[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

spearfish25 · 09-08-2009, 04:52 PM

I LOVE my Passport 9500ix. The GPS capabilities make it worth the price alone. The detection range is superb. I can't figure out why people continue to buy the V1 which is now terribly dated technology with a high false-alert rate.

Do your self a favor...go for the 9500ix. You won't be sorry.

theDreamer · 09-08-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I LOVE my Passport 9500ix. The GPS capabilities make it worth the price alone. The detection range is superb. I can't figure out why people continue to buy the V1 which is now terribly dated technology with a high false-alert rate.

Do your self a favor...go for the 9500ix. You won't be sorry.

Yes and no, in Houston a lot of cars are still using the K band because it blends in with all the "other" frequencies. Those extra alerts might be officers down a street by a grocery store, cops have gotten smarter with where they sit knowing many people now use radar detectors. I also have my V1 set on L mode, it goes off a bit more than I want but it keeps me alert and I know my area so I know when it goes above a certain level it is a cop.

thezmonster · 09-08-2009, 09:51 PM

get V1 it will save u tickets and it covers 360 around ur car

dainedazz · 09-09-2009, 09:42 AM

i gotta question for the ESCORT 8500/9500.
now i know Beltronics & Escort are from the same company.
i currently have a beltronics vector 995 & looking to upgrade to the 8500 in the future.
can the Escort fit in the Beltronics mount? because i have it attached to the stem of my rear view mirror & was wondering if its the same mount? ALSO, is the hardwire kit the same for both?

jginnane · 09-09-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dainedazz

i currently have a beltronics vector 995 & looking to upgrade to the 8500 in the future.

Have you found anything that says the Escort 8500 is an upgrade?

I'd go to a 9500 or 9500ix if I needed it ... but don't. Escort/Bel doesn't put out a lot of tech detail on their equipment, you might have noticed ... most of the websites that sell these say various models are 8x or 10x as powerful/effective/faster than "Asian imports", but I don't know anyone who's hawking Asian RDs. (You won't find them on Ebay, either.)

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can the Escort fit in the Beltronics mount? because i have it attached to the stem of my rear view mirror & was wondering if its the same mount? ALSO, is the hardwire kit the same for both?

You can get these types of answers at any authorized reseller. My personal testing is to drive with 3 different models on at once and see how they respond to actual conditions. Not much difference in reaction time between the Bels and Escorts. Surprisingly, my son's Valentine didn't do so well in a few instances.

wstar · 09-09-2009, 07:45 PM

Well, I've been using the V1 for about 10 years now. I'm very familiar with that and comfortable with it, but it was stolen and I need a new one, so I'm just taking the time to shop around a bit once more. Stealth against RDDs isn't at all important to me, as RDs are both legal and common around here. I'm just looking for the best protection possible, but of course that doesn't just mean max sensitivity. Fewer falses than I get on the V1 would be nice too.

SlikNik · 09-10-2009, 04:06 PM

After watching tons of videos on You Tube, and reading about the Escort/passport 9500IX. I will be purchasing the 9500IX.

I always leaned towards the V1 but I think the technology in the 9500IX is superior.

NIZMOZ · 09-10-2009, 04:23 PM

I had the 8500, and went with a V1. Won't look back.

My V1 is quiet most of the time. I use it in L mode, and A in the highway. The Escort maybe a good radar, but I rather have my radar go off more than NOT go off or wait till the last second to go off like the Escort does.

V1 also tells you which direction the cop is, front, sides, rear. So then you know where to look, or if you should slow down or not.

farmosh203 · 11-12-2009, 09:30 PM

I just bought my first radar detector with my car (got the car 3 days ago). I ended up getting the 9500 IX. The stationary photo radar warnings are very nice, there are a ton in Tempe, Arizona!

diablokev87 · 09-14-2009, 11:24 AM

I started researching this... I am curious why no one is mentioning the RX75??? Doesn't the ability to mount the radar and laser receivers wherever you want greatly increase the effectiveness of the entire system???

soaka1 · 10-03-2009, 09:24 AM

Valentine one for the win!! pick up FHP ( florida highway ) from like 3 miles away.

LETSGOEERS06 · 11-20-2009, 12:24 PM

VI is the downright best but if you want to look escort are good too but VI is the s**t

LETSGOEERS06 · 11-20-2009, 12:27 PM

VI is the downright best but if you want to look escort are good too but VI is the s**t

Read more just google it and you can watch vids and everyting on how it works and how well

Matt · 11-20-2009, 12:29 PM

I recently bought the V1 and so far, I'm impressed.

LETSGOEERS06 · 11-20-2009, 01:17 PM

Okay I correct myself Passport just came out with a new detector that is linked up somehow that it can plot where hotspots, cams, and cops are in real time i dont know really but thats what i heard

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

09-09-2009, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
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09-09-2009, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Well, I've been using the V1 for about 10 years now. I'm very familiar with that and comfortable with it, but it was stolen and I need a new one, so I'm just taking the time to shop around a bit once more. Stealth against RDDs isn't at all important to me, as RDs are both legal and common around here. I'm just looking for the best protection possible, but of course that doesn't just mean max sensitivity. Fewer falses than I get on the V1 would be nice too. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

09-10-2009, 04:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	I had the 8500, and went with a V1. Won't look back. My V1 is quiet most of the time. I use it in L mode, and A in the highway. The Escort maybe a good radar, but I rather have my radar go off more than NOT go off or wait till the last second to go off like the Escort does. V1 also tells you which direction the cop is, front, sides, rear. So then you know where to look, or if you should slow down or not. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC Last edited by NIZMOZ; 09-14-2009 at 09:01 PM.

10-03-2009, 09:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
soaka1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Posts: 54 Drives: 370z 6sp gry. Rep Power: 17	Valentine one for the win!! pick up FHP ( florida highway ) from like 3 miles away. __________________ 12.22 pass at 117 mph spinnin like hell

09-08-2009, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I LOVE my Passport 9500ix. The GPS capabilities make it worth the price alone. The detection range is superb. I can't figure out why people continue to buy the V1 which is now terribly dated technology with a high false-alert rate. Do your self a favor...go for the 9500ix. You won't be sorry.

09-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
thezmonster Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 221 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CB M6 Rep Power: 16	get V1 it will save u tickets and it covers 360 around ur car

09-10-2009, 04:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 19	After watching tons of videos on You Tube, and reading about the Escort/passport 9500IX. I will be purchasing the 9500IX. I always leaned towards the V1 but I think the technology in the 9500IX is superior.

11-12-2009, 09:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
farmosh203 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 24 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sport Rep Power: 16	I just bought my first radar detector with my car (got the car 3 days ago). I ended up getting the 9500 IX. The stationary photo radar warnings are very nice, there are a ton in Tempe, Arizona!

09-14-2009, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 16	I started researching this... I am curious why no one is mentioning the RX75??? Doesn't the ability to mount the radar and laser receivers wherever you want greatly increase the effectiveness of the entire system???

11-20-2009, 12:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 41 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 17	VI is the downright best but if you want to look escort are good too but VI is the s**t __________________ 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland Whats the worst thing about loosing to a 5000lb SUV Having to tell your friends what just handed you your a$$ - SRT8

11-20-2009, 12:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 41 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 17	VI is the downright best but if you want to look escort are good too but VI is the s**t Read more just google it and you can watch vids and everyting on how it works and how well __________________ 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland Whats the worst thing about loosing to a 5000lb SUV Having to tell your friends what just handed you your a$$ - SRT8

11-20-2009, 12:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I recently bought the V1 and so far, I'm impressed. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

11-20-2009, 01:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 41 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 17	Okay I correct myself Passport just came out with a new detector that is linked up somehow that it can plot where hotspots, cams, and cops are in real time i dont know really but thats what i heard __________________ 2006 Grand Cherokee Overland Whats the worst thing about loosing to a 5000lb SUV Having to tell your friends what just handed you your a$$ - SRT8

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