radar detector
Pro
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From: Orlando Fl
Originally Posted by redbird2000
which is the recommended model and where is the best price?
any opinions pro or con please,
any opinions pro or con please,
Pro
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From: Orlando Fl
IMO Mike Valentine (who by the way engineered Escort for Cincinatti Microwave) left Escort to develop BETTER ,NOT cheaper detectors. Check out www.Valentine1.com. That should answer your questions.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bristol Ct
Originally Posted by Popclutch
IMO Mike Valentine (who by the way engineered Escort for Cincinatti Microwave) left Escort to develop BETTER ,NOT cheaper detectors. Check out www.Valentine1.com. That should answer your questions.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Central Coast CA
Just about any name brand radar detector does the same thing with regards to saving drivers money from tickets.
Directional indicators are just a gimmick in my opinon because you will do the same thing no matter where the radar is coming from, namely slow down. But if that is something you want then get it. You can't go wrong with any name brand.
I have really been interested in the 8500 X50 myself, as you can tell. Then again I have only had one ticket in my 30 years of driving without a radar detector. So it might just be a waste of money for me.
Directional indicators are just a gimmick in my opinon because you will do the same thing no matter where the radar is coming from, namely slow down. But if that is something you want then get it. You can't go wrong with any name brand.
I have really been interested in the 8500 X50 myself, as you can tell. Then again I have only had one ticket in my 30 years of driving without a radar detector. So it might just be a waste of money for me.
Le Mans Master
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From: Syracuse NY
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I owned 3 Passport detectors before I got my Vette. That's when I switched to a V-1. The directional arrows are no gimmick. Knowing when LEO is ahead or sneaking up from behind is a good thing. Also, the V-1 can always be upgraded.
The only reason to not get a V-1 is a budget restriction. Call up and ask to buy a unit that was returned under their 30 day policy and you can save something like $50, making the V-1 just $50 more than the Passport.
The only reason to not get a V-1 is a budget restriction. Call up and ask to buy a unit that was returned under their 30 day policy and you can save something like $50, making the V-1 just $50 more than the Passport.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: SUNSET BEACH NC
Radar Detector
I have the 8500 X50 blue and love it. I got it on line from
www.litewarehouse.com which also has piaa lights and other brands.
Their customer service is awesome.
www.litewarehouse.com which also has piaa lights and other brands.
Their customer service is awesome.
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: BALTIMORE MD
they over heat junk
Originally Posted by Shylor
Other than the directional gimmick of the V1, a side by side comparision shows the 8500 X50 ahead. Especially with their new blue LED's that match the C5's dash lighting.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Littleton CO
I switched from the escort to a V1 a few years ago. More range and less false alarms. (But the newer escorts may be much improved). I do like the arrows. They help especially in areas of know false alarms.
Cruising
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From: The Woodlands TX
I've heard the new 8500 X50 is upgradeable. Does anyone know if that's true?
I have both and it's really a toss up as far as performance so far.
But the arrows work great! No gimmick IMHO. I use them all of the time. If the V1 beeps momentarily and the arrow is behind me, I know exactly where to look and usually speed right back up. If it beeps momentarily and is pointing to the front, I know to be careful for a while.... Just one way the arrows are useful. With the X50 I find myself waiting until I confirm the location of the radar.
Both sit in the sun all day long and I never have overheating problems with either.
I have both and it's really a toss up as far as performance so far.
But the arrows work great! No gimmick IMHO. I use them all of the time. If the V1 beeps momentarily and the arrow is behind me, I know exactly where to look and usually speed right back up. If it beeps momentarily and is pointing to the front, I know to be careful for a while.... Just one way the arrows are useful. With the X50 I find myself waiting until I confirm the location of the radar.
Both sit in the sun all day long and I never have overheating problems with either.
Team Owner
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From: NJ
St. Jude Donor '05-'08
I bought the V1 years ago and when they had a new model out I sent mine in to get aw brand new one from them. I don't see any other radar company allowing you to do that so yes it is more money up front, but in the long run it is cheaper (if you want to stay up with technology).
Also I don't feel the arrows or the bogey hits are a gimmick. Driving a regular road I know that my radar goes off with a 1`bogey hit. A few weeks back it came in with 2 and sitting right there was a cop trying to mask himself.
All in All though I think it is just opinion because all the good radar detectors work when you have a rabbit in front of you and they all suck when you are lonely rider in the fast lane...
Also I don't feel the arrows or the bogey hits are a gimmick. Driving a regular road I know that my radar goes off with a 1`bogey hit. A few weeks back it came in with 2 and sitting right there was a cop trying to mask himself.
All in All though I think it is just opinion because all the good radar detectors work when you have a rabbit in front of you and they all suck when you are lonely rider in the fast lane...