Your choice of Radar Detectors
07-08-2004, 08:44 AM
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i've used a valentine one for about 4 years, and love it.
have sat in other people's cars with other radar detectors, the V1 seems to offer just far better detection from all angles
e.g. it's easy to do the comparison when driving past the same fixed speed traps: my V1 will detect the signals waaaaaay before the radar detectors in other people's cars.
the cost is de minimis compared to the savings over the years, zero speed tickets in 5 years!
have sat in other people's cars with other radar detectors, the V1 seems to offer just far better detection from all angles
e.g. it's easy to do the comparison when driving past the same fixed speed traps: my V1 will detect the signals waaaaaay before the radar detectors in other people's cars.
the cost is de minimis compared to the savings over the years, zero speed tickets in 5 years!
07-08-2004, 08:48 AM
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pbarch1, i am also looking into radar detector. Seems the debate is mainly between the Valentine1, Escort 8500 x50, and Bel RX65. Most of the testing I have seen rates the Escort and Bel the highest. Alot of people still recommend the V1. My dealer asked the BMW techs at the shop, and all recommended the V1, as well some other bimmer forums.
I have some time, but still not sure. Some links that I have been looking at:
Valentine V1
Radar testing
I have some time, but still not sure. Some links that I have been looking at:
Valentine V1
Radar testing
07-08-2004, 08:50 AM
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For our UK based readers
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I also believe the new road angel model is similarly great.
DD
WWW.ORIGINB2.com
I also believe the new road angel model is similarly great.
DD
07-08-2004, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by pbarch1' date='Jul 8 2004, 11:11 AM
I'm looking at Radar detectors and I'm interested what you guys have to say. What is the detector of choice?
Eight years of Bimmer pedaling behind V1 protection and no tickets has made a believer out of me.
07-09-2004, 09:48 AM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Valentine One is the current winner of my Radar Detector Poll
Radar Detector Poll See also two different ways of installation, Hardwired and Concealed wire.
Radar Detector Poll See also two different ways of installation, Hardwired and Concealed wire.
07-09-2004, 10:04 AM
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V1 here. I like the arrows that point in the direction of bogey encounter, best when smokey is coming up from the rear 
Long weekend in Maine over the 4th, picked off four with great distance. Only problem I see is if your up around 100mph, youre closing in pretty fast so your reaction time must be commensurate with velocity
Long weekend in Maine over the 4th, picked off four with great distance. Only problem I see is if your up around 100mph, youre closing in pretty fast so your reaction time must be commensurate with velocity