Hi

Who is getting one? Not sure if I want to upgrade from my Gen 1.

I have used one for 25+ years. It has saved my ass more times than I can count. Especially speed traps
Updates several times

The new one really sounds like an upgrade.

Maybe new apps will come out for it that have gone away with iPhone 11. But at least the V1 app allows you to select frequencies in your state and run it stealth

Though I don’t speed much in the 4R I do have a sports car that is a bad influence.

Likely will upgrade

Likely not ($499 + shipping). I find when driving the 4runner, there is always a rabbit passing/leading the way. When I had the STI (and was younger) the Gen 1 was helpful though.

I'm tempted, but not sure I really need it. My last car was a 3 series and it was easy to drive fast in that. I find myself maxing out at like 70-75 in the 4runner and most of the time driving more reasonably.

I've had my V1 for at least 15 years and it's been amazing. I'm tempted to order the Gen 2 on that basis alone.

EDIT: After looking at it again, I'm probably not going to order it. I don't like the changes they made to the functionality of the unit at all. The volume knob setup on the original has been absolutely perfect; going to this stupid plastic button with the volume buttons on top is a huge step in the wrong direction. The interface on the old one with the 8 horizontal ramp-up lights was better than the 6 vertical. And while the lights that actually light up as "k", "ka", etc. are better than the simple dot on the old one, they simply should have differentiated them by color instead.

I really think those are some colossal errors in design and a step back from the old one, which is unbelievable given the time the old one was on the market and how long this one was in development. Big mistakes and not worth the $500 imo. It's very disappointing, and I'll likely look elsewhere.

Those of you considering the V1G2 might like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqZPv4-PSaM



Eddie

Haven't had a speeding ticket in 24 years.

I use an Escort MAX360 in my work vehicle. Money well spent!

Amazon.com: ESCORT MAX360 Laser Radar Detector - GPS, Directional Alerts, Dual Antenna Front and Rear, Bluetooth Connectivity, Voice Alerts, OLED Display, Escort Live

Had the V1 and really liked it but not sure if I need a radar in my 4R. V2 looks pretty nice. I drive so slow compared to my previous vehicles so might save my money


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Good to see them finally upping their game, it's long overdue IMO. I might circle back and take a closer look at the V1 Gen 2 when I'm done with my current round of mods. By then, I'll be able to see where the consensus has settled out. Until then, my money can find a better home.

Unfortunately V1G2 does not detect speed camera radar at the moment so it’s a no go for me. Here in NYC they are rolling out hundreds of fixed speed cameras until they have 750 cameras. I run a Uniden R7 at the moment.

I haven't used a detector in probably 25 years. And it seemed when I did have one I got stopped a LOT more frequently. I have a couple good friends in law enforcement and detectors recently came up in conversation. Consensus is they don't work for crap any more. I haven't had a ticket in probably 15 years and it was 5-6 years before that one since the one before. Both of those were by aircraft. No stopping that with a detector.

Your state is quite efficient on the aircraft method. 2 tickets in 10 years, both by aircraft in your state.

I have used the regular V1 about 15 years. Lately it has been driving me nuts on the highway with all the lane change/departure shit out there, especially GM and VAG.

I just ordered the new one. The old V1 can go live in the Jeep, which never sees highway time.

And the escort from the Jeep can go into the car we just got for the new driver of the family.

The Escort MAX360 that I use definitely works. I have another buddy that uses it and he can attest to that. This radar can detect highway patrol that is a mile or more away 360 degrees all around me and it will point in the direction where they are at or coming from. Keep in mind it only works when the patrol cruiser has the radar switched to ON. If it’s off, then of course it wont detect anything. Some patrolman know this so they only flick the on switch when they really need to.

For me it's not just a speed thing. Its knowing when they are around.

Just for instance. Countless times I have rolled up to an intersection with a stop sign and a cop monitoring it from a location that was less than obvious. My radar detector lets me know he is there and I will make damn sure I don't roll through that stop sign.

That's one example, but overall I would have a lot more tickets, maybe even some license losses, had I had no radar detector.

Again, my sports car days are gone for now anyway...I'm not burning up the road anywhere. But I have been ticket free for over 10 years and I can assure you that would not be the case if not for my V1.