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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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So, I'm not completely sure...but I sort of remember seeing someone with a gauge in their gauges that was a radar detector. I'm getting sick of mine with the chord hanging all over the car and was just wondering what companies make these, if they're any good, and if anyone has any pics.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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I've never heard of that. I'm also interested in seeing this. Oh and by the way Tony, how did you get your buster to stick above your rearview?
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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I bet you if you google it up, you will find it

Lets not be lazy

Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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I remember seeing that post but cant remember what the subject was.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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That...is pretty sweet. Definitely something to keep in mind....if it didn't cost $400.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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That...is pretty sweet. Definitely something to keep in mind....if it didn't cost $400.
$400, whattt!?
try $279.99!
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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got the price off whistler's website.

Still. wouldn't pay $280 for it either.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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my boy has it karl
im not sure though for four hundred i'd go all out and get the valentine 1
i have the v1 and i love it
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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$280.00 isn't that bad if it's a quality radar. I paid $120.00 for my current one, and it's alright, still doesn't catch some cops until you're 20 feet away...
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:19 PM
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this is a second generation of the Pro-3450. I have the Pro-3450 and i love it. I cant believe that for under $200 there was a good, hidden, detector. Look up the ratings on it ....its rated well and is the only one rated that high in its class. They go all the way up to the thousands of dollars depending on the brand and ways they are mounted.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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is this a good radar detector? i'm trying to read up about it but right now i'm finding alot of just explaining it instead of reviews. i'm sur ei'll find it soon but i want to know some opinions on it
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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You can always take one apart and mount the display/indicators remotely if you do it right.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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well this is mine below the headunit:

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I mounted mine above the rearview mirror and spliced the power into the orange cable from the sunroof controls, grounded on the screw up top. Voila, no cord.
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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i just tucked all my wires behind the center console
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