Any suggestion on Radar Detectors?

JayYoon · 07-17-2010, 04:07 PM

Well, I had a cop radar for a while but I found that out it wasn't the best one. So I did some minor research and comes out that best cop radars are either one of the following:

1) Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector
2) Escort Passport 9500ix
3) Valentine 1

...

STi driver will cost me around $400... now is this worth it?

frost · 07-17-2010, 04:29 PM

Radar Dectector Recommendations?

Radar Detector

Radar Detector

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...est-radar.html

JayYoon · 07-17-2010, 04:42 PM

THANKS!!! i m such a noob!!! lol!!!

Matt · 07-17-2010, 04:42 PM

V1 is tops in my mind, if you want to give up some creature comfort for actual utility.

What I mean is, the V1 has the most useful tool in identifying radar...the directional arrows. At first glance, they might seem useless but they are incredibly helpful. They let you know when a cop has passed (or you've passed him). They let you know when one is coming up behind you vs. one that is coming up in front. It's crazy how useful they are.

What you give up, in my opinion, is probably one of the best features of the Escort... the GPS ignore feature. If you pass the same false alarms every day, you can configure the device to ignore those alarms automatically based on GPS location. That would be really helpful, as I pass the same 2-3 false alarms every day (Military base).

frost · 07-17-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayYoon

THANKS!!! i m such a noob!!! lol!!!

No problem, but for what it's worth, asking people to choose between the V1 and the Escort is like asking people which oil is better, if they prefer coke or pepsi, or to choose between blonds and brunettes. Either one is just fine, and pays for itself saving you from one ticket.

JayYoon · 07-17-2010, 04:55 PM

i m on ebay right now... i m so close to clicking the "buy it now" button... lol!!!

kenchan · 07-17-2010, 05:11 PM

V1

JayYoon · 07-17-2010, 05:31 PM

so i am at the Valentine One site?! i guess... but it looks pretty shady and out date... is it safe to order from the site? or should i just order from ebay?

theDreamer · 07-17-2010, 05:33 PM

Technically the only place to buy the V1 is from their website, which I have done so.
The website is old because they keep it simple, technical info here, buy here, support here. Not saying it could do with some updates, but they let their product speak for itself rather than the website.
This does not mean I am putting down others, I would love to have that GPS features.

frost · 07-17-2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayYoon

so i am at the Valentine One site?! i guess... but it looks pretty shady and out date... is it safe to order from the site? or should i just order from ebay?

Whichever saves you more money. In case you can't tell by looking at the V1 itself, they aren't interested in updating outdated appearances.

kenchan · 07-17-2010, 05:39 PM

I ordered 2 units from V1 directly too.

Jquad · 07-17-2010, 06:05 PM

i got beltronics sti driver and boy im telling you its saved me couple times already!!! me and my friend went on a trip to PA and he got v1, we tested them both and they are about the same..

JayYoon · 07-17-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

I ordered 2 units from V1 directly too.

Is this the main site? the site that you ordered from?

Valentine One radar and laser detectors

theDreamer · 07-17-2010, 07:34 PM

Yes, that is their site, not much of a looker but it does its job in providing the info and ordering the V1.

memorylasts · 07-17-2010, 07:59 PM

V1 ftmfw!

07-17-2010, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	Any suggestion on Radar Detectors? Well, I had a cop radar for a while but I found that out it wasn't the best one. So I did some minor research and comes out that best cop radars are either one of the following: 1) Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector 2) Escort Passport 9500ix 3) Valentine 1 ... STi driver will cost me around $400... now is this worth it?

07-17-2010, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	V1 is tops in my mind, if you want to give up some creature comfort for actual utility. What I mean is, the V1 has the most useful tool in identifying radar...the directional arrows. At first glance, they might seem useless but they are incredibly helpful. They let you know when a cop has passed (or you've passed him). They let you know when one is coming up behind you vs. one that is coming up in front. It's crazy how useful they are. What you give up, in my opinion, is probably one of the best features of the Escort... the GPS ignore feature. If you pass the same false alarms every day, you can configure the device to ignore those alarms automatically based on GPS location. That would be really helpful, as I pass the same 2-3 false alarms every day (Military base). __________________ "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.

07-17-2010, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	i m on ebay right now... i m so close to clicking the "buy it now" button... lol!!! NitrousZ34 likes this.

07-17-2010, 05:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Technically the only place to buy the V1 is from their website, which I have done so. The website is old because they keep it simple, technical info here, buy here, support here. Not saying it could do with some updates, but they let their product speak for itself rather than the website. This does not mean I am putting down others, I would love to have that GPS features. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-17-2010, 07:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Yes, that is their site, not much of a looker but it does its job in providing the info and ordering the V1. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-17-2010, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Radar Dectector Recommendations? Radar Detector Radar Detector http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...est-radar.html

07-17-2010, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	THANKS!!! i m such a noob!!! lol!!!

07-17-2010, 05:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	V1

07-17-2010, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
JayYoon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 452 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 15	so i am at the Valentine One site?! i guess... but it looks pretty shady and out date... is it safe to order from the site? or should i just order from ebay?

07-17-2010, 05:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I ordered 2 units from V1 directly too.

07-17-2010, 06:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	i got beltronics sti driver and boy im telling you its saved me couple times already!!! me and my friend went on a trip to PA and he got v1, we tested them both and they are about the same..

07-17-2010, 07:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	V1 ftmfw! __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

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