Hello all, New V1 owner...or soon to be

[ssyellow]

Hello everyone,
I recently ordered a Valentine V1. After reading Alex Roys book a few years back and doing some recent reviews I decided to pay up and order (placed today) myself a nice radar detector. Why? I dont speed all the time but I'm sure everybody cant deny going 5-10 over at times. As some of you might be able to tell by my username I have a yellow SS of some sort, it happens to be a 2006 Cobalt SS for anybody who was wondering so as you can guess I tend to stand out from the rest. I have plans to hardwire the V1 into some sort of power source so if anybody has done this before on a Cobalt (LS,LT,SS) any pictures or help would be much appreciated. Also if anyone has important info for new Valentine V1 owners feel free to post some links as I'm trying to learn everything I can about it. Happy to join the club and happy new years to all!

images to come after 15 posts haha

[snoopyc4]

Welcome to the forum. Where are you located? Turn POP off on your V1.

[ssyellow]

Lapeer, Michigan area. Mind filling me in on what POP is? I have tried to find some things on the Valentine website but nothing really tells me what it is.

[snoopyc4]

Read up:

http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...ould-know.html

Here is what is used in your state:

Michigan (thanks AlexRuiz, alpinestars_2002795, bauzer71487, biggreensigns, EasY E, FoolishOne, Jammer84_03, jdong, joegibs, languy99, nhlhitz23, oaklandmrt, ProudNMAmember, repeter, StlouisX50)

Allen Park: Laser
Ann Arbor: K, Ka
Battle Creek: Laser, K, Ka
Bay City: K, KA, Laser
Bay County: Ka,Laser, K, Pacing. SP post has LA S Stealth, Marksman, UL LRB/100LR, PL III.
Benton Harbor: k, ka
Berrien County Sheriff: k
Beverly Hills: Laser
Big Rapids: K, KA
Canton (Wayne County): Ka (updated 05/27/2009)
Carrollton: Laser (LTI 20/20)
Clawson: K
Clinton: Laser
Clinton County: Laser
Corunna: Ka 35.5 (updated 08/02/2009)
Davidson Clarkston: Ultralyte LRB
Davison Township: Laser
East Lansing: K, Ka band
Escanaba: Ka,K,POP,Laser (PL III, possibly Ultralyte 200LR)
Flint: Pro Laser III
Flint Township: C/O Ka
Grand Rapids: Ka, K, Laser (Ultralyte), Prolaser III, Laser Atlanta S
Grosse Pointe: Ka
Holland: K, Ka, Laser
Jackson- Police: Ka
Kalamazoo: Laser, K, Ka
Kentwood: K,Ka,Laser
Lansing: K, Ka, Laser
Mackinaw City: Ka, K (updated 07/01/2009)
Madison Hts: K
Meridian Township: Ka
Muskegon: K, Ka, Laser
Novi (Wayne County): K/KA (updated 05/27/2009)
Oakland County Sheriff: Ka, K
Ogemaw County: Pacing, 35.5 Golden Eagle Ka, K, Laser, ProLaser III's and Ultralyte LRB or 100Lr's.
Ottawa County: Laser (LTI Ultra Lyte LR)
Plymouth (Wayne County): Ka (updated 05/27/2009)
Rose City: K, Decatur Genesis/Directional
Royal Oak: Ka, K
Saginaw: K, Ka, Laser
St. Ignace: K (updated 07/01/2009)
St. Joseph: K, Ka, Laser
State: Freeways. 35.5 golden eagle Ka, Laser Ultrylte or Prolaser III's, and some laser atlanta's. Statewide Highways, Ka,K band, then Laser.
State Police: Laser
Troy: K, Ka, Laser
Walker: K, Ka, Laser
Warren: Ka, Laser
West Branch: City (K, Ka), County (Ka, K)
Wyoming: K,Ka

[QuickTrigger]

Welcome to the forum. Where are you located? Turn POP off on your V1.

X2....Seems like X band is not used in your state, i would switch it off but if you plan on heading towards ohio or NJ make sure you turn it back on. Turn pop off. If you haven't purchased it yet, get the concealed display, and when hard wiring the Detector make sure it RD is up high near the rear view mirror.

people usually used add a fuse to hardwire the detector. Use the search bar on top, this has been discussed many times and you might be able to find some pictures to help you out. It usually takes about 10-15 mins to complete the install once you have everything.

i think you might be able to find this link useful.

http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...-detector.html

http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...-my-radar.html

http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...wire-fuse.html

Seems like laser is also used quite a bit, so make sure you invest in a laser jammer sometime near future.

[languy99]

x band can still pop up in Michigan, if you stray off the main highways between the big cities and into the small towns you can have a big surprise and get hit with x band. If you stick with the main highways you will be fine. also, in my opinion leave POP on, I have done testing in the past and have proven that you will get a increase in k-band detection and k-band is alive and well here. And the new .872 rarely falses anymore with POP on so in my opinion leave it on.

[protias]

Hello fellow zombie.

[2Bolt]

Howdy - I like and use my V1 for out on the road. That includes an hour drive each way for work, mostly highway and some freeway. I didn't comprehend what the big deal was about the arrows. Now I like the arrows and bogey counter.
I use the CD unit via cigarette lighter because of different vehicles.
I have no regrets on the purchase although I use the 9500ix for my in town driving. Not to say anything wrong with the V1, just I like the in town features of the 9500ix for me.

V1
9500ix

[radarrob]

Welcome to the forum

[ssyellow]

Thanks for the links and help, time to read up now.