Radar Ratings and Testing!!!!!
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Radar Ratings and Testing!!!!!
Well in the process of making a decsion of which radar detector I will get my moneys worth. And so far still having a bit of trouble deciding. I've seen more positive talk in regards to the Valentine1 Radar than any other. But I found the following site on 2006 radar testing results.
Click on the following link and let me know what you all think... http://www.007radardetectors.com/
P.S. Make sure that right after the first paragraph in this website you click on the "Test Results" link in blue to see them.
Click on the following link and let me know what you all think... http://www.007radardetectors.com/
P.S. Make sure that right after the first paragraph in this website you click on the "Test Results" link in blue to see them.
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Get what YOU like. Radar detectors will spark a religious war.
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Originally Posted by VetteCrazy05
Well in the process of making a decsion of which radar detector I will get my moneys worth. And so far still having a bit of trouble deciding. I've seen more positive talk in regards to the Valentine1 Radar than any other. But I found the following site on 2006 radar testing results.
Click on the following link and let me know what you all think... http://www.007radardetectors.com/
P.S. Make sure that right after the first paragraph in this website you click on the "Test Results" link in blue to see them.
Click on the following link and let me know what you all think... http://www.007radardetectors.com/
P.S. Make sure that right after the first paragraph in this website you click on the "Test Results" link in blue to see them.
Don't buy it off that site though as they are making $100 on you.
Order it direct http://www.valentine1.com
Heel & Toe
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Call Valentine Research at 1 800 331 3030 and ask for a returned V1 and you will get 10% off the retail price of $399. It will be the latest version V1.8 POP2 w/ Euro-mode and 3.826 firmware and that comes with all the accessories and a 1 year warranty.
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Originally Posted by CLIFFORD250
Call Valentine Research at 1 800 331 3030 and ask for a returned V1 and you will get 10% off the retail price of $399. It will be the latest version V1.8 POP2 w/ Euro-mode and 3.826 firmware and that comes with all the accessories and a 1 year warranty.
Those models sometimes tough to come by - you might have to wait alittle bit.
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Originally Posted by steveblonde
They rate the Bel better than the Valentine! 
I stand by the V1. Buy what you like. Most of them have a 30 day guarantee anyway
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Just made a decision on this and after way too much research bought the Escort Passport 8500 X50 (Blue).
From all the test results and price considerations it seemed like the best bang for the buck.
There's a vendor who has them on sale, here's the link if you're interested.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...50&forum_id=53
Good luck with your decision!!
From all the test results and price considerations it seemed like the best bang for the buck.
There's a vendor who has them on sale, here's the link if you're interested.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...50&forum_id=53
Good luck with your decision!!
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The V-1 and the 8500 X50 are both top of the line units.
I have 2 8500 X-50 's and the latest V-1....
Based on my preference, I choose to keep the V-1 in Vettes and use the 8500's in both my/my wife's daily drivers....
I have 2 8500 X-50 's and the latest V-1....
Based on my preference, I choose to keep the V-1 in Vettes and use the 8500's in both my/my wife's daily drivers....
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You may want to look at the Motor Trend Radar Detector Buyer's Guide as well. They have one from 2004 and one from 2005.
I personally opted for the 8500 X50. I don't really care where the radar is coming from. My rule is if it goes off I slow down. I got mine for $270, so it was $130 cheaper than the V1.
I personally opted for the 8500 X50. I don't really care where the radar is coming from. My rule is if it goes off I slow down. I got mine for $270, so it was $130 cheaper than the V1.
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If you want a detector that is great out of the box and upgradeable, tells you how many signals it's getting, and tells you where there signals are coming from, then get the V1.
If you want something that offers less, then get something else.
-Kirk
If you want something that offers less, then get something else.
-Kirk
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Originally Posted by KMeloney
If you want a detector that is great out of the box and upgradeable, tells you how many signals it's getting, and tells you where there signals are coming from, then get the V1.
The 8500 X50 tells you how many signals its getting as well.
Only the V1 has the arrows.
For me the arrows weren't worth $130. Like I said before, if it beeps I slow down.
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From: If your not the lead dog the view never changes Boise, Id
Originally Posted by pianoprodigy
Yah, and they're probably paid to do so.
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Originally Posted by dukekid68
Just made a decision on this and after way too much research bought the Escort Passport 8500 X50 (Blue).
Bottom line is you have to go with the one you are comfortable with and you did the appropriate research to that end.
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Originally Posted by KernelDee
You made a good decision. This will pizz off the V-1 users as bad as if you would have cheated with their wives though. They take it personally Bottom line is you have to go with the one you are comfortable with and you did the appropriate research to that end.
Bottom line is you have to go with the one you are comfortable with and you did the appropriate research to that end. 