radar detectors... worth it? do they really work?

**emoFTW** · 12-04-2008, 11:44 AM

Hey guys waht is your opinion on these things??? i have been debating about one for some time now, what is a good brand? and do they really work?

**JordonMusser** · 12-04-2008, 11:51 AM

um hell yes, V1 ftw.

**emoFTW** · 12-04-2008, 12:02 PM

V1??? more info please sir!

**JordonMusser** · 12-04-2008, 12:30 PM

www.valentineone.com

**hutch1999** · 12-04-2008, 12:34 PM

even cheaper ones are worth it

**mrgto** · 12-04-2008, 12:36 PM

V1 will pay for itself in saved tickets in less than 6 months

**Daniel P.** · 12-04-2008, 12:48 PM

Beltronics 995 FTW

**ls1camino** · 12-04-2008, 12:52 PM

I love mine...saved my ass more then just a few times.

**rajiv1998** · 12-04-2008, 12:53 PM

yes they are worth it. I know and have seen the valentino in action (i was driving a car with it) and it is good. If u have the $ i would go with belltronics, they make some really really good ones. I bought one from radio shack for $100 and it worked great for me. I knew of some company that would actually pay for the ticket if you get cought with their radar detector (dont know which one)

**SleeperC5** · 12-04-2008, 01:03 PM

Escort X50 here... and it works great for me. Picks up local PD and hiway patrol all the time !

**AKIRA** · 12-04-2008, 01:17 PM

Holy shit, do a search. There are countless threads about this subject and theyre always heated.

**Sarge** · 12-04-2008, 01:18 PM

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...radar+detector
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...radar+detector
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...radar+detector

**TempleU_WS6** · 12-04-2008, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Sarge

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...radar+detector

Still have yet to get one but you have convinced me.

**LS1Powerhouse** · 12-04-2008, 01:57 PM

Rocky Mountain Radar is pretty good... Has a 'scrambling' feature included as well. Both of my grandparents have them and I take them from time to time.

**TempleU_WS6** · 12-04-2008, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by LS1Powerhouse

Rocky Mountain Radar is pretty good... Has a 'scrambling' feature included as well. Both of my grandparents have them and I take them from time to time.

You have a link to a site or something like a write up we can check out? Ive never head of them.

**LS1Powerhouse** · 12-04-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by TempleU_WS6

You have a link to a site or something like a write up we can check out? Ive never head of them.

Official Site - http://rockymountainradar.com/

Seems some of the reviews aren't that good... I liked it though

**The_Wretched** · 12-04-2008, 03:05 PM

I have a 940 from Beltronics. It save me from 5 traps over Thanksgiving wknd.

I would love a V1... but $400... maybe with my tax return.

**emoFTW** · 12-04-2008, 04:01 PM

lol sorry didnt even think about searching

**emoFTW** · 12-04-2008, 04:22 PM

thanks sarge. i just read your first thread. great info man!

**1MileCrash** · 12-04-2008, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by rajiv1998

yes they are worth it. I know and have seen the valentino in action (i was driving a car with it) and it is good. If u have the $ i would go with belltronics, they make some really really good ones. I bought one from radio shack for $100 and it worked great for me. I knew of some company that would actually pay for the ticket if you get cought with their radar detector (dont know which one)

pretty sure that that's the valentine 1 (V1) that people have been talking about here. i think you have to have the full system in your car though.