v1 or bel rx65? hear me out...

SeattleLion · 03-16-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrosfan

So, my old radar detector caught on fire the other day and i need a new one. Both the V1 and Rx65 look good expecially with the $299 price of the bel.

I guess my question is, is the V1 really worth the money? I'd like to save the $100 to put towards something else. But i just dont want any buyers remorse and if the V1 is that much better and the false alarms arent annoying then i might fork out the cash. I hear everyone say on this site that the V1 is the way to go. It makes me wonder if thats the way to go if money is not an option.

I have read some mixed reviews about how the v1 is "outdated" and there are too many false alarms. I'm not sure if they are referring to the lack of GPS??? Most of the reviews i can find are several years old as well.

I normally speed but not too fast(usually) and i used to slow down when my $100 cobra(8 yrs old btw) would get K band reading so id rather not take my chances.

You may want to consider the Escort 950ix. It is more expensive, but has some amazing features. Its detection range is only slightly shorter than the redline. It has built-in GPS that does two things: 1. It ignores stationary radar like speed signs, automatic doors, etc. You can set it to ignore a signal manually, or it will do it automatically after about 2 passes of that location. That means my ride to work is slient even though there is a radar sign and a k band door opener along the way. 2. When it detects a valid signal, it displays not only the band (k, ka, lasar, etc.) but also your speed at the exact instant you were measured. It uses GPS for this. The speed it calculates is at least as accurate as the police device. It keeps the speed on the display for a few seconds. Nice to know when you argue with the cop. I had the device hard wired through the mirror and use a mount I found on Amazon that mounts it just below the mirror. Very neat and professional.

Astrosfan · 03-16-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleLion

You may want to consider the Escort 950ix. It is more expensive, but has some amazing features. Its detection range is only slightly shorter than the redline. It has built-in GPS that does two things: 1. It ignores stationary radar like speed signs, automatic doors, etc. You can set it to ignore a signal manually, or it will do it automatically after about 2 passes of that location. That means my ride to work is slient even though there is a radar sign and a k band door opener along the way. 2. When it detects a valid signal, it displays not only the band (k, ka, lasar, etc.) but also your speed at the exact instant you were measured. It uses GPS for this. The speed it calculates is at least as accurate as the police device. It keeps the speed on the display for a few seconds. Nice to know when you argue with the cop. I had the device hard wired through the mirror and use a mount I found on Amazon that mounts it just below the mirror. Very neat and professional.

i think ive set my price limit $399. Still really cant decide

ndry_06 · 03-17-2011, 04:55 AM

and I'm also originally from Houston...so here is what I'd do...For you I'd buy the Escort Passport 9500ix as there are lots of retail establishments in Houston and this will help cut down any unneccesary alerts while still being a good detector. Plus you get the added bonus of red light camera detection which are everywhere in Houston.

For me I'm going to buy the Escort Redline cause nowadays I drive out in the middle of nowhere, through towns that barely have a gas station yet seem to have plenty of LEO's sitting behind some tree.

Astrosfan · 03-17-2011, 02:06 PM

Thanks ndry but red light cameras are not an issue in houston any more, we voted against them.

Im wondering which would be better to "hybrid" driving?

I am leaning towards the v1 but having the thing go off every time i pass a retail place might drive me nuts

AllForTheCash · 03-17-2011, 03:11 PM

I have had a V1 for the past 7 years, and Its great. Highly recommend it (even if it may cost $$$)

Astrosfan · 03-17-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AllForTheCash

I have had a V1 for the past 7 years, and Its great. Highly recommend it (even if it may cost $$$)

even for city driving?

03-17-2011, 04:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
ndry_06 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Midland Posts: 14 Drives: 2010 370z Sport Rep Power: 16	I asked this question before.... and I'm also originally from Houston...so here is what I'd do...For you I'd buy the Escort Passport 9500ix as there are lots of retail establishments in Houston and this will help cut down any unneccesary alerts while still being a good detector. Plus you get the added bonus of red light camera detection which are everywhere in Houston. For me I'm going to buy the Escort Redline cause nowadays I drive out in the middle of nowhere, through towns that barely have a gas station yet seem to have plenty of LEO's sitting behind some tree.

03-17-2011, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
AllForTheCash Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 385 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	I have had a V1 for the past 7 years, and Its great. Highly recommend it (even if it may cost $$$) __________________ 2010 370z Brilliant Silver/Frost - Touring - Sport - Navigation - 6MT

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Astrosfan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: houston, TX Posts: 427 Drives: 09 370z PG Sport Rep Power: 17	Thanks ndry but red light cameras are not an issue in houston any more, we voted against them. Im wondering which would be better to "hybrid" driving? I am leaning towards the v1 but having the thing go off every time i pass a retail place might drive me nuts