Anyone else's V1 get set off by Infiniti FX's?
06-27-06 | 08:50 PM
#16
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yes the trailblazer and the got dam laser guided cruise sets off my my laser on my v1 and it pisses off to no end. On city streets these things are running and i dont understand why they wont shut that dam thing off!!!
06-27-06 | 09:22 PM
#17
Originally Posted by foofighter
yes the trailblazer and the got dam laser guided cruise sets off my my laser on my v1 and it pisses off to no end. On city streets these things are running and i dont understand why they wont shut that dam thing off!!!
06-28-06 | 01:08 AM
#19
Originally Posted by foofighter
maybe it cant but dam it's annoying!!! I almost want to get laser cruise on my next car to make other suffer as much as i do LOL
06-28-06 | 03:58 AM
#20
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Originally Posted by rominl
lol, all you need is to get a infrared remote control in your car (for audio or whatever use). every time you see people with v1 or passport, take out the remote and "shoot" at the car and press some buttons. that's going to be a lot of fun
06-28-06 | 08:50 AM
#21
Just so you guys know, FX owners with a V-1 set themselves off as well. As described earlier, it is the ICC (Intelligent cruise control) feature... but not all FXes have this option.
From http://www.valentine1.com/lab/Previously7.asp
From http://www.valentine1.com/lab/Previously7.asp
Why am I getting laser alarms when I follow some cars?
- J.J., Michigan
Red neon is occasionally used for the CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop Lamp) on new cars. We know of these models: GM Trailblazer and Envoy, the Lincoln Mk VIII and the latest BMW 3-series convertible.
These lights use a neon-plasma light source. The red lens allows red visible light to pass, and also invisible energy near infrared. The source is powered by a pulsating voltage on a frequency that happens to be similar to the repetition rate of legitimate laser-gun pulse trains. In other words, the CHMSLs have an invisible energy leakage that’s nearly identical to the beam used by traffic laser. If we suppress the interference, we’re likely to damage laser sensitivity.
Another source of alarms: a few new cars have cruise controls that use laser to measure distance to the car ahead. This feature is available on the Lexus LS430, Infiniti FX35 and FX45. This, of course, is real laser, not a false alarm.
If you’re really bothered by these alarms, you can reprogram V1 to disable its laser reception. It’s a DIY project. Here’s a link to the instructions on our website: http://www.valentine1.com/lab/mikeslabrpt3.asp
- J.J., Michigan
Red neon is occasionally used for the CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop Lamp) on new cars. We know of these models: GM Trailblazer and Envoy, the Lincoln Mk VIII and the latest BMW 3-series convertible.
These lights use a neon-plasma light source. The red lens allows red visible light to pass, and also invisible energy near infrared. The source is powered by a pulsating voltage on a frequency that happens to be similar to the repetition rate of legitimate laser-gun pulse trains. In other words, the CHMSLs have an invisible energy leakage that’s nearly identical to the beam used by traffic laser. If we suppress the interference, we’re likely to damage laser sensitivity.
Another source of alarms: a few new cars have cruise controls that use laser to measure distance to the car ahead. This feature is available on the Lexus LS430, Infiniti FX35 and FX45. This, of course, is real laser, not a false alarm.
If you’re really bothered by these alarms, you can reprogram V1 to disable its laser reception. It’s a DIY project. Here’s a link to the instructions on our website: http://www.valentine1.com/lab/mikeslabrpt3.asp
06-28-06 | 08:57 AM
#22
Originally Posted by ShadyJC
Just so you guys know, FX owners with a V-1 set themselves off as well. As described earlier, it is the ICC (Intelligent cruise control) feature... but not all FXes have this option.
From http://www.valentine1.com/lab/Previously7.asp
From http://www.valentine1.com/lab/Previously7.asp
but seriously i dont' think it's a BIG deal, at least in cali. most of teh cops are still using the k and ka band, hardly any using laser. so if it's really that annoying, just turn the laser off
06-28-06 | 12:55 PM
#23
Originally Posted by rominl
lol that's funny
but seriously i dont' think it's a BIG deal, at least in cali. most of teh cops are still using the k and ka band, hardly any using laser. so if it's really that annoying, just turn the laser off
but seriously i dont' think it's a BIG deal, at least in cali. most of teh cops are still using the k and ka band, hardly any using laser. so if it's really that annoying, just turn the laser off
06-28-06 | 09:58 PM
#25
Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
is this happening only to V1s or everyone that has laser detection
but other detectors might not be as sensitive
06-29-06 | 05:12 AM
#26
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Originally Posted by SGT
I've noticed a pattern where my V1 always gets a laser reading whenever I'm near an FX. Anyone else get that or know why that is? 
I know the GM trucks like the Envoy, etc rear third brakelight do it.
06-29-06 | 06:37 AM
#27
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From: NY
Originally Posted by G35_TX
Anytime one is behind me yes. FX or the QX. Dunno why only those two vehicles.
I know the GM trucks like the Envoy, etc rear third brakelight do it.
I know the GM trucks like the Envoy, etc rear third brakelight do it.
06-29-06 | 05:41 PM
#29
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Your NAV also will trigger your V1. Try waving your v1 in front of your OEM Lexus NAV or Fujitsu-Ten/Eclipse NAV unit and see what happens.
The cars that constantly set off my V1 (and these models obviously have a laser cruise system of sorts).
Lexus LS430, RX330
Toyota Sienna, Avalon
Infiniti QX56, FX
I just got home from a trip from SoCal to San Antonio and back, 2900 miles round trip. My v1 worked great on I-10 except for those stupid annoying speed limit signs that have radar to tell you how fast you're going in a 35mph construction zone.
The cars that constantly set off my V1 (and these models obviously have a laser cruise system of sorts).
Lexus LS430, RX330
Toyota Sienna, Avalon
Infiniti QX56, FX
I just got home from a trip from SoCal to San Antonio and back, 2900 miles round trip. My v1 worked great on I-10 except for those stupid annoying speed limit signs that have radar to tell you how fast you're going in a 35mph construction zone.
Last edited by flipside909; 06-29-06 at 05:45 PM.
06-29-06 | 09:30 PM
#30
Originally Posted by flipside909
Your NAV also will trigger your V1. Try waving your v1 in front of your OEM Lexus NAV or Fujitsu-Ten/Eclipse NAV unit and see what happens.
The cars that constantly set off my V1 (and these models obviously have a laser cruise system of sorts).
Lexus LS430, RX330
Toyota Sienna, Avalon
Infiniti QX56, FX
I just got home from a trip from SoCal to San Antonio and back, 2900 miles round trip. My v1 worked great on I-10 except for those stupid annoying speed limit signs that have radar to tell you how fast you're going in a 35mph construction zone.
The cars that constantly set off my V1 (and these models obviously have a laser cruise system of sorts).
Lexus LS430, RX330
Toyota Sienna, Avalon
Infiniti QX56, FX
I just got home from a trip from SoCal to San Antonio and back, 2900 miles round trip. My v1 worked great on I-10 except for those stupid annoying speed limit signs that have radar to tell you how fast you're going in a 35mph construction zone.
i say just to play safe