ppsi

I need a radar detector strictly so I can know where Mr. Officer is and be prepared to give him a polite wave "hello". Has anyone got a good recommendation? Wouldn't the area inbetween the map lights in the roof console be a good spot for a "custom" one?

RankRam

www.valentine1.com

I've had mine for just over 8 years and it is the best, unfortunatley the best comes with a steep price. About $400 but well worth it.

RankRam

Wouldn't the area inbetween the map lights in the roof console be a good spot for a "custom" one?

I mounted mine up by the mirror and tapped the power from the self dimming mirror.

Buzzer

I agree. I've had my valentine now for 4 years. My son also has one and swears by it. They are really great units. Worth the money.

BigBlue

Valentine is the absolute best on the market. Some say it's over kill but when your doing 90 in a 70, you'll be on that cop before you know it. Not that I do that.

stevenknapp

Another vote for the V1. The only people I've seen suggest other detectors have been folks who haven't had a V1.

The arrows and counters are a life saver. More than once I've gone by a cop only to find that he wasn't the one taking radar. Arrow still pointed forward, I didn't go faster. Guy behind me did. He got a ticket.

Another benefit of the V1 is that they have an upgrade program, they are constantly making improvements and you can send it in to get the latest/greatest for a modest fee.

ppsi

I will be placing the order soon. I see something about a cordless unit. Anyone-w-one of these?

reb0957

Valentine 1. Do youreally want a speeding ticket riding on some Wal-MArt batteries. just my .02

stevenknapp

Cordless bad. I had a Solo awhile back. What Mike Valentine says on his page is true. To make the batteries last they just turn it on/off really fast with more time off than on.

It's not as reliable IMHO. PLUS you give up the bogey counter and the arrows.

Really, you need/want these features.

It's like gauges on your truck, tells you what's really going on around you. Cop behind? In front? Did you pass a gas station that was setting it off... The extra info is useful.

RankRam

Yep Steven I like the bogey counter and the direction indicators. Matter of fact I can't be without it.

Dieseldude4x4

For those of you that don't know, if you go past and give the occifer a nice wave in Virginia with your detector on, he will come and get up close and personal with you. He will give you some paperwork too.

jimk

That about says it all. I have watched on ebay for a deal but they far and few between. JimK

ppsi

But I thought "Virginia is for lovers"? That is what the welcome sign and the commercials say? Anyway I well know about Virginias radar laws. The signs are everywhere.
I am just waiting to pay some bills before I get one. Does the small area of dots on the windsheild in front of the rear view mirror afeect it? Can I get power from the OHC and mount it right there?

j-fox

While I don't know everything about detectors, it is wise to get one with the stealth feature. This feature shields the IF circuit.
When a detector receives a signal and beeps, the IF circuit, if not sheilded, will be picked up by the guns receiver and he knows that you have a detector. Paper work follows because they believe that if you have one it is only because you are a habitual speeder. Was told that by a trooper.

j-fox

Mine works fine thru the sun screen. Even with the LAZER guns.