What’s the third best radar detector ???
06-12-2006, 08:20 AM
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What’s the third best radar detector ???
I’m well aware of the V1 vs Escort 8500 debate that rages on in most car forums so let’s not go there.
I have a V1 w/ remote in the Vette and I’m quite happy with it.
I almost got nailed the other day in the Subaru and I think I want to get a basic detector for that car.
Luckily I saw the front of the cop car before I got into his range.
I saw the radar unit sticking out the window as I passed him.
I don’t want to spend 400 for another V1 or even 300 for an Escort.
Older used V1’s still go for 300-350 on EBAY so that’s out.
I don’t need the bogey counter, arrows or super long range, just something basic that will give me some additional warning instead of running blind.
I just want some basic protection for when I occasionally take this thing on the highway and make full use of its monstrous 173HP.
So what can I get in the 150-200 range that’s half decent?
How much do used 8500’s go for?
Shawn S
I have a V1 w/ remote in the Vette and I’m quite happy with it.
I almost got nailed the other day in the Subaru and I think I want to get a basic detector for that car.
Luckily I saw the front of the cop car before I got into his range.
I saw the radar unit sticking out the window as I passed him.
I don’t want to spend 400 for another V1 or even 300 for an Escort.
Older used V1’s still go for 300-350 on EBAY so that’s out.
I don’t need the bogey counter, arrows or super long range, just something basic that will give me some additional warning instead of running blind.
I just want some basic protection for when I occasionally take this thing on the highway and make full use of its monstrous 173HP.
So what can I get in the 150-200 range that’s half decent?
How much do used 8500’s go for?
Shawn S
06-12-2006, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Why not just get another power cord and mount for the V1 and swap it between the two cars?
have a V1 line hardwired in all of my cars
06-12-2006, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
Why not just get another power cord and mount for the V1 and swap it between the two cars?
I never even took the other remote display out of the box. I’ll probably sell it.
I think it would be too much of a hassle to switch all the time. Especially at 5:30AM.
And it’s mounted pretty ridged in the Vette and not that easy to get out.
06-12-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
What???? Are you serious? After all the detector debates that the V1 is the best & only thing you'll buy?
But the thing is that car hardly ever sees highway use and in PA the local cops aren’t allowed to use radar.
When it does go on the highway it’s either raining or snowing so speed traps aren’t really an issue.
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06-12-2006, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
, but I can be a cheap bastard at times. so am I, and hence why I have a line wired in every car and not a V1 in every car. Just wire it up, bring the V1 w/ you!!!
06-12-2006, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by CLpower
so am I, and hence why I have a line wired in every car and not a V1 in every car. Just wire it up, bring the V1 w/ you!!!
06-12-2006, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
Yea, I know…I know.
But the thing is that car hardly ever sees highway use and in PA the local cops aren’t allowed to use radar.
When it does go on the highway it’s either raining or snowing so speed traps aren’t really an issue.
But the thing is that car hardly ever sees highway use and in PA the local cops aren’t allowed to use radar.
When it does go on the highway it’s either raining or snowing so speed traps aren’t really an issue.
A used 8500 can be had for around $240
06-12-2006, 01:45 PM
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06-12-2006, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Id save the money and transfer the V1 over when you want to speed on the highway 
I bet anything less than either one wont be worth it.
I bet anything less than either one wont be worth it.
How much time, hassle etc will you spend should you get another ticket.
If you really do not have money for the V1, understandable.
If you're just going cheap, you'll most likely end up paying the extra $200 anyways.
06-12-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NighthawkBlue
The $200 you would save by not going V1.
How much time, hassle etc will you spend should you get another ticket.
If you really do not have money for the V1, understandable.
If you're just going cheap, you'll most likely end up paying the extra $200 anyways.
How much time, hassle etc will you spend should you get another ticket.
If you really do not have money for the V1, understandable.
If you're just going cheap, you'll most likely end up paying the extra $200 anyways.
Maybe I should just sell mine to one of you guys
06-12-2006, 06:32 PM
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I have a Beltronics x65 and it seems to work really well. I got it off ebay for 230 plus shipping.
http://www.beltronicspro.com/rx65.html
in all the new tests it falls right behind the V1 and 8500 and some tests say it beats those.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Beltronics-B...QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.beltronicspro.com/rx65.html
in all the new tests it falls right behind the V1 and 8500 and some tests say it beats those.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Beltronics-B...QQcmdZViewItem
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
I have a Beltronics x65 and it seems to work really well. I got it off ebay for 230 plus shipping.
http://www.beltronicspro.com/rx65.html
in all the new tests it falls right behind the V1 and 8500 and some tests say it beats those.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Beltronics-B...QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.beltronicspro.com/rx65.html
in all the new tests it falls right behind the V1 and 8500 and some tests say it beats those.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Beltronics-B...QQcmdZViewItem
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I see V1's with 1.7 version software are selling on EBAY in the 200-250 range.
Maybe I'll go that route.
An older V1 is probably better then most other brands that sell in the 200-range new.
Maybe I'll go that route.
An older V1 is probably better then most other brands that sell in the 200-range new.
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
I see V1's with 1.7 version software are selling on EBAY in the 200-250 range.
Maybe I'll go that route.
An older V1 is probably better then most other brands that sell in the 200-range new.
Maybe I'll go that route.
An older V1 is probably better then most other brands that sell in the 200-range new.
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