eclipse23

2 week delay, I am pissed, I want it NOW!

Happy to be a member of the valentine club.


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2Sxy4YoMama

Do not feel bad, I got my on March 1st and I still got a ticket a couple of weeks later. In addition, my V1 was not working and KA band would go off every 5 minute or so. So, be greatful you did get my V1. Thus, I am returning my.

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2001 CL-S Satin Silver/Ebnoy
Spoiler, moonroof visor, 20% Tint, V1
Mobil 1 Oil/Oil Filter and PIAA 19170/19173
X-Pel/Upgrade Cup Holder
Clifford Solaris Remote Start Car Alarm

On its way: WS Apexi Coilover/AEM CAI/Comptech Sway Bar

CLpower

how do you know it wasn't working? i have false alarms all the time, you need to learn the difference


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"the needle got buried at 140.....1,500 RPM later...the tach got buried"

kensteele

I had the same problem with a radar detector that I had several months ago. I purchased a new Passport 8500 and that thing beeps Ka band every 5 to 10 minutes as I drove all the way to Texas. I know it was detective because I took it out my car and put it in my Dad's truck in the garage and sat there with it, and it still beeped like crazy.

Unless DPS was in my garage clocking parked cars, I seriously doubt there were any false alarms in a closed garage. Plus with the truck off, well, it wasn't the truck either.

How distracting and annoying....

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* 2001 Acura CL Type S * Blk/Blk * Navigator * Spoiler * Moonroof Visor * V1 *
* Since 3/31/2000 *
* Road Warrior *

2Sxy4YoMama

Dude, CLpower...i driving in the middle of nowhere and the KA bands keeps going off I think there is a problem. My friend has the same radar and he was driving in the other car while on a trip together. Mine would go off, while his did not. THAT IS HOW I KNOW AND I KNOW THE DIFFENCE!



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2001 CL-S Satin Silver/Ebnoy
Spoiler, moonroof visor, 20% Tint, V1
Mobil 1 Oil/Oil Filter and PIAA 19170/19173
X-Pel/Upgrade Cup Holder
Clifford Solaris Remote Start Car Alarm

On its way: WS Apexi Coilover/AEM CAI/Comptech Sway Bar

Shawn S

No SPEEDING for Ernie on Saturday...

Shawn S

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2001 CL Type S - NAV - San Marino RED / Parchment - Spoiler - 35% Tint - Roof Visor - PIAA Lamps
GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER ZR-360 w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Shine by ZAINO
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MikeS 18

Just drive the speed limit. What's the big deal!


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volsfan0911

I know that a lot of folks hold up the Passport 8500 as a great detector and cheaper than the V1 - but you get what you pay for, IMHO! I love my V1

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j_o_e_y

Whoah!! Ka bands are dangerous man.. Rarely would I see an automatic door or bank trigger that band... U should return the unit ASAP.
...I still have my 8500 Passport, but have been using the V1 for the past 2 months now. I have to say I do know the diff between a false alarm and the real macoy.. The substantial diff is that there is no such thing as a false alarm.. None of these detectors have ever picked up a signal that did not exist.. Chances are is that it's picking up a source that you can not visually identify.. I too misconceived the definition of a "false alarm" when reading post about them but I've realized it's solely based on my visual interpretation of the signal alarmed. I have to say the V1 has allowed me to drive with "bigger" shoulders on the tightly patroled roads.. But needless to say, the P8500 could do the job just as well minus the wonderful perks of signal location/count that the V1 offers. But I do have to say don't make a generalization that a $100 < radar detector will give you the same performance as a V1 tho.. The biggest performance different will do with it's range and rear radar detection capabilities which I have to say the V1 out performs the P8500 in..

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tw1112

Well you did say that the other car had one too...maybe you were picking up his radar? It could happen... I personally love my V1, although around my area, there are a lot of radar triggered camera's and such...ay Ka bands Everytime I drive by the banks and Sav-On's

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CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, Hiper/Piaa/Polarg bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, AEM CAI, V1, and Mugen Pedals.

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Technique

KA band is almost never a false alarm. If you are getting lots of false KA's, send your unit back.

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kensteele

I have to disagree with this. I get a lot of false Ka alerts with my V1; don't know where they are coming from but I bet I get a least 3 a week. Strictly Ka. I believe that they are mostly other [bad] radar detectors or could be an unseen patrol car.

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* 2001 Acura CL Type S * Blk/Blk * Navigator * Spoiler * Moonroof Visor * V1 *
* Since 3/31/2000 *
* Road Warrior *

volsfan0911

Absolutely! Ka = trouble! IMMEDIATE trouble! As in instant-on, stalkers, etc. In fact, I'll say that I NEVER wait on a Ka or LIDAR alert. Jam on brakes first and get within 10 of the limit, then figure out what/where it is!

[gloat]

One of the things I love most about my 'Vette is the brakes! Damn things can cause nosebleeds! They will absolutely get you from "lose your license" to "semi-legal" faster than anything I've ever driven before!

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[This message has been edited by volsfan0911 (edited 03-28-2001).]