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  1. Merdav

    Merdav Formula Junior

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    #1 Merdav, May 10, 2004
    I'm trying to decide on a radar detector, so far from all the internet reviews I've read it seems that Valentine 1 v1.8, and Escort Passport 8500 X50 have the best reviews. The Escort seems to be about $100 cheaper, but I'm wide open to opinions here. - MICHAEL
     
  2. Doody

    Doody F1 Veteran

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    #2 Doody, May 10, 2004
    search the archives. there's an insane amount of data there.

    V1, hands-down. once you go arrows, you'll never go back.

    doody.
     
  3. Brian C. Stradale

    Brian C. Stradale F1 Rookie
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    #3 Brian C. Stradale, May 10, 2004
    V1. V1 is the Ferrari; Escort is the Audi. Not bad, that Audi... but not in the same league with the Ferrari. ;)
     
  4. GrigioGuy

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    #4 GrigioGuy, May 10, 2004
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  5. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 jimpo1, May 10, 2004
    Most of the positive reviews you'll find on the Escort are conducted by www.radartest.com. The thing they don't tell you is that Escort OWNS radartest.com. Hmmmm.

    I have a very slightly used BEL I'll sell you cheap! :)
     
  6. Forza1

    Forza1 Formula Junior

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    #6 Forza1, May 11, 2004
    I also have one I don't need anymore. It's a scrambler/jammer as well as a detector though. Probably illegal in most states. No fancy arrows, but it does a good job of detecting, and if they do hit you, it intercepts and rebroadcasts the signal as either unreadable or obviously low(IE, 5mph). Let me know if you, or anyone reading is interested. Unit is in MINT condition with original paperwork and box.

    email: [email protected]



    -DC
     
  7. Schatten

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    #7 Schatten, May 11, 2004
    V1!
     
  8. RAYMAN

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    #8 RAYMAN, May 11, 2004
    Well since the subject came up again, what are the opinions on the battery powered Passport.

    This appeals to me because I hate the cord, and you can change it from car to car easy, but I understand they're not as good as the powered ones.
     
  9. Schatten

    Schatten F1 World Champ
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    #9 Schatten, May 11, 2004
    I have my V1 hardwired. Friends that have only one V1 and several cars have them hardwired to swap in and out of. It's quite easy to do.
     
  10. Tyler

    Tyler F1 Rookie

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    #10 Tyler, May 11, 2004
    V1 all the way!
     
  11. Merdav

    Merdav Formula Junior

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    #11 Merdav, May 11, 2004
    Well from these posts and all the archived ones I have read, I pulled the trigger and call Valentine1 today. Should have it by Friday, thanks for everyones input :)>
     
  12. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #12 UroTrash, May 11, 2004
    I use my V1 both in the cars and on the motorcycle (using an amplifier and speakers in the helmet). I will not ride the scoot without it.

    I have heard you can send the V1 back for upgrades, anybode done that? Whats it cost?
     
  13. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #13 f355spider, May 11, 2004
    They still are not as good...get a V-1. :)
     
  14. 4re gt4

    4re gt4 Formula 3

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    #14 4re gt4, May 12, 2004
    You can look on their website and see what the cost is. You have to know your serial #. The price is determined by your current revision level.

    SJ on FList put his old one on Ebay and got near $400 for it!!! This was much cheaper than paying the upgrade, as the old one sold for the same price as a new one. Go figure.
     

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