Do you use a radar detector?
Race Director
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From: Indianapolis IN
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
I turn mine on everytime I get in the car, before I move her. I don't exceed the speed that often but it's nice to have some warning in the event my mind has drifted away and I am above or missed the posted speed limit. 
Burning Brakes
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From: North Royalton Ohio
Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Like that old American Express commercial with Karl Malden....
"Never leave home without it!"
I've had a radar detector for almost 25 years, going back to those old huge Escorts with the analog signal strength meter and the amber alert lamp. Presently use a Valentine1. Can't even begin to guess how many times a radar detector has saved my worthless A$$!
"Never leave home without it!"
I've had a radar detector for almost 25 years, going back to those old huge Escorts with the analog signal strength meter and the amber alert lamp. Presently use a Valentine1. Can't even begin to guess how many times a radar detector has saved my worthless A$$!
Ditto to the "huge" Escort. Still have it somewhere in the garage, guess I should throw it out. I keep thinking maybe they'll have a contest for the oldest one !!!
Have a 6800 now, I need to upgrade...soon.
Burning Brakes
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From: ME
I have the wireless Escort Solo S2 . I really like it so far, first radar detector I've ever had. Just like everyone else, it's already paid for itself. And I didn't buy it so I could speed everywhere - it was more for the peace of mind factor. In a corvette they'll tag you for doing anything in my city.
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Melting Slicks
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From: atlantic city new jersey
Originally Posted by Blue Lion
I don't and so far it hasn't been a problem.
I see many posts about the Valentine on here and it gets good reviews from those who use a detector.
I see many posts about the Valentine on here and it gets good reviews from those who use a detector.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Nassau County NY
Absolutely! I have the Escort SRX with laser shifter installed and I swear by it....Before the detector I would look for a 'rabbit' to follow but was hard pressed to find one that was driving faster than I was.
Cherish your Hopes...
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From: West Palm Beach FL
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by JamiC6
yea...V1 or show me the hand 
...Actually Stuart said that...seems Jami snuck in on my computer
Racer
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From: Essex il
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
I drive at "55 Stay Alive" speeds, even when the limit is 65... I use my radar detector, so I wont get stopped for going too slow... when it goes off I speed up the the posted limit.. I have to white knuckle it until the danger passes..
Racer
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From: Atlanta Georgia
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Originally Posted by Neablas
does a crack baby poop white?
... well i dunno .. but yeh .. i feel naked without my V1.
... well i dunno .. but yeh .. i feel naked without my V1.
I've been using detectors since their inception....always thought the Escort/Passport/whatever from Cincinnati Microwave were unbeatable
Now use only V-1's....may be a bit too complicated for simple minds.....
