[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

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.

FERRARI · 12-08-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue370tt

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.

I can tell you have never had a V1......Am I wrong?

theDreamer · 12-09-2010, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue370tt

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.

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%
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07-13-2009, 12:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	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	#2 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 706	V1 user for years. I wouldn't have it any other way. __________________

07-13-2009, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Garrett Hatch Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 1 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 18	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.

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Rans Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Easton, Pa. Posts: 62 Drives: 1911 Hupmobile Rep Power: 18	Valentine V1 is the best! The guy that invented the Valentine worked for many years for Escort Radar Detectors.

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Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 16	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.