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    1. #21
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      Aug 2004
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      Rockford, MN
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      278
      Bonzo, they do have a refurbishing program. You'll get all the software updates as well.



      1969 Firebird, Black, Parchment Arizen interior, Poncho 383 (4" crank), Kauffman heads, TKO600, Moser 12 bolt, Wilwoods, DSE, Speed Tech, Koni, Hotchkis, GW, 18" TTI's, VA Gen IV, etc.


    2. #22
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      Aug 2005
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      Hamilton, NJ
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      Cool. I must check that out...
      Scott from NJ.

      Vent Windows Forever! ...

      Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold
      I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors

    3. #23
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      Houston, TX
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      Both work well. I've had two V1s and now have three Escorts. The smaller size of the Escorts appeal more to me, the arrows don't mean crap to me on the V1. I just slow it down no matter what direction it comes from. Those are the only two brands I'll buy.
      Co-Founder, LS1TECH.com


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    4. #24
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      Mar 2005
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      I have owned my Passport for more than 6 years and has saved my butt many times, great distance locator, signal mute after a brief time is a MUST! Slim, lite weight. I do alot of Hiway time and wouldn't go without one.

    5. #25
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      Jan 2006
      Location
      Abbotsford, BC Canada
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      The Escort 8500 is the best one out there, it has won almost every test it has been in. The new 9500i is even better, it's insane with the programmable features in it like false alarm locations etc...........

      If your looking for a build in radar, the SRX from Escort is a awesome piece, we install lots of them in people performance cars.
      Tim Baillie
      Owner / Publisher
      The Hot Rodder Journal
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    6. #26
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      Dec 2006
      Location
      California
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      Radardetector.com says the Beltronics STi unit is waaaay better than the Valentine One. That's the one I was planning on getting.

      Matt

    7. #27
      Join Date
      Sep 2001
      Location
      Accord, NY
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      I have had a V1 for quite a while . I will say there have been reliability issues. Any refurbishment isn't cheap. I like the arrows especially for cars coming up from behind.
      69 Camaro convertible, 410, M22, 8-pt cage therapy program. SOLD.
      68 camaro - SOLD
      67 Bel Air - New street project with perfect floors, frame and trunk!

    8. #28
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      Dec 2003
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      lost
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      Of course non of them are worth crap if the cop has the radar aimed in the other direction and switches just in time to lock on to you. Then of course there is LIDAR, in which case its just to late to react anyways.

      You all realize that detectors only pick up on the rare times cops are being lazy and just turn it on while they take a nap. Guys actually looking to write some tickets already know you are getting a ticket, they just fire up the radar to back up their case.

    9. #29
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      Sep 2005
      Location
      St Augustine FL
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      I like the bell STI the most

      go see the reviews at www.radartest.com
      Dennis Hopper
      EVP, VAIS Technology
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      69 Chevelle SS Convertible
      67 C10
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    10. #30
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      Feb 2005
      Location
      Naples Florida
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      I have had a valentine since 2001 sent it in upgraded it and it always works.i have an escort in my work truck and it works o.k but to me the v1 is the best....anyway my .02

    11. #31
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      Oct 2002
      Location
      Houston,TX
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      630
      The thing I hate about the new V1 is that the band indicator is a red dot next to the label, there is no way to tell what band it is other then its location, much harder then the older ones
      James J.

    12. #32
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      Feb 2009
      Location
      Gastonia, NC
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      V1 is the only way to go. GPS on the Escort and other units can be hoaky. Yes you can mark the position of a bogie, but what happens when there are two bogies at the same place. The units with the GPS do not alert. The V1 tells you there are two different radar signals pointed at you. This feature has saved my butt on numerous occasions. Once you drive roads with regularity, you learn where the false alerts will be. Only a V1 can tell you there are two or more signals and from which direction it's coming from.

    13. #33
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      Dec 2006
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      Quote Originally Posted by raf0419 View Post
      Only a V1 can tell you there are two or more signals and from which direction it's coming from.
      O rly?

      https://www.escortradar.com/store/solo-s2-cordless.html

      "expert mode" puts all the bands on the display and shows multiple signals for each band.

      Matt
      Matt

      69 Nova - 357, TKO600, Tru Turn, some other stuff, awaiting LS1 swap
      71 Duster - all stock, slant 6, automatic. awaiting HEMI/T56 swap

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