[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

Bshields22 · 01-26-2015, 07:50 PM

All these people who haven't got a ticket just means they haven't gone fast enough lol jk

A sports car earns its stripes with the owner once it gets a speeding ticket.

Not that I am proud of this but I have got 10 tickets over the course of 11 years. Even got clocked by an airplane...so please pay attention to the "speed checked by aircraft" on the way to vegas LOL

Between traffic school and fighting tickets hoping the cop doesn't show I have managed a "clean" driving record in case that questions is lingering out there lol.

I am 4/4 for fighting a ticket an winning....again shouldn't be proud of any of this but it does make me smile when I think about it hahaha

Kaldaien · 02-05-2015, 07:42 PM

I want to say V1, but it's in dire need of an overhaul :-\

Escort's got all sorts of really useful GPS technology that eliminates repeat false positives, knows the locations of speed traps and cameras, knows when you're overspeed and so on and so forth. I find that stuff more useful every day than knowing precisely which side of me the signal is coming from.

Kaldaien · 02-05-2015, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bshields22

Not that I am proud of this but I have got 10 tickets over the course of 11 years. Even got clocked by an airplane...so please pay attention to the "speed checked by aircraft" on the way to vegas LOL

Where I live, we have signs that read "Speed enforced by aircraft", which kind of means that they are going to clock you, then land and give you a ticket if you take it literally. It makes me laugh every time I drive by it.

felix0121 · 02-05-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaldaien

Where I live, we have signs that read "Speed enforced by aircraft", which kind of means that they are going to clock you, then land and give you a ticket if you take it literally. It makes me laugh every time I drive by it.

No, they don't land

They are connected to the LEOs on the ground.

Tadpole · 02-05-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

No, they don't land

They are connected to the LEOs on the ground.

No you didn't just post this.

Kaldaien · 02-05-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

No, they don't land

They are connected to the LEOs on the ground.

Then it's not the aircraft that does the enforcement

It's some patrol officer who gets a call, he's the enforcer.

wyso · 02-05-2015, 08:54 PM

You can call it whatever you want, but when they all converge on you like a swarm, you will understand the "enforcement" part. Been there, done that...

edconline · 02-05-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wyso

You can call it whatever you want, but when they all converge on you like a swarm, you will understand the "enforcement" part. Been there, done that...

It took you 28 months to post that?

TexasChuck · 02-06-2015, 09:49 AM

I've got an inexpensive Whistler ($160) and I've been very happy with its range and performance. I have had to have it replaced under warranty, tho.

Kamari · 02-06-2015, 11:22 AM

I bought the passport max back in July and paired it with the live cord. Took a 5,000 Mike road trip with it out west a week after I bought it. I was hesitant at the price, but after seeing it in action I was sold. I just upgraded to the Max2. A few more features than the original and also has built in Bluetooth so there's no need for the live cord. I'm in love with it.

edconline · 02-06-2015, 09:35 PM

My Redline is on the bench for the moment - I actually recently picked up a V1 and have been enjoying it quite a bit. I'm using the android app YaV1 to massively increase it's features and it is very impressive. Must faster now, better range, GPS lockouts, and lots more.

It still doesn't replace my Redline in all areas, the Redline is still the best for extreme range or off-axis shots.

I have two Beltronics STiR's on the way too, so I'll install one in the Z and use the V1 as well. Possibly the STiR and the Redline if I'm doing a run through the mountains or something, otherwise the Redline will stay in the daily.

Remember, a great radar detector is only half the battle. Pretty much every area in North America is using LIDAR now, so a LIDAR jammer is basically a must-have these days. Unless you really like the speed limit and cruise control

felix0121 · 02-06-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

My Redline is on the bench for the moment - I actually recently picked up a V1 and have been enjoying it quite a bit. I'm using the android app YaV1 to massively increase it's features and it is very impressive. Must faster now, better range, GPS lockouts, and lots more.

It still doesn't replace my Redline in all areas, the Redline is still the best for extreme range or off-axis shots.

I have two Beltronics STiR's on the way too, so I'll install one in the Z and use the V1 as well. Possibly the STiR and the Redline if I'm doing a run through the mountains or something, otherwise the Redline will stay in the daily.

Remember, a great radar detector is only half the battle. Pretty much every area in North America is using LIDAR now, so a LIDAR jammer is basically a must-have these days. Unless you really like the speed limit and cruise control

Laser jammer is illegal here in California

edconline · 02-06-2015, 10:38 PM

And? So is speeding

Zipper 104 · 02-08-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

My Redline is on the bench for the moment - I actually recently picked up a V1 and have been enjoying it quite a bit. I'm using the android app YaV1 to massively increase it's features and it is very impressive. Must faster now, better range, GPS lockouts, and lots more.

It still doesn't replace my Redline in all areas, the Redline is still the best for extreme range or off-axis shots.

I have two Beltronics STiR's on the way too, so I'll install one in the Z and use the V1 as well. Possibly the STiR and the Redline if I'm doing a run through the mountains or something, otherwise the Redline will stay in the daily.

Remember, a great radar detector is only half the battle. Pretty much every area in North America is using LIDAR now, so a LIDAR jammer is basically a must-have these days. Unless you really like the speed limit and cruise control

I don't know if it's cool to add a link to another site here, so I understand if the moderators choose to remove it, but Edconline has posted up a nice review of the V1/YaV1 combo at the link below.

Two days with the Valentine One - Radar Detector & Laser Jammer Forum - RDForum - RadarDetectorForum

I'm in the process of going down pretty much the same route.

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Joey370Z · 06-10-2016, 08:44 AM

Does anybody have experience with the Escort passport 9500ix? It's on sale on best buy and I'm in need of a new radar detector and I just don't want to pay 400$ for a detector.

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

02-06-2015, 09:49 AM	#534 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	Whistler I've got an inexpensive Whistler ($160) and I've been very happy with its range and performance. I have had to have it replaced under warranty, tho.

02-06-2015, 09:35 PM	#536 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	My Redline is on the bench for the moment - I actually recently picked up a V1 and have been enjoying it quite a bit. I'm using the android app YaV1 to massively increase it's features and it is very impressive. Must faster now, better range, GPS lockouts, and lots more. It still doesn't replace my Redline in all areas, the Redline is still the best for extreme range or off-axis shots. I have two Beltronics STiR's on the way too, so I'll install one in the Z and use the V1 as well. Possibly the STiR and the Redline if I'm doing a run through the mountains or something, otherwise the Redline will stay in the daily. Remember, a great radar detector is only half the battle. Pretty much every area in North America is using LIDAR now, so a LIDAR jammer is basically a must-have these days. Unless you really like the speed limit and cruise control LMBmikeZ and GaleForce like this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

02-06-2015, 10:38 PM	#538 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	And? So is speeding LMBmikeZ, GaleForce, Mbreese and 3 others like this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

06-10-2016, 08:44 AM	#540 (permalink)
Joey370Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 95 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th ANNIV Rep Power: 9	Does anybody have experience with the Escort passport 9500ix? It's on sale on best buy and I'm in need of a new radar detector and I just don't want to pay 400$ for a detector. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 6MT \| Motordyne shockwave catback \| Motordyne ART test pipes \| Stillen Gen 3's

01-26-2015, 07:50 PM	#526 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 697	All these people who haven't got a ticket just means they haven't gone fast enough lol jk A sports car earns its stripes with the owner once it gets a speeding ticket. Not that I am proud of this but I have got 10 tickets over the course of 11 years. Even got clocked by an airplane...so please pay attention to the "speed checked by aircraft" on the way to vegas LOL Between traffic school and fighting tickets hoping the cop doesn't show I have managed a "clean" driving record in case that questions is lingering out there lol. I am 4/4 for fighting a ticket an winning....again shouldn't be proud of any of this but it does make me smile when I think about it hahaha

02-05-2015, 07:42 PM	#527 (permalink)
Kaldaien Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 167 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 11	I want to say V1, but it's in dire need of an overhaul :-\ Escort's got all sorts of really useful GPS technology that eliminates repeat false positives, knows the locations of speed traps and cameras, knows when you're overspeed and so on and so forth. I find that stuff more useful every day than knowing precisely which side of me the signal is coming from.

02-05-2015, 08:54 PM	#532 (permalink)
wyso Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Near Phoenix, New York Posts: 64 Drives: 14 370z roadster Rep Power: 3367	You can call it whatever you want, but when they all converge on you like a swarm, you will understand the "enforcement" part. Been there, done that...

02-06-2015, 11:22 AM	#535 (permalink)
Kamari Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 23 Drives: 12 370Z GM 6spd spt Rep Power: 12	I bought the passport max back in July and paired it with the live cord. Took a 5,000 Mike road trip with it out west a week after I bought it. I was hesitant at the price, but after seeing it in action I was sold. I just upgraded to the Max2. A few more features than the original and also has built in Bluetooth so there's no need for the live cord. I'm in love with it.

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