Radar Detectors
Drifting
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Check out the Valentine V1
http://www.valentine1.com/
You'll get as many opinions on radar detector as you would on what car wax to use, but the V1 is certainly up there at the top.
fwiw, I've had escorts, and they sell some high end ones, and a newer one that integrates with a few of the new cars, but IMO they are over priced.
http://www.valentine1.com/
You'll get as many opinions on radar detector as you would on what car wax to use, but the V1 is certainly up there at the top.
fwiw, I've had escorts, and they sell some high end ones, and a newer one that integrates with a few of the new cars, but IMO they are over priced.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Minneapolis MN
I love my Escort X50 ... it's one of the best detectors out there and cheaper than the valentine. I didn't want to pay extra $$$ for arrows since I am on the brakes regardless of direction.
www.escortradar.com
www.escortradar.com
Melting Slicks
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From: Whidbey Island Washington
Originally Posted by F1Fan
Check out the Valentine V1
http://www.valentine1.com/
You'll get as many opinions on radar detector as you would on what car wax to use, but the V1 is certainly up there at the top.
http://www.valentine1.com/
You'll get as many opinions on radar detector as you would on what car wax to use, but the V1 is certainly up there at the top.
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From: Ok
I havent bought one yet but I'm leaning towards the Beltronics Vector 995. They are the same as the Bel RX65. Savinglots.com sells them for $229.95. I did some research at radarbusters.com, lots of good info. I dont have a speeding problem on the highways 
, But they sneak up on me in town. 
, But they sneak up on me in town.
Last edited by 85blkZ51; Aug 2, 2004 at 10:26 AM.
Race Director
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From: Bergen County, NJ
I bought my Escort Solo S2 last year.
Escort sells it for $329, as does most other vendors.
I bought it off an Ebay vendor for $259 + $10 shipping, new in the box, warrenteed.
It works fine with no problems.
Escort sells it for $329, as does most other vendors.
I bought it off an Ebay vendor for $259 + $10 shipping, new in the box, warrenteed.
It works fine with no problems.
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From: Kentucky
Here is a thread with a link to Speedzones latest testing. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=865809
Melting Slicks
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From: Whidbey Island Washington
Originally Posted by hngacurv
Here is a thread with a link to Speedzones latest testing. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=865809
Team Owner
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From: SE NY
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That is an interesting article on radar detectors, thanks for the info.
I have used older model Cobras with success for years (i.e. no speeding tickets). None of these offer complete protection but a good one is a good counter measure in the arsenel against cops.
Just this morning my Cobra alerted me that a cop, whose attention I had gotten while passing a semi during a very slow left turn(lol), had pulled into a parking lot and had his radar gun aimed at me in a 30mph zone. Luckily I was waiting at a traffic signal, heard the Cobra's signal and "eased" away when the light went green.
I've thought of using a plastic license plate cover to absorb the Laser's IR signal; guess what, I'm betting that is exactly what Laserveil does. BTW, I clicked on the link to their site and it was dead!!
I have used older model Cobras with success for years (i.e. no speeding tickets). None of these offer complete protection but a good one is a good counter measure in the arsenel against cops.
Just this morning my Cobra alerted me that a cop, whose attention I had gotten while passing a semi during a very slow left turn(lol), had pulled into a parking lot and had his radar gun aimed at me in a 30mph zone. Luckily I was waiting at a traffic signal, heard the Cobra's signal and "eased" away when the light went green.
I've thought of using a plastic license plate cover to absorb the Laser's IR signal; guess what, I'm betting that is exactly what Laserveil does. BTW, I clicked on the link to their site and it was dead!!
Melting Slicks
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From: The Clem MI
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I agree, other than I have NO DOUBT it has paid for itself 10+ times over. Whatever brand you choose, it will be well worth the investment. The thing I like about V1 is that is tracks your back also, and just the other day this feature saved my butt, yet once again.
Originally Posted by BlackbirdZ07
Another vote for the Valentine. Mine has never failed me, and I'm sure it has paid for itself several times over!
Instructor
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From: Charleston SC
Valentine One. It's the best you can buy and it works great. They also hold their value very well if you ever decide to get rid of it. New ones cost about $400. I looked on eBay trying to get a deal and they had old ones selling in the $350 range. I ended up getting a brand new one and I have enjoyed it every day since.
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
Escort 8500 here. 4 years + ZERO tickets = 
I don't get into the V1 vs. 8500 debates because I know the V1 works, and my 8500 works. It usually comes down to arrows vs. no arrows. In that case, I'll agree with what somebody else says - "I didn't want to pay extra $$$ for arrows since I am on the brakes regardless of direction."
I don't get into the V1 vs. 8500 debates because I know the V1 works, and my 8500 works. It usually comes down to arrows vs. no arrows. In that case, I'll agree with what somebody else says - "I didn't want to pay extra $$$ for arrows since I am on the brakes regardless of direction."
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From: lafayette co
I've decided on the Valentine. I've got a '96, how hard will it be for me to hard wire it??
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Burning Brakes
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From: Resume Speed Tennessee
My now 5 year old Bel 980 gives me plenty of warning...around curves, over hills, miles on straights. Voice warning of radar type helps sort 'um out as Ka and X are predominant in the southern states. It's so good that I would not consider a Valentine until I see one and a Bel in a side-by-side test.
The Bel recently gave me about 4 miles of warning...and the trooper was backed up against an Interstate overpass concrete abutment shooting in the direction I was traveling. When it chirps, I believe and lift!!!
The plate cover may be a good idea to foil the blasted cameras. A lot of cities are adding them at traffic lights.
As to power, depends on where you want it. I like mine on the dash directly in front of me. It's real easy to wire into the accessory wire under the shifter plate and bring the wire out between the dash pad and the AC outlet. It's also very easy to tap into the hot wire for the rear view mirror, but placing the detector in that position blocks some forward vision....which Vettes are already short on.
The Bel recently gave me about 4 miles of warning...and the trooper was backed up against an Interstate overpass concrete abutment shooting in the direction I was traveling. When it chirps, I believe and lift!!!
The plate cover may be a good idea to foil the blasted cameras. A lot of cities are adding them at traffic lights.
As to power, depends on where you want it. I like mine on the dash directly in front of me. It's real easy to wire into the accessory wire under the shifter plate and bring the wire out between the dash pad and the AC outlet. It's also very easy to tap into the hot wire for the rear view mirror, but placing the detector in that position blocks some forward vision....which Vettes are already short on.