Radar Detectors

NZ.Z · 03-19-2016, 08:26 PM

I'm after any advice or opinion to do with the idea of purchasing a Radar Detector. I don't drive my Z with a lead boot on all the time, but there are plenty of times when I get stuck behind the 90 year old "Sunday driver" and hit the gas to overtake when the opportunity arises.
Here in New Zealand they are still legal to use, so what I would like info on is - if you use one, what type, do they really work and is it worth getting one?

Thanks for any replies and information offered.

kenchan · 03-19-2016, 08:27 PM

Slow down ure going to fall off ur island!!

I run Valentine1 in my cars

kenchan · 03-19-2016, 08:28 PM

And get the Blendmount and invisicord if u have a gentex mirror (homelink)

cooltoy · 03-19-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

And get the Blendmount and invisicord if u have a gentex mirror (homelink)

That is the only way to fly.

NZ.Z · 03-19-2016, 08:33 PM

I've read that the Valentine 1 or the Escort Max are top end.
How good is your V1, would you recommend it?

kenchan · 03-19-2016, 08:43 PM

i have 2 units for my 2 cars, and recently got the updated ones. they are very good.

i might get another one for my other car.

kenchan · 03-19-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

That is the only way to fly.

yep, i recently got one for my STI too. very cool. the 9" cord they sell is perfect.

POS VETT · 03-19-2016, 08:52 PM

I currently have three Valentine One units. I have bought a total of five units and I'm not changing brand anytime soon.

kenchan · 03-19-2016, 09:02 PM

just had to one up me, huh?

BeemaaZ · 03-19-2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, i recently got one for my STI too. very cool. the 9" cord they sell is perfect.

When did you get STI Kenchan?

kenchan · 03-20-2016, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

When did you get STI Kenchan?

Last month.

My new daily driver HYPERBLUE

POS VETT · 03-20-2016, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

just had to one up me, huh?

One up? Please, check your math; I have over-double up you in the number of Valentine One units I have owned

Soon over-triple ...

Sean1125R · 03-20-2016, 10:33 AM

So what do you do when you live in a place where radar detectors are illegal but you still want one. I didn't even know they were illegal in Virginia until crossing the state line coming from NC and seeing clear as day a warning sign about radar detectors.

NZ.Z · 03-20-2016, 12:25 PM

I presume you would have to have one hard wired and hidden in the front grill or something.

kenchan · 03-20-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by POS VETT

One up? Please, check your math; I have over-double up you in the number of Valentine One units I have owned

Soon over-triple ...

no cause i purchased 4 units total. i currently have 2 units.

03-19-2016, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
NZ.Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370z, platinum t. Rep Power: 9	Radar Detectors I'm after any advice or opinion to do with the idea of purchasing a Radar Detector. I don't drive my Z with a lead boot on all the time, but there are plenty of times when I get stuck behind the 90 year old "Sunday driver" and hit the gas to overtake when the opportunity arises. Here in New Zealand they are still legal to use, so what I would like info on is - if you use one, what type, do they really work and is it worth getting one? Thanks for any replies and information offered.

03-19-2016, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Slow down ure going to fall off ur island!! I run Valentine1 in my cars cooltoy, BasementBobby and NZ.Z like this.

03-19-2016, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	And get the Blendmount and invisicord if u have a gentex mirror (homelink) cooltoy, Silly Rabbit and NZ.Z like this.

03-19-2016, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i have 2 units for my 2 cars, and recently got the updated ones. they are very good. i might get another one for my other car. NZ.Z likes this.

03-19-2016, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	I currently have three Valentine One units. I have bought a total of five units and I'm not changing brand anytime soon. kenchan and NZ.Z like this.

03-19-2016, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
NZ.Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370z, platinum t. Rep Power: 9	I've read that the Valentine 1 or the Escort Max are top end. How good is your V1, would you recommend it?

03-19-2016, 09:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	just had to one up me, huh? cooltoy and NZ.Z like this.

03-20-2016, 10:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sean1125R Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NW Washington Posts: 69 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 9	So what do you do when you live in a place where radar detectors are illegal but you still want one. I didn't even know they were illegal in Virginia until crossing the state line coming from NC and seeing clear as day a warning sign about radar detectors.

03-20-2016, 12:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
NZ.Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370z, platinum t. Rep Power: 9	I presume you would have to have one hard wired and hidden in the front grill or something.

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