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Mar 29, 2005 | 05:41 PM

Byfaithman

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Best Detector

Well I know none of you use radar/laser detectors but I keep reading about them in Corvette Mag. and want to know if there is real world testimony about which is best.

Curious

Mar 29, 2005 | 05:43 PM

Byfaithman

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I also need infor on best proximity alarm system

Mar 29, 2005 | 06:35 PM

WildWolf

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It is split between the Valentine 1 (which I have) and the passport 8500. Both are good BUT neither will save your **** if you are the first car the trooper sees.

Mar 29, 2005 | 06:37 PM

KOMPNS8

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can i place a vote for the v1 before someone posts the beating-a-dead-horse clip?

Mar 29, 2005 | 06:41 PM

Rou-Rou 03

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V-1 but if your the one the laser is pointed at it wont matter what kind of detecter you own

Mar 29, 2005 | 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WildWolf

It is split between the Valentine 1 (which I have) and the passport 8500. Both are good BUT neither will save your **** if you are the first car the trooper sees.

Mar 29, 2005 | 07:44 PM

cjlaw73

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Here ya go....KOMPNS8

Valentine 1

8500

I have the V1 and love it.

Mar 29, 2005 | 08:15 PM

istsme98

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v-1

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Mar 29, 2005 | 09:31 PM

Big Jay E

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I have the V-1. I guess the Passport is OK too from what I read, but the fact that I can know if he is behind me or in front of me is something I don't feel I could do without, even if the passports were free.

Jay

Mar 29, 2005 | 10:26 PM

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11

I have the 8500 X50...works great for me, saved me many times

Mar 29, 2005 | 10:30 PM

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flash134

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St. Jude Donor '05

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Originally Posted by BeastieBoys21

I have the 8500 X50...works great for me, saved me many times

Ditto

Mar 29, 2005 | 10:42 PM

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Ditto

I hear the V 1 is great. I have the 8500 and the 8500 X50. The X50 is really terrific. Many times better than just the 8500.

Mar 29, 2005 | 11:00 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13

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v-1

Mar 30, 2005 | 08:20 AM

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PYRO1

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V-1 here!

Mar 30, 2005 | 08:49 AM

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Ebein

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V1 here, saved me a few times already

Mar 30, 2005 | 09:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WildWolf

It is split between the Valentine 1 (which I have) and the passport 8500. Both are good BUT neither will save your **** if you are the first car the trooper sees.

I have the Escort 8500 X50 and love it BUT the quote above hit it on the head.

Also if the officer is using VASCAR (time and distance measurement) it won't matter which detector you have.

Asking which one is best is about like asking which wax...which color...etc. They both work very well.

Mar 30, 2005 | 11:17 AM

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RaDaRkInG

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V1 is my choice

Arrows, wins in rear detection, and the best resale value make the Valentine One the best.

Mar 30, 2005 | 11:20 AM

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St. Jude Donor '05

I have the valentine 1. I like the directional arrows and I especially like the upgrade feature. As newer models come out, you can upgrade for a lot less than the purchase price usually. Good quality product. Dont forget that the detector cant save you in all situations. Your eyes are the best detector, but they sure are fun gadgets to play with.