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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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Hi im new to the club, I recently purchased a 02 Z06 back in september, but didnt get to enjoy it much cause it turned cold fast. Now its getting nice out baby!!!!
I was wondering what radar detector you guys use or would recommend I buy for my car? Why? because its hard to stay at the speed limit thats why! I was looking at the valentine1, but i am clueless. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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Default Re: Radar Detector? (no_fate)

The V1 is a very nice unit but you can get equal performance from a Passport 8500 for $140 less. Do a search for Tuan Le on the forum and he can hook you up with a great price on one.....here's a link for you CLICK HERE

and welcome to the forum....


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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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Default Re: Radar Detector? (no_fate)

There are many advocates for the V1, but you would not go wrong with any of the top three: V1, (400) Passport 8500 (300), Bel 985. I got the Bel 985 for app 219.


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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 10:32 PM
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Based on all the range tests I just bought a V1 for its higher performance and greater detection range. Just MHO
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 11:21 PM
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well i wanted a good detector and there must be a reason why ppl are still willing to pay 450 for V1 rather then 279 for a passport and after i got it. It has not dissapointed me once. love that arrow thingees :)
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Old Apr 17, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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well i wanted a good detector and there must be a reason why ppl are still willing to pay 450 for V1 rather then 279 for a passport and after i got it. It has not dissapointed me once. love that arrow thingees :)
still don't know why ppl are willing to pay the extra $$$ , my Passport picks up better over the hill radar than the V1, and detects all other signals almost equivalent......suit yourself, if it makes you feel batter, buy it, but it won't gain you anything in the way of protection....sorry.... :cheers:
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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Default Re: Radar Detector? (no_fate)

anybody know more about the Passport SRX?
I would like more info on it, because its expensive

Otherwise, I have heard a lot of good stuff about the V1
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