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David
Dodge Dakota
9/28/2001
09:13:27
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Still burning after getting a ticket this morning (haven't gotten one in 10 years), so now I'm thinking it's time to get a radar detector for the next time my own eyes don't see the cop...
Recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
David
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Bill in NY
Dodge Dakota
9/28/2001
09:17:49
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Go here for information that is current:
http://www.radartest.com
Bill in NY
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
9/28/2001
10:16:52
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I recommend BEL detectors... but you may wanna check the thread I started before on this exact same topic here: http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/gen/1879.html
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Randy
Dodge Dakota
9/28/2001
13:51:04
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I've had a BEL and now have a Valentine 1. By far IMHO it's the best. I'm trying to figure out how to remove the overhead console to hard wire it in there. I have it mounted over the mirror. It fits nicely and is out of the way and out of sight.
Anybody know how the console is removed?
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R/Truck
Dodge Dakota
9/28/2001
14:08:03
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I bought a Uniden for under $100 years ago and it has paid for itself 10X over. Just make sure you get one that can tell you if it is X (grocery store door) or a real cop.
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SuperDak
Dodge Dakota
9/28/2001
14:14:22
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have you considered a radar jammer. It will deflect the radar signals so they wont be able to clock you
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eagle1
Dodge Dakota
9/28/2001
14:44:04
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there is only 1.......the V1 (valentine 1)....saved my ass many a time
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
9/29/2001
02:38:20
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Heh.. too bad the Valentine 1 got SPANKED by both the Escort 8500 and the BEL 980 in tests...LOL
Don't believe it.. check here: http://www.radartest.com/DS4HEM.html
As quoted from the article:
"Still capable of putting up a good show against X and K-band radar and lasers, with its stratospheric price tag, minimal features and quirky ergonomics the V1 is an also-ran compared to modern detectors. Celebrating its tenth birthday next year, making it the oldest model on the market, the V1 is clearly showing its age."
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Daddy-D
Gen III
9/29/2001
12:11:40
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I believe RADAR jammers are ILLEGAL. It's a
pretty serious offense - you would be waaay
better off getting the da*n speeding ticket....
'98 DakSport C/C 3.9 2WD A/T
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kraw
Dodge Dakota
9/30/2001
20:31:23
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I love my Bel's.. have 2. A 730i and 880.. both are excellent and have kept me ticket free for 11 years now.
I too read radartest.com and believed it, then found out it was biased. read this:
http://www.valentine1.com/lab/V1Hater.asp
krawdaddy.net
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eagle1
Dodge Dakota
9/30/2001
21:49:55
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i have had my V1 for 3 years now and it is really awesome...packed with great features...i am not biased against others....but this V1 is a fine unit!
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/01/2001
02:04:33
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Well... so far so good with my BEL. It picks up cops like nobody's business and it didn't cost quite as much as an equivalent Escort or V1.
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eagle1
Dodge Dakota
10/01/2001
08:52:32
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the v1 does a few extra things as wee....integral rear facing sensor and bogey counter plus they offer remote display for stealth operations...if you are concerned with cost a V1 may not be for you!
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/01/2001
13:37:56
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Cost versus performance is ALWAYS a factor! LOL
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BILL IN KATY
Dodge Dakota
10/01/2001
16:57:08
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I have the Escort 8500 and really like it. (I haven't had any of the others.)
The Escort has many programable features. I like the features that allow you to: turn off the noisy start up tones and vary the intensity of (or turn off) the warning displays.
I got the direct wire harness and have mine mounted to the right of the rear view mirror just barely below the heavy windshield tint line. I placed the wiring between the headliner and roof so there is no wire showing. It is virtually un detectable from the outside.
It has "come through" for me many times.
Bill
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G.Morrison
Dodge Dakota
10/02/2001
10:38:38
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Just get yourself a Dak with the 2.5L I-4 engine; takes so long to get up to speed that you will not need a radar detector!
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
10/02/2001
13:42:15
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Now that was uncalled for! *snicker*
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