01-27-2012
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Good radar/laser detector
Hey guys, wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good radar/laser detector. I'd prefer not to have to spend $500, so I don't need one with GPS or something. I'm just looking for something reliable with good range.
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01-27-2012
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Oak Point, TX
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Escort Passport 8500 X50 "Black" model, new for 2012. I have the non-Black 8500 X50 and it's never let me down; they're advertising the Black model as 40% more effective whatever that means.
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01-27-2012
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
also have the passport 8500. It is great. the best part of it is I found it in a thrift store with aly got it for 5.00 and has been in her car ever since then
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01-27-2012
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Valentine One hands down, the directional arrows are priceless.
I have been hearing good things about the new passport stuff though I think the 9500i has GPS to help cut down on false alarms.
V1 is so good, we plan on getting another my wife doesn't want to drive without it and neither do I.
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01-27-2012
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Nina just got a passport escort, we have yet to try it, but my old cheapy worked great when I had it.
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01-27-2012
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
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01-27-2012
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
I loved my escort 8500 in the Talon, never got a ticket with that in the car.
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01-27-2012
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: MN
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
I and most my friends all have V1's and wouldn't use anything else.
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01-27-2012
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: United States
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
I've got the V1, and wouldn't change it for anything. Definitely a high quality product that was well thought out.
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01-29-2012
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blaine
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Seems like there only two you guys have pointed out. That leads me to believe both are good products. But at $200 apart, what is the difference between the two - other than GPS?
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01-29-2012
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R U DTF bro?
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
They both serve the same purpose, and do it well.
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I agree with Kracka.
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01-29-2012
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: MN
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Arrows in the V1 are hard for people to live without, it's such a peace of mind while driving. I'm sure the other detector is good as well. Probably can't go wrong either way.
I believe the directional concept(arrows) are proprietary, thus no other detector can do the same..
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01-30-2012
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15min late to the world
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
http://www.bigzelectronics.com/store...d=10645&dfid=1
I have an older version of this. I thought it was cool to have the current speed, average speed, and top speed, not so needed now with smart phones. But the GPS was nice and it would store false alarms and only make noise if it was a full strength signal.
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01-31-2012
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: United States
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
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Originally Posted by Trogdor
Seems like there only two you guys have pointed out. That leads me to believe both are good products. But at $200 apart, what is the difference between the two - other than GPS?
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With the V1, you don't have to worry about buying another radar detector to stay current. The very first V1 made is capable of being updated to today's version. This means I won't have to buy another detector from the same company again just to get some new feature.
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02-09-2012
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Join Date: May 2010
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
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Originally Posted by ityn
With the V1, you don't have to worry about buying another radar detector to stay current. The very first V1 made is capable of being updated to today's version. This means I won't have to buy another detector from the same company again just to get some new feature.
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That's only sort of accurate. I had a very old V1 that was a hand-me-down and to "upgrade" it to the new one they were just going to give me a new one for the old+~$250. I believe it was a pre-2000 model. I ended up just selling it to a buddy of mine for a bit less and buying a new one.
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03-08-2012
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blaine
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Finally found a Best Buy who had the 8500 in stock. Apparently they don't ship them durring the winter months? Anyway, thanks for the suggestions. It's already saved me in the two days I've had it lol.
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05-07-2012
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Well I decided it's time to get a radar/laser detector after getting a ticket on the cruise. I rarely speed but when I do it's usually going pretty fast on a pull. Got a really sweet deal on a Beltronics STI-R+ with ZR4 Shifters.
As Murlo put it, "impulse buying monday"!
Last edited by asshanson; 05-08-2012 at 01:12 AM..
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05-07-2012
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
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Originally Posted by asshanson
Well I decided it's time to get a radar/laser detector after getting a ticket on the cruise. I rarely speed but when I do it's usually going pretty fast on a pull. Got a really sweet deal on a Beltronics STiR Plus with ZR4 Shifters.
As Murlo put it, "impulse buying monday"!
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You got a ticket on the cruise? On the way home?
Impulse buying ftw!
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05-07-2012
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Yea maybe 5 minutes outside of Ashland. Passed a car, came to the crest of the hill and saw a cop, was going 75 in a 55. $220ish on the spot, full speed amount on the ticket. I sort of think he was bluffing though, because I hit the brakes hard as soon as I spotted him and Scheides said he didn't have his radar on. I was super nice the whole time, wish I would have been a dick in hindsight, he didn't seem to believe me that I owned the car at first.
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05-08-2012
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Re: Good radar/laser detector
Holy expensive baller radar detector.. Why not just get an Escort so you can throw it in your other cars? Are they illegal in iowa and thats why you want it hidden?
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