New threat to U.S. detectors

[RacerX]

This thread will start off with the V1, but i suspect it will apply to all our detectors here.

here's a video of the V1 vs a DPS Redflex van using the low powered European guns in AZ. Redflex is deploying those same units in several states.

YouTube - Valentine 1 -v- Arizona DPS Photo Radar Van

It was on top of the van before alerting.

i plan on doing some extensive testing with many of the top units, ci, sti, X50, Rx65, etc... i'll also look at doing a vector series, whistler, and if i can find one even a cobra.


bottom line, the as of late, stale "detector wars" just got some new blood in them. let's see who steps up first.




Now for those thinking they'll still see it with plenty of time, over 100 people apparently didn't the first day they put these new vans out and got flashed. 40 vans will be on AZ highways.
also, if you're in an area of some falses, the initial alert could easily be mistaken for a weak false until you are at the van.




And no the V1 wasn't out of tune for the zombies, it works great against other radar units and i still use that V1 on the bike. i even took it out for some testing as i was shocked myself when i saw the video.

here' how that V1 (3.863) faired in a k band test by GOL:
Guys of LIDAR - Radar Detector Test - August 2007


as you see it as the top of the heap in k band detection. i spoke with a C100 customer yesterday who was telling me basically the same story about his V1 against a Paradise valley radar van, his is 3.819 with latest software in it as well.


last, let's not turn this into a zombie hate thread from either camp, we need to focus on the important matter, which is will our detectors give enough warning, and if not which manufacturers will be able to come up with something first.

[Zapple]

This is interesting... I would be willing to bet though that most people on this board would have enough situational awareness to see the "PHOTO ENFORCEMENT" sign.

[jdong]

Yikes, low-powered radar in the US... Time for the next big jump in sensitivity, looks like. I don't doubt the kind of detection range you got given your description.

[Montu]

Technically don't the 9500i/ix/ci already defeat this by using the trinity data base which is the same thing the C100 in the video used

talking about the ci..i wonder how that would do

as for the sign... yes you should be able to see it and slow down on time, however I'm betting that with time that sign will just be like the "radar enforced" signs that let you know that it MAY be used (and some people would ignore them or they would become less obvious)

[€]

Welcome to the low powered (real)world. Forget about distances of detection in miles - train to think in feets

[CJR238]

Man we are screwed if this happens. The only RD that could give the slightest chance would be the 9500CI with its best sensitivity and specifically the mark locations.

However my guess other than stationary traps the local cops wont like it because of the poor range. My cop friends always love to brag at how far they can get someone's speed at.

[SlapMyFro]

doesn't V1 have euro mode? what is that all about? never did any research about it, but it might be something that will detect the new guns?

[€]

Man we are screwed if this happens. The only RD that could give the slightest chance would be the 9500CI with its best sensitivity and specifically the mark locations.

However my guess other than stationary traps the local cops wont like it because of the poor range. My cop friends always love to brag at how far they can get someone's speed at.

This sport will change. Not how far but how many in one minute

[MEM-TEK]

I thought those Redflex vans were all driven by drunk drivers.

[SpeedyG]

yea this sucks....