Radar Detector Thread
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You have probably opened up the whole Escort/Passport vs. Valentine debate (for which I no opinion). But I used the 8500 in my Tahoe, and was extremely pleased with it.
I went with the Solo in my Z, because I wanted cordless. Again, very happy with the performance. It is hard to go wrong with Escort.
I went with the Solo in my Z, because I wanted cordless. Again, very happy with the performance. It is hard to go wrong with Escort.
Anyone have any thoughts about the 8500 X50? I was close to buying the 8500 a few months ago and waited since Escort was to release the X50, which apparently has better detection/range with fewer false readings.
Nobody locally seems to have this and I really don't feel like waiting much longer to get one. I was well over 100mph yesterday on I495 and saw a trooper at the last second and knew immediately he got me. Fortunately I was right at my exit so I pulled off and was able to get away this time, but next time I probably won't be so lucky.
Presently, I have no radar at all and figure some type of detection is better than none at all.
Nobody locally seems to have this and I really don't feel like waiting much longer to get one. I was well over 100mph yesterday on I495 and saw a trooper at the last second and knew immediately he got me. Fortunately I was right at my exit so I pulled off and was able to get away this time, but next time I probably won't be so lucky.
Presently, I have no radar at all and figure some type of detection is better than none at all.
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I have no experience w/ the Passport but I would be interested too. Currently I use the Bel-Vector 985 and it's good, but a PITA too. Driving to and from the meets this past weekend, it really really annoyed me. Every time I get near one of those speed detecting "your speed is" signs, the thing goes off for like a mile and a half before that. Bridges, it goes off b/c of the local stuff beneath it. But I can't turn off the X-band and the K-band alarms b/c the cops here still use thoses frequencies. So I just hang back and hope it is a false alarm. I'd love to get one of those scrambler things....let us know what you find...
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active scramblers are illegal... lazer jammers are legal.. (at least in texas)
I would guess the X50 is simply an upgrade to the 8500.. I have been saved a ton by the 8500 and will never again drive without one. But it seems logical that the new version would be better? But what is the price differnce ?
I would guess the X50 is simply an upgrade to the 8500.. I have been saved a ton by the 8500 and will never again drive without one. But it seems logical that the new version would be better? But what is the price differnce ?
I believe the X50 is $299 (same as the 8500) in red. The blue display option is $340. Those who had purchased the 8500 can upgrade their units for a price by summer, but no one seems to know how much that will cost. Problem is, no dealer has the X50 even though it is out right now.
I read plenty of reviews between the V-1 and the 8500 since those were the two I was looking at. From what everyone says they are very similar in function but the V-1 has arrows pointing to which direction the signal is coming from. Since $100+ more for arrows didn't seem to be worth it to me I went with the 8500 X-50 which is sitting at UPS as I speak. I will have it by Friday and let you know the following week how well it worked. I would say from most of the reports that the 8500 is top of the line. Unless you go with the k-40.
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