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Old 11-13-2006, 03:32 PM
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Replacing a C5 with a new C6. Thinking I will need a radar detector. Anybody have a favorite?

Can I put it some place other that the windshield?
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 03:44 PM
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I like the Bel built-in units. Very nice, especially in states that don't allow radar detectors. Paid for itself many times over when I drove a Jag as a daily driver, and lived in Virginia (where they are illegal). They aren't cheap, and installing them takes a bit of time, but they look alot nicer than the stick-to-the-windshield ones.

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Do you have a website, or a card, or a phone number or some way to find out about those built-in units you were talking about?



Thanks, Jon
 
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Old 11-13-2006, 07:44 PM
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try escortrader.com
 
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Old 11-14-2006, 09:44 AM
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Check out Valentine1.com

These are really good detectors.

Cheers JT
 
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Thanks for that, I think I found my Christmas present.
 
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Old 11-17-2006, 07:54 PM
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I have a cobra. Its good enough for me. I am hoping to upgrade to a built in valentine one. Those arrows are the best ever. Plus the maker of escort designed V1 so they are both top notch just the arrows sets them apart. Also the built in ones are more concealed. If you get the 5% tint across the top of your windshield pop it up there if you dont have the built in unit.
 
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Old 11-17-2006, 08:55 PM
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I cruise along about 5 mph over the speed limit, wait for somebody to blow by doin' 15 over, let him get about a mile ahead and then pick up my speed. 80 to 90 mph. He is now runnin' interference. I just keep 'em in sight, and watch for smokey to pick him up. I call it "Cop Fishin"!
Works pretty well as a detector for me! And.... no money out of "my" pocket!
 
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Old 11-20-2006, 11:49 AM
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ORIGINAL: C3 Starship

I cruise along about 5 mph over the speed limit, wait for somebody to blow by doin' 15 over, let him get about a mile ahead and then pick up my speed. 80 to 90 mph. He is now runnin' interference. I just keep 'em in sight, and watch for smokey to pick him up. I call it "Cop Fishin"!
Works pretty well as a detector for me! And.... no money out of "my" pocket!
Jeez, I thought I was the only one doing this.
 
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Old 11-20-2006, 09:46 PM
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ORIGINAL: C3 Starship

I cruise along about 5 mph over the speed limit, wait for somebody to blow by doin' 15 over, let him get about a mile ahead and then pick up my speed. 80 to 90 mph. He is now runnin' interference. I just keep 'em in sight, and watch for smokey to pick him up. I call it "Cop Fishin"!
Works pretty well as a detector for me! And.... no money out of "my" pocket!
Jeez, I thought I was the only one doing this.
Oh No, Dude, I been doin' this for yeeaaarrrs!
 


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