J Vette

We're going to Florida next week. However, My niece is on her way to MD from TN now and just got a ticket on I-81 for 8mph over the limit. Shes driving a dark grey Acura RSX. Nothing flashy at all. I drive that road fairly often and usually take 10mph over driving a Toyota Avalon.
OK, so I'm wondering if the states are getting so strapped for $$$ that they are ticketing for 8mph over now. And if they do that to typical nondescript cars, what will they do for a bright yellow Corvette taking 10 mph over? And since the throttle feels so good and the power quite alluring, can he keep it to 10 mph over.
So, should I give Valentine a call tomorrow. Is there much of a learning curve with the Valentine 1? (FWIW, I'm thinking Valentine because it will be used on open road mostly)

cclive

If you like to know when you are under surveillance by the government, it is a good idea.

wrh3

I have three V1s, once I set them to the mode I want them in they just get turned on and off. I don't think there is anything out there I would rather have currently. Be sure to tell them you want to be on the wait list for return/refurb if they don't have any of these in stock, the longest I have had to wait is a week and it's at my house. This will net you a like new detector for ~$359, I honestly could not tell a difference between the first one I paid full price for and the two return/refurb units I purchased later.

Maligator

8 over? jeez............

wayback

I 35 N to Ok they will stop you for 4 over.
Usually drive 10 over with my V1 and have never had a ticket.

4thC4at60

Real simple solution - drive the "legal" _cheat_ 5 over...

I just got back from a 4,788 mile trip with zero problems driving 5 mph over the speed limit. I saw highway patrol, sheriff's cars, police cars, constables, etc.

Since so many speed limits these days are 75, many others 80, and in one case (SH-130 in Texas) 85... just how fast do you want to drive on a public highway?

My average speed for the entire 4,788 miles was 70.02 mph...

I have more than 600,000 miles in Corvettes in 23 years and have received two tickets. Once was by a photo camera, the other I did not slow down fast enough for a construction zone.

I just don't see the need for a radar detector...

bud miller

keeps me awake..i bought my used beltronics for a $100..saved my bacon plenty of times when just running with the flow here in CA.. when i'm driving spiritedly , it keeps me on my game..

Don-Vette

I have one in each car I drive,wouldn't even think about driving unless I had one. It's a nice feeling knowing when LEO are around you. Escort 9500ix for me.

txsugar08

They call me a hardass and it's rumored I gave my mother a ticket once. Even I give 10.

cclive

I agree...even if you are not speeding, it is just great cat and mouse fun. My Escort Redline makes me the cat.

Carsonvette

I vote for the Escort 9500ix. I have been properly warned many times in the city and highway. It uses GPS to get radar/stop light camera's location and also will learn and stop false alarms. I got the blend mount with mirror tap and couldn't be happier.

txsugar08

Dont be disrespectful. If you are rolling along at 10 over and the cop car is also rolling, dont pass him at 10 over.

TerryL

Yes, a V1 will save you thousands over time.

And I call BS for anyone driving nearly 5,000 miles running a mere 5 over the speed limit that claim they averaged 70+ for the entire trip. I have a lot of experience driving, and riding a Hayabusa, faster than the speed limits and to average 70+ I would have to drive a lot faster than a mere 5 over the various speed limits I come across.

psp6158

Just keep in mind when you hear the beep on the radar detector it is too late unless you have a rookie cop who is pulling the trigger all the time. 8 over, wow, I know we will drop speeds to 6 over so drivers don't get any points, and I always tell them NOT to tell people they were cited for 6 over, that they were given a break. There are also cops out there that will not cut any breaks when they see a radar detector.

boraxman

Yes get one

MikeERWNC

It is never going to save you from LASAR...

But yes, You should have a detector just to keep you alerted to there being a possibility of there being a money grabber.

It is not about safety any longer.

RobVette

Do not drive over 5 MPH........If you want to drive faster without worrying about tickets - come to Germany.

Have a safe trip..........

Tonylmiller

I drive about 8 over most of the time without a problem. No way I'm spending $300+ on a detector.

pahlbfishn

Escort REDLINE all the way. Longest warning of any of the others.

STEVE MC