If this is an actual upgrade... having V1s communicate with other V1s... the only thing is that it will have to be others who have the same upgrade otherwise this won't work... too many variables but it's worth checking to see what upgrades are there as well as cost for the upgrade.
I've had my V1 for over a year now so I won't be surprised to find out if mine is elegible for an upgrade...

At least I can send mine in for the upgrade and use my Bel Sti Driver in the mean time...