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09-21-2013, 09:50 PM
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| Passort X50 $199 refurb at fs what do you think?
Futureshop has some refurb red Passpord x50's for $199. What do you guys think of this detector?
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09-22-2013, 06:39 PM
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#2 | | Throw yo paws in da air!
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i think thats the 8500 right ? normally most ppl get the 9500ix or the 8500 or smthn like that. cant remember if thats the correct name
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09-22-2013, 08:19 PM
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09-22-2013, 08:22 PM
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Good detector, basically a 9500i without GPS. Where did you find it? I'm interested but I didn't see it on the website.
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09-22-2013, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by roastpuff Good detector, basically a 9500i without GPS. Where did you find it? I'm interested but I didn't see it on the website. | I saw 3 in white boxes in glass case at the Futureshop in Nanaimo.
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09-22-2013, 11:32 PM
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#6 | | Ye olde moderator
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When I see refurb I worry about warranty...or lack thereof.
Also, if anybody wants a detector that will actually work on BC roads, you need at least a 9500. A shifter will give you best results though. Joo gotta pay to play!
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09-23-2013, 09:39 PM
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#7 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Why the 9500 vs 8500? I thought from reading online that the performance is similar?
Historically Escort has been good for support, so I wouldn't be too worried about warranty.
Manic, that's the Future shop on the island?
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09-24-2013, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by roastpuff Why the 9500 vs 8500? I thought from reading online that the performance is similar?
Historically Escort has been good for support, so I wouldn't be too worried about warranty.
Manic, that's the Future shop on the island?
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I was talking to a tobacco rep that comes to our store and somehow we got to taking about radar detectors. He told me a few weeks back he was in Alberta helping test a new system. No matter what speed you are going the radar gun will only read 80 KM. the company has been working on the system for 4 years and may get to test it in a month or so. I bet it's not going to be cheap.
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10-08-2013, 03:37 PM
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^from what i understand that kind of tech has been around for quite a while, there was a bunch of talk about an affordable unit 3 or 4 years ago. but it illegal as it actively tampers with the RCMP device so if you get pulled over with it, youre fucked. where as a detector simply alerts you to their presence and is therefor legal (in BC at least).
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10-14-2013, 03:48 PM
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I got a escort redline and it is amazing in the highway! highly recommended
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10-21-2013, 01:47 PM
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Going to buy one today if they still have them in Nanaimo.
Had one before bought is for 199 as well,works great.
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10-21-2013, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Manic! yep It's the FS in Nanaimo.
I was talking to a tobacco rep that comes to our store and somehow we got to taking about radar detectors. He told me a few weeks back he was in Alberta helping test a new system. No matter what speed you are going the radar gun will only read 80 KM. the company has been working on the system for 4 years and may get to test it in a month or so. I bet it's not going to be cheap. | Laser Jammer of some sort
We are allowed to use them,as long as they have park assist mode.
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10-21-2013, 08:27 PM
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Futureshop has them for $199 with 6 months manufacturers warranty.
I have one they are great for detecting radar.
Escort laser shifters are useless, You need to get a system like Laser interceptor. They are legal to own, but illegal to use here.
As for the radar jammers, those are illegal.
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