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Old 05-24-2006, 01:59 AM
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http://www.motortrend.com/features/m...ors/index.html
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Damn good article, I've got my mind made up.
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I'm sticking with my V1. Yes, the price is high but so is a 15-20 mph-over-the-limit- ticket(actually I got mine on Ebay under $250). Once you are used to the detector and its noises, it's VERY user friendly, and like the tests claim, it's one of the best in sensitivity, and I think that what counts the most. The V1 has picked up LEO's twice as far as my Cobra ever did! Ok now, Mike Valentine, I'll be expecting my checks soon, right?
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Passport Rules.
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Old 05-24-2006, 09:17 AM
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Mine stays in the glove box.
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"2004 Radar Detector Test and Buyer's Guide"

It's an old test...oh yeah get the Passport 8500 X50
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Stay within 5mph of the posted limit and don't worry about it. BTW I do have a Escort 8500.
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Originally Posted by dukekid68
"2004 Radar Detector Test and Buyer's Guide"

It's an old test...
This technology thing really doesn't change that often though
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it was the most up to date one i could find.
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Originally Posted by N0TDADYS_98
it was the most up to date one i could find.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/m...de/index6.html

"This year, the measurement of the radar and laser detection abilities of each of the over $200 units gives the Valentine One ($400) a small edge over the competing BEL Vector 995 ($260) and Escort Passport 8500 X50 ($300 with red display or $340 with a blue display) units."
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Good info. Thanks for posting.
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Originally Posted by N0TDADYS_98
Where does your radar detector system rank?
Unfortunately here in Virgina I think it ranks as a Class 1 Misdemeanor!

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