RADAR / L.A.S.E.R detectors
11-01-2005, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by patoleas' date='Nov 1 2005, 03:18 PM
[quote name='?gent99' date='Oct 28 2005, 12:23 PM']Will a V1 work overseas?? Do they use the same radar guns that are used in the US?? 
? I would hazard a "yes" to that but I don't know for sure.
If so, V1 is the one to get.? The 3 directional finders on it are invaluable.? Also, if you want to more visually located the V1, be sure to spring for the Remote Display as well.? I put mine at the corner of the dash/windshield...just snaked the wire down the a-pillar.
? I would hazard a "yes" to that but I don't know for sure.If so, V1 is the one to get.? The 3 directional finders on it are invaluable.? Also, if you want to more visually located the V1, be sure to spring for the Remote Display as well.? I put mine at the corner of the dash/windshield...just snaked the wire down the a-pillar.
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[/quote]My understanding is that there is only one V1 model, and its software can be updated. The current version of the software handles POP2.
11-01-2005, 12:51 PM
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When you are thinking about radar/laser dectection in the UK, you need to remember that there's two different enforcement technologies - the first one, based around static mounted traps like the Gatso and Truvelo use radar - almost always fixed in one site, so either a detector or the GPS type systems will do this job.
The second is the portable trap, either handheld or used in one of the increasingly common 'Road Safety Enforcement' vans - these are almost always laser based.
Detectors are very good at warning you of radar - I used the V1 for some time - but are useless at warning you of laser - basically the warning is to tell you that a ticket is on its way
So , IMHO, the best bet is a GPS based system like the Origin or RoadAngel to cover the fixed sites, and if you feel you need more , then a Lidatek or similar to deal with the laser traps ; I have no experience of the Lidatek, but it has had good reviews - have a look at
http://www.speed-trap.co.uk/Avoid_Ho...id_Gadgets.htm
Great site, and full of useful information
The second is the portable trap, either handheld or used in one of the increasingly common 'Road Safety Enforcement' vans - these are almost always laser based.
Detectors are very good at warning you of radar - I used the V1 for some time - but are useless at warning you of laser - basically the warning is to tell you that a ticket is on its way
So , IMHO, the best bet is a GPS based system like the Origin or RoadAngel to cover the fixed sites, and if you feel you need more , then a Lidatek or similar to deal with the laser traps ; I have no experience of the Lidatek, but it has had good reviews - have a look at
http://www.speed-trap.co.uk/Avoid_Ho...id_Gadgets.htm
Great site, and full of useful information
11-02-2005, 10:50 AM
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I just ordered the V1 for my car thats coming next week. Thanks to all the info everyone. I hope it will be easy to hardwire myself. 
11-02-2005, 12:08 PM
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First off, V1 would by suggestion. It natively supports Euro radar bands (e.g. Ku).
Second, see my post elsewhere on E60.net regarding a concealed V1 install. If you want to be extra stealthy you can leave off the visual arrows display. Although of course you lose valuable info on direction of a signal, you'll still get an audio alert and you can tell based on the insistence of the audio alert how strong it is.
First off, V1 would by suggestion. It natively supports Euro radar bands (e.g. Ku).
Second, see my post elsewhere on E60.net regarding a concealed V1 install. If you want to be extra stealthy you can leave off the visual arrows display. Although of course you lose valuable info on direction of a signal, you'll still get an audio alert and you can tell based on the insistence of the audio alert how strong it is.
11-02-2005, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cerbera' date='Nov 1 2005, 04:51 PM
When you are thinking about radar/laser dectection in the UK, you need to remember that there's two different enforcement technologies - the first one, based around static mounted traps like the Gatso and Truvelo use radar - almost always fixed in one site, so either a detector or the GPS type systems will do this job.
The second is the portable trap, either handheld or used in one of the increasingly common 'Road Safety Enforcement' vans - these are almost always laser based.
Detectors are very good at warning you of radar - I used the V1 for some time - but are useless at warning you of laser - basically the warning is to tell you that a ticket is on its way
So , IMHO, the best bet is a GPS based system like the Origin or RoadAngel to cover the fixed sites, and if you feel you need more , then a Lidatek? or similar to deal with the laser traps ; I have no experience of the Lidatek, but it has had good reviews - have a look at
http://www.speed-trap.co.uk/Avoid_Ho...id_Gadgets.htm
Great site, and full of useful information
The second is the portable trap, either handheld or used in one of the increasingly common 'Road Safety Enforcement' vans - these are almost always laser based.
Detectors are very good at warning you of radar - I used the V1 for some time - but are useless at warning you of laser - basically the warning is to tell you that a ticket is on its way
So , IMHO, the best bet is a GPS based system like the Origin or RoadAngel to cover the fixed sites, and if you feel you need more , then a Lidatek? or similar to deal with the laser traps ; I have no experience of the Lidatek, but it has had good reviews - have a look at
http://www.speed-trap.co.uk/Avoid_Ho...id_Gadgets.htm
Great site, and full of useful information
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I am looking for a radar/laser detector that is effective, small and can be integrated with I-Drive so that I don't have to put any additional instrument inside the car. I don't mind putting something in the front or rear. Let me also say that I have never used these 'speed detection' devices in the past.
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