The Best Radar Dector?
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7th Gear
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The Best Radar Dector?
who has the best one out, i dont want one that picks up abunch of crap and just beeps i need one that basicly picks up cop radar and vascar. what are teh best choices?
Le Mans Master
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I heard Valentine was good but pricey. I use a Cobra 6 band Mdl # ESD 7000. Purchased at Target for about $35. Radar works by line of sight so, on a freeway I get about a 1-2 mile range. Picks up signal way before you see a patrol car. On curvey country roads the units can't see around corners. So, drive careful.
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Check out the electronics section.... the debate never ends...
We have both, the V-1 over the Passport 8500 X50
But other shave both and prefer the reverse....
It is very subjective and personal preference and bias overcome real performance differnces
We have both, the V-1 over the Passport 8500 X50
But other shave both and prefer the reverse....
It is very subjective and personal preference and bias overcome real performance differnces
Racer
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From: Bossier city, Louisiana
Valentine. Knowing where the radar is coming from is almost as important as knowing it's there at all. Many of the top detectors do extremely well. So close, it's almost a preference more than anything.
BUT:
Want a real world "value"? Check new prices, then check ebay for what they sell for used. It's a cold hard reality check for lots of people who didn't buy a Valentine.
BUT:
Want a real world "value"? Check new prices, then check ebay for what they sell for used. It's a cold hard reality check for lots of people who didn't buy a Valentine.
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Melting Slicks
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I went with the Passport 8200 X50 and am happy with it. I've heard good things about the valentine unit but have no first hand experience. Looked more like a brick than a RD however.
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