Slightly O/T: Praise for my V1 (and why it kicks other detectors in the nuts)

[Kalevera]

Tonight on the drive home, my V1 picked up a line of cops on a densely populated, very twisty road nearly a mile, and a bunch of 90 degree curves, before I did. They were facing my direction, on the side of the road, just waiting around a sharp corner at the top of an incline. I'm convinced that no other detector on the market would've perfomed as well.

Let me preface this by saying that I don't theoretically speed. Unlike some of you kid racers out there, I'm not into the 120 down the highway, reckless, aggressive driving stuff. My thing is more along the lines of doing 42/43 in a posted 35 zone, and being able to spot cops before they see me. I don't like horse trailers, slow trucks, and old people driving old people cars, though. Around here, especially the revenue hungry neighborhoods I drive through with an old BMW covered in bad paint, they'll write you up for anything.

This particular instance happened on my commute route. I've owned the V1 for a little over a year now and know all of the bogeys in the vicinity. The V1 is great because it's accurate, it offers detailed information, it is reasonably discreet and well built. When the thing does what it does, I know what to expect. Its only weaknesses are lidar and KA instant on. Lidar is moot around here, and the V1 still picks up KA instant on with relatively good accuracy, even without me upgrading the unit to the latest software.

Another testament to its quality is the fact that every "serious" driver that brings his car to my shop owns one of these things, not to mention that everyone I work with happens to keep one in the car, as well.

Next to booze, girly mags, and video games, it is the best use of $300 I've ever spent.

Even if you've got nothing to be thankful for today, thank Jesus for letting me buy a V1. And for high gas prices.


best, whit

[Gayle]

The only speeding ticket I have gotten in many, many, many years of driving was on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights--something like 35 in a 25 zone. So I know what you mean about the revenue hungry enforcement.

Your testimonial is most impressive. How about a pic? Since I have gotten the 535 I have felt like I was a speeding ticket waiting for a place to happen. I many need one of those, but not if its ugly though.

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[Kalevera]

Gayle, I don't know about pretty or ugly. I know about function, which is what matters to me in this case.

Funny that you mention Lee. It's the only place I've ever seen KA Instant On used in the Heights. And there's a regular speed trap right next door to my house (living between two unsavory neighborhoods, on the street that people from those...uh...communities...use to travel between the two locales). You know my street.

I don't have a pic because I've been driving the E30 for the past few months. Bought the fixed install kit for the 535, haven't installed it yet, though. I didn't take a picture of it, but John has the nicest install I've seen to date. I may try to replicate it one of these days, but he's way more advanced than I am with this stuff.


best, whit

[Gayle]

John has the nicest install I've seen to date. I may try to replicate it one of these days, but he's way more advanced than I am with this stuff.

John who? I would like to see the nice install.

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[ajt3nc]

I run a beltronics 995 and I think it is equal to a v-1.( Just my opinion, not wanting to start a war), I have noticed in eastern NC pop is a new tool. I also travel between Florence and Myrtle Beach in SC and the old standard applies.
I am a 43 year old usually sedate driver but for your info. If you put new tires, a chip and tune your 525i and get caught in SC 15+ mph over it is a $480 ticket. That will really offset a 995,rx65 or v-1 very quickly.

[632 Regal]

my last incident regarding a radar induced traffic stop was from my non V1 detector FAILING. I't worked earler in the day, the day before etc, but something made me question if it was working all the time...it wasn't, thats when I made the investment in the V1. Now I need to send it in for a software update cause it's going off from other peoples shitty detectors...never can have it all I guess...lol

I run a beltronics 995 and I think it is equal to a v-1.( Just my opinion, not wanting to start a war), I have noticed in eastern NC pop is a new tool. I also travel between Florence and Myrtle Beach in SC and the old standard applies.
I am a 43 year old usually sedate driver but for your info. If you put new tires, a chip and tune your 525i and get caught in SC 15+ mph over it is a $480 ticket. That will really offset a 995,rx65 or v-1 very quickly.

[calmloki]

The only speeding ticket I have gotten in many, many, many years of driving was on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights--something like 35 in a 25 zone. So I know what you mean about the revenue hungry enforcement.

Your testimonial is most impressive. How about a pic? Since I have gotten the 535 I have felt like I was a speeding ticket waiting for a place to happen. I many need one of those, but not if its ugly though.

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Gayle - Here's my V1 install. Can barely see the main unit from the driver's seat, the remote indicator sit's on a second L. speaker cover bought from a junk yard so I could double sideed-sticky tape it.
Tom
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...ghlight=walrod

[Gayle]

Gayle - Here's my V1 install. Can barely see the main unit from the driver's seat, the remote indicator sit's on a second L. speaker cover bought from a junk yard so I could double sideed-sticky tape it.
Tom
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...ghlight=walrod

Thanks Tom. I appreciate seeing the pics.

[shadowpuck]

Gayle - if you are thinking of a V1 don't worry about the looks. You'll love the functionality/performance.

If the V1 just absolutely won't work for you, there's an Escort model (I forget which one) that's fairly recent and does pretty well. Most of the 'serious' drivers I run with have the V1 or that Escort.

Much like the previous poster, seeing what other people run is a big statement for me. I've been in numerous caravans with the V1 and it is simply amazing.

These 5's are so sneaky/smooth once you are rolling that it's easy to be moving at a nice clip and not even notice. I've had a few times where I'll glance down at the speedometer and realize, "oh, that's nice" and have to remember to set he cruise control....lol....

[Gayle]

Gayle - if you are thinking of a V1 don't worry about the looks. You'll love the functionality/performance.

These 5's are so sneaky/smooth once you are rolling that it's easy to be moving at a nice clip and not even notice.

I am a chick. Chicks always worry about looks. Incapable of not.

But the sneak factor is a problem. That's why I feel like a speeding ticket waiting for a place to happen.