V1-Initial Observations
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Burning Brakes
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From: Central Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05
V1-Initial Observations
FIRST I DO NOT WANT TO START A WAR, JUST POSTING OBSERVATONS!!!
I first opened the box expecting this massive brick because of how everyone describes it. Not that big at all, very nice size I think. Being female size does matter. The others might be smaller, but I do not think this is big and clunky.
It picks up all signals out there, but I don't mind that. In the different modes it mutes out the low strength signals and signals the stronger ones.
Seems very effective and I love the arrows already. I am not saying this one is better because I have not used the others, but these are my initial observations. I am happy with my purchase. Now I have to determine what mirror mount to get.
I first opened the box expecting this massive brick because of how everyone describes it. Not that big at all, very nice size I think. Being female size does matter. The others might be smaller, but I do not think this is big and clunky.
It picks up all signals out there, but I don't mind that. In the different modes it mutes out the low strength signals and signals the stronger ones.
Seems very effective and I love the arrows already. I am not saying this one is better because I have not used the others, but these are my initial observations. I am happy with my purchase. Now I have to determine what mirror mount to get.
Intermediate
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From: Amherst NH
I've had mine for about a year and have been very happy with the performance, but I have problems driving directly into the sun when it is low in the sky, as it sets off the laser warning and it doesn't shut off until it is pointed away from the sun. Anyone else have this problem?
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From: Huntington Beach California
Originally Posted by BlkVertNH
I've had mine for about a year and have been very happy with the performance, but I have problems driving directly into the sun when it is low in the sky, as it sets off the laser warning and it doesn't shut off until it is pointed away from the sun. Anyone else have this problem?
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
The boogey counter is great too and it is loud enough to hear over the radio. Again, I am sure the other detectors are awesome as well, but so far I am happy with my choice.
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I have them in all my cars.. wouldnt drive without one... 
hehe. The arrows are wheeeet! 
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From: Mansfield ma
As for the size, I have one that I bought in 2001 and another I bought a few months ago. The new one is much smaller than the old one. The old one is a brick, but is still very effective.
Regarding the laser going off, the only time that happens to me when it is false is when I am driving behind a chevy trail blazer and their break lights go on.
Regarding the laser going off, the only time that happens to me when it is false is when I am driving behind a chevy trail blazer and their break lights go on.
Burning Brakes
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From: Las Vegas NV
Where is the best place to buy it ?
http://www.valentine1.com/
Average shipping time and packaged very well.
Also check out the easy wiring thanks to a fellow forum member:
http://mysite.verizon.net/ccm.gerber/quickconnect.htm
And don't forget the mirror mount:
http://t-rexsoftware.com/greatlakes/
Love mine!
SB
Last edited by Braced; Apr 21, 2005 at 07:53 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
From a previous post I am weary of the Great Lakes mount. I am still waiting for someone to try out the one from the forum store, which I don't think uses adhesive.
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From: Irvine CA
Originally Posted by burtonbl103
anyone use the remote dispaly or come up with some great ways to install it !
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From: RI
I've had those cheap ones that you buy at walmart. I didn't like it and didn't feel safe in a way I guess you can say. So I got a 8500. I like it very much. Had it for just over a year now. Haven't tried any others yet though. Think I'm going to sell it though and get the x50 blue. I just love blue.
me too