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It's hard to win shoot-outs when they don't include you
Posted by WASSAAB (more from WASSAAB) on Wed, 20 Jun 2001 15:06:48
In Reply to: K-40? Mike, are you kidding?, tm, Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:02:54
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I've never used it, only heard about them. I don't see Valentine or Bel saying they'll pay for the ticket and insurance increase if you get hosed using their product....
As far as it being a dealer add-on money marker, that may be so. I dunno. Like I said, I've never used it. I've also never seen the K40 tested by the "authorities" C&D, R&T, etc. Yes, Valentine always kick ass, nothing else comes close, etc. Notice they rarely test drive Saabs, too....
Anyway, you can get K40 elsewhere (as I've noted). It is a factory add on since it is a PITA to install. Things like rust guards, etc. (brings to mind the classic scene in Fargo where William H. Macy is selling a car with the non-existant paint sealant the buyer never asked for) are bogus. I'll respect a product like K40 that will stand behind it.
Valentine gets all of the high marks, all the time. Makes me wonder why everyone expects that NO ONE else can catch up to them. With all technology, it is inevitable that both other prodcuers and the cops will come up with better systems. K40 gets my high marks from the sidelines. If I ever get it installed, I'll let you know how it stacks up. Otherwise, go ahead an buy your valentine unit. You'll get lovely warnings that "hey--you're about to get a ticket! Woohoo!" Too late.
Mike
PS; Living around here means driving in VA where radar detectors are illegal. K40 is undetectable, in the dash, out of sight, etc. No rings left on the windshield from the suction cups, no loss of vision and extra wires dangling around.
Posts in this Thread:
- What is the best radar detector?, Gordon
, Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:14:23- Valentine Whackos are worse than Mac Zealots!, Steven, Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:57:36
- Get the Passport, Steven, Wed, 20 Jun 2001 18:49:39
- Driving legally. n/m, chrisx, Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:43:15
- Re: What is the best radar detector?, chris, Wed, 20 Jun 2001 10:48:49
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