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  1. 06-10-2011, 14:39 #1
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    Default Looking for best bang for buck radar/laser detector...

    I know I'll probably get flamed a bit for this, but lately I've been tempting fate a little too much and think it's time to invest in a radar/laser detector. I'm looking for one that won't put me in the poor house, but also not some POS that will barely pick up that CSP right behind me shooting my bumper with radar waves. Any help? Oh and please refrain from "If you don't speed you won't need one," or related comments, I know, but it's just my style to do a few over, don't want to get screwed for that 1 time it gets away from me.
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    I have the Valentine1... it is the best!

    You just missed a good deal on the 2nd best one... the passport 8500 (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3008477)
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  3. 06-10-2011, 15:08 #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by kwando View Post
    I have the Valentine1... it is the best!

    You just missed a good deal on the 2nd best one... the passport 8500 (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=3008477)
    Just went and researched a bit and yes, the Valentine 1=best... so I went ahead and ordered one.
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  4. 06-10-2011, 16:49 #4
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    you've already ordered so it doesn't matter much. I own both a V1 and the 8500xi and I gotta tell you I like the 8500 better. It picks up signal faster, the satellite/gps gets rid of false alarm and overall works better.

    that said, the V1 directional arrows are a big plus, it's the only thing in my opinion that is better than the 8500
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  5. 06-10-2011, 17:53 #5
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    With traffic stops becoming more and more of a revenue enhancing vehicle, I'm looking at radar detectors a little closer. Driving down 93, this Tuesday, I passed 4 State boys outside of Golden.
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  6. 06-10-2011, 20:23 #6
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    I've had really good with Escort radar det. The one I have now is awesume Escort 8500 in Blue!!
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  7. 06-11-2011, 08:08 #7
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    Laser detectors are very effective at telling you when you are about to get a ticket. Allowing you time to have your wallet out before he can stop you and start writing.

    Worthless in ticket prevention IMO.
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  8. 06-11-2011, 09:34 #8
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    DPD always has the photo radar on kalamath downtown, I was going less than 30 because I knew it was there. Guy in WRX got impatient, went whipping by me. FLASH! tee hee.

    A friend in during the 80's had this custom setup in his SAAB, front and rear mount antennas hidden behind the turn signal lenses.

    Old FOX detector.
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    We sell there Calibre K40 360 here at the store on a lot of vehicles. Front and rear radar detection with front laser "diffusion" and GPS tagging.

    http://www.k40.com/calibre-pages-26.php

    It's pricey but worth it if youre going to go fast.
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    My search isn't bringing up anything newer but I know I've seen one.

    Looking to buy, what do you suggest?
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