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Old May 29, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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I am in the market for a radar detector. I want one with sensors for the front and back and maybe sides so I don't have to hang anything on the window or mount on the dash. Anybody got any recomendations on what and where to find it?
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Old May 29, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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Check out this article on Car And Driver's website: The Great Detector Test.

The Valentine One came out on top by a good margin. The Passport 8500 is a good alternative if you find the Valentine One a bit expensive. I dont have either, so I cant add personal experience.

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Old May 31, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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the Valentine One is the best radar detector i've ever used it detects radar from so far away. doing 120 and that thing starts to go off you can get down to 65 before the cop can even detect you. not that i've done that i'm just saying.
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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Default Re: Radar Recomendations

here is a little more info to help make a choice,
http://www.speedzones.com/test2002new/test2002.htm
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Old Jun 2, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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V1, I would never have another detector.

Something funny - if you watch the Gumball3000 videos almost 100% of the cars have V1's in them!
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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Default Re: Radar Recomendations

but does the v1 hang in the windows, or does it have sensors that you can put around the car?
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Old Jun 5, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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Have a V1 worth the money, all antenna are in the main unit, a remote display is available check them ou at www.valentine1.com
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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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Just got the V1 this week. It's really cool, but haven't used it much. Taking a trip in a couple of weeks though.
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Well I speed alot so I bought the Valentine one and a Passport 8500 with laser transievers. <== I spelled that wrong.
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