K-40 radar detector
02-22-2006, 12:09 AM
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Not to throw another option in but the Solo has saved my butt more then once.......may not be quite as sensitive but it has yet to fail me....and cordless (about $300)
02-22-2006, 12:33 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by AC54ME
The 'full' K40 package is normally a lot more $ than you state.
K40 also offers a portable unit for under $300. I have this unit and it works well for me. It has saved my butt a few times.
02-22-2006, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Indy-hp
Once you live with the arrows........... 
This is the most quiet detector I have had..Whistler being the worst with most falses. The V-1 you can shut off X or K bands. The bands with the most falses depending where you live.
Lots of gimmicks out there so spend wisely ...Keep away from Whistler detectors, and
Specture Anti-photo plates-gimmicks.-these don't work.. The v-1 is tried and true and will keep you up with the latest technology. 
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02-22-2006, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by m3corvette
I live in Virginia, so I got the BEL STI. Let's see if they can find this one. 
02-26-2006, 02:10 PM
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OK one last shot on the false alarms and I'll shut up ...I will admit I get false alarms but any way you cut it, any alarm can be real. That's why V1 gives more false alarms...because it tells you about ALL of them. I've gotten used to occassional beeps and just keep the volume where it's good for me.
It's just a matter of priorities. Some guys will buy less-then-the-best headers to save $100 (I wouldn't), others will stick with run flats even though they're noisier and grip less (I would/do). If you want the very best radar detector it's a V1 and thanks to the arrows there is nothing even remotely close to it ....but the price is $400 and some extra beeps. I'm OK with that.
BTW no one'ds mentioned it, but Mike Valentine and another fellow whose name I can't recall ...founded Cincinatti Micrwave ...makers of Passport and Escort. Not sure why they split. Just FYI.
It's just a matter of priorities. Some guys will buy less-then-the-best headers to save $100 (I wouldn't), others will stick with run flats even though they're noisier and grip less (I would/do). If you want the very best radar detector it's a V1 and thanks to the arrows there is nothing even remotely close to it ....but the price is $400 and some extra beeps. I'm OK with that.
BTW no one'ds mentioned it, but Mike Valentine and another fellow whose name I can't recall ...founded Cincinatti Micrwave ...makers of Passport and Escort. Not sure why they split. Just FYI.
02-26-2006, 10:11 PM
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OK One last last shot...for all you guys who want a nice quiet ride from your radar dectector....just pick up a tuna can and some spray paint, a little super glue and you're set...
Oh, maybe an air freshener too...
Oh, maybe an air freshener too...
02-27-2006, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickenHawk
OK One last last shot...for all you guys who want a nice quiet ride from your radar dectector....just pick up a tuna can and some spray paint, a little super glue and you're set...
Oh, maybe an air freshener too...
Oh, maybe an air freshener too...
Get a V-1
03-02-2006, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickenHawk
OK one last shot on the false alarms and I'll shut up ...I will admit I get false alarms but any way you cut it, any alarm can be real. That's why V1 gives more false alarms...because it tells you about ALL of them. I've gotten used to occassional beeps and just keep the volume where it's good for me.
It's just a matter of priorities. Some guys will buy less-then-the-best headers to save $100 (I wouldn't), others will stick with run flats even though they're noisier and grip less (I would/do). If you want the very best radar detector it's a V1 and thanks to the arrows there is nothing even remotely close to it ....but the price is $400 and some extra beeps. I'm OK with that.
BTW no one'ds mentioned it, but Mike Valentine and another fellow whose name I can't recall ...founded Cincinatti Micrwave ...makers of Passport and Escort. Not sure why they split. Just FYI.
It's just a matter of priorities. Some guys will buy less-then-the-best headers to save $100 (I wouldn't), others will stick with run flats even though they're noisier and grip less (I would/do). If you want the very best radar detector it's a V1 and thanks to the arrows there is nothing even remotely close to it ....but the price is $400 and some extra beeps. I'm OK with that.
BTW no one'ds mentioned it, but Mike Valentine and another fellow whose name I can't recall ...founded Cincinatti Micrwave ...makers of Passport and Escort. Not sure why they split. Just FYI.