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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. 06-10-2011, 20:29 #7
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    I know a few cops, and my understanding is that radar detectors are pretty much irrelevant at this point.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sneakerd View Post
    I know a few cops, and my understanding is that radar detectors are pretty much irrelevant at this point.
    Not true yet!! They are still relevant, but they "the man" are working on some new stuff. The Bastards. I got pulled over a year ago, the State patroll walked to me and said "Did it go off"?? What the detecter? Ya did it go off?? No. He said GOOD it works!!!??? WTFO
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  9. 06-10-2011, 20:41 #9
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    Radar detectors work for when they pick up the police measuring the people in front of you. If you're the only one, then don't speed.
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  10. 06-10-2011, 20:48 #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    Radar detectors work for when they pick up the police measuring the people in front of you. If you're the only one, then don't speed.
    What fun is that?? Gota to get to the huntin spot before anyone else!!
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