Originally Posted by
Asleeper
Unfortunately, the VSP have recently acquired about 50 spectres. Also, to make it worse these are the new Spectre IV's. I'm not sure how much better they are but they still cannot detect the STi. The older V1.8(3.812-3.826) V1's are only detectable within 400ft or so. The newer V1's don't fare as well, and can be picked up around 1000ft out.
VG2 is nothing to worry about, as most of the high end detectors are invisible to it. IMO, I would just wait and see how much an issue this becomes before everyone rushes out and buy's STi's.
I certaintly have no plans of dumping my V1 anytime soon.
For someone that does NOT own a detector of any kind i would suggest the STi since the technology is better. I never said that everyone with a V1 should throw it on ebay and by an STi. From all the test I have seen and read the STi out preforms the V1 even if it is the slightest bit.
Bel STi Driver = $449
Valentine V1 (with all the accessories that you get with an STI) = $439
How much would you pay for the added security? Oh and just because VSP only have a few spectre III, I am sure there are other states with them. But I forget most of you never leave this beautiful state.