O.T.--Which radar dectector???
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Melting Slicks
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O.T.--Which radar dectector???
I need some advice. Going on the theory that some protection is better than none, I want to get a detector mainly for my daily driver, and to also use in the Corvette.
Now, I don't drive WAY over the limit.:blueangel: Here in So. Fla. just keeping up with traffic is 15 MPH over the posted limit. :yesnod:
Other than the Valantine 1 and the Escort 8500 ($400 and $300), is there a decent "working mans price" detector out there???
I was looking at Cobra's new 9120 at Costco for $89.
Any other suggestions?
[Modified by shoptek, 12:00 AM 5/4/2002]
Now, I don't drive WAY over the limit.:blueangel: Here in So. Fla. just keeping up with traffic is 15 MPH over the posted limit. :yesnod:
Other than the Valantine 1 and the Escort 8500 ($400 and $300), is there a decent "working mans price" detector out there???
I was looking at Cobra's new 9120 at Costco for $89.
Any other suggestions?
[Modified by shoptek, 12:00 AM 5/4/2002]
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (shoptek)
Check out http://www.heartlandamerica.com and look for the Phantom....It's both a radar/laser detector and active jammer (I think it's active, but it's probably PASSIVE just to make a liar out of me...LOL)
It's like $299.00 or something like that, I'll dig out a catalog tomorrow if I can't get to it tonight and give you better numbers.....
Besso Luck! :cheers:
It's like $299.00 or something like that, I'll dig out a catalog tomorrow if I can't get to it tonight and give you better numbers.....
Besso Luck! :cheers:
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (DCTC)
...Ok...got a correction...try this link http://www.technoscout.com/general/c...542&sourceid=0
It's the Phantom II and it's $299.85....
I'll get it right one of these days.. :lol:
It's the Phantom II and it's $299.85....
I'll get it right one of these days.. :lol:
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (shoptek)
Honestly, for the "working man", I would go on eBay and get one of the Escort Passports that are for sale there. Get a model 4500 or 4600, or look at the Solo cordless ones. Just picked up a Solo 4 yesterday for $46.00. THAT is a working man's price...and I know from using one for several years that a Passport 4500 is a really good 4-band detector (X,K,Ka,Laser). Any of the Escort models seem to do a lot better than the Cobras and the Whistlers in comparison tests, so I've stuck with them. Just my .02 :)
Burning Brakes
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (BSiegPaint)
I run one of the original Passports. They have superior X/K band performance. They show up on ebay all the time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1349299597
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1349299597
Melting Slicks
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (shoptek)
Get one of them that the police use to check speed...you never know what kind of powder you might get, and it's best to check it before snorting it. :jester
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (shoptek)
I use a Uniden, and like it the best of all the units I've had. It cost less than my last ticket, and has features I like. It may not be rated the highest, or be faultless in function, but for the money I'd buy another one! The biggest complaint I've heard about detectors is their ability to decifer 'correct' signals from false ones. This doesn't bother me as I'd rather be told something's out there than not, hoping the machine knows correct from incorrect. Alot of other units broadcast a signal as a means of detecting, where as the Uniden does not. So in turn it picks up signals from some other radar decectors. I have learned it's ways, and I can tell when I should be on the lookout. :eek:
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (zymurgist)
I'm with zymurgist on this. A Valentine One, if you're serious. Otherwise, an Escort is certianly better than nothing. If you have ever seen a Valentine in operation I don't think you would as the question. The difference in performance and information is huge.
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (shoptek)
Other than the Valantine 1 and the Escort 8500 ($400 and $300), is there a decent "working mans price" detector out there???
Both have a 30 day money back guarantee. Order both, try them side by side for 20 days, keep the one you like best and return the other.
Just don't even consider any other unit, not worth it.
tom...
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Melting Slicks
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Re: O.T.--Which radar dectector??? (shoptek)
I hear you all :cheers:
Ill probably go with Escort strictly for price reasons. Plus, the sales person at Escort said they have a $40.00 discount promo if you trade in an older unit, which I do have.
I like the V1 too, but at $400........I'll be eating a lot of hamburger helper for dinner.
I may take the advice and try them for a couple of weeks.
Thanks to all who replied.
Ill probably go with Escort strictly for price reasons. Plus, the sales person at Escort said they have a $40.00 discount promo if you trade in an older unit, which I do have.
I like the V1 too, but at $400........I'll be eating a lot of hamburger helper for dinner.
I may take the advice and try them for a couple of weeks.
Thanks to all who replied.