Loving my valentine!!

angler · 10-03-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigiggs

A couple of question for you guys....I own a V1 that I purhcased with my first automobile about 13 yrs ago.

1. Has the technology remained the same. Meaning can I plug my old V1 and still expect the cops to have the same Ka and laser signals?

2. I live between 2 states where radar is illegal (DC & VA). Is there any way cops can detect the V1? Because correct me if im wrong, but the penalty is that they will confiscate the detector and mostl likely issue a fine.

I have not used my detector for some time (never in the 1) because I work in Northern VA, where state troopers are notorious for being revenue generators so I would not like to piss them off further with having an illegal device in my car.

You can send it back for an update I believe they charge 100 or so.

PDACPA · 06-25-2015, 08:24 PM

$200 for an update. The unit has not changed, the software has. I have updated mine twice (one time had a malfunction) in over 15 years (approx) had it so long I forget when bought it.

Love my arrows on my Valentine, but wish they would update the unit.

germ · 06-25-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lo-tek

I wasn't going to mention this but since you did

Let's ignore those "speed police" douchebags and continue the discussion anyway.

Hit Redline · 07-01-2015, 06:06 PM

Been rockin a V1 since I can remember and won't drive with out it.

Was getting constant false alarms on K-band which turned out to be traffic radar and lane departure systems on newer cars.

Turned off the K-band and no false alarms.

In Cali its pretty much Ka band or LIDAR, which you can jam the latter with the proper equipment.

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PDACPA Major General 8 Rep 67 Posts Drives: F33 M Sport 435i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i Vert [10.00]	$200 for an update. The unit has not changed, the software has. I have updated mine twice (one time had a malfunction) in over 15 years (approx) had it so long I forget when bought it. Love my arrows on my Valentine, but wish they would update the unit. __________________ 2014 F33 Blk/Blk MSport 435i (sold) 2012 135i Blk/Blk
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Hit Redline Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2010 E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Simi Valley iTrader: (2)	Been rockin a V1 since I can remember and won't drive with out it. Was getting constant false alarms on K-band which turned out to be traffic radar and lane departure systems on newer cars. Turned off the K-band and no false alarms. In Cali its pretty much Ka band or LIDAR, which you can jam the latter with the proper equipment.
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