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CinTurbo
10-21-2003, 01:07 PM
Anyone use one? Do they work? I'd only buy one if it worked ALL the time!

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ARunto
10-21-2003, 01:09 PM
Escort 8500
pdhaudio83
10-21-2003, 01:10 PM
fuzzbuster 4000, not currently in use.
SoniCraze
10-21-2003, 01:11 PM
read here (http://www.msprotege.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36032)
CinTurbo
10-21-2003, 01:15 PM
I've heard about the 8500. How much does it cost? And more importantly does it work? The only reason I don't have a radar detector now is b/c I'm afraid I'll speed more (thinking it will save me) and then I'll get busted going 100+!
pdhaudio83
10-21-2003, 01:18 PM
dude, a radar detector wont save you. seriously. ive done ride alongs with the local PD. nothing can stop them from reading you.

instant on- you're screwed.
laser- screwed.
only thing that'd save u if the cop leaves his radar on. most dont anymore.
AGR
10-21-2003, 01:19 PM
PASSPORT 8500

I have attached reviews elsewhere here, that you can check out, as well.
Tommy1005
10-21-2003, 01:19 PM
Beltronics is the best one out there in my opinion. I've picked up cops a mile away. The only time it goes off is when there's a cop there. I've had it for 2 months and not one false alarm yet.
KYMP5
10-21-2003, 01:20 PM
they dont use laser or instant on around here and my radar detector has saved my ass several times. i wont hit the road with out it. if i am going on a road trip i have a handheld cb that ive had modded for better range. listening to the truckers is the best way to know where the cops are on the open road
pdhaudio83
10-21-2003, 01:22 PM
absolutely. CBs are the best tool IMO.

I speed smart. only straight away highways downhill (mild downhill so u an see a few miles ahead) and slow down near underpasses. never speed after sunset.
pdhaudio83
10-21-2003, 01:24 PM
let someone go 90mph past me, then 3mins later, i fly and hit 130mph.
KYMP5
10-21-2003, 01:29 PM
i generally like to find someone who is going faster than me and then let them get to where i can barely see them and cruise at their speed
richelesro
10-21-2003, 01:30 PM
Valentine One.
Cirielle
10-21-2003, 01:30 PM
Originally posted by pdhaudio
dude, a radar detector wont save you. seriously. ive done ride alongs with the local PD. nothing can stop them from reading you.

instant on- you're screwed.
laser- screwed.
only thing that'd save u if the cop leaves his radar on. most dont anymore.

You haven't been to VA then!

My suggestion is always have two radar detectors...

the idiot who is going way faster than you in front and the radar in your car. That way if they are turning it on and off...they get him first....rebounds off of him so your radar detector picks it up and you slow down!
Cirielle
10-21-2003, 01:31 PM
Originally posted by richelesro
Valentine One.

OH YEAH!!!
KYMP5
10-21-2003, 01:31 PM
VA sucks as far as radar detectors go
ARunto
10-21-2003, 01:32 PM
The one thing I don't like about the V1 is that you can't dim it...so it stands out at night...sure they have the hideaway kit but that's more $$.
KYMP5
10-21-2003, 01:32 PM
i have several freinds with the valentine and they swear bye it. i just cant see paying that much when the one i have now works fine
EVILSRT
10-21-2003, 01:34 PM
Originally posted by richelesro
Valentine One.

WERD
Cirielle
10-21-2003, 01:34 PM
Originally posted by KYMP5
VA sucks as far as radar detectors go

Explain????
That you aren't supposed to have them....no biggie, just don't get caught!
Plus the great thing about the Valentine 1 is most VA police do not think it is a radar detector......
Geoffsurfs
10-21-2003, 01:42 PM
I was in a similar situtation and could not decide which one to get so i just didnt get one at all. My debate was teh escort 8500 and the V1. I heard that nothing can defend laser to well, at least in CA.
shinzen
10-21-2003, 02:04 PM
laser definitely =screwed, but here in CO there is 2 laser units in the state, and we don't see them very often- always speed with a rabbit in front of you- my old bel has saved me from I have no idea how many tickets- it falses a bit, but out here it's mostly the K or superwideband KA that they use, and the only time mine falses is on X or Y band
DiscreetSpeed
10-21-2003, 02:27 PM
escort passport 8500
GREATG
10-21-2003, 02:56 PM
Valentine 1 and a CB is the way I travel now. This will help you noobs alot.
http://www.ibiblio.org/rdu/a-10fly.html

Still nothing is foolproof.
Mark-MsP
07-25-2004, 01:39 AM
If you want a radar detector, buy a Valentine One. My dad has one in his 911 and never gets tickets. I have seen firsthand that radar detector pick up cops from a safe slowing distance thousands of times. And if they don't, hell, Valentine will pay your ticket (circumstancial).
Wiggles422
07-26-2004, 11:25 AM
Valentine will pay your ticket (circumstancial).

Yeah, but insurance will still sky rocket.