What radar detector you use?
 

Hey guys
I've used cobra old version on my Titan.
And i need another one on my new Z to enjoy driving.
I researched radar detector reviews.
They say escort passport 9500ix is best.
Price is above $400.
Is there any good stuff you would recommend?
Thank you.

V1 or 9500ix

i have the 9500ix, love it. The gps feature is great 'cause it will block out the false signals (like automatic doors at stores). I read somewhere the V1 does a little better for long range detection. However, i'll say from experience that my 9500ix picked up a cycle cop from at least a half mile away and he was coming the opposite direction going down I-95. Gave me plenty of time to slow down.

I just returned an ESCORT Passport 9500ix GPS Enabled Radar Detector. It was wonderful, only thing I disliked was its visibility on the dash. If you can live with this it worked well. It spoke and told me when I approached a red light camera, which band or laser. It learned the traditional false alarms such as grocery store doors stopped after three alerts.

Being visible to thieves but mostly to the police who must see these detectors as reasons to write a ticket caused me to send it back after 30 days. They have another remote detector the 9500ci but it costs about $2000 installed. Just a bit more than I want to spend.

PASSPORT 9500ix - Escort Inc.

I have the Beltronics STi Driver....

Very good detection but it now has a problem and Beltronics won't replace it.

Every now and then it reports "Service Required", this is a common problem and is caused by an over heating issue.
Once this has occured the unit reports it randomly, and a power cycle or reset does not solve it.

The fix is a firmware/software upgrade that has to be done by Beltronics.

Now they are very strict about the vendors/resellers that can sell their product, and they are listed on their website.

Amazon is one of the listed supported vendors, so I got my unit on Amazon.
Now it's developed a problem, I contacted Beltronics and they refuse to fix the problem.

They say..... the unit was not sold by Amazon, it was sold by a seller/vendor via Amazon, so they do not have to support the product.
What kind of BS is that....???

This applies to all Beltronics products, so unless you plan on buying direct from Beltronics or an "authorized" vendor, then don't bother buying their products.

I'd only had the radar dectector about 2 weeks before it failed, and it cost $500.
So now I'm p*ssed that it displays an error all the time, and they wont fix it.

And by the way the Amazon Vendor won't replace it either, the warranty on the product is Beltronics so they won't replace it, they say talk to Beltronics.

I have the beltronics v995. It cost me $269.95. It is comparable to Esort 9500i model without the satellite GPS, and works just as well just without that feature. You also don't get the option of buying blue LED lights when you go bell but its a great value. I've evaded 3 lasers, 2 X-band and 2 Ka-band signals in 3 months. My only issue it picks up a lot of false alrms in K-band only, I gotta check my manual and try to block K... other than that, No tix, No BS. Good price. I love it... I don't run red lighs so the GPS help isn't needed.

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Thanks frost
That search option i really wanted..
I thought there is no search option on this board lol..

I have a Beltronics RX65 and it has served me very well. Great range and sensitivity and I was able to pick it up for a very reasonable price and the red is a fairly close match to the interior lights and gauges of the Z. I haven't had any real close calls since I don't really go crazy too often but it is great piece of mind when I do which is mostly why I bought it.

9500ix; The GPS is a wonderful addition and is what made me choose it over the V1. I do mostly city driving, so it was natural that I chose the 9500ix. The only thing I dislike about it is that the 9500ix only comes in the blue led lights, while I would prefer to have the red lights that were available on the 9500i, V1, or even the 8500.

HaHa, that Frost is a clever guy ;)

Here's another awesome link for information:

Best Radar Detectors

For anyone in the florida area or even in the south, technicar sounds like a great option. Read a review of a renntech c63 amg mercedes, that had the whole laser jammer/radar dectector built into the review mirror.

Technicar -technicar link

RENNtech Mercedes C63 AMG SPEC.R: First Drive Jalopnik article

I have an older Passport Solo S2. Hasn't failed me yet. I would love to upgrade, but can't justify the cost at this time.

I live in VA... we can't have one... :(

HaHa, It's only a crime if you get caught :tup:

Plus that's why I got the Beltronics STi Driver, it's undetecable ;)

I went with the bell 995 since I couldn't justify the price of a v1 or 8500. I had a bell 985 (995s predecessor) for 5 years previously and loved it.

The 995 doesn't seem as good as the 985, however I believe that part of it is cops learning to use the guns properly (not leaving them on the whole time). However, there are times where the K or Ka band seems to alert me way too late.

If a cop is on the side of the road with a car pulled over and K or Ka left on, my 985 would alert me from a LONG ways off, now it does sometimes, but not others. Also, the stationary radars on the side of the road that display your speed, I get warned about them at a closer distance than the 985.

I believe this may be because bell attempted to reduce false alerts but increasing the alert threshold because once I'm alerted, it locks onto the signal and alerts me for 1/2 mile past the things usually. I'd honestly prefer a few more false alerts if it means I'm less likely to get a surprise.

With that said, its the best for it's price range.

How can you become a registered member but not see the SEARCH option in the menu bar?

You are a baaaad influence. :tup:

Hey I never said go speeding, I said don't get caught LOL.

But I can say I know when I'm doing 140mph there is still more power left ;)

Did u log in?

haha, thats pretty cool!

V1...

I've had a V1 for over 10 years and love it.

V1 and V1

passport 9500ix, just got it last month!

V1

You live in california and radar detectors are legal here. What are you talking about....?
I've had mine for 3 years and it never caused me a single ticket even after being pulled over and the cop asking me about the device... :rolleyes:

I just bought the Whistler XTR-695 (literally 2 minutes ago) to use only during my long distance drivings so that'll be only when I mount it. Amazon has it today for $99.99 with free shipping versus the list price of $249.95 so that was another good incentive. Here's the item: Amazon.com: Whistler XTR-695 Laser/Radar Detector with Radar Signature ID, Laser Signature ID, 7-Color Display, Real Voice Alerts and External Audio Jack: Electronics.

This is not entirely true. While radar detectors are not legal for the general public there is a way around this feature. Since a radar detector does not operate on a bandwidth which is protected there is a way to be "licensed" to use the bandwidth in which the detector operates. Any HAM radio operator has a license to operate devices in this band which just happens to include radar detectors. A state can not dictate your bandwidth use while using a federal license to use said bandwidth. But that is if you really care about using a detector in VA. :tiphat:

I have a V1 for my RSX-S and another for my family's MDX. Got my sister a Passport 9500 (or so, top of the line at the time before the GPS ones), but it got stolen in Chicago when somebody shattered her window.

I love my V1, best mod eva-R

I use the 9500IX and it has worked well on several roadtrips even going to Phoenix last Christmas where they had lots of speed cameras and redlight cameras. I have used it daily on my 50 mile commute for the last 10 months and have always had enough warning.
I hear the redline and V1 are better for cross country driving while the 9500IX is suited for driving around town- probably due to the IX's filtering that reduces false alerts.
I still keep a lookout for stationary LEO since Laser is the biggest threat to your cruising pleasure. I have only come across it one time though.

Beltronics Sti-driver!:tup: expensive but worthith..

V1. Situational awareness. The end.

AMEN. V1. Once you use the arrows and really know how many boggies (valid & false) and what direction they are coming from. Well, you will never go back. Lot's of notification is also a big plus. Had several escorts and liked them but after 15 years with V1.... JMHO...they are the best! :icon18::icon18::icon18:

+1 V1...:tup:

Another +1 for V1................

I have one in each of my 3 cars. This unit will always let me know if my Friends are in front, in back or on the side. Knowing the direction has saved me many times........:driving:

V1...and for about 7 years now.

I have the 9500 with GPS, seems to do a good job.

On another note, how are people installing them and plugging them in. Are you using the outlet under the passenger dash?

i hardwired my V1 to the fuse box but since i like mine next to the cluster im still using the coil wire.

Passport 8500 X50. It's a little sensitive to automatic doors and stuff, but deal with it because it has saved me countless times so far (over the past year of owning it). All the good radars are pricey, but this is why you should collect credit card points or something similar. Mine was free; used my AMEX points.