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posted January 10, 2003 05:36 PM
What's the price tag on this ultimate unit RedElk????
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Bikelover
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posted January 10, 2003 07:14 PM
What do you guys think about the tests that say the Passport is better than the V1? I'm gettin ready to get something before spring. Would like opinions of the tests.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted January 10, 2003 08:46 PM
Ninja, I run only Cobra, I cant afford a V-1, I hae had 3 of them, I run one onthe bike, one in my truck, and one OPP got from me 2 years ago....the only tickets I have gotten since using the Cobra were a 50 in a 45, yes that was cuttign me a break.( the radar was at home on my desl instead of on the bike) and the other was from OPP ( Ontario Provincial Police) for having a radar detector at all.....Guess I need to start reading the signs when I cross the border.....lol..the one thing I will do though is the next radar I get will be battery operated...easier to move from vehicle to vehhicle.....
P.S. I couldnt tell ya what model they are ...havent looked at either one in months....lol My HMMWV doesnt go fast enough to need one.....
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posted January 10, 2003 08:54 PM
 Edited By: redelk on 10 Jan 2003 21:04
As for tests on which detector is best, it depends on the "source". One site or magazine says Passport is better, others will say the V1 is (BELs rarely rate a mention). For example...
http://www.valentine1.com/lab/detectortests.asp
Even though Car & Driver and many of the other magazines reviews seem creditable, that's not the "source" I'm talking about. Like bike magazine reviews of the 12R, it took the most of the "creditable" magazines almost two years to pull their heads out of their collective asses.
No, my original source was the folks at LA Busas and later, this very forum. "Real World" applications is what I will believe. Long before I'll accept a "structured" test in "controlled" conditions. If I'm riding in "controlled" conditions, I'm on a track and I won't be too worried about getting a ticket.
Prices from V1's website (https://store.valentine1.com/store/)
Valentine One Radar Locator with Laser warning Price: $399.00
Includes: windshield mount; visor mount; lighter adapter; power cord, coiled; power cord, straight; direct-wire power adapter; wiring-harness connector; owner's manual; interlocking fastener; spare suction cups; spare fuse. 30-day Money-Back Guarantee.
Remote Audio Adapter Price: $49.00
Compact module has a speaker and two headphone jacks (one mini, 3.5mm; and one micro, 2.5mm). You also get remote control of all Control Knob and Lever functions including mute and computer modes; handy when you've mounted V1 out of reach. Connects with standard V1 power cords. Compact case measures 0.9-in. H x 2.5-in. W x 1.6-in. D.
Concealed Display with band identification Price: $39.00
Remote display that partners with V1, moving all the visual warnings to a location of your choosing while V1 continues on duty in the dark mode. The Concealed Display may be attached directly to the Lighter Adapter or you may mount it anywhere using self-stick interlocking fasteners, then connect with the power cord (included) to either the Lighter Adapter or Direct-Wire Power Adapter (both included with V1). Mute and Mode selection are controlled by the Control Knob on the Display (On-Off and Volume adjustments remain on V1).
This compact module measures only 1.0-in. H x 2.5-in. W x 1.2-in. D. Satin-black finish matches V1. Includes: Concealed-display module; Power cord, 8-ft.; Power cord, 3-in.; Display-module backplate (for mounting); self-stick interlocking fasteners.
Installation of the remotes. I made my own power wires. They use standard RJ-11 plugs on all connections. Never have to worry about them coming out. You just got to be sure the the wire order is opposite of the other end, when attaching the RJ-11 plugs.
Finished view of the remotes. The cord from the audio remote runs behind the cluster and come out in front of my tank. It ends with an RCA type plug that I use to connect my helmet speaker to. Strong enough to stay connected, but will disconnect when I stupidly forget to disconnect it when I get off the bike. I use a single ChatterBox speaker in my helmet.
Location of the main unit, before it's wrapped in foam and vinyl. No velcro or screws and brackets are needed. It fits even better since I removed the "city" light. It still worked fine when the "city" light was in.
Of course laser (LIDAR) reception was shot, but they very, very rarely use it in Arkansas as well as NO DETECTOR can really offer much protection against laser. I don't care what anybody says. Amazingly, Ka (as well as K and X band) rececption from BEHIND is not as adversely affected as one would think. I've got signals from following radar as far away a 1/2 mile and more.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted January 10, 2003 09:07 PM
looks liek a really great set up but if I did my math correctly....roughly $490.... that is a bit steep for my budget.....that would pay for my whole trip to deals, if I take the g/f along and bring the trailer......lol
but it looks like a really clean install and I think I mihgt have to ask santa for it for next year......
Guess I hve to kiss santas butt alot this year....I dont think she will mind that.....lol
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posted January 10, 2003 09:08 PM
Edited By: redelk on 10 Jan 2003 21:15
Of course, it's all a poser waste on me. Being a slow as I am.
Then again, it makes you wonder what Ninjaman's "boning up the butt" is gonna cost him. Like the old Fram filter commercial.."You ca pay me now or you can pay me later".
I'll easily admit, it's rather pricey. It's also a purchase I have never regretted. Then one time I sent it back for a warranty claim was so amazingly easy (no reciepts, no questions asked and returned in less then 10 days). It's actually worth the hassle of getting the main unit out of the bike and using it in my truck for road trips.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted January 10, 2003 09:17 PM
lmfao@ the Pastor.......hmm Pastor Poser.....is that a new nic.....we shall see....lol
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posted January 11, 2003 07:14 AM
Red what the hell did you do to your brake resivior?? and you put "Poser" fur on it. LOL.... dude.. no but seriously why did you put your ZX7 part on there?
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redelk
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posted January 11, 2003 08:10 AM
It's a Nissan set-up from LP for about $100. Black sweatband costs extra.
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Ninjaman12R
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posted January 11, 2003 09:07 AM
Dammit........
Sherm that is a SWEET rig you've got. Very nice, I wish I was hooked up like that because I need all the help I can get. The ticket is gonna cost me $149. The "Officer" said that was the cheapest ticket he could write me. Probably true because the last one I got in my truck was $133 for going 75 in a 65mph zone. That ticket was issued by a State Trooper, this last fiasco was compliments of the local sheriff's department. 
I'm gonna study this whole radar detector thing and try and see what I can do.....
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fish_antlers
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posted January 11, 2003 09:55 AM
shit sherman.... that sack 'o shit V1 looks like one of them ancient "Fuzz-busters"! ...
hey.... it's physically bigger therefore it MUST be better  ..
do you own stock in the comany er something?
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posted January 11, 2003 10:03 AM
Edited By: Scooter on 11 Jan 2003 10:04
My V-1 setup. Homemade bracket with the main unit velcroed down (toss it in your pocket when you park)
I thought the abundance of info from the V-1 would be too much, but after using it for a bit, I'd never go back to anything else. Nice to know if a speed trap is set up using a supermarket door opener or burgular alarm as cover. With the V-1 you know there is an extra signal as you drive by Wal-Mart today. The direction it's coming from is a big help too. i've had a trooper come up behind me on the interstate, good thing I knew he was coming. I was reluctant to drop the coin at first but it's paid for itself many times over.
FWIW Dad just bought the Passport/M stand for his 12 but we havent had a chance to do a side by side comparison.
There is another unit out there for bikes that works from your jacket pocket(outta site/no mounting). Whistler or Bel, cant remember.
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redelk
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posted January 11, 2003 10:10 AM
Edited By: redelk on 11 Jan 2003 10:53
Scooter, it's the BEL 945im. It has a endcap with what looks like a 45 degree angled mirror in it. That's so you can put it in your top shirt or jacket pocket (while using batteries for power).
Fish, I was about ask you the same about BEL (no, I don't own stock in V1). As you can see, there's tons of folks here that just LOOOOOOOVE that BEL.... NOT!
As a matter of fact, the V1's main unit is lighter AND about the same size as the BEL 980 (V1 - 4.5 x 3.6 x 2.0 vs. 980 - 4.7 x 3.0 x 2.3). Since Escort and BEL have merged, maybe Escort will share some technology with BEL so they can join the rest of us in the 21st century.
As our beloved ZTurbo would say....
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
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Ninjaman12R
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posted January 11, 2003 12:04 PM
Informative.....
This thread has become quite informative. Keep the info coming guys.
Good looking setup Scooter.
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silvrnick
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posted January 11, 2003 02:22 PM
that set up looks good!
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jse20
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posted January 12, 2003 07:50 AM
Radar setup
This setup has saved my ass and my riding partners more than once. Escort 8500 on an M-Stand. I can hear it up to about 70mph, it also has an audio jack so I can plug it into my chatterbox or use an earphone. Money well spent!
 
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Ninjaman12R
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posted January 12, 2003 05:04 PM
Another.....
Another nice rig!!!! Looks good man.
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BA
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posted January 12, 2003 06:32 PM
HEY JSE20!!!
What kinda mirrors you runnin' there Player??
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted January 12, 2003 08:57 PM
they look like stock 02 mirrors to me...not sure though
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jse20
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posted January 13, 2003 04:15 AM
BA -
H.D.L. is correct, they are stock 2002 mirrors.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted January 13, 2003 06:00 AM
dam...good call ...lmao
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Ninjaman12R
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posted January 13, 2003 06:22 AM
'02 Mirrors
Thanks to Bart I have a set of '02 mirrors on my '00 model 12R. They look "Kick Ass" on there, way better than to ones that came on it. Thanks again Barto!!!!
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted January 13, 2003 06:48 AM
i like the mirrors on my 02..I get really good view behind me, and very little viberation....and they look good too...
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Ninjaman12R
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posted January 13, 2003 07:40 AM
Yeah....
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i like the mirrors on my 02..I get really good view behind me, and very little viberation....and they look good too...
Yeah, not only do they look better than the '00s, (IMHO) they are definitely functionally superior.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted January 13, 2003 12:37 PM
now if I could get a set in C/F that would be the shit....I hate not having mirrors, and I need the standard mount mirrors, I like the looks of Dinos, but they wont give me the view that i need...being 5'8 and 205 lbs, makes me kinda thick......i need to see....lol
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