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Old 03-21-2002, 12:45 PM
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Default Annoying problem with V1 laser detector...

I was behind a new Chevy Trailblazer in traffic today. Every time the brake lights or turn signals illuminated, my V1 laser detector went crazy. Obviously LEDs. Has anyone else seen this yet? I'll contact Valentine to see what they say.
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mine does same thing too
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my escort 8500 doesnt do that.. ill trade you
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It has to do with the red LED's. They are within the range that the V1 considers to be LIDAR.

I've just learned to live with it for now. However, my stomach still knots up every time I hear that sound.
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Yup. My V1 goes CRAZY when I'm behind Trailblazers too.
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hehe, V1 sucks :-p
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mine does it with highway information signs.. EVERY TIME
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From how far away does it pick the LEDs up?
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About one or two car lengths
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Default I demoed both, ended up keeping the Escort 8500

I must be the only person who prefers the 8500, I thought the V1 had too many false beeps. In addition, I rec'd no real benefit of the arrows, which is the real selling point of the Valentine. Plus I put $100 in my pocket.

To each their own.

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