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Old 05-11-2017, 08:35 AM   #1
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Lets Talk Radar / Laser detectors

Well guys, I want one. I was looking at the Valentine 1 bc ive only heard amazing things but I cant drop that kind of coin right now after the last round of mods and recently purchasing a house. What do you guys have and recommend that wont break my wallet?

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Old 05-11-2017, 08:49 AM   #2
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Unless you're willing to drop coin for a Valentine or an Escort or something else in that price range, be prepared to listen to a lot of noise from false reports. As in most things, you get what you pay for. I have a 7 year old Escort 9500ix that's saved me many times, but with collision avoidance technology in newer vehicles, false reports are on the rise. I'm looking to upgrade to possibly an Escort Max or Redline. No doubt someone will surely post about their amazing $99 Whistler that is second to none, but don't fall for it.
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Old 05-11-2017, 08:51 AM   #3
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Yeah, as im reading reviews and stuff its looking like you are correct. welp, my 30th bday is coming up and now I know what to ask for lol
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Old 05-11-2017, 08:56 AM   #4
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Old 05-11-2017, 09:50 AM   #5
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Thanks a bunch man! unfortunately at work I cant use the search function. Our server security has no problem with me on this website but once I click search, it comes up unsafe. Appreciate the help.

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Old 05-11-2017, 10:30 AM   #6
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I have owned many Escort detectors over the years. I purchased 2 max 360 detectors when they first came out. I was receiving many false alerts and would contact escort and the response has always been, we are working on fixing the problem. Continue to do the downloads and that will fix the problem. Well a year and a half later the problem is worse. I purchased a Honda Ridgeline and the detectors (Ihave the same problem with both) won't stop giving false alerts. Let's say approx. 45 alerts in a 13 mile period going to work, makes you want to throw it out the window. Finally Escort suggested that I send them back to be inspected. I should receive them today and will test this weekend. I hope they are fixed. I will report back my findings.I am currently using my old Passport Max. Works great, little to no false alerts.
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Old 05-11-2017, 10:48 AM   #7
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Waste of money from the few I've owned
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Old 05-11-2017, 11:02 AM   #8
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My max 360 is pretty solid. The blind spot monitoring filtering is still in the works but when compared to my old passport max, it definitely filters out a lot of false alarms
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Old 05-11-2017, 12:08 PM   #9
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I got the uniden lrd950 it works great. Got it for $150. The model that replaced it is dfr7 which is the same detector $275.

Look up the reviews online.

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Old 05-11-2017, 01:04 PM   #10
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I got the uniden lrd950 it works great. Got it for $150. The model that replaced it is dfr7 which is the same detector $275.

Look up the reviews online.

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I also have the uniden, works great for the price! Saved me many a times, i have the LRD750 (believe it has different name now on amazon but same thing)
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Old 05-11-2017, 01:06 PM   #11
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I also have the uniden, works great for the price! Saved me many a times, i have the LRD750 (believe it has different name now on amazon but same thing)
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Old 05-11-2017, 01:22 PM   #12
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I have two valentine Ones that I bought for $40. Both are due replacement, but if you want one to use for the discount trade-in let me know. I will take $25 for one. It will get you $110 off of a brand new v1. basically your getting $85 off if you buy mine.
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Old 05-11-2017, 02:14 PM   #13
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valentine 1 or nothing...
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Old 05-11-2017, 02:53 PM   #14
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Escort Max is a really good detector. Can find one in great condition on Ebay for less than 300.
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