL-811 and Dentron MT-3000A, and FT-8800. Also have a Kenwood TW-805 for GMRS/FRS, and TW-981 for 900Mhz.
Last edited by Texasscout; 05-26-2009 at 07:09 PM.
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