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DarkFury · 07-06-2004, 10:46 AM

Yeah, I know, I know... everyone loves their Valentine One units and such.

The last time I posted a radar detector topic, the V1 folks came out in force to explain why theirs was the best... however at the time, I had a "lesser model" Beltronics (i.e. the BEL 950 model) which I knew was not "top of the line" by any means...

However, my ol' BEL 950 is starting to show it's age and it's lately been having some problems with power regulation (maybe having it fall from the windshield a several dozen times due to the suction cups loosing their grip in the Summer heat didn't help either

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So now it's time to put my ol' trusty drivin' partner to rest and replace it with BEL's newest "big dog"... The Vector 995 (which is the commercial version of their "pro" detector the RX65).

Normally, the Vector 995 is MSRP at $299 on Bel's website, however I found it for $229 at buydig.com, of course just in case BEL wants to get funny with the "warranty" as they say that not everyone is an "authorized dealer", I put it on my AMEX blue with the Buyer's assurance and extra year warranty tacked on as well.

Pretty much the only reason I didn't just go get the RX65 over the Vector 995 was that they are now using a "smart cord" on the RX65... which would make it a major PITA to hard wire into the vehicles. Basically, you can't use standard direct wire kits for this unit... however that newer cord does have some nice features (conveniently borrowed from previous Escort models) also there was that sweet price too... and the RX65 NEVER goes on sale anywhere (unless you go out to EBAY... and there are no guarantees there).

RadarTest.com did an updated shootout between the RX65 (which has the same detection frequecies as the Vector 995), the Escort Passport 8500 X50 and the Valentine One and pretty much the RX65 whooped some radar @ss...so to speak: http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=9090

Pretty much it is time for the V1 to hand in the title... as it has sat on it for like 10 years now...

/me runs and hides in a "radar blind" from all the angry flaming V1 users out there.... BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP....

07-06-2004, 10:46 AM	#1
DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	A New RADAR DETECTOR sheriff is in town... Yeah, I know, I know... everyone loves their Valentine One units and such. The last time I posted a radar detector topic, the V1 folks came out in force to explain why theirs was the best... however at the time, I had a "lesser model" Beltronics (i.e. the BEL 950 model) which I knew was not "top of the line" by any means... However, my ol' BEL 950 is starting to show it's age and it's lately been having some problems with power regulation (maybe having it fall from the windshield a several dozen times due to the suction cups loosing their grip in the Summer heat didn't help either ) So now it's time to put my ol' trusty drivin' partner to rest and replace it with BEL's newest "big dog"... The Vector 995 (which is the commercial version of their "pro" detector the RX65). Normally, the Vector 995 is MSRP at $299 on Bel's website, however I found it for $229 at buydig.com, of course just in case BEL wants to get funny with the "warranty" as they say that not everyone is an "authorized dealer", I put it on my AMEX blue with the Buyer's assurance and extra year warranty tacked on as well. Pretty much the only reason I didn't just go get the RX65 over the Vector 995 was that they are now using a "smart cord" on the RX65... which would make it a major PITA to hard wire into the vehicles. Basically, you can't use standard direct wire kits for this unit... however that newer cord does have some nice features (conveniently borrowed from previous Escort models) also there was that sweet price too... and the RX65 NEVER goes on sale anywhere (unless you go out to EBAY... and there are no guarantees there). RadarTest.com did an updated shootout between the RX65 (which has the same detection frequecies as the Vector 995), the Escort Passport 8500 X50 and the Valentine One and pretty much the RX65 whooped some radar @ss...so to speak: http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=9090 Pretty much it is time for the V1 to hand in the title... as it has sat on it for like 10 years now... /me runs and hides in a "radar blind" from all the angry flaming V1 users out there.... BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP.... __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)