[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

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.

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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.

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.

winnre · 11-28-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

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

Used to be mine too. It pointed out traffic cameras. But then the cameras got removed, and when I am on a freeway it alerts me to traffic cameras on roads below. You'd think the device could tell I was doing 80 and not 40 and just maybe I was on the freeway.

XwChriswX · 11-28-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

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

Yes, the STiR (high end Beltronics installed, comparable to the Escort 9500ci) does come with GPS. It is essentially a 9500ci with red LED board instead of blue. Wanna trade me for one??

https://www.beltronics.com/store/stir-plus.html

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Originally Posted by winnre

Used to be mine too. It pointed out traffic cameras. But then the cameras got removed, and when I am on a freeway it alerts me to traffic cameras on roads below. You'd think the device could tell I was doing 80 and not 40 and just maybe I was on the freeway.

Mine does that with me, if I am within 1500ft of any red light camera on the highway it will alert me. I just say thank you and keep driving.

RoadsterST · 11-29-2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Yes, the STiR (high end Beltronics installed, comparable to the Escort 9500ci) does come with GPS. It is essentially a 9500ci with red LED board instead of blue. Wanna trade me for one??

https://www.beltronics.com/store/stir-plus.html

Mine does that with me, if I am within 1500ft of any red light camera on the highway it will alert me. I just say thank you and keep driving.

Escort 9500ix available in red or blue

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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11-27-2013, 03:21 PM	#1 (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

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