Ok, peoples, i know this have been the subject of many previous posts but after a search proved fruitless I suppose it is ok to post it again:
Comments, opinions, raves, reviews, whatever on the V1. I want to hear about it before i plunk down the cash. Anyone have another brand? what's your take on it?


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Silver CL-S

 

dont get anything else

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

Ditto ! I've had many, this one is special !

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"We're spoiled rotten"
Waiting for 6 speed manual CLS !
2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, Comptech Sway Bars, otherwise pure stock
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock !

 

Don't own it yet, but looked one over and spent a lot of time checking forums -- I'm going to get one!!!!


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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 10 coats of Zaino magic

 

Do a search on V1 or valentine and the user Ken steele. He had this and the Passport 8500 and gave a fair evaluation of it. Ken used to be a valentine "hater" and not is converted. I own one - bought it in December and like it alot. It is big and clunky but I have become addicted to the arrow alert - I didn't think I would care, but I do.

Also, get the remote display for another $50 - rip off but oh well.

My view? I owned my remote whistler for 9 years so I think I will get my money out of it.

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CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment/Nav, spoiler, door & fender guards, wood trim, PIAA 9005, Polarg M6, V1 w/remote, trunk & winter mats, no headers, no sway bars, no springs, no CAI, no money! (but I got a nice new kitchen!)

 

Check this site out:

http://www.valentine1.com/lab/detectortests.asp


Had one of the first V1's, and sold or upgraded ever since.

 

At first I was like "WTF, 400 bucks and hardly any radar or cops around" Then after the first time I almost got busted (cop was in a parking lot, never would have seen that!), and a few more times after that, I finally said "Damn this thing is awesome!". Hard wire it, it's a piece of cake thanks to the FAQ section here, did mine in about 15 minutes.


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01 Silver CL-S, Navi, Spoiler, V1, PIAA's
Retired: 94 540i

 

It was the best darn $435 (detector + remote) I've ever spent. The directional arrows are unbelievably useful: no more trying to figure out if the radar is getting stronger because he's gaining on you or in front of you.

If your local PD uses laser, it *may* not be as beneficial. But since my local PD uses radar, I can say it beats everything else in that department.

And, having some electrical engineering background (light and sound waves), I can say that I agree with Valentine's FAQ about having the detector high in the window versus down near the plate or bottom of the window.

I need to take pics of where mine is mounted. I like it a bit more than the mounting locations shown in the Garage here...


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Sypher (www.sypher.com)
'01 Black CL Type-S
Valentine-1

 

Ouch!

http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Archives...11-000740.html

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

 

Wow -- Quite a thread...

I did actually have to talk to a V1 owner in person to have them admit that they had just been tagged (so much for the wobbling beam theory of lasers).

And, the remote setup does have its appeals.

BTW -- every "bullshit" ticket I've ever received (with the exception of my 1st 2 years of driving) have been from a result of "radar revenue enhancement." (6-lanes of ultra-safe under-posted road with no history of accidents!)


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Silver 2001 CL-S with NAVI

• Mud guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo T1S 235/45ZR17-97W* Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition wheels (48lbs less than stock)
• Kevlar/SS Brake lines w/Brembos?
• Comptech headers & sways
• Silver AEM CAI
• 10 coats of Zaino magic

 

After living with the V-1 for 5 months I cannot imagine EVER using another brand again simply for the directional indicators and the V-1's ability to sniff out TRUE radar in our microwave crowded world. PERIOD.
Had a cop behind me (about 1/2 mile) going by a mall along the interstate and even with all the false signals, the V-1 alerted me to the "trouble" behind. Buy it and you won't be sorry,

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CL-S PDG, TR Typhoon Wheels, Comptech Sways, Solaris 9005, guards, nose mask, V-1 & remote.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...493&p=31386570

 

Is there a group buy on this product?
Anyone have the hookups?




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