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Old 01-10-2001, 08:02 AM
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speeder's poll: escort 8500/val1/bel? who loves what?
Old 01-10-2001, 08:05 AM
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Default It's not who's best, it's what you can afford since.....

Everyone knows the V1 is the best, but it is very pricey, so then look at the others according to your budget.
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V1 no doubt... then again, its $400
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is it vg-2?
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whats the least expensive one that can't be detected by the cops?
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Default I think the Bell wins on that one. I am running the 850i, not bad better than none.

Only paid $35 for it and I have been saved twice already so its earned its keep. It does alert me to a few too many shopping malls for my liking but its small and reasonably efficient on the highway where I need it most.
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sounds good. wheres a good place to order one from?
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Default is there a difference between...

the shadow tech on yours and some of the other ones say stuff about vg-2 alert? does that mean you are detectable but will be warned that there is vg-2 coming your way, but yours in undetectable?
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Default I just ordered the Bel remote from SmilePhoto for $250...

...it seemed to be the best remote detector, and Ive been happy with my Bel 615 remote, which is 7+ years old now.

SmilePhotoVideo.com had the lowest pricing by far
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anyone with an escort 8500? (about $300 and supposed to rate higher than V1 and Bel


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