Need help with choosing radar detector!
Teching In
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almost 4 years ago i purchased an escort solo s2. it can be wired or run off a pair of AA batteries. love the performance and never regretted buying it! i have picked up speed traps as far as 3-4 miles away and around hills and through wooded areas, works awesome!
i chose this model since it can run off batteries it makes it super easy to transfer to a buddies car in seconds.
the only speeding ticket i have had since buying it was one of the few days i was late for work and in a hurry and forgot to turn it on!
i chose this model since it can run off batteries it makes it super easy to transfer to a buddies car in seconds.
the only speeding ticket i have had since buying it was one of the few days i was late for work and in a hurry and forgot to turn it on!
Check out the results of the instant-on radar test where the target vehicle with the detectors was positioned at a stationary point approximately 1 mile away from the radar vehicle, with some terrain in between. Each detector was hit three times with instant-on bursts lasting approximately 2 second each. The Escort Solo S2 did not alert at all but the crappy Cobra alerted 2 out of 3 times. By comparison, all four versions of the Valentine One alerted 12 out of 12 times.
http://guysoflidar.com/august-2007/r...ctor-test.html
This is why battery operated detectors suck:
http://valentine1.com/cordless/
Last edited by RaDaRkInG; Jan 9, 2009 at 09:10 AM.
i just ordered a whisper pro 78. Its supposed to be the best radar for under $150 and has sensitivity close to the v1. Search it on google alot of reviews about it out there.
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
RaDaRkInG... In the interest of openess, honesty, and unbiased discussion, would you care to tell us who you are? I'm guessing that you work for Valentine Research or are a paid shill for them. You have posted 11 times in a year and a half and every post has been a plug for V1. No other contribution whatsoever.
I think the members reading your posts should know if they are from a paid endorser (or employee).
I think the members reading your posts should know if they are from a paid endorser (or employee).
do you have red light cameras in town??? Then get the 9500Ix passport. It knows and is updateable of all red light camera areas, Guess what those get expensive also. as well as it does speed zones and speed traps all by GPS. if you know where a cop sits everyday, and you pass him and he is doing instant on all the time, or just pulling the trigger you can save the spot by GPS and it will remind you next time.
Yea its a lil expensive, But hey all this little **** adds up.
I think Tadarking Searches EVERY board looking for any threads about radar.
Yea its a lil expensive, But hey all this little **** adds up.
I think Tadarking Searches EVERY board looking for any threads about radar.
