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    Default just bought v955

    hey all im new to the forum figured i would join so yall can hopefully help me out. i used to have a v940 and i had a little extra cash so i figured i would trade it in to upgrade to a 955. i am on my second 955 and neither one has held a candle to my old 940. i don't know why it isnt as strong, it is supposed to have like a 2 mile range or something. i mean i can see the cops before the radar will detect it and it even takes longer to pic up false alerts. it will just beep on 1 once and then shoot straight to 5. its really confusing me and i have called techs and everything and they say nothing is wrong. i even had it next to my buddies cobra and the cobra beat it on detecting cops i was embarrassed because his was 100 and mine was 200. is it possible that i got two bad ones in a row or is this normal for the 940 to actually be a better radar??
    thanks alot in advance,
    steven

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    i do a test with V955 && RX65 , they almost detect ka 35.1 band radar the same range, so i think v955 is cost performance !

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    I've Got a V955 and Am More Than Satisfied With It. I Haven't Had any Of the Problemz u Stated...

    Perhapz u Did Get 2 Bad Applez. 3rd Timez the Charm?

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    Lead Foot
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    Where is it mounted, high? Be aware of tint strips. What mode are you using City, Highway, Auto?
    Not likely that you've received 2 poor performing detectors in a row.

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    thanks for the replies. i have it mounted in the same exact spot i had my 940 mounted. pretty much dead center of the windshield. i guess it is possible that i got two bad ones in a row so maybe ill just really get my money's worth on the warrenty and get a third one. and i have it on high way which is supposed to be the strongest one and it is on pop off. and sws off.

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    Speed Demon
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    Is this old v940 the one with the round plug?

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    umm im not sure but i don't think it did. i bought it a little less than a year ago so i would assume it would be the newer model.

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    Speed Demon
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    I just picked up one of the 955s for my beater car. I like it so far, but its only been like 10 miles with it. lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LittleOverPSL
    Is this old v940 the one with the round plug?
    The older 940 with the round plug has the older case design, the newer 940 looks like the current 955, which 940 do you have?

    The older 940 was a great performer because it had the same internals as the 985 and 960 just a few less features, but still great performance for its day and even for today

 

 

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