7a7SS Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Which radar detectors are you guys running? I'm trying to decide between an Escort and the Valentine 1 Has anyone used or are using one of these? Thanks Seven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 VALENTINE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Bell 980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Flying blind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Flying blind Me Too! I have had one ticket in my life and that was with a radar detector! was only going 10 over in a 45!!! I swear that they have some link with the police department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7a7SS Posted May 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Casey.....How do you like the V-1? Would you recommend it? Seven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creaker Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 I've had good luck with various Bel models through the years (currently have a Bel 980 in my SS), but I've always heard good things about Escort, especially the Passport 8500. Most radar detector shootouts put the Passport 8500 on top. Here are some good links to look at: http://www.radarbusters.com/support/produc...sts/Default.asp http://www.consumersearch.com/www/automoti.../fullstory.html http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=1064 http://www.speedzones.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmySS Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 Flying blind as well. Never used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Harley#09051 Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 BEL VECTOR LR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whmayhew Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 I have two Bell's. One in my tractor trailer and one in my SS. They help to keep my driving record clear. Very important if you drive for a living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotbellyJoe Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 A TOPIC I KNOW ABOUT!!! I have used every radar detector under the sun... well, almost... My Manager at the Toyota Dealer had a Valentine1 and he likes it, it was good... just damn pricey.. My best friend got a Bell 985 which is great, esp. for the price ~200 I used another friend's Escort and i got hooked, easy to read, easy to customixe and works extremely well in the hills of NJ.... ran me under 300 so better price than the V1 also.... I have an 8500 and swear by it... -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilveradoKid Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 I built a radar scrambler type thing that made radar guns come back with kinds of crazy numbers, got in an accident (i wasn't speeding!) and it was destroyed... never made a new one... hmmm... sounds like a nice project this weekend.. if I can just remember where I put the plans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankDog Posted May 23, 2003 Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 VALENTINE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Mervz Posted May 23, 2003 Admin Report Share Posted May 23, 2003 I use a Passport 7500 and 8500 exclusively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY Posted May 24, 2003 Report Share Posted May 24, 2003 I like Valentine 1 because of the directional arrows; you at least know where the radar is coming from. Also, whenever the valentine 1 is improved, you can send in your old Valentine 1 for an upgrade or replacement for a nominal fee without having to buy a new detector. However; if a radar or laser is used in the "instant on" mode, and their are no cars in front of you, ANY detector will simply be your warning chime that you are getting a ticket. Radar detector companies never mention the term "instant on" in their advertising or their product testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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