V1 Moments

I have a V1 and a Beltronics RX65 but the all-knowing, all-telling arrows make the V1 my favorite. Recently, though, the V1 suffered an error message so I started using the Bel again. It drove me nuts trying to figure out where the threats were. Since I had to drive through Cincinnati on my way … continued

I sat on the fence for so long, crawling through detector reviews and blogs until I finally made the move on the Valentine One. I live in Los Angeles and recently took a job in San Jose. With the kids in school, I promised the missus I would work Monday-Friday and come home for the … continued

While driving home from work, my V1 suddenly alerted me about a bogey closing from the rear. I could see nothing behind on this very curvy road, but the signal steadily grew stronger. I had to stop for a red light and when the sheriff unit finally came into view, it was obvious that the … continued

I drive an old Porsche, 1973 body, ‘83 subframe and a ‘93 motor–the best of every decade. I like to wrench and this is my baby. I’m not a speed demon. I save my triple digit speeds for the track, and I don’t like paying the “Porsche Tax” when I’m on the road, so my … continued

My first V1 was born in 1993. It still worked great, but I sent it in for an Upgrade. Defense is vital, I figure. And here’s an example of why I say that. I’m in the right lane of a 65-mph zone doing, well, let’s just say “what comes natcherly,” and watching a pickup in … continued

It was the summer of 2003, walking out of traffic court beaten and dejected as I reflected on the woe of my first speeding ticket. I swore at that moment I would never receive one again. I did my due diligence and paid what I thought at the time was too much for my Valentine … continued

The scene: I-20 eastbound–a colleague and I were scheduled to perform an audit in Lincoln, Alabama. I waited for him but he was running late, so he told me to leave and he would meet me there. I grabbed my V1 and set it up in my company car. En route, V1 screamed its laser-ahead … continued

As a new V1 owner—just two months–I didn’t know what to expect on my first trip, a nine hour run from Florida to North Carolina. I hooked the device up in my friend’s car, much to his doubts about its usefulness, and we rolled out. A few hours into the trip, on my driving shift, … continued

It’s early morning and I’ve just left El Paso eastbound on I10, still in the in the rolling hills where the posted limit is 70—the 80-mph zone doesn’t start till Sierra Blanca. In the mirror I spot two fast runners coming up behind, just as my V1 starts talking. I’ve got the cruise set at … continued

My wife used to turn off my radar detectors because they went off nonstop. “What’s the use,” she would say. It was so annoying we nearly stopped using them. But then we were planning a trip to Georgia from New Jersey. I suggested we try a V1, which I had heard only a little about … continued