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View Poll Results: Poll: Which Radar Detector is the Best? V1 or Escort 8500 X50.
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Poll: Which Radar Detector is the best? V1 or Escort 8500 X50

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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by amthar
I agree. The religious-like attitudes of the V1 lovers is enough to turn me off of ever having one anyways.

And your not acting the same way? lol
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by G35_TX
And your not acting the same way? lol
First off, if you notice, I'm being obviously nice to you over the past bunch of posts. If you want to turn this ugly again, I can, but I'd rather try and keep my flaming and hatred directed towards GaydarKing right now.

Secondly, if you read over my threads for God-knows how long, I am no longer discussing or defending the X50. Instead, I'm trying to show others how ridicluous this whole conversation is. How ridiculous polls are, how ridiculous V1 vs. X50 vs. Pamela Anderson's breasts is, etc, etc.

I'm trying to show how ridiculous gaydarking's talking-points-copy/pastes-of-the-same-polls-and-tests-time-after-time are. I'm trying to show how absurd this all is and not letting gaydarking get away with simply repeating himself over and over and going off on tangents in order to conquer the thread.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by G35_TX
$349 V1 Refurbished.
Yes, because I like buying refurbished products that already look like it was designed in the 80s and should be installed into a Delorean
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:13 PM
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Don't worry, those videos are still on the way. Haven't had an opportunity to post them yet.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by RaDaRkInG
Good luck with the editing to make the X50 look better.
Good luck refusing to directly address ANYTHING I've said in the past posts with original information. V1 hack, go troll elsewhere.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by G35_TX
$349 V1 Refurbished.
On Ebay

X50: Brand New(Blue LED) including shipping - $290
X50: Brand New(Red LED) including shipping - $250

Hardwire kit 14.00 from Escort...probably cheaper elsewhere.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by geioushi
On Ebay

X50: Brand New(Blue LED) including shipping - $290
X50: Brand New(Red LED) including shipping - $250

Hardwire kit 14.00 from Escort...probably cheaper elsewhere.
$345 new from Crutchfield, which is authorized dealer, so you'll get a warranty. So still less $, it's new, and you get a warranty. What a deal! I think I will go buy one now! Wait... I already have one. I'll buy another, and put it in my rear window facing backwards so that I can obtain the ultimate coverageabilityness that the V1 oh-so-awesomely-provides out of the box.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Radarking has the argument power of Lionel Hutz
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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You guys are killin' me.... Buy the one you want. When it's all said and done, the top three come down to ergonomics and esthetics. Theres not that much difference between them.

This is like politics and religion, you should never talk about it in mixed company.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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Arguing about radar detectors is like competing in the special olympics... you might win but.... (the rest left out to be slightly respectful towards those who it might offend... hey, I can be at least a LITTLE tactful can't I? )
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by amthar
First off, if you notice, I'm being obviously nice to you over the past bunch of posts. If you want to turn this ugly again, I can, but I'd rather try and keep my flaming and hatred directed towards GaydarKing right now.

Secondly, if you read over my threads for God-knows how long, I am no longer discussing or defending the X50. Instead, I'm trying to show others how ridicluous this whole conversation is. How ridiculous polls are, how ridiculous V1 vs. X50 vs. Pamela Anderson's breasts is, etc, etc.

I'm trying to show how ridiculous gaydarking's talking-points-copy/pastes-of-the-same-polls-and-tests-time-after-time are. I'm trying to show how absurd this all is and not letting gaydarking get away with simply repeating himself over and over and going off on tangents in order to conquer the thread.
Exactly, me and amthar have been only trying to prove that the V1 and X50 are almost identical...one is not better than the other and all those tests prove nothing. You guys on the other hand keep trying to show everyone that the V1 is the best, and thus started this ridiculous poll.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RaDaRkInG
What a genius....you almost get the coverage of the V1 and it will only cost you $690. The only problem is that it can't be upgraded and you will be lucky if it makes it 3 years without breaking.
You are retarded. I was being sarcastic. You know, being funny? Everyone else got it

Is this guy for real? This has to be a joke.... or he's like 8 years old.

And you still have yet to make any posts with original meaningful content. Congrats and

 

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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RaDaRkInG
What a genius....you almost get the coverage of the V1 and it will only cost you $690. The only problem is that it can't be upgraded and you will be lucky if it makes it 3 years without breaking.
I've sent my older X50 in for a free firmware upgrade (part of the 3-year extended warranty for $29). That counts as "upgraded" to me. Wait, RadarQueen not knowing what he's talking about? No, can't be...

Originally Posted by SILVRG35
Radarking has the argument power of Lionel Hutz
Haha! RadarQueen is totally Lionel Hutz.

They're both great detectors. They're both going to save your butt. Some like arrows, some like a more sophisticated digital display. Claiming that one is supreme and always better for everyone across the board just proves one's ignorance.

Did I mention that the X50 owns the V1?
 

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Old Apr 8, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Thought I show this:

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181335

V1 the best per them.

Oh one other thing. I got which I thought was funny. A coupon in the mail today from ESCORT for $79.95 off the X50.

LOL!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by G35_TX
Thought I show this:

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=181335

V1 the best per them.

Oh one other thing. I got which I thought was funny. A coupon in the mail today from ESCORT for $79.95 off the X50.

LOL!
If your not going to use it, pass it on to me!!!
 
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