Just got the V1 and was wondering which mode people set theirs at that best fits the TL

 

I put mine in Logic (the small "L") and turn the mute volume off.

 

hrmm very intrested in this too i just got my v1 last night and was wondering which one was best

 

How much did it cost with shipping?

 

Depends on where I am. If I'm out on a rural highway, I use A. If I'm on an urban road, I use L to get rid of all the falses. I don't know that I ever use the intermediate mode. The "A" mode is unsuitable for urban areas because it will drive you nuts almost immediately.

 

99% of the time I use Adv Logic in the densely populated area I spend most of my time in. I will turn on All Boogies mode if I'm on the highway in the middle of BFE

 

I was thinking about gettin a valentine as well... what do they usally run for.. i hear their one of the best

 

got mine for 210 from a local aziner =] big thnx to ron!

 

Mine came to about 450 with tax included and overnight shipping. I got my V1 for Valentines day last year :P
Prices for used ones are usually 300-350 i think

 

I know i've heard good things about them... but are they really worth that much to pay more than double other decent detectors?

 

in a word, YES...
Valentine One has a patented warning system relying on both forward- and rearward-facing radar antennas (front and rear laser sensors too).
It goes beyond Ordinary Radar Detectors by telling you -- on every alert -- where to look, and how many to look for.
Once you have this intelligence report, you can easily decide when to defend, and when you can simply shrug off a non-threatening alarm.




Ordinary Radar Detectors have a single antenna facing forward: to cover beside and behind your car, they hope radar will take a lucky bounce into the front opening.

Valentine One uses front and rear antennas reporting to an onboard computer to analyze and precisely locate every radar threat, either by direct reception from one antenna or triangulation between both antennas.

 

i have valentine and it is the best.. it goes crazy when i pass one of those signs that are mobile that the cops set up.. they usually tell you your speed or something like that.. i think i keep it on the big L, but maybe i will switch them around a bit..

 

Yes. The arrows are great. A cop was hitting me from behind on I-59 in Georgia one time and I just held it at 68 mph, he kept pinging me and finally got bored and turned around...I would not have guessed he was behind me without the arrows.

 

I used an invisicord and wired my V1 into the overhead console. No remote features, but a very neat install with no cutting of wires and unit turns on with key.

I live in a heavily populated area so I use the big L.

Dave

 

I use (L) Advanced Logic mode when I'm in at city or major suburb. If I'm in a rural area I usually switch it to All bogey's mode.

For my install I put the concealed display just under my ash tray and the detector at the top of the windshield just to the right of the rear view mirror.

 

Currently on Advanced Logic and and was hoping they make up a new mode called Intelligent Advanced Logic.

That damn radar is still beeping a little too many times.

edit: but obviously, 2 weeks owning it and it saved me twice already.

 

I have mine hardwired to the fuses down by the hood opener. I ran the telephone cord all the way down with all the wires neatly tucked away. It is now currently hooked to the window lockout button, so if I need to quickly turn it off, I just push the button on the door. The main unit is mounted up by the rear-view mirrow with the unit just below the the dark window tint. I always run in "A" mode all the time. In the city, I just turn the volume down low. I know all the places where I drive the most as to how many "bogeys" there should be.

The directional arrows are so sweet.

 

^ got any pix of your setup intrested in seeing how you set everytinhg up

 

V1's are among the best, but expensive. For roughly half the price and almost as much effectiveness, look into the Escort 8500 X50 or Beltronics 995. I did a ton of research and these are top line (but not super Ferrari top line like the V1 or Bel STI).

Just make sure you go with an authorized dealer, otherwise you may get screwed out of your warranty (should you need to use it).

 

I'll post some pics tomorrow of my installation....I'm off to bed now.

 

The TL's cigarette lighter is so deep and tight to the right, does the Valentine One cigarette adapter fit properly?

 

^ everything fits fine for me no problems with it fitting and stuff