[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

KillerBee370 · 07-13-2009, 09:58 AM

V1

OnCallZ · 07-13-2009, 12:08 PM

escort passport 9500i

mannyz · 07-13-2009, 12:20 PM

I will also say Escort. Really both are the best out there Valentine and Escort. The only difference is that Valentine has arrows that tell you where the signal is coming.

wstar · 07-13-2009, 12:44 PM

I'm a big V1 fan. It takes a little practice to get used to reading your V1 (how to interpret the patterns of beeps and signal strength and arrows in various situations), but once you do you become a lot more situationally aware about radar.

LiquidZ · 07-13-2009, 12:47 PM

V1 user for years.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Garrett Hatch · 07-13-2009, 12:59 PM

Passport 9500ix. The detector has outperformed the V1 in several comparisons and its GPS capabilities are excellent. I have had a V1 and replaced it with a 9500ix. It is expensive but worth the investment.

Rans · 07-13-2009, 01:18 PM

Valentine V1 is the best!

The guy that invented the Valentine worked for many years for Escort Radar Detectors.

AllForTheCash · 12-08-2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

V1 user for years.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Haven't upgraded my software, Just did a check on the website (which you can do with your serial number) and they tell you if you need/recommend an upgrade.

Blue370tt · 12-08-2010, 06:51 PM

Not knocking the V1 but if the cops bring out a new type of radar its unlikely a software upgrade will detect it. It will take new hardware. If you think thats unlikely thats what people said before K, then Ka, then laser came out. The point is that a "software" upgrade is nice but doesnt keep the unit "alive" if the cops come out with new technology.

molamann · 07-13-2009, 01:31 PM

V1 + Custom Made Connecting Mount for Radar Detector on 350Z and other Cars =

P's_Z · 12-29-2014, 06:45 PM

I have a whistler from almost 10yrs ago. Works just as good as the first day i installed it. I know its not a fancy pansy V1 or escort, but....

Number of speeding tickets since i bought it in 2005: 0

Bshields22 · 01-23-2015, 03:05 PM

Lots of people are saying V1 when the poll shows Escort. Interesting.

I have an Escort 8500 X50 and it work beautifully. On open free way I can get Ka Band about 2-3 miles out.

I think anyone that has had a radar detector can agree that all radar detectors struggle in city with so many things blocking the radar signal.

My buddy has the V1 and when we cruise together it seems I am the first to get the signal and begin slowing down. The V1 shows the direction of the signal but who cares...if there is radar in the area you will slow down regardless.

Just my 2 cents. I'm sure people will disagree lol

felix0121 · 01-23-2015, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bshields22

Lots of people are saying V1 when the poll shows Escort. Interesting.

I have an Escort 8500 X50 and it work beautifully. On open free way I can get Ka Band about 2-3 miles out.

I think anyone that has had a radar detector can agree that all radar detectors struggle in city with so many things blocking the radar signal.

My buddy has the V1 and when we cruise together it seems I am the first to get the signal and begin slowing down. The V1 shows the direction of the signal but who cares...if there is radar in the area you will slow down regardless.

Just my 2 cents. I'm sure people will disagree lol

I'm using my 9500ix. Good design with outstanding performance. All I want to have more is just the warning for Air Patrol.

V1 I believe must be good. also have seen so many positive evaluations on the Valentines. It shows an arrow for the direction of the police radar. Rather the Escorts show a distance bar. Which to choose? - It is totally up to user's preference.

But there's something more than that. Different antennas work differently. Among the Escorts, the old S7 goes better for the off-axis detection. Recently they go with M4 for better detection range. The unique M3 is only installed on the Redline that it is invisible to all police's RDD (Radar Detector Detector).

Just remember the three brand names - Valentine, Escort, and Beltronics are only worthy to depend on. For me all the others are just expensive accessories to show off.

RumbleFish · 01-23-2015, 06:33 PM

I'm biased as I've only ever had the V1. That being said, it's never let me down and has paid for itself many times over. I've had my V1 since '99

Aside from the arrows, which I love, do the other makers offer periodic software upgrades as radar tech changes? Valentine does.

felix0121 · 01-23-2015, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RumbleFish

I'm biased as I've only ever had the V1. That being said, it's never let me down and has paid for itself many times over. I've had my V1 since '99

Aside from the arrows, which I love, do the other makers offer periodic software upgrades as radar tech changes? Valentine does.

Dr.Valentine is really competent.

Yes, there were many updates on the 9500ix firmware.

One day I want to try the V1.

View Poll Results: Which Radar Detector
V1	68	40.48%
Escort Passport	76	45.24%
Bel	2	1.19%
Whistler	5	2.98%
PassPort Max	17	10.12%
Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

07-13-2009, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	I'm a big V1 fan. It takes a little practice to get used to reading your V1 (how to interpret the patterns of beeps and signal strength and arrows in various situations), but once you do you become a lot more situationally aware about radar. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-13-2009, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	V1 user for years. I wouldn't have it any other way. __________________

07-13-2009, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Garrett Hatch Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 1 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	Passport 9500ix. The detector has outperformed the V1 in several comparisons and its GPS capabilities are excellent. I have had a V1 and replaced it with a 9500ix. It is expensive but worth the investment. Vorttam likes this.

12-29-2014, 06:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 470	I have a whistler from almost 10yrs ago. Works just as good as the first day i installed it. I know its not a fancy pansy V1 or escort, but.... Number of speeding tickets since i bought it in 2005: 0 LAVA likes this. __________________ Zeta

07-13-2009, 09:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	V1

07-13-2009, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
OnCallZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 108 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 17	escort passport 9500i

07-13-2009, 12:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
mannyz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 354 Drives: a car Rep Power: 280	I will also say Escort. Really both are the best out there Valentine and Escort. The only difference is that Valentine has arrows that tell you where the signal is coming.

07-13-2009, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rans Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Easton, Pa. Posts: 62 Drives: 1911 Hupmobile Rep Power: 17	Valentine V1 is the best! The guy that invented the Valentine worked for many years for Escort Radar Detectors.

12-08-2010, 06:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 15	Not knocking the V1 but if the cops bring out a new type of radar its unlikely a software upgrade will detect it. It will take new hardware. If you think thats unlikely thats what people said before K, then Ka, then laser came out. The point is that a "software" upgrade is nice but doesnt keep the unit "alive" if the cops come out with new technology.

07-13-2009, 01:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 285	V1 + Custom Made Connecting Mount for Radar Detector on 350Z and other Cars =

01-23-2015, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 698	Lots of people are saying V1 when the poll shows Escort. Interesting. I have an Escort 8500 X50 and it work beautifully. On open free way I can get Ka Band about 2-3 miles out. I think anyone that has had a radar detector can agree that all radar detectors struggle in city with so many things blocking the radar signal. My buddy has the V1 and when we cruise together it seems I am the first to get the signal and begin slowing down. The V1 shows the direction of the signal but who cares...if there is radar in the area you will slow down regardless. Just my 2 cents. I'm sure people will disagree lol

01-23-2015, 06:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
RumbleFish A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,213 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	I'm biased as I've only ever had the V1. That being said, it's never let me down and has paid for itself many times over. I've had my V1 since '99 Aside from the arrows, which I love, do the other makers offer periodic software upgrades as radar tech changes? Valentine does. FERRARI and felix0121 like this. __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

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