Thinking of getting a Valentine One, where should i buy it from?
11-10-2004, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott@S-Squared
/me summons the V1 Zellots
Check out the new BEL RX65 as well, its getting better raitings then the V1 and 8500
Check out the new BEL RX65 as well, its getting better raitings then the V1 and 8500
I have had 2 Bel radar detectors, a Uniden (top model from a few years ago that had ratings as good as the V1 but was way cheaper) and recently spent about 2500 miles behind the wheel w/ a V1. I have always known they were better, but now I am convinced.
The Bel detectors were crap, I ended up giving them away. Bad construction, tacky buttons - one just fell apart attached to my windshield. Horrible alerts that never made sense (okay.. what's chirp chirp beep mean) The Uniden is great and honestly grabs just about everything the V1 does, but with a slight delay and LOTS (and I mean LOTS) of false alarms, tho the dot matrix display is nice. The V1 found every cop, and didn't do any falsies outside of city areas. A fine product, like with anything else - you get what you paid for. My Uniden is hardwired from the power socket for the fancy grandma mirror I didn't get. As soon as I can afford it, a V1 is taking it's place.
-Jacob
11-10-2004, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by blue blurr
Can anyone post pics of what theres looks like in the car? i just want to see how it fits and stuff
11-10-2004, 09:33 AM
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i had mine hardwired into the existing plug above the maplights that was for the auto dimming compass and then had it suction cuped on the eindshield just above the rear view mirror on the left half. great place for it. hard to tell its there from outside the car and stays out of the way.
11-10-2004, 10:59 AM
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I have both the V1 and 8500. With the escort if you do not use it regularly it is hard to instantly recall what the tones and buzzers mean (eg. 1 hit, 2nd hit, multiple hits, ? etc. ) The V1 has more visual displays that for me translate into a faster reaction time simply because I use the detector infrequently.
11-10-2004, 02:47 PM
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On the Corvette Forums, owners of these cars (who obviously have more $ and are willing to pay more $ to avoid tickets than most other car enthusiasts) have stated that the 8500 is the better radar detector based on personal experience.
I would search for the link on the 8500's being judged best radar detector against all high-end radar detectors in an independent test, but I'm too lazy.
I would search for the link on the 8500's being judged best radar detector against all high-end radar detectors in an independent test, but I'm too lazy.
11-10-2004, 06:22 PM
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How does the V1 perform in a tinted car? My car is tinted at 35% with Lumina (sp?) @ film all around by Vincent @ Omega , and no tint on the front windshield.
Also, anyone tried there 30-day satisfication guarantee thing? I am thinking of getting it and trying it out, but don't know if it'll be really hard to refund if I don't like it enough.
Also, anyone tried there 30-day satisfication guarantee thing? I am thinking of getting it and trying it out, but don't know if it'll be really hard to refund if I don't like it enough.
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