Radar detectors
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
Radar detectors
Time to replace my Escort 8500 X50.
Was looking at the Valentine V1.... Geez its hard to find a used one for a good price !
Looks like I'm go to have to buy a new one. All the used ones are only $50-$75 bucks cheaper !
BTW... does anyone that has a Valentine V1 know what the heck the "SAVY" unit is for or does ??
Was looking at the Valentine V1.... Geez its hard to find a used one for a good price !
Looks like I'm go to have to buy a new one. All the used ones are only $50-$75 bucks cheaper !
BTW... does anyone that has a Valentine V1 know what the heck the "SAVY" unit is for or does ??
Heel & Toe
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Savvy lets you set a speed at which everything will come in at the muted tone if you're going below. Good for parking lots and such.
I would probably just buy new, that way you get the latest hardware and firmware, some of the upgrades cost a good bit of coin, so if you do buy used make sure you run the serial # on the V1 website first to ensure it is up to date.
I would probably just buy new, that way you get the latest hardware and firmware, some of the upgrades cost a good bit of coin, so if you do buy used make sure you run the serial # on the V1 website first to ensure it is up to date.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
"Good for parking lots and such."
Who speeds in a parking lot ?
I'm not sure what that means.... AND I'm not sure the"SAVY" will be of any use to me.
So I just sold my Escort 8500 on another site and now it's time to buy and tryout the V1. Lets see how well it works compared to my old Escort 8500 unit.
I may even look into a jammer as well.
Who speeds in a parking lot ?
I'm not sure what that means.... AND I'm not sure the"SAVY" will be of any use to me.
So I just sold my Escort 8500 on another site and now it's time to buy and tryout the V1. Lets see how well it works compared to my old Escort 8500 unit.
I may even look into a jammer as well.
Burning Brakes
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"Good for parking lots and such."
Who speeds in a parking lot ?
I'm not sure what that means.... AND I'm not sure the"SAVY" will be of any use to me.
So I just sold my Escort 8500 on another site and now it's time to buy and tryout the V1. Lets see how well it works compared to my old Escort 8500 unit.
I may even look into a jammer as well.
Who speeds in a parking lot ?
I'm not sure what that means.... AND I'm not sure the"SAVY" will be of any use to me.
So I just sold my Escort 8500 on another site and now it's time to buy and tryout the V1. Lets see how well it works compared to my old Escort 8500 unit.
I may even look into a jammer as well.
Heel & Toe
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If I read it right, I think what he means is under a certain speed your radar alerts are muted. So if you're sitting in traffic or in a parking lot and only driving 20 mph, you won't get any radar alerts bugging you. Like you said, who speeds in a parking lot? So by that theory, why would I care if there is radar around?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
Meh... I don't mind "chatty". I can always just turn down the volume. Not worth the extra $70 for it.
Now spending the extra money for the concealed display might be a good buy.
Now spending the extra money for the concealed display might be a good buy.
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Radar jammers are illegal and good lazer jammers are serious $$
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Le Mans Master
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Burning Brakes
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Radar Detector
You might want to look into Escort's current 'Redline' model. If you do a little research on recent tests and reviews, several, the Valentine1 is not the top dog anymore, but still ranks in the top 5. Depends again who does these evaluations. I am in the search for a unit as well !! 
Advanced
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From: Sunny San Diego
Im an Escort fan myself love all there products, I have a small side business myself idk where your location is but I have brand new in the box Escort radar dectors for sale if interested cheaper then retail, direct message me if interested.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
You might want to look into Escort's current 'Redline' model. If you do a little research on recent tests and reviews, several, the Valentine1 is not the top dog anymore, but still ranks in the top 5. Depends again who does these evaluations. I am in the search for a unit as well !! 
Instructor
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From: Charleston South Carolina
The Escort Redline is a good system...I have the 8500 in one vehicle and 9500ix in another and like them both. I will likely send the 8500 in soon to get new firmware and flash done by Escort as it is still working great. The 9500ix I download and update on my own on the laptop at home for both firmware/settings as well as identified StopLight Cams, Radar Traps, and I like that it saves store alarms if the same signal at same strength is detected in same location 3 times consecutively.
If I buy a new one will be a RedLine or another 9500ix.
If I buy a new one will be a RedLine or another 9500ix.
Burning Brakes
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From: Medford, Oregon
Yuuuuup Sinister-one !!, the price is a little steep, about the cost of a serious speeding ticket !! 
And to the other reply, 'OUCH' !! 
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
About the only difference I see in the Valentine V1 vs the Escort are the directional arrows that tell you where the threat is coming from. usually once the detector starts chirping on the low end I'm already slowing down.....
So at that point does it really matter where the threat is coming from ??
I think not....
mike v
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From: Riner Va
Just a heads up!!
Here in Virginia they are still not legal. And, the VASP use radar detector---detector's.
Also in the passed couple years, the courts said that they are no longer allowed to confiscate them either. But get busted and OOOUCH $$$$$$$$$$$$$......
Here in Virginia they are still not legal. And, the VASP use radar detector---detector's.
Also in the passed couple years, the courts said that they are no longer allowed to confiscate them either. But get busted and OOOUCH $$$$$$$$$$$$$......
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Le Mans Master
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From: Helotes TEXAS
That REALLY sucks !!!
Safety Car
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that greatly depends on where you live because my area they are not illegal, i know becuase i checked with the colorado state patrol as well as the local sherriff offices and they confirmed that
Le Mans Master
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From: Greenville SC
The Escort Redline is a good system...I have the 8500 in one vehicle and 9500ix in another and like them both. I will likely send the 8500 in soon to get new firmware and flash done by Escort as it is still working great. The 9500ix I download and update on my own on the laptop at home for both firmware/settings as well as identified StopLight Cams, Radar Traps, and I like that it saves store alarms if the same signal at same strength is detected in same location 3 times consecutively.
If I buy a new one will be a RedLine or another 9500ix.
If I buy a new one will be a RedLine or another 9500ix.
Any big advantages of getting new firmware for the 8500?
I have yet to update my 9500 after several years, any major changes?
Instructor
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