Chicago V1 radar detector users

vbmw335 · 12-22-2007, 11:18 AM

Do you guys disable your X band? is x band still used in IL? Just wanted to confirm before i reprogram my V1.

I usually leave it in the small "l" mode.

Thanks

tintivilus · 01-07-2008, 01:24 AM

I've read that IL is one of the few states that still has a large installed base of X-Band gear, but I don't have a detector myself so I can neither confirm nor deny that bit of trivia.

Ryan.M · 01-07-2008, 05:58 PM

I think you should disable the X-band. Mine goes off like crazy and its never a cop.

timtech · 01-09-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vbmw335

Do you guys disable your X band? is x band still used in IL? Just wanted to confirm before i reprogram my V1.

I usually leave it in the small "l" mode.

Thanks

vbmw335, how are you liking your V1 so far? I leave mine in lower "L" and adjust the two volume knobs. The newer model will tell you pretty quick if it's bogus.

omg516 · 01-09-2008, 03:34 PM

I'm thinking about picking one of these up also, not sure if its worth the extra cost over the escort 8500 though.

vbmw335 · 01-10-2008, 01:27 PM

Tim,

I love it so far. I have disabled the X band after a lot of research - hope that's alright.

omg516,
I don’t necessarily think the V1 is better than 8500 in terms of its sensitivity ...but the arrows are worth the extra dollars in my opinion. I had the 8500 for about 10 days and returned it.

Think about it this way…you can buy the V1 for 400 new or refurb for $350 and sell it on Ebay for $350 even after 2 years and get something better if any…its resale value and arrows are worth the extra $100
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ntpcrew13 · 01-10-2008, 06:42 PM

+1 on the arrows!!!! glad you like the v1, vinod. it was nice meeting you.

omg516 · 01-11-2008, 05:28 PM

I've just heard that its just overly sensitive (if thats possible).

///M3NACE · 01-11-2008, 05:47 PM

i keep everything on. so annoying.

Kruz · 01-16-2008, 04:45 PM

Ive disabled X and use the capital "L"ogic mode with great results. In my area, every X signal was a false alert.

I also have an 8500 and tested both side by side for a few weeks before deciding to keep the V1 in the 335. THe 8500 now resides in the wife's truck. The sensitivity is identical but the arrows make it a sharper tool to combat speed traps.

///M3NACE · 01-16-2008, 04:48 PM

^^ thats impossible to do because when u do it just goes crazy it wont allow the radar to work...it goes off for no reason...trust me i tried

Payroll · 01-16-2008, 04:49 PM

I have a V1 here in Chicago and I have not disabled the X-Band, though I think I will soon since I have never discovered a cop on X.

///M3NACE · 01-16-2008, 04:52 PM

i have once on the highway on 355...i thought my radar broke lol it was a dirty pig

omg516 · 01-18-2008, 02:24 PM

They really need to incorporate GPS into the V1.

Ryan.M · 01-18-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by omg516

They really need to incorporate GPS into the V1.

Big +1 on that. Speed sensitivity GPS V1 would be insane

toolfan · 01-19-2008, 03:43 PM

I got the Beltronics RX-65 pro. It works well. It goes off like crazy and senses everything! I just plugged it in, I am going to read the manual when I get off my lazy ass.

12-22-2007, 11:18 AM	#1
vbmw335 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: on the moon iTrader: (0)	Chicago V1 radar detector users Do you guys disable your X band? is x band still used in IL? Just wanted to confirm before i reprogram my V1. I usually leave it in the small "l" mode. Thanks __________________ 335i coupe Procede 700 HP EPL Tuned Porsche 911 Turbo E46 M3 SMG BMW X5 4.8 is
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01-07-2008, 01:24 AM	#2
tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	I've read that IL is one of the few states that still has a large installed base of X-Band gear, but I don't have a detector myself so I can neither confirm nor deny that bit of trivia.
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01-07-2008, 05:58 PM	#3
Ryan.M Major 77 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: E46 M3..E30 325i..72' 2002 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I think you should disable the X-band. Mine goes off like crazy and its never a cop.
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01-09-2008, 03:34 PM	#5
omg516 Lieutenant 19 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking about picking one of these up also, not sure if its worth the extra cost over the escort 8500 though.
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01-10-2008, 01:27 PM	#6
vbmw335 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: on the moon iTrader: (0)	Tim, I love it so far. I have disabled the X band after a lot of research - hope that's alright. omg516, I don’t necessarily think the V1 is better than 8500 in terms of its sensitivity ...but the arrows are worth the extra dollars in my opinion. I had the 8500 for about 10 days and returned it. Think about it this way…you can buy the V1 for 400 new or refurb for $350 and sell it on Ebay for $350 even after 2 years and get something better if any…its resale value and arrows are worth the extra $100 . __________________ 335i coupe Procede 700 HP EPL Tuned Porsche 911 Turbo E46 M3 SMG BMW X5 4.8 is
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ntpcrew13 Lieutenant Colonel 114 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: Arctic e90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: chicago,il (mokena) iTrader: (29) Garage List 06 pre sept model e ... [10.00] 2007 e61 [0.00] 2003 e53 [0.00] my winter ride [0.00] e90post chicago sub ... [0.00] e90post chicago mee ... [0.00]	+1 on the arrows!!!! glad you like the v1, vinod. it was nice meeting you. __________________ ......support your local vendors. view my garage for a list of mods.
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01-11-2008, 05:28 PM	#8
omg516 Lieutenant 19 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I've just heard that its just overly sensitive (if thats possible).
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01-11-2008, 05:47 PM	#9
///M3NACE Banned 184 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	i keep everything on. so annoying.
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Kruz Major 22 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (4) Garage List My garage spot [0.00] 07/07 BMW 335xi [8.50] 2001 Honda CBR600F4i [0.00] 2007 Husqvarna SM610 [0.00] 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 [0.00] 2005 Harley Davidso ... [0.00] 2007.9 335xi [6.50]	Ive disabled X and use the capital "L"ogic mode with great results. In my area, every X signal was a false alert. I also have an 8500 and tested both side by side for a few weeks before deciding to keep the V1 in the 335. THe 8500 now resides in the wife's truck. The sensitivity is identical but the arrows make it a sharper tool to combat speed traps. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition, BSM, Exec Pkg, 6MT GONE:07/07 E90 335xi SG Black Dakota\|Alum\|ZSP\|2AB\|ZPP\|ZCW\|Nav\|CA\|6FL\|PDC\| Blacklines\|3M Summers: 235/40/18 265/35/18 Hankook Ventus V12 on VMR 701s A/S: 225/40/18 255/35/18 Pirelli PZero Nero M+S on OEM 162s
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///M3NACE Banned 184 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	^^ thats impossible to do because when u do it just goes crazy it wont allow the radar to work...it goes off for no reason...trust me i tried
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01-16-2008, 04:49 PM	#12
Payroll Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '08 e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: little place called none of your Goddamn business iTrader: (1)	I have a V1 here in Chicago and I have not disabled the X-Band, though I think I will soon since I have never discovered a cop on X.
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01-16-2008, 04:52 PM	#13
///M3NACE Banned 184 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	i have once on the highway on 355...i thought my radar broke lol it was a dirty pig
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01-18-2008, 02:24 PM	#14
omg516 Lieutenant 19 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	They really need to incorporate GPS into the V1.
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01-19-2008, 03:43 PM	#16
toolfan Banned 27 Rep 455 Posts Drives: E90 335i sedan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Palatine,IL iTrader: (1)	I got the Beltronics RX-65 pro. It works well. It goes off like crazy and senses everything! I just plugged it in, I am going to read the manual when I get off my lazy ass.
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