[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

Haboob · 09-25-2013, 09:11 AM

Escort Radar Detectors & Laser Detectors - The Radar and Laser Experts - Escort Inc.

9500ix.

Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Escort Radar Detectors & Laser Detectors - The Radar and Laser Experts - Escort Inc.

9500ix.

One of these, with a Blendmount and Mirrortap power cord. Just do it. You'll thank us later.

leighspped · 09-25-2013, 09:12 AM

9500ci love it

enkei2k · 09-25-2013, 09:14 AM

All these people here:

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...o-has-one.html

kenchan · 09-25-2013, 09:16 AM

yah, it's been discussed quite extensively. not sure specific to central tx though...

Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 09:19 AM

How long until gsxr750 shows up to call us all sheep who fell for marketing because we bought radar detectors?

theDreamer · 09-25-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

How long until gsxr750 shows up to call us all sheep who fell for marketing because we bought radar detectors?

Maybe chii will come in and say the JDM Nismo has it built in because he knows.

Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Maybe chii will come in and say the JDM Nismo has it built in because he knows.

onzedge · 09-25-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Maybe chii will come in and say the JDM Nismo has it built in because he knows.

kenchan · 09-25-2013, 09:26 AM

and the consensus was that the V1 was better.

Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

and the consensus was that the V1 was better.

That debate will never be settled.

kenchan · 09-25-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That debate will never be settled.

oh it was settled.

V1 won.

Troyz · 09-25-2013, 09:44 AM

I am hoping some Texans

will chime in. I am looking to spend less than $300 as well like the Whistler 1780, Cobra XR-1050, Bel 980...

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Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 09:45 AM

One has been.

There's a large drop off in quality between top tier detectors like the V1 or Escort, and the cheaper ones. Save up more, buy a refurb, or buy used and get a good one. It will last you longer than the car will.

jburke26 · 09-25-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

One has been.

There's a large drop off in quality between top tier detectors like the V1 or Escort, and the cheaper ones. Save up more, buy a refurb, or buy used and get a good one. It will last you longer than the car will.

I agree, I purchased a cheap one (Cobra) and went through about 2 of them in about 3 years. The speaker would go out, rattle, etc. They are just poor quality.

I purchased a Escort 8500 X50 when I got my Z. I hard wired it and I have never been more happy.

Although I do sometimes wish I would have spent a bit more and bought the 9500ix. But none the less it still is great.

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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09-25-2013, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1388	Escort Radar Detectors & Laser Detectors - The Radar and Laser Experts - Escort Inc. 9500ix. Chteelers likes this.

09-25-2013, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
leighspped Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Morristown Posts: 444 Drives: US Rep Power: 16	9500ci love it __________________ Performance: Fast Intentions LTH + CBX + Injen CAI + UpRev + KW3 + Whiteline sway bars + short throw shifter + 34r oil cooler = 335whp + (OS Giken Clutch and Diff) Interior : Recaro seat + Alpine HU and Rockford Fosgate Amp and Speakers + Passport 9500ci + JDM shift knob + LED's Forged avant garde m310's 19x9 19x12 RE-11

09-25-2013, 09:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3718	All these people here: http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...o-has-one.html JARblue, Haboob and Troyz like this. __________________ ...need boost...

09-25-2013, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	How long until gsxr750 shows up to call us all sheep who fell for marketing because we bought radar detectors? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

09-25-2013, 09:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	yah, it's been discussed quite extensively. not sure specific to central tx though...

09-25-2013, 09:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	and the consensus was that the V1 was better.

09-25-2013, 09:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 14	Couple of write ups I am hoping some Texans will chime in. I am looking to spend less than $300 as well like the Whistler 1780, Cobra XR-1050, Bel 980... Radar Detectors Review 2013 \| Best Radar Detectors \| Laser Radar Detectors - TopTenREVIEWS The Great Detector Test Comparison Tests - Page 6 - Car and Driver

09-25-2013, 09:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	One has been. There's a large drop off in quality between top tier detectors like the V1 or Escort, and the cheaper ones. Save up more, buy a refurb, or buy used and get a good one. It will last you longer than the car will. kenchan and jburke26 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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