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whats a good radar detector?? need to buy one now

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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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whats a good radar detector?? need to buy one now

im getting pinched to much for going a bit fast WITH the flow of traffic (like 75mph).

i need something. since i last looked into it Valentine1 was the way to go. i have a friend whos on here, (texasnoiz) who has it and i saw it in action one night, seems to work good,

is the consensus still that this is the best unit? if so i need to order one today. just want to get evom's input.

tia.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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V1 > *
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. SS
im getting pinched to much for going a bit fast WITH the flow of traffic (like 75mph).

i need something. since i last looked into it Valentine1 was the way to go. i have a friend whos on here, (texasnoiz) who has it and i saw it in action one night, seems to work good,

is the consensus still that this is the best unit? if so i need to order one today. just want to get evom's input.

tia.
Yeah i would go with a V1 personally.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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look at the passport 8500 i think thats the one it was rated the best detector.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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I have the V1 and love it... wouldn't even think of any other one. Hands down the best in my opinion...
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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V1, Bel RX65 and Escort Passport 8500 X50
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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If you do get a V1 make sure you take it down when you leave your car, some theives broke into my car and told mine as well as like 1k in camera equipment.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by PA-silver03evo
V1, Bel RX65 and Escort Passport 8500 X50
^ Pick your poison. All three are great units, with the V1 being more expensive.

I'd personally avoid buying on eBay to save a few bucks because you lose any sort of warranty you'd have otherwise (at least with the Passport, which I have).
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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All three were review and the Bel came out on top but the V1 will always be upgradable.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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Valentine 1, FTW!
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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How much is the v1 roughly i need to pick 1 up myself...
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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+1 for V1
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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beltronics is # 1 but @ 300 to 500 $$$$ but you keep it for ever so is ie worth it yes and just think of the savingd]s
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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V1
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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I use the V1 and US blinders also.
Here is a link for the US blinders
http://www.blinder-laser-jammer.com/index.html
Worth the money
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