Radar Detector

bulaman · 11-16-2009, 08:51 AM

I also recommend this radar detector. The GPS red light/speed cam is cool but I know from a resent trip this detector works very well. Detection over the hill and around curves was awesome. Saved me from at least 2 tickets. Trick is some one need to be n front of you to get the cop to shoot the radar that you will detect. So if you are the only car you will detect the radar being shot at you. Still better that nothing.

[edit] I forgot to mention it has a feature where you can tell it when it was set off by doors/etc. making it significantly less annoying that other radar detectors.

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I have the Passport 9500ix with GPS. It's awesome. It remembers where all of the false alarms are on your daily commute and locks them out so you don't get anywhere near the false alerts. It also notifies you of speed cameras and red light cameras too.

CrownR426 · 11-16-2009, 09:52 PM

You think those are bad.
ALWAYS remember someone else has it worse than you.
I'd rather be in your position than being in mine, that's for sure.

kdo2milger · 11-16-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

You think those are bad.
ALWAYS remember someone else has it worse than you.
I'd rather be in your position than being in mine, that's for sure.

you want premium membership...

Pushing_Tin · 11-17-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

You think those are bad.
ALWAYS remember someone else has it worse than you.
I'd rather be in your position than being in mine, that's for sure.

What does this mean?

AK370Z · 11-17-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

What does this mean?

He(Crown) is going through some tough times as well (i'm not sure if it's speeding or different violation).

Ethan, I checked Buy.com and they had it(9500ix) for $434. Anywhere cheaper?

Matt · 11-17-2009, 01:36 AM

I passed a state trooper while going 100 mph this morning. He didn't budge, but still had me shaking.

I'll be getting the 9500ix most likely.

smurfblu13 · 11-17-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I passed a state trooper while going 100 mph this morning. He didn't budge, but still had me shaking.

I'll be getting the 9500ix most likely.

Dude I think you may have a speeding problem lol. Next time in Augusta I'll be sure to look out for a red Z

smurfblu13 · 11-17-2009, 01:43 AM

oh and V1 ftw

MeetJoeAsian · 11-17-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunsational04

thanks for alll the help. i had one awhile ago and i swear it doesn't always work bc it would go off at random times like by a grocery store or like best buy from their doors and its such a pain.. ALSO someone told me once that it doesn't always work with the police radar things like they can turn it off so your dectector can't go off. i'll be getting one ASAP. thanx again guysss!

well...the reason why you don't think it works is probably because you have your detector pick up all the bands...X-band is archaic, they don't use X band anymore, and in Houston, K-band is close to phasing out too...KA-band is the predominant one now...I'm on my 4th Valentine 1, and I've always set the radar to ignore X-band, otherwise, when you go pass a store or a bank, it would go off...K-band also goes off, but K-band is also used by johnny law here, so I leave it on...

no one thing you gotta remember is that the device is a radar "detector", it detects radar. A lot of people talk and refer to it as a "radar", and it's not...it detects emitting radars...therefore, if the cop doesn't have his radar on, then your detector detect it...

Matt · 11-17-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by smurfblu13

oh and V1 ftw

I actually just did about 20 minutes of research and decided to go with the V1.

Ordered it and it'll delivered by Wednesday! $422 with shipping. Not as pretty as the Escort/Bel, but V1's reputation speaks for itself.

smurfblu13 · 11-17-2009, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I actually just did about 20 minutes of research and decided to go with the V1.

Ordered it and it'll delivered by Wednesday! $422 with shipping. Not as pretty as the Escort/Bel, but V1's reputation speaks for itself.

you will not be disappointed. tried and true, had an escort for a little while and it to is good. I just love the directional alerts along with the ease of hardwiring and blacking out the main unit, and having the little alerts mounted somewhere else.

Matt · 11-17-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by smurfblu13

you will not be disappointed. tried and true, had an escort for a little while and it to is good. I just love the directional alerts along with the ease of hardwiring and blacking out the main unit, and having the little alerts mounted somewhere else.

You recommend getting the concealed display? I'm afraid after doing a clean install of the V1 itself, I'll have to still have a cable showing to connect the concealed display.

How's the cell-phone false alarms? That's possibly the worst aspect of the cheaper unit's I've seen.

smurfblu13 · 11-17-2009, 02:24 AM

Haven't really noticed too many false alarms, they happen from time to time but no where near what a whistler or other radio shack type one would have.

Matt · 11-17-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by smurfblu13

Haven't really noticed too many false alarms, they happen from time to time but no where near what a whistler or other radio shack type one would have.

Any pictures of your install?

Matt · 11-19-2009, 03:40 PM

V1 was delivered today, and I have to say it's about half as big as I thought it would be! It's really compact, IMO.

I also have the remote audio controller and my installers are custom mounting it I to one of the three empty center console buttons. Pics will be up Tuesday!

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Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I passed a state trooper while going 100 mph this morning. He didn't budge, but still had me shaking. I'll be getting the 9500ix most likely. __________________ "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.

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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 was delivered today, and I have to say it's about half as big as I thought it would be! It's really compact, IMO. I also have the remote audio controller and my installers are custom mounting it I to one of the three empty center console buttons. Pics will be up Tuesday! __________________ "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.

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smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	oh and V1 ftw

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smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	Haven't really noticed too many false alarms, they happen from time to time but no where near what a whistler or other radio shack type one would have.