Valentine one

armensti · 04-02-2009, 10:49 PM

ok so i wanna buy this radar detector and what im wondering is if their website is safe to purchase from cuz i never bought anything online llol

here is a link to their site
Valentine One radar and laser detectors

and if i shouldnt get it from them then where else can i get it from?

p.s. i had no idea where to post this so if its in the wrong section.... MY BAD

Musashi · 04-02-2009, 11:11 PM

you can call and place your order too. Note that V1 is only available from them direct. I've got 2 of them.

armensti · 04-02-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

you can call and place your order too. Note that V1 is only available from them direct. I've got 2 of them.

oh ok thanks a lot

do you by any chance know if its legal or not?

Musashi · 04-02-2009, 11:18 PM

in most states it is....

KillerBee370 · 04-03-2009, 12:10 AM

Just order it from the V-1 website. I did.. it's legit.

Radar detectors are legal everywhere except Washington DC and Virginia.

Namir · 04-03-2009, 12:19 AM

Yes that site is safe. In fact, I would recommend only buying from that site as they don't have any 'vendors' so other sites will have second hand products. They are legal in all states except Virginia and DC. In New York and California I believe there are laws against fixing items to the windshield so obviously that includes radar detectors. In this case you would have to mount it to your dash or rear view mirror etc.

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I have a V1 and it works well for radar. If you get hit with laser you are screwed either way, the detector just lets you know you are about to get pulled over.

armensti · 04-03-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Namir

Yes that site is safe. In fact, I would recommend only buying from that site as they don't have any 'vendors' so other sites will have second hand products. They are legal in all states except Virginia and DC. In New York and California I believe there are laws against fixing items to the windshield so obviously that includes radar detectors. In this case you would have to mount it to your dash or rear view mirror etc.

source

I have a V1 and it works well for radar. If you get hit with laser you are screwed either way, the detector just lets you know you are about to get pulled over.

yeah thats what im planing on doing ordering it from them.

I think it does a little more then just tell you that your gonna get pulled over

i mean if you know that there is a cop behind you or in front ahead of time then you would just slow down to the speed limit and not get pulled over

Musashi · 04-03-2009, 02:06 PM

um not exactly, with that attitude you'll get busted for sure. With a radar you have to combine common sense, knowledge of the roads, and calculated risk taking. I know from experience...

I got nailed more then doubling the speed limit on a back road, and had to go to court, get a lawyer, steep fines &legal fees, etc. Not fun.... They can hit the instant on and ping you, then it's too late!

B_K · 04-03-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

um not exactly, with that attitude you'll get busted for sure. With a radar you have to combine common sense, knowledge of the roads, and calculated risk taking. I know from experience...

I got nailed more then doubling the speed limit on a back road, and had to go to court, get a lawyer, steep fines &legal fees, etc. Not fun.... They can hit the instant on and ping you, then it's too late!

True! Got hit with the laser and there was no warning from my V1 that would have alerted me in time.

armensti · 04-03-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

um not exactly, with that attitude you'll get busted for sure. With a radar you have to combine common sense, knowledge of the roads, and calculated risk taking. I know from experience...

I got nailed more then doubling the speed limit on a back road, and had to go to court, get a lawyer, steep fines &legal fees, etc. Not fun.... They can hit the instant on and ping you, then it's too late!

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Originally Posted by B_K

True! Got hit with the laser and there was no warning from my V1 that would have alerted me in time.

so then whats the V1 for if it cant detect the radar?

Namir · 04-04-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by armensti

so then whats the V1 for if it cant detect the radar?

V1, like any other radar detector, detects stray signals in the air to alert you that a radar or laser gun is being used. This can sometimes be miles away from a police officer, or 1000ft away when he has you in the sights of his laser gun.

Laser is NOT always on. The operator aims it at a car, pulls the trigger, and immediately views your current speed on his display. In this situation, your V1 will go off (in a set of Panic beep/chimes) and for the most part just makes you aware of the fact that you have been lasered.

Radar, is typically left on and emitted from a car mounted unit. These signals are scattered through the air bouncing off cars and other objects. Usually you can detect radar signals far in advance and slow down.

The radar detector WILL detect a signal if it hits your car/detector. But sometimes the situation makes this obsolete because you will get pulled over regardless.

Be smart, a radar detector is not a magic cloaking device.

armensti · 04-04-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Namir

V1, like any other radar detector, detects stray signals in the air to alert you that a radar or laser gun is being used. This can sometimes be miles away from a police officer, or 1000ft away when he has you in the sights of his laser gun.

Laser is NOT always on. The operator aims it at a car, pulls the trigger, and immediately views your current speed on his display. In this situation, your V1 will go off (in a set of Panic beep/chimes) and for the most part just makes you aware of the fact that you have been lasered.

Radar, is typically left on and emitted from a car mounted unit. These signals are scattered through the air bouncing off cars and other objects. Usually you can detect radar signals far in advance and slow down.

The radar detector WILL detect a signal if it hits your car/detector. But sometimes the situation makes this obsolete because you will get pulled over regardless.

Be smart, a radar detector is not a magic cloaking device.

thnx for the info

OnCallZ · 04-06-2009, 07:50 PM

It's no cloaking device, but it sure pays for itself if you have 332 horses waiting to gallop.

molamann · 04-06-2009, 08:59 PM

Easy & Clean Radar Install

Here's a DIY on a clean installation to the rearview mirror.

04-02-2009, 10:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
armensti Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 447 Drives: 370Z/Tring/Spt/6MT Rep Power: 16	Valentine one ok so i wanna buy this radar detector and what im wondering is if their website is safe to purchase from cuz i never bought anything online llol here is a link to their site Valentine One radar and laser detectors and if i shouldnt get it from them then where else can i get it from? p.s. i had no idea where to post this so if its in the wrong section.... MY BAD

04-03-2009, 12:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 255	Yes that site is safe. In fact, I would recommend only buying from that site as they don't have any 'vendors' so other sites will have second hand products. They are legal in all states except Virginia and DC. In New York and California I believe there are laws against fixing items to the windshield so obviously that includes radar detectors. In this case you would have to mount it to your dash or rear view mirror etc. source I have a V1 and it works well for radar. If you get hit with laser you are screwed either way, the detector just lets you know you are about to get pulled over. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

04-02-2009, 11:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	you can call and place your order too. Note that V1 is only available from them direct. I've got 2 of them.

04-02-2009, 11:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	in most states it is....

04-03-2009, 12:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Just order it from the V-1 website. I did.. it's legit. Radar detectors are legal everywhere except Washington DC and Virginia.

04-03-2009, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	um not exactly, with that attitude you'll get busted for sure. With a radar you have to combine common sense, knowledge of the roads, and calculated risk taking. I know from experience... I got nailed more then doubling the speed limit on a back road, and had to go to court, get a lawyer, steep fines &legal fees, etc. Not fun.... They can hit the instant on and ping you, then it's too late!

04-06-2009, 07:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
OnCallZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 108 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 16	It's no cloaking device, but it sure pays for itself if you have 332 horses waiting to gallop.

04-06-2009, 08:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Easy & Clean Radar Install Here's a DIY on a clean installation to the rearview mirror.