[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

XwChriswX · 11-27-2013, 01:50 PM

When the weather here stops being so crappy, I'll take some pics of my Escort 9500ci install I did myself.

Jasonle · 11-27-2013, 01:56 PM

Love my V1

jaedub · 11-27-2013, 01:57 PM

man, reading about radar detectors is really pressuring me to get one. However, I don't use the highway often so maybe I should invest on it once I'm commuting over a highway

Wonderbread · 11-27-2013, 02:10 PM

This is how I currently have it routed. A co worker gave it to me and only had the tapping wires. We just popped off the dash, tapped into the stereo wires and routed it that way. We thought about trying to stuff it down behind the gauges, but with the vents it was to difficult. I'm sure there are better ways but that's how I decided to do it. I used 3M tape under it so it isn't going anywhere. It works amazingly well even for how low it sits.

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Chuck33079 · 11-28-2013, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonderbread

This is how I currently have it routed. A co worker gave it to me and only had the tapping wires. We just popped off the dash, tapped into the stereo wires and routed it that way. We thought about trying to stuff it down behind the gauges, but with the vents it was to difficult. I'm sure there are better ways but that's how I decided to do it. I used 3M tape under it so it isn't going anywhere. It works amazingly well even for how low it sits.

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You're giving up a lot of range with it mounted there. The higher the better.

XwChriswX · 11-27-2013, 02:42 PM

Only critique I could think of is that placement would make Rear visibility hard for it... But that's a good clean spot for it.

Wonderbread · 11-27-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Only critique I could think of is that placement would make Rear visibility hard for it... But that's a good clean spot for it.

Yeah that's what I thought at first and it was my main concern since he didn't have the window mounts. I tested it out and it picks up the speed trap near my house pretty well and grabs radar from behind. I can't really compare it to anything els though. Subbed so I can see your setup.

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winnre · 11-27-2013, 03:03 PM

It looks like the wipers block it.

bigdog1250 · 11-27-2013, 03:21 PM

One of the best for the money is the Beltronix RX65. Doesn't have the arrows like the V1 but has better range. Range is slightly less than the 9500 but for $200 less you can't beat it. Plus at a certain point, more range doesn't benefit you.

I've picked up a cop 6+ miles away... plenty of time to slow down.

TerribleONE · 11-27-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

One of the best for the money is the Beltronix RX65. Doesn't have the arrows like the V1 but has better range. Range is slightly less than the 9500 but for $200 less you can't beat it. Plus at a certain point, more range doesn't benefit you.

I've picked up a cop 6+ miles away... plenty of time to slow down.

For bang for your buck the Beltronix is hard to beat. I have a 9500XI in my truck and Z and love it

XwChriswX · 11-28-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonderbread

Yeah that's what I thought at first and it was my main concern since he didn't have the window mounts. I tested it out and it picks up the speed trap near my house pretty well and grabs radar from behind. I can't really compare it to anything els though. Subbed so I can see your setup.

Since the weather looks to be playing nice this weekend, I'll make sure to get out there and snap some.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog1250

One of the best for the money is the Beltronix RX65. Doesn't have the arrows like the V1 but has better range. Range is slightly less than the 9500 but for $200 less you can't beat it. Plus at a certain point, more range doesn't benefit you.

I've picked up a cop 6+ miles away... plenty of time to slow down.

Its all a matter of distance, visibility, angles, and placement. You'll get a Radar hit much further and easier than you'll get a laser hit.

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

For bang for your buck the Beltronix is hard to beat. I have a 9500XI in my truck and Z and love it

Beltronix is actually owned by Escort and is their "lower price point" tier. However many of the same features are incorporated into both brands. The only main difference is in Escort models, they use Blue lettering, and in Beltronix, they use Red lettering.

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TerribleONE · 11-28-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Since the weather looks to be playing nice this weekend, I'll make sure to get out there and snap some.

Its all a matter of distance, visibility, angles, and placement. You'll get a Radar hit much further and easier than you'll get a laser hit.

Beltronix is actually owned by Escort and is their "lower price point" tier. However many of the same features are incorporated into both brands. The only main difference is in Escort models, they use Blue lettering, and the Beltronix, they use Red lettering.

themoreyouknow.jpg

Does the Beltronix have the GPS? That is my favorite feature.

DR_ · 11-28-2013, 08:33 AM

Best Buy has the Escort Passport X50 on sale for $199.

gsxr750 · 11-28-2013, 05:43 PM

Read this old posting, its been recently discussed, well passed the dead horse stage.

Actual testing and a lot of good comments from everyone, even some law enforcement.

where to purchase highend radar detector at discount?

frost · 11-29-2013, 12:03 AM

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

11-27-2013, 01:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	When the weather here stops being so crappy, I'll take some pics of my Escort 9500ci install I did myself. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

11-27-2013, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-27-2013, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	man, reading about radar detectors is really pressuring me to get one. However, I don't use the highway often so maybe I should invest on it once I'm commuting over a highway 2xtreme1 likes this.

11-27-2013, 02:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	Only critique I could think of is that placement would make Rear visibility hard for it... But that's a good clean spot for it. Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

11-27-2013, 02:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wonderbread Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Baltimore Posts: 31 Drives: 2009 370 Rep Power: 12	This is how I currently have it routed. A co worker gave it to me and only had the tapping wires. We just popped off the dash, tapped into the stereo wires and routed it that way. We thought about trying to stuff it down behind the gauges, but with the vents it was to difficult. I'm sure there are better ways but that's how I decided to do it. I used 3M tape under it so it isn't going anywhere. It works amazingly well even for how low it sits. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-27-2013, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	It looks like the wipers block it. Chuck33079 likes this.

11-27-2013, 03:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	One of the best for the money is the Beltronix RX65. Doesn't have the arrows like the V1 but has better range. Range is slightly less than the 9500 but for $200 less you can't beat it. Plus at a certain point, more range doesn't benefit you. I've picked up a cop 6+ miles away... plenty of time to slow down. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

11-28-2013, 08:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 18	Best Buy has the Escort Passport X50 on sale for $199.

11-28-2013, 05:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 14	Read this old posting, its been recently discussed, well passed the dead horse stage. Actual testing and a lot of good comments from everyone, even some law enforcement. where to purchase highend radar detector at discount?

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