Have always had one....still do, but its a 6 year old Escort (wired). Im looking at replacing it for my new TL-s... Kind of like the K-40 undetectable detector due to its integrated design (cant even tell its there). Plus it has front and rear detection. What are all of your thoughts....experiences?

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72 Olds 442 Convertible (dual ram air) Play ride
99 Chevy Explorer high top conversion (vacation ride)
94 Ranger Splash 4x4 ext cab. (work/haul ride)
80 Honda CB750F (Shoei/Kerker) wheelie ride
02 TL-S Aegean Blue (due 3/18) MY RIDE
00 John Deere 4 wheel steer (yard ride...hehe)

 

The Valentine 1 is always a favorite

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2000 Laguana Green / NAVI, Burlwood Shifter, 35% Mirror Tint all over,2 x JL12W6s, Pioneer Premier P920R, MB Quarts Coaxial, PPI 2600.2 and 4400.2 , Pioneer 620 6Disc
My Acura

2002 TL-S NAVI Dark Emerald Pearl on order

 

k40 is your best bet if you're willing to throw out that kind of cash. i have it on my nsx. the valentine is also a great radar detector, right next to the k40.

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'01 Lexus IS300
'91 Acura NSX
'95 Nissan Maxima

 

I have to agree...the V1 is definitely a GREAT detector, but I always have been and still am, partial to the K40. I do carry them if you are interested. Just email me:
ron@streeteffectz.com

 

Far and away the V1 is the best, read any of the tests. I don't have any info on the K40 that is probably good too though. The nice thing about the V1 is that you can take it from car to car. I love mine!!

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2000 TL, no Nav, no mods...yet
1997 Porsche 993 18in. RAD's, InvisaBra
1987 Porsche 944 Turbo 22K miles FOR SALE!!!!!
Oh and of course a V1

 

Valnetine 1 is a really nice one.. Remember you get what you pay for..

 

..all good points. I have debated on the V1, but Im looking for an integrated (read - built in) look. I have had the old BEL version that I mounted behind the grille and put the tiny display unit under the dash hood. But...that was back in 1983... I just dont want to clutter up the windshield or visors with a detector...just a personal decision. Hey streets.....since I live in Indianapolis, what is the price on the K40 if I bought it from you? You can email me if you like.

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72 Olds 442 Convertible (dual ram air) Play ride
99 Chevy Explorer high top conversion (vacation ride)
94 Ranger Splash 4x4 ext cab. (work/haul ride)
80 Honda CB750F (Shoei/Kerker) wheelie ride
02 TL-S Aegean Blue (due 3/18) MY RIDE
00 John Deere 4 wheel steer (yard ride...hehe)

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V1 or the new 8500 from passport...

 

V1 is my choice. Get the remote display unit and velcro it to the top of your steering wheel column!

:-jon

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02 TL-S NAV w/Spoiler, Body Kit and Bowling Ball Wheel!



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doesnt the valentine one still have to be mounted on the windshield???

 

I have an Escort Passport 7500 detector. It does it's job, pretty well in fact. The new Escort 8500 was rated just as good as the V1.

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Y2K Satin Silver/Ebony 3.2TL
AEM Short ram w/ custom CAI conversion | Magnaflow axle-back exhaust | Neuspeed Sport springs(modified: 3.5"F/3"R drop) | BOSCH platinum+4 spark plugs | Acura OE Wing | Mesh grill and bumper | Headlight finishers | Acura Indiglo Emblem | Mugen badging | Body color door handles | Polarg M12 sidemarkers | Opti-Blue Xenon HB's | Hiper Strobes F/R | 20%/35% Llumar Platinum tint | Razo RA42 Shiftknob | Alloy pedals | Blue neon exterior lighting | Rockford 10" RFP2410 Punch XLC subs | Boss Audio CLR60 600watt 4ch. amp | Escort Passport 7500 Radar/Laser detector

 

Yes

 

Visit radartest.com for great reviews and tests. You will be surprised by what you read. Also, when you ask people for opinions on Radars you have to keep in mind that the same radar will work less or more effectively depending on the type of location: city or suburbs.

 

i have the Passport 8500 and it is a great unit i can tell it definitly has more sensitivity than my old 7500 on the KA band . radartest.com said it has almost 2x the distance of a V1. it also has a volt meter to tell you the electrical system voltage as well as a frequency counter that tells you the frequency of the radar being sent to you.
also has the SWS and safty alert system. mine has already showed me the presence of a train nearby and emergency vechicle. a cool feature if you ask me.


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formerly 98 prelude type SH

Currently 2001 Acura 3.2 TL With Navigation Black/Ebony