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Old 12-16-2017   #1
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Default Radar detectors..

Anybody use them? If so,any reasonably priced ones out there? The cordless ones look nice......Had one many many years ago...Was interested in getting one for the Z...

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Old 12-16-2017   #2
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Belltronics in the truck. Goes off all the time, so much so that I ignore it. Pretty useless.
Valentine V1 in the ZR-1, much better.
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Old 12-16-2017   #3
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After years of experimenting, perhaps the best way to make best time (I find), point to point and not get a ticket...is the CRUISE CONTROL. No kidding.

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Old 12-16-2017   #4
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Valentine V1, I use it as a reminder to check my speed, I do my best to stay 10 under!!
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Old 12-16-2017   #5
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Useless around NYC.


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Old 12-16-2017   #6
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Useless around NYC.


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Hi George....Yeah your right....Have not owned one or used one in about 35 years......Thinking of getting one for long trips out of state...

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Old 12-16-2017   #7
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If you are serious about passing everyone out on the highway like I do you need to spend some coin on a top detector. Ticket costs have gone up, even for 35MPH zones. A good one will pay for itself if you are a ticket collector in the Z.

I recommend
https://www.escortradar.com/max360c/

There are cheaper units out there, but nothing as good as the Escort series with live updates.


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Old 12-16-2017   #8
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Default Re: Radar detectors..

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After years of experimenting, perhaps the best way to make best time (I find), point to point and not get a ticket...is the CRUISE CONTROL. No kidding.

Happy Holidays!!
Great advice Paul! Usually keeping your eyes open and down the road helps as well.
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Valentine V1, I have 2. One for each Vette. Just sent one back to Valentine for the latest update. Modern detectors do a much better job of minimizing false signals. Even the wife has the last of the Beltronics in her car. Saved us from tickets countless times. Here in the wide open spaces of the west the Valentine One’s range is unparalleled.

This will give a good overview of current top models.
http://www.stealthveil.com/guides/ra...radar-detector

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After years of experimenting, perhaps the best way to make best time (I find), point to point and not get a ticket...is the CRUISE CONTROL. No kidding.

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Paauuul, while you may be right, that wasn't the question.
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