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poop32145432 · 08-15-2004, 11:30 PM

Which do you guys prefer? I've heard that the S2 is pretty good. But from personal experience which do you prefer? I live in California btw so I don't have to hide the detector. I'm looking for excellent sensivity.

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poop32145432 · 08-16-2004, 02:42 AM

Anyone?

lilcaliplayany · 08-16-2004, 09:13 AM

I have an S2 and am very happy with it. I think its going to be your personal choice on which to get. I dont think that there is a big difference between them. i use to have the 7500 b4 i got the S2. The 7500 worked great as well so i decided to step up to the s2 insted of going to valentine. the s2 is durable. I have dropped it acouple times in my car and never had an probs. it also has no cord, so the windshield is clear. The only thing bad about the S2 is that during the day the display is not very bright. good luck

AoiGSR · 08-16-2004, 10:52 AM

I've heard good things about the Valentine V1. do a search and you'll find out what others think.

-aoib0t, who knows how to search

poop32145432 · 08-16-2004, 01:44 PM

thanks for the advice guys.

TnTWRX · 08-16-2004, 08:09 PM

V1 is great. I love it. You don't realize how important the directional arrows are, until you use the V1

Ludeboi · 08-17-2004, 10:11 PM

s2 does not compare to the v1. i think the s2 is a pain in the ass because it eats batteries like crazy

google · 08-30-2004, 04:23 AM

get the new V1 1.9 with pop detection.

Vtecfool · 08-30-2004, 02:06 PM

I got the passport 8500 (same as s2, except its not wireless?). I say its decent around my area, i live in a city with a lot of hills and trees so the range on it, isn't too great.. but barely enough to save your ass. Mine also detects POP mode too, make sure you get the new X50 model.

numbnuts22715 · 08-30-2004, 07:07 PM

ive got the passport 8500 too. Its great where I live(houston, tx) and I love it, I always get such an early warning about cops. but ive always heard great things about the V1.. get whichever you think youll like more.. If you want the directional arrows, get the V1, if not, then its probly a toss up..

Mires · 08-30-2004, 07:23 PM

As far as the quality of detecting and such I think they are pretty close. I went with the V1 so when it does go off I dont have to look around for the cop and I can keep my eyes on the road.

eHoward · 09-01-2004, 01:01 PM

Valentine 1 all the way. There's a reason why those that can afford anyting choose that.

08-16-2004, 02:42 AM	#2
poop32145432 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 429	Re: Solo S2 or Valentine 1? (mp7235) Anyone?

08-16-2004, 09:13 AM	#3
lilcaliplayany Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NY, NY Posts: 109	Re: Solo S2 or Valentine 1? (mp7235) I have an S2 and am very happy with it. I think its going to be your personal choice on which to get. I dont think that there is a big difference between them. i use to have the 7500 b4 i got the S2. The 7500 worked great as well so i decided to step up to the s2 insted of going to valentine. the s2 is durable. I have dropped it acouple times in my car and never had an probs. it also has no cord, so the windshield is clear. The only thing bad about the S2 is that during the day the display is not very bright. good luck __________________ ...You were given 2 feet to walk with, why drive a car that requires only 1... ...Hit the clutch, hit the gear, hit the gas, and im gone...

08-16-2004, 10:52 AM	#4
AoiGSR Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mishima,, Japan Posts: 1,149	Re: Solo S2 or Valentine 1? (lilcaliplayany) I've heard good things about the Valentine V1. do a search and you'll find out what others think. -aoib0t, who knows how to search __________________ Southern California car audio & security modifications:Automation:310-995-2601 Automotive performance & maintenance services:Corner3 Photographic needs:YM Images \| High quality tint in Orange County:Tint Perfection:949-646-TINT Ask for Doug Paintless dent removal:PDP:888-420-DENT (3368) Ask for Chuck Rice Bodywork/painting:Sixteen Customs:310-715-1810 Ask for Hiro

08-16-2004, 01:44 PM	#5
poop32145432 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 429	Re: Solo S2 or Valentine 1? (AoiGSR) thanks for the advice guys.

08-16-2004, 08:09 PM	#6
TnTWRX Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 375	Re: Solo S2 or Valentine 1? (mp7235) V1 is great. I love it. You don't realize how important the directional arrows are, until you use the V1 __________________ Sold my 1996 GSR http://images.honda-tech.com/set1//smile/emcrook.gif Proud owner of 04 WRX http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmile.gif Audio: Eclipse 8443 / Rainbow Vanadium Extreme Competition / Tru T2.100 / 12" RE XXX More to come soon...... Check out my old teg: http://www.sounddomain.com/memberpage/517384 WRX pics coming soon http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif

08-17-2004, 10:11 PM	#7
Ludeboi Join Date: May 2002 Location: houston, tx, usa Posts: 218	s2 does not compare to the v1. i think the s2 is a pain in the ass because it eats batteries like crazy

08-30-2004, 04:23 AM	#8
google Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: aspirated, na, usz Posts: 786	Re: (Ludeboi) get the new V1 1.9 with pop detection.

08-30-2004, 02:06 PM	#9
Vtecfool Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rain City, Pacific Ocean Posts: 2,301	Re: (google) I got the passport 8500 (same as s2, except its not wireless?). I say its decent around my area, i live in a city with a lot of hills and trees so the range on it, isn't too great.. but barely enough to save your ass. Mine also detects POP mode too, make sure you get the new X50 model. __________________ '93 Honda Prelude Vtec - Totalled '98 Acura Integra GSR - Sold 8/8/07 '07 Subaru Impreza WRX STi *Limited*

08-30-2004, 07:07 PM	#10
numbnuts22715 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 3,322	Re: (Vtecfool) ive got the passport 8500 too. Its great where I live(houston, tx) and I love it, I always get such an early warning about cops. but ive always heard great things about the V1.. get whichever you think youll like more.. If you want the directional arrows, get the V1, if not, then its probly a toss up.. __________________ 1999 Acura Integra GSR-T - ****k stolen 8/31 246 whp 221 ft/lbs. Greddy turbo kit. (exhaust is holdin me back

09-01-2004, 01:01 PM	#12
eHoward Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 485	Re: (Mires) Valentine 1 all the way. There's a reason why those that can afford anyting choose that. __________________ S&G engineering DIY Carbon Fiber Kit: Thread Here \| ORDER HERE

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