What radar detecter to get?
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What radar detecter to get?
I just upgraded from a 96' Deville to a M6 GTO so its alot harder to keep my speed under control these days . Iam in need of a radar detector but iam not sure which one to get. I havnt been pulled over todate and would lke to keep it that way iyh. So what is the best one for $250-$300? Also are they legal in Cali?
Thanks Alot!
Thanks Alot!
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In Cali you need a radar detector that has pop signal. Im not sure valentine has it yet. Pop, is the new signal their using in Cali to stop speeding automobiles. Do a search on radar detectors and you'll get a lot more info.
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Originally Posted by 98BXR
In Cali you need a radar detector that has pop signal. Im not sure valentine has it yet. Pop, is the new signal their using in Cali to stop speeding automobiles. Do a search on radar detectors and you'll get a lot more info.
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I had the valentine and returned it.
I bought the Escort 7500 - HELL of a lot better radar.
I have the 8500 in my TA, the 7500 in my winter beater, and the Solo in the wifeys car.
Escort is the way to go.
Look at http://www.radartest.com/ to make up your mind
I bought the Escort 7500 - HELL of a lot better radar.
I have the 8500 in my TA, the 7500 in my winter beater, and the Solo in the wifeys car.
Escort is the way to go.
Look at http://www.radartest.com/ to make up your mind
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I've got a V1 and love it. I got mine for a killer deal, $150 for a used one. But I was planning on paying full price for one. Since owning one, I've found that the arrows are worth their weight in gold.
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I've seen Bel RX 65's on Ebay today for as low as $230 brand new, retail normally for about $330. Hands down the best available, although just barely better than the Escort since they are essentially the same company now. Can't go wrong with either Bel RX 65 or Escort 8500. Don't pay full price for one though through a normal retailer, they have a hefty markup.
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Originally Posted by MeanWS6
I had the valentine and returned it.
I bought the Escort 7500 - HELL of a lot better radar.
I have the 8500 in my TA, the 7500 in my winter beater, and the Solo in the wifeys car.
Escort is the way to go.
Look at http://www.radartest.com/ to make up your mind
I bought the Escort 7500 - HELL of a lot better radar.
I have the 8500 in my TA, the 7500 in my winter beater, and the Solo in the wifeys car.
Escort is the way to go.
Look at http://www.radartest.com/ to make up your mind
Check out this link...
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
I have tested both the v1 and the escort side by side, both do pretty well from the front but the v1 can pick up cops 10 times better if they are behind you.
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Originally Posted by 98TXFBODY
Radartest.com is owned by escort.......and is one of the only to rate the 8500 better then the V1. The only reason it ever gets a better rating is b/c of the price.
Check out this link...
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
I have tested both the v1 and the escort side by side, both do pretty well from the front but the v1 can pick up cops 10 times better if they are behind you.
Check out this link...
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
I have tested both the v1 and the escort side by side, both do pretty well from the front but the v1 can pick up cops 10 times better if they are behind you.
haha, I was just getting ready to post that radartest.com is a biased site.
V1 is the way to go hands down. It is also flash upgradeable for the future. No need to buy or send back the old one.
Originally Posted by JSU
I just upgraded from a 96' Deville to a M6 GTO so its alot harder to keep my speed under control these days . Iam in need of a radar detector but iam not sure which one to get. I havnt been pulled over todate and would lke to keep it that way iyh. So what is the best one for $250-$300? Also are they legal in Cali?
Thanks Alot!
Thanks Alot!
So what did you end up getting?