need a good radar detector
09-17-2004, 04:02 AM
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need a good radar detector
just looking around for a radar detector and i think I've narrowed it down to the Escort 8500 x50 or the Bel RX65, but im open to any other suggestions.
Anyone here use either one of these two or any other good models?
Anyone here use either one of these two or any other good models?
09-17-2004, 04:06 AM
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you'll find that most are either using a Valentine 1 or the Escort 8500 x50
there are pros and cons to each
V1 awesome unit but about three hundred bucks and can not handle pop
x50 no arrows and $100 less expensive
there are pros and cons to each
V1 awesome unit but about three hundred bucks and can not handle pop
x50 no arrows and $100 less expensive
09-17-2004, 04:13 AM
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V1 is worth it...
Especially if you keep it for quite a few years...
I'm going on about 4+ years with mine and NEVER leave home without it, no matter what car I'm driving -- it goes with me.
Especially if you keep it for quite a few years...
I'm going on about 4+ years with mine and NEVER leave home without it, no matter what car I'm driving -- it goes with me.
09-17-2004, 06:02 AM
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I own both they are both eyualy good although i give the edge to the V1 its really
nice to know which direction the threat is coming from. I have had my 8500 for
about 6 mos, so its to early to tell about reliability. Im on my second V1 and have
never had a problem out of either unit. I have NEVER gotten a ticket using the V1
and thats been over 10 yrs. I have only had my S 6 mos and im using the 8500
in it for now. So im still kinda checking it out, so far so good. I feel like Valentine
will have to come out with something better in the near future or they need to.
there current model is aging some. In buying one i would spend the bucks and get
either the 8500 x 50 or the V1. Its not having to pay the ticket, its the points on
your driving record and increase in insurance rates.
Bill
nice to know which direction the threat is coming from. I have had my 8500 for
about 6 mos, so its to early to tell about reliability. Im on my second V1 and have
never had a problem out of either unit. I have NEVER gotten a ticket using the V1
and thats been over 10 yrs. I have only had my S 6 mos and im using the 8500
in it for now. So im still kinda checking it out, so far so good. I feel like Valentine
will have to come out with something better in the near future or they need to.
there current model is aging some. In buying one i would spend the bucks and get
either the 8500 x 50 or the V1. Its not having to pay the ticket, its the points on
your driving record and increase in insurance rates.
Bill
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09-17-2004, 06:15 AM
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Hands down V1. There is no comparison. It's the only one that you can see which direction the squeel is coming from and that is alot better than just slamming on the brakes and looking around everywhere with the others. Not only that, it gives a signal count that shows exactly how many signals it's picking up. More than one signal of the same kind lets you know that it's bogus. No more slowing down for grocery store doors and the like. Go to their website and check it out. I'm sure it will convince you.
http://www.valentine1.com/
http://www.valentine1.com/
09-17-2004, 09:19 AM
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What do you guys think g the Escort Solo S2? Thats what I have, I got it becasue I did not want a long power cord laying around. I did not know how easy it is to wire a rader dector so if its a good idea to upgrade to a better dector I can. What do you think?