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Good to hear. I have a very old unit, too. Still works fine but the false alarms are getting annoying. The new ones are smaller and thinner?
Michael
when Valentine first added laser detection they had to make the unit about 3/16" thicker. In newer models they were able to go back to the original case size. This happened years ago.
I don't know...
Maybe pay $100 more for new and just keep the old one to pass on to friends or family.
It is still the best detector they will ever get....
WDA
I don't know...
Maybe pay $100 more for new and just keep the old one to pass on to friends or family.
It is still the best detector they will ever get....
WDA
I did that already, but now didn't want 2 old V1s sitting on the bookshelf, since my wife & kids don't want the old ones b/c of all the false alarms.
They should have a better trade in program, or donate old ones to poor needy Mustang drivers (like me years ago...)
Well, at $638 for the Escort, it needs to kiss me goodnight too! The updated V1 is much better at ignoring junk signals and you can program out anything that you REALLY consider to be an irritant. Escort jumped on the arrow thing like stink on manure when the patent expired. They knew it was a good feature!
My only grump about V1 is the fact that they use red for all the lights. I can't tell at night which red light is screaming at me to slow down. If there were a different color for the 4 types of radar, that'd be great. Laser doesn't count. Laser says you just got a ticket so pull over and take it bravely!
I have upgraded every few years. The current version reduces false alerts quite a bit, and has interesting programing options via your phone if desired. I tweak the scans, and essentially cut off X and K for my area. In the last 10 years, I have only seen one K that was actually a speed check.
For location, I used to mount by the mirror, but then I changed to this approach a few years ago. For sensitivity, I find no change other than obscuring detection of radar from the back--which is pretty unlikely anyway. I like the easy left-hand access to the volume and mute buttons, and it does not obscure the upper windshield. Easy wiring, of course. I used Fuse 38 in the rear fuse box.
I would be scared when you punch it the suction cup gives up and that **** flys out the window lol Sometimes the weather makes those cups not the best stickers.
Definitely worthwhile to update. I have had two Valentines forever. They are terrific. Can't beat the engineering and workmanship. Plus, Customer Service has always been very helpful. Not sure if your 10 and 20 years old units have laser detection.
Well, at $638 for the Escort, it needs to kiss me goodnight too! The updated V1 is much better at ignoring junk signals and you can program out anything that you REALLY consider to be an irritant. Escort jumped on the arrow thing like stink on manure when the patent expired. They knew it was a good feature!
My only grump about V1 is the fact that they use red for all the lights. I can't tell at night which red light is screaming at me to slow down. If there were a different color for the 4 types of radar, that'd be great. Laser doesn't count. Laser says you just got a ticket so pull over and take it bravely!
Elmer
you also cant tell if its K or KA or X. The 360 is amazing for that, and honestly to keep spending money on upgrades and still having the V1 go off at every Suburban, acura, or anything with blind spot sensors is annoying.
you also cant tell if its K or KA or X. The 360 is amazing for that, and honestly to keep spending money on upgrades and still having the V1 go off at every Suburban, acura, or anything with blind spot sensors is annoying.
I don't see much of the false alarms. Still get the K band "your speed is" **** though in the construction zones!
Replaced 7 and 15yr old V1s last year. World of difference. False alarms made using either impossible. ended up just leaving them off. New models are a huge improvement. Worth the 3 bills, even x2 for me.
So, what's the best mount? I have a V1 sitting in the box, ready to go into my Z06... I bought the Blend mount to anchor to the rear view mirror, but not sure it's the right one.
Best mount for me over past 23 yrs are the factory supplied suction cup mount.
Always paid local stereo shop $20 to run power cable (phone cord) from fuse box (or tap into rearview mirror lights) to top of pillars.
Replace the 2 clear rubber suction mounts once every few yrs, with no issues.
I tried Blendmount and got vibrations that drove me fug buck! I saw this a while back and did it and love it. Solid as a rock, no vibrations. Power from mirror or from console, your choice.
Do you have a pic of where you mount yours? Do you have that separate display module? I have one of those too and was looking for ideas where to put this stuff.
See mine in front of driver...up high out of way. also have the separate display module located below the start button.
you also cant tell if its K or KA or X. The 360 is amazing for that, and honestly to keep spending money on upgrades and still having the V1 go off at every Suburban, acura, or anything with blind spot sensors is annoying.
You might want to do a little more research on the V1 before posting...
04-17-2017, 07:24 PM
