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1206 messages, Last post on Dec 28, 2008 at 5:16 PM
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Unfortunately, I would say that it is merely 95% fool proof way. Cops are human too, despite the rumors.  There is also the problem that by going the speed limit, you are impeding traffic by not keeping up with the flow, causing a road hazard, etc. There's a pretty good discussion relating to this over in sportcars. Check it out. <Sportscars.296> |
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v1 may beat instant on with great sensitivity it can pick up instant at least 1 mile away but can't beat laser! depending where you are, sts got to watch for those unmark trooper. you may passed them with out knowing |
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| yeah the reason I got a ticket was because the Idot in front of me was going like 60mph in a 70 or something like that. So after being behind him for a while I decided to pass him. Well that is when I got caught from a cop traveling on the other side of the road. I wasn't even done passing the freaken guy either. What is the dam difference anyways, 70 and 80 shoot aren't you gonna be likely injured doing 70 and 80? Well I guess I will never know since I don't plan on getting into an accident doing 70 or 80. Not to mention that I rather have some driving a sports car doing 70 or 80 then a semi truck or a sport utility. | |
| The difference between 70 and 80... is about $120 in revenue for the state you get caught in. | |
| If the speed limit was 70 and the guy was doing 60, you have 10mph "more speed" to pass him. | |
| IS THE VT1 SOLD ONLY ONLY BY THE MANUFACTURER OR DO OTHER PLACES SELL IT. IF SO DOES ANYBODY NO HOW I CAN GET A GOOD PRICE ON ONE.. | |
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frogli: Sorry (for all of us), but the Valentine One is only sold directly by the manufacturer, at full list price. Don't we all wish that we could have gotten a better price for the V1 elsewhere. Something about the short & curlies. It does seem to work the best though. Good luck. |
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Valentine 1 is by far the best on the market! It has saved me numerous tickets in past six months where my other detector had me marked all ready. Down side is cost but sometimes ya gotta pay to get the best. I also like the fact that you will never have to buy another because Valentine will update your detector as new technology develops, but of course you have to pay for the upgrade too! Ray T. |
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| I am happy to say, I own a V1. I am in the market to buy another radar detector for my wife but I don't want to spend $400. I know, i'm a cheap bastard. Anyway, I have read some reviews comparing the Uniden LRD6599. It has ranked #2 behind the V1 on two reviews. Can anyone enlighten me on their own experiences or experiences from friends, on the performance of the 6599 model ? | |
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You might as well just get her a speeding ticket. What are you thinking sir! You know as well as other V1 owner, that there is no Substitution for a V1. I had a Bel, what a piece of crap. I threw it away. I had a friend who had a Uniden and it worked no where near my bel and my bel was crap. So go figure, is it worth saving the money and risk getting a 200 dollar ticket or would it be better to spend that 200 dollar your wife might be fined and get a V1? Well, if it were my choice I rather spend the money for a radar detector for a membership in SCCA and going to the local strip. Hey there you can drive as fast as you want and not worry about getting a ticket. |
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