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Old May 15, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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What is a good radar detector. What do you all recommend. Thanks
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Old May 15, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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I have an Escort 8500, for the truck and just bought the Escort Solo 2, cordless model, for the Vette.
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Originally Posted by Silver00V6Camaro
What is a good radar detector. What do you all recommend. Thanks
I've got a Valentine One.

Check out this forum. They've got a lot of information:

http://www.radardetector.net./index.php

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Old May 15, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Radar Roy tells it like it is. The Beltronics detectors are nice too. My top 3 are the passport, V1 and Bel.
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Old May 16, 2005 | 08:58 AM
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Valentine One is the best all-around radar detector!!
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Looks like you can only buy them direct from Valentine?? I need a new one.
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I like my Passport Escort 8500
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