Re: Radar / Laser Detector
Originally Posted by sonoronos
Although the Valentine One is my current all-time fave. If I would do it all over again, I would probably get a Bel STi or some other device with a well-shielded LO - just for the 50 states usability.
I also have the V1 and like it very much... but I am with you, if I were going to replace it it would be with the BEL STi Driver...... just so I could block the known areas of false alarms I drive through...price is about the same;) |
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I bought my Passport 9500xi on E-bay over a year ago for $395.
I'm in Arizona and tickets for speeding range from $145-$366 depending on your speed over the posted limit. So you include the points on your driving record and insurance upper I think the $400 is well spent. I had a situation three months ago on the way to work. I was doing 75 in a 65 on I-10 when my radar detector went off. I preceeded to slow down to 65 and spotted the cop behind me and traffic at about a half mile . He followed me for a good two miles with my detector going off. He followed me thru the interchange of I-10 and I-19 and threw the lights on and pulled me over. When he got to my car he could see my radar detector and could hear it going off. He started to chuckle and said "see those things don't work". I explained to the cop that the radar detector picked him up more than (3) miles back and I was going the speed limit of 65. I also stated that I had been watching him in my rearview mirror and was shocked when he pulled me over. The cop laughingly confirmed that I was going 65. But said as soon a I hit the interchange (I-10 to I-19) the speed dropped to 55. Well I thought I was now screwd. When he came back to the car with my ticket, He stated he was impressed with my radar detector and wanted to know what make and model it was so he could get one. He cut me some slack and wrote me a ticket for "Wasteing Natural Resources" and not speeding. The ticket cost me $48 and no points. I'm convinced this detector works. |
Re: Radar / Laser Detector
Originally Posted by onehundred80
Maybe it's time for a hearing aid.:p
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Originally Posted by oledoc2u
Taking notes.....yes I will take you all with VASCAR.....lol.....have fun with your toys.....:D
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beltronics 955 we bought about a week ago for 169 from frys electronics and have been very happy with it and yes has saved my butt already and from a huge 120 in a 65mph zone. Excellent range by far.. I agree with the comment on the Cobras owned one that talked worked great until it suffered and lost the sound! Got sick and the guy stopped talking ( doesnt like the TEXAS heat I guess) replaced the speaker and it died to so we bought a new one and hard wired with the little button on the steering column... pretty slick!!!! my .02
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lot of good stuff in the RD world
this had me all excited, thinking I was about to off the V1 http://www.wareground.com/images/400...detector_2.jpg PASSPORT iQ - Escort Inc. which brought me to this Overview | Radaractive http://radaractive.com/sites/default...ss_5_small.png Veil Guy: RadarActive Review: Are Conventional Radar Detectors Obsolete? I have the concealed display, but this is better, its not obvious what its doing, shows traffic, map & plays music once trapster becomes less annoying, it will be a nice package anyone saying RD's are worthless are speaking out of ignorance even the laser detector, when paired w/ a good jammer, works well Mine: Laser Interceptor USA - Laser Jammer - Exclusive Factory Authorized Distributor to The USA and Canada - Product Info. none if this is a ticket to floor it mindlessly their just tools Sent from my iPad |
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Cool... I have a V1 and an iPhone.... :D
I will download and see what it looks like.... |
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Originally Posted by MikeR
Cool... I have a V1 and an iPhone.... :D
I will download and see what it looks like.... |
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i have dark sunglasses and tin foil in my rims.. not a single ticket!:p
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Originally Posted by 32krazy!
i have dark sunglasses and tin foil in my rims.. not a single ticket!:p
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The best and safest solution is a V1 combined with a blinder laser jamming system :)
Wont ever get a single ticket, if your smart enough that is ;) |
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Hi All,
Got my passport 9500ex, no ticket since ownership. fingers crossed. Paid $110 for it |
Re: Radar / Laser Detector
Originally Posted by MikeR
Cool... I have a V1 and an iPhone.... :D
I will download and see what it looks like.... |
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My 9500i saved me from a potential ticket yesterday. Was driving to work going about 65 in a 55, going with the flow of traffic when my detector lit up with both laser and KA band so I immediately got off the gas and slowed down to the speed limit. I saw the cop pull out from an on-ramp and he pulled over the guy next to me who I had been pacing just moments before.
This thing has honestly paid for itself several times over already. My only regret is not buying one years ago. |
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I was cruising down the interstate, 75 +/- in a 55, driving someone else's car, no detector. There were a couple of cops with people pulled over. I came up to the next overpass and there was another cop sitting under it, on the left shoulder. He tapped his brakes to tell me to slow down. I didn't, just kept going. He got over it. :)
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I just got the Beltronics 955 and am very impressed! It is a great unit and doesn't break the bank. I have received four tickets since putting the V8 in so it was time for counter measures!
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Originally Posted by LantanaTX
I have received four tickets since putting the V8 in so it was time for counter measures!
Oh, and don't blame the V-8 for that, either. It's that damn sticky gas pedal's fault, you know! BC. |
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Ouch!.......;)
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I have had an Escort 8500 for 8 years and love it!
I am planning on buying another one. I think the gps stuff is way over-hyped. If you drive the same roads everyday, you know where the detector will go off and on what band. The 8500 has great range and it is only $299. Super cheap insurance in my book. Like I said mine has paid for itself several times over at least! Cheers, KrzyFast |
Re: Radar / Laser Detector
Originally Posted by Bladecutter
How in the world are you still legally driving, if you're gotten 4 tickets?
Oh, and don't blame the V-8 for that, either. It's that damn sticky gas pedal's fault, you know! BC. |
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