Im looking to buy a radar detecter and was just wondering which to get. I know very little, My dealer recomended the compete K-40 solution- concealed detector and diffuser. and My brother recomends Valentine one. Which do you guys use and Which do you recommend?

 

I have V1 and I highly recommend it, I think its better than the K40

 

I have the escort 8500....

 

Depends on what you are looking for in the unit. The Valentine one is an excellent product no doubt, but it is still a dash mounted unit. Wheras the K40 is completley concealed. Performance is a bit better with the K40 in my opinion, but I am a bit biased as they are all I have ever owned or installed.

 

I heard K40's performance is actually pretty bad. I have always used V1 and love it. If you want, you can have the V1 mounted in your rear view mirror for a hidden and flush look. Hope this helps.

 

My dealer said the K-40 thing costs around 2 grand.... so i said screw that its not worth paying that much for a concealed detector ur better off getting escort or v1

 

Valentine 1... the only way to fly.

 

As with anything, eveyone has a personal preference. As I said, I have always used K40. In 8 years I have seen one person get a speeding ticket with their products, and that was due to a sensor malfunction that was replaced free of charge, as well as reimbursment for the ticket. As for 2 grand, that is a bit steep. I usually sell them in the 1,300-1,700 range depending on the led locations. Just my .02

 

The price is prob high because the dealer sends it to another shop to have it done and of course the dealer wants to make some profit out of it

 

I have a built in K40 in my X5 speedometer and I have the V1 hardwired on my Cayenne. I love the V1 more... trust me, it is more worthed

 

DEETZ,

Who hardwired your V1? Sound in Motion? Also, how much did you pay for it to be done?

Thanks!

Ryan

 

Ryan: SIM hardwired it for me for only $65 they always do a great job

they did my x5 audio and the k40 built in the x5 too

 

Deetz,

Awesome! I will go there too!

 

Valentine 1 all the way!!

 

Which group does the V1 in the mirror and does the best job. I've heard one the administrators of the board had a mirror kit and it shorted and smoked? Anyone with the real product and using it? I love the V1 in my 996TT and would like to do the mirror for the Cayenne.