vpr hler
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Does anyone have one of these?? Looking for the best. Any opinions??
Radar Detector
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SilvrSRT10
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Most of us have one. "Don't leave home without it. Most like the Valentine 1. It has arrows that show where the signal is coming from. Once you use it, a regular radar detector that just beeps doesn't cut it.
WAZZSUP
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V-1 for me as well...hard wired, plus a second one that I just rec. my cig adapter from Eddie....thanks again Edward
azpyroguy
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vpr hler said:
I've got a remote mount one, its a Whistler 3500... but there are several other types available.
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Whistler Fuzion - Mounts in a gauge pod, remote unit.
360º radar (X, K, Ka, superwide Ka, Ku) and laser detection
Blue backlit programmable LCD display
Real Voice® alerts
High gain optical lens for increased laser sensitivity
VG2 undetectable with alert
POP, pulse, instant-on detection
3 city and highway modes, quiet mode
Includes mounting hardware, laser module, console, radar antenna, and voice module
$279.00 +shipping.
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Whistler Pro 3450 - Under Dash, Remote Mount Unit.
360º radar (X, K, Ka, superwide Ka) and laser detection
High gain optical lens for increased laser sensitivity
Prioritizes incoming alerts if multiple alerts are received
VG2 undetectable with alert
POP, pulse, instant-on detection
Safety warning system
7-segment icon display
Blue-alpha numeric LED
3 city and highway modes, quiet mode
Includes mounting hardware and under/thru dash bracket
$209.00 + shipping
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Rocky Mountain Radar - Remote, Kit.
Detects radar bands (X, K, Ka, Ka superwide); detects all laser radar
Advanced Micro-Scanâ„¢ provides 100% POP protection
Smart-Scanâ„¢ reduces false starts
Bilingual voice alerts
Detects all laser speed devices (LTI 20-20, Pro-Laser, Laser-Lyte, Stalker)
VG-2/VG-3 undetectable, selectable VG-2 detection
Detects safety alert and safety warning systems
Mute/City/Highway settings
Front and rear sensors with control panel
2 AUX outputs for expansion modules
Includes all hard wiring accessories
$269.00 + Shipping
There alot more available... I can get BelTronics, Cobra, Kat, Whistler, and Rocky Mountain.
VinViper
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V-1 here also. Like the American Express, card don't leave home without it. 
azpyroguy
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VinViper said:V-1 here also. Like the American Express, card don't leave home without it.
I also like the V-1, its a excellent high rated unit!!
but I dont like how big and honking it is... its hard to hide.. I prefer my remote mount unit.. no one knows that I have it!! Why advertise to the law that you have a fast truck, AND have a radar detector.
RedSrt007
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V1..I just want to know what direction there coming from
WizzySRT10
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V1 For me as well Local Cops use Kmart, Wallyworld and etc as places to hide because every other radar doesn't have a bogey counter and that comes in handy, and same with the Arrows. The Nice thing about the V1 is you can get them updated.
Black1
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Valentine 1 is the best..... MANY years running, now. :dontknow:
I have an Escort 8500 and have had NO problems, however. I had a K40... and it POOPED-OUT. :dontknow:
I have an Escort 8500 and have had NO problems, however.
I had a K40... and it POOPED-OUT. :dontknow:
WizzySRT10
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STAY VERY FAR away from the Rocky Mountain Radar's! I had one that started smoking in my 96 Camaro Z28 (car I traded in for the truck) and now some where it's in a couple 1000 pieces on the side of the highway. I threw it out the window going about 80 mph when I smell a nice odor of burning wires. GO WITH THE V1!!!!!
Most of my customers are more than satisfied with the Passport 8500......available in BLUE or RED displays. We even sell an optional hard-wire kit that will relocate the mute button where it is easily accessible from a comfortable sitting position. I'll see in Venom Power can post a couple of pics.....I'm at work.....
Black1
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slow91 said:Most of my customers are more than satisfied with the Passport 8500......available in BLUE or RED displays. We even sell an optional hard-wire kit that will relocate the mute button where it is easily accessible from a comfortable sitting position. I'll see in Venom Power can post a couple of pics.....I'm at work.....
Yeah... The BLUE is $50 more than the Red... :dontknow:
I would, however, be interested in the Hard-Wire kit. :idea:
Black1 said:Yeah... The BLUE is $50 more than the Red... :dontknow:
I would, however, be interested in the Hard-Wire kit. :idea:
Jake I sell the 8500 Blue for thirty-bucks more. The blue LED dispaly is said to be easier on the eyes. That is the only justification for us paying more....:dontknow:
PM me if you need a h/w kit......
Schklege said:
Best radar detector overall.Three models co-exist as the top radar detector in reviews. In addition to the Escort Passport 8500 X50, the Bel Pro RX65 and Valentine One also receive the highest scores in reviews. But the Bel Pro is only available in high-end auto electronics stores, and the Valentine One costs $100 more. The Escort radar detector sniffs out X, K and Ka-band radar guns from at least two miles away, and is especially good at tracking Ka-band guns in dangerous POP mode. Although the Valentine One is better at detecting laser guns, reviews say this aspect is of dubious value, since by the time the alarm sounds, it's already too late to avoid a ticket.
Best laser detection.The Valentine One took a lot of criticism in last year's reviews for its inability to detect radar guns in POP mode, which operates in hard-to-detect spurts. But Valentine has now added this feature, and aside from a high rate of false alarms, reviews say it works very well. The Valentine One is also great at detecting beams from laser speed guns, but once a laser has locked onto your vehicle, it's generally too late to avoid a ticket. Although the Valentine One is an excellent all-around radar detector, some reviews say its design and features are behind the times, and that it is too expensive, especially when the Escort Passport 8500 X50 is just as effective.
SR7 all the way! Jams lazers (really truly works), and detects all bands from way far away. Totaly hidin install makes encounters with cops nice... the only down side? retail is 1800, but you can hit ebay and get a good deal. I am copying some here and I will be adding the v-1 soon...
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The Bell STI driver was rated the best one and ONLY one that is un detectable if you live in or drive through states that they are illegal in, same price as the V-1 and was rated at picking up radar from a record distance of 12 miles away. All my buddies have the V-1 but I decided to give the Bell a try.
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