What is your favorite radar detector?
10-22-2013, 01:18 AM
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What is your favorite radar detector?
Im looking to buy my first radar detector. I was curious as to what all of your favorite ones are and why.
I want one that works best to alert me.
Thanks guys and gals.
I want one that works best to alert me.
Thanks guys and gals.
10-22-2013, 01:25 AM
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My Valentine One has saved me thousands over the years in my cars and motorcycles. It's front and rear long distance detection capabilities can't be beat. It's $400+ cost is well worth it as it essentially pays for itself in saves.
10-22-2013, 03:03 AM
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Using their suction mount I mount it in front of the mirror, down just enough that I can see the arrows and it's rear antennae can 'see' out my vert's smallish rear window. I plug it into the lighter socket usually or sometimes into the socket in the console. It can also be connected right into your mirror with a short wire. Someone here offers one.
10-22-2013, 06:03 AM
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Escort 9500ix. Had it since 2008, still works very good. Rarely get false alarms, because Escort updates it weekly with red light cameras, speed traps, etc.
I have a power cord (attaches behind the mirror), and a visor bolt mounting bracket I got out here too, so it is up high and out of the way.
This was the 1st "must have" for my vette, and I've never regretted the purchase.
I borrowed a friend's Valentine 1, and it was just as sensitive, but the false alarms drove me crazy, which is why I stayed with the Escort. It "learns", and it does a good job learning false alarms.
I have a power cord (attaches behind the mirror), and a visor bolt mounting bracket I got out here too, so it is up high and out of the way.
This was the 1st "must have" for my vette, and I've never regretted the purchase.
I borrowed a friend's Valentine 1, and it was just as sensitive, but the false alarms drove me crazy, which is why I stayed with the Escort. It "learns", and it does a good job learning false alarms.
10-22-2013, 06:34 AM
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Been using a V1 for 12+ years now. No tickets. Keep in mind a radar detector is a tool and if not used/deployed properly even the best one made won't protect you.
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10-22-2013, 07:15 AM
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Go with the latest and best by far,,,,,,,,,,, The new escort MAX!
10-22-2013, 08:09 AM
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10-22-2013, 08:16 AM
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I have a Escort 9500ix, but most all of the detectors are useless against instant on laser. Unfortunately, that's what it seems like most of the LEO's around here use. I dont even bother using one anymore and just set the cruise 5 mph over the limit and forget about it.
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10-22-2013, 09:38 AM
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Beltronics line of detectors is super, better priced than the 2 most mentioned Valentine/Escort, same technology, mounted with the blendmount bracket it works super. Has saved me several times, very good investment.
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10-22-2013, 11:20 AM
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Have been using the same escort 8500 X50 since 2007, Love it.
Dream of the V1 with the HUD kit.
But I really want a Escort Redline. Best detector on the market bar none.
http://radartest.com/redline-valentine-one-review.asp
Dream of the V1 with the HUD kit.
But I really want a Escort Redline. Best detector on the market bar none.
http://radartest.com/redline-valentine-one-review.asp
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10-22-2013, 11:22 AM
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10-22-2013, 12:08 PM
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Escort 9500ix. Had it since 2008, still works very good. Rarely get false alarms, because Escort updates it weekly with red light cameras, speed traps, etc.
I have a power cord (attaches behind the mirror), and a visor bolt mounting bracket I got out here too, so it is up high and out of the way.
This was the 1st "must have" for my vette, and I've never regretted the purchase.
I borrowed a friend's Valentine 1, and it was just as sensitive, but the false alarms drove me crazy, which is why I stayed with the Escort. It "learns", and it does a good job learning false alarms.
I have a power cord (attaches behind the mirror), and a visor bolt mounting bracket I got out here too, so it is up high and out of the way.
This was the 1st "must have" for my vette, and I've never regretted the purchase.
I borrowed a friend's Valentine 1, and it was just as sensitive, but the false alarms drove me crazy, which is why I stayed with the Escort. It "learns", and it does a good job learning false alarms.
Purchased mine when they came out and it works great