Not really sure what I'd do, guess it would depend on how close the cop is (slower or faster beeps). If it's instant on behind me I guess I might as well pull over and get the documents ready.

Not everyone is going to think the arrows are a good idea, I however believe they are and really can't see in what situation it would be bad to know direction the radar is being shot from. Outside of the arrows I guess it really comes down to who you think has better electronics, better R&D and an overall better product...to each their own.

Just ordered the Passport Max for the Z. I have the 9500ix in the truck so I will be able to compare the two. Supposed to be better, we'll see.

Is the Max a dash mounted unit, or fully installed unit?

It is. Just update the firmware ASAP, my only complaint is that it isn't as loud as the 9500iX.

Dash

You'll possibly get some cross detector interference having 2 dash mounted units in 1 car. (For your testing purposes)

So you might get more false signals. :ugh2:

Just the max in the Z.

Jan 2014 Car & Driver compares the V1 and the Passport Max. Gives the nod to the Max as it reduces false alarms better even though it performed poorly on rear laser hits.

been using an older 7500 in my dd.

the biggest annoyance is not false alarms. it's the where is the f-king signal coming from?! :mad: annoyance.

i run V1's in my hobby cars. i dont see myself ever changing until another brand offers arrows (directionality).

Any dash unit is going to have problems with this due to low visibility.

Really, rear laser is kinda pointless anyways. If you get nailed on rear laser, that means you drove all the way up to and right past a cop who's standing out on the side of the road with a gun pointed at you, and you still didn't slow down even after you passed him. Your own damn fault at that point :)

:iagree:

if the cop was sitting on the side of a downward slope onramp and you drive through an underpass in the main lanes, you wont see the cop until he's in your rearview or right side mirror.

now if this was radar, the passport would be going off but from where you wont know at all. with V1, you can tell.

1. If my detector goes off, I don't care where it would be "telling" me it's coming from, I do a 360* scan anyways until I find the emitter.

2. Technically, cops are supposed to be parked where they can be seen from a reasonable distance on the route they are scanning.

Brake light kill switch.
:icon17:

Yeah, if you can believe that.



We've got them sitting in the woods with camo on in some cases around here. My buddy was popped doing 85 in a 70 on HWY 85 between Greenville and Columbia a few years back. He asked the cop why he didn't see the car and he told him they were setup just behind the tree line wearing camo.















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It was state law at the time I lived in Georgia. It would be worth looking into it in your state... Otherwise, why would you pull over for some guy in camo running out of the trees pointing a gun at you?? :ugh2:

Guys in camo running the radar, the chase car was around the corner.

Another point here, the officer that pulls you over must be the one that pings you, if it's not, you can challenge that.

In TN the officer doesnt have to be visible at all. Also as long as the officer who spotted you is on the ticket, it doesnt matter who pulls you over.

Edit** Well I take that back. Im not aware of any visibility requirements. There could be some however I have never heard of any.

Good lord. :icon17:

I thought Tenn. was a good pro-citizen state?? :(

So im at the point now of buying one of these a V1 or Escort 9500ix. I love how well known both are and I always thought the V1 was top dog. After watching youtube vids most of the night I see they are both the same. However the v1 is said to false nonstop and is always loud where the escort goes quiet. Ive owned 4 detectors in my life, mostly cheaper companies liek Whistler and they worked great, now however with a 370z I feel I need to step it up. I love the arrows on the V1 but love the GPS in the escort plus that new cord they have that connects to your phone and you can report all cops on the road like its the "waze App."


The wife is bugging me to buy it asap because Christmas is next week but im stuck. I love the arrows and the huge name in the V1 but the escort has much more tech built in. grrrr

Oh and as stated above I ALWAYS use Waze app for any long distance drive, that thing is great!

Check out the escort Max.

Just to make decision making a little harder..

The V1 came out FOREVER ago. The Escort products are much newer and all around better. V1's big claim to fame was longest detection distance, but that was on X band and no cop uses that anymore. Also the arrows aren't that useful. No cop shoots from the side, and with experience on the 9500, you'll easily be able to tell if a cop is ahead or behind just by listening to the way it beeps. Just get the 9500 and be done. It's cutting edge. It's got GPS tech that all but eliminates false positives.

I just bought a radar detector. Goodbye cops. :inoutroflpuke:

I've heard it's great, short of being too quiet to hear over reasonable music.

I've got an 8500 x50 blue that I need to see if I can fix. If not, I'll probably trade to the Max.

Don't get too crazy. Still gotta leave yourself slow-down time =D.

Now there's some sound logic.

Max is really nice. Mine just arrived yesterday. The range is noticeably farther. Colors are changeable, sound is about the same as the 9500ix, but there is an option to switch do a different sound setting. I have not really had time to play yet but im hoping its louder. I have found a strobe light that plugs into the heeadphone jack. Soon as it gets in I'll post up if it works.

so I just gave in and ordered a V1. They always update their firmware, sadly you have to send it in though:( Secondly I love the arrows that point either in front of or behind! Plus with so many v1 owners out there, they all cant be wrong.

Secondly, I had a panhandle Z member message me saying buy his Escort Redline off of him for X dollar amount as he wants a V1 instead. I offered him an amount so I got a great deal on it! So basically I won here. I have 3 cars anyhow so one can go in one and the other in another! Ive heard amazing things about the Escort Redline, best distance of any detector out there!

Now to test them out at the same time in the car when I go on a road trip:) I have to do the suggested distance though apart so they dont bleed over and cause errors in detection.

Radar Detector Help
 

Passport Max vs. Valentine One. Classic radar detector battle.

I've read a lot and I've know a lot about those two. Everyone that has either or swears by them. There doesn't seem to be much of a difference between the two. Ive had some friends that used the Passport and other the V1. Money isn't an issue seeing how the price difference isn't that big between those two. I'm leaning towards V1 so far though.

I wanted to get some opinions from you guys to see if you guy have used these, or use something else entirely.

I got pulled over yesterday for going 83 [I was driving traffic flow with both far left lanes traveling 80+]. But oh here comes a 2 door sport car...LUCKILY, he let me go with a warning. I wasn't being a d!ck.

Please chime in and help me make a decision, I want to order one asap.

I have a V1 and will not drive my Z without it. I have come to rely on it.

The Arrows are where it's at.........the Arrows. The bogey counter........that's what makes the difference with the V1 vs. Passport.

Both will get the job done. You can't go wrong with either one. Like you said, it's a personal preference.

Thanks for your input tiger.

I weant to upgrade to either the Beltronics STi or the 500. The 500 promises no false alarms, the STi is not detectable. Wny not put ALL the features inot ONE unit?!

Because for a detector to undetectable requires a case design that doesn't 'leak' any radar signal. A case like that doesn't lend itself well to having GPS inside it. The only thing that is the best of all worlds/features is the Bel Sti-R Plus installed unit. It accomplishes that because all the components are separated out.

I just went from the Escort 9500ix to the Redline. Way better range and undetectable but false alarms went up. I added Escort Live which let me sync it with my phone and use the app to lock out all the false alerts. Not a bad solution IMO.

http://www.amazon.com/Whistler-PRO-3.../dp/B004HVJIGA

http://radartest.com/Whistler-Pro-3600-review.asp

What states are they illegal in? I know Virginia, but is the "undetectable" feature needed outside of the handful of states ONE state and D.C. that they're illegal in?

They aren't illegal in CA, Winnre, so you don't need that undetectable feature.

No, but in California it is technically illegal to affix them to your windshield (for obstructing vision).

But they won't cite you for it. Most likely the only ones getting any citation for it are the ones getting multiple violations and the officer just tacks it on. :stirthepot:

I never had any issues with my detector, thankfully. And now I have mine hard wired and use the Blendmount. :tup: One day I'll make it back over the border to Democratic Peoples Republic of California.

Good resource for my American comrades:
RDF Geographical Survey - Radar Detector & Laser Jammer Forum

Radar Detector
 

I'm looking for a sensibly priced police radar detector that actually works and is reliable, so I'm not going to waste like 50-100 bucks on something that completely sucks. I heard the really good ones are like 600 bucks but what are some of the ones you guys would recommend that are very reliable. If the only ones that are good are 500-600 bucks then so be it.

Thanks!

http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/9...detectors.html here you go