Radar Detector

bigaudiofanat · 02-08-2011, 05:43 PM

I am looking to buy a cordless radar detector. I use to have one in my first car which was a escort before I smashed it in a wreck.

Here is the one I am currently looking at.

Amazon.com: Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar and Laser Detector: Electronics

I was looking at the Valentine ones but I do not care for them. Also they are not cordless.

If you have a better recommendation please suggest it.

Xan · 02-08-2011, 05:47 PM

I have to ask, why do you not care for the V1 and why cordless?

bigaudiofanat · 02-08-2011, 05:48 PM

Cordless because I have two cars and the company car and I am on a bike as well. The v1 because just seems to simple and not cordless. Also do not want to drop 500 on a v1 and strap it to my bike.

BuckeyeZ · 02-08-2011, 06:00 PM

In the past I owned 2 Escort Solo cordless detectors. After a couple of summers, both of them completely failed due to summer heat in the car. I think it was mainly due to the batteries exploding. I sent both back to Escort for repair, but I wound-up throwing each of them out. I did not want to have to bring the detector into the office everytime I parked the car outside. I almost didn't buy an Escort this time around, but decided to give their corded model a try. For my cars, I have a mount in each car with Invisicord and simply move the detector from car to car with no issues. Personally, I would not buy a cordless detector again. My $0.02.

Xan · 02-08-2011, 06:05 PM

Money aside, the V1 is powered by a simple phone plug, so it's easy to run some wires in each car.

Also the V1 has the best performance and is probably more advanced than you would think. It's the only one that would actually point an arrow to show you were the signal is coming from and it can count how many threats are out there at the same time.

Often the police would be in a location where there is a lot of interference for detectors, other detectors would either mute that location or you wouldn't know there is an added signal which is the police officer without the V1.

bigaudiofanat · 02-08-2011, 06:46 PM

I worked on a car that had a v1 and I did like it but I see no reason why it is better than cheaper radar detectors other than easily readable.

I plan on taking it into work espeacially on my convertible which I will leave the top down and I would not leave it on the bike nor do i want to have a wire dangaling there when not in use. Also not sure how much longer I will keep my civic as I am looking for a 4 door car. I know about the hard wire kits as well.

Cordless is just the way I want to go.

alvinmathew88 · 02-08-2011, 06:55 PM

On this matter, I believe functionality over form is key...

Checkout guysoflidar.com

The V1 decimates all. I believe escort came out with Redline (suppose to go toe to toe with V1). The Redline according to some is a very sensitive passport.. Mind you neither are capable of detection redlight camera like escort ix version.

My vote goes to V1.

Xan · 02-08-2011, 06:57 PM

Well I just explained why it's better, others would get you tickets, plus the range also beats anything out there in every test they do.... But to each their own...

I can't help you with the cordless one and I hope it will work out for you, but anybody I know that had one was disappointed and upgraded it pretty fast...

Good luck though

Ztoon · 02-08-2011, 07:20 PM

I've had the Solo S2 over a year now with no issues. Has paid for itself many times over.

Common sense would tell you not to leave electronics stuck to your windshield in a parked car during the heat of summer. Kinda invites an easy theft as well.

Nismoracer · 02-09-2011, 12:33 AM

The Escort is the only cordless one you can buy. And if you leave any electronic device in the sun it will fry. So put it in your glove compartment when not in use or take it with you. I have a Passport, made by escort which is almost 20yrs old. Still works today.

I want a Z · 02-09-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismoracer

The Escort is the only cordless one you can buy. And if you leave any electronic device in the sun it will fry. So put it in your glove compartment when not in use or take it with you. I have a Passport, made by escort which is almost 20yrs old. Still works today.

Of course being 20 yrs old, you may be missing detection on some of the newer technologies

Osiris · 02-09-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismoracer

The Escort is the only cordless one you can buy. And if you leave any electronic device in the sun it will fry. So put it in your glove compartment when not in use or take it with you. I have a Passport, made by escort which is almost 20yrs old. Still works today.

20yrs old wow! Weren't they called FuzzBusters back then

02-08-2011, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Radar Detector I am looking to buy a cordless radar detector. I use to have one in my first car which was a escort before I smashed it in a wreck. Here is the one I am currently looking at. Amazon.com: Escort Solo S2 Cordless Radar and Laser Detector: Electronics I was looking at the Valentine ones but I do not care for them. Also they are not cordless. If you have a better recommendation please suggest it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-08-2011, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	I have to ask, why do you not care for the V1 and why cordless? __________________

02-08-2011, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Cordless because I have two cars and the company car and I am on a bike as well. The v1 because just seems to simple and not cordless. Also do not want to drop 500 on a v1 and strap it to my bike. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-08-2011, 06:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Money aside, the V1 is powered by a simple phone plug, so it's easy to run some wires in each car. Also the V1 has the best performance and is probably more advanced than you would think. It's the only one that would actually point an arrow to show you were the signal is coming from and it can count how many threats are out there at the same time. Often the police would be in a location where there is a lot of interference for detectors, other detectors would either mute that location or you wouldn't know there is an added signal which is the police officer without the V1. __________________

02-08-2011, 06:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I worked on a car that had a v1 and I did like it but I see no reason why it is better than cheaper radar detectors other than easily readable. I plan on taking it into work espeacially on my convertible which I will leave the top down and I would not leave it on the bike nor do i want to have a wire dangaling there when not in use. Also not sure how much longer I will keep my civic as I am looking for a 4 door car. I know about the hard wire kits as well. Cordless is just the way I want to go. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

02-08-2011, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
BuckeyeZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Music City Posts: 291 Drives: 370Z BMW M4 Rep Power: 66	In the past I owned 2 Escort Solo cordless detectors. After a couple of summers, both of them completely failed due to summer heat in the car. I think it was mainly due to the batteries exploding. I sent both back to Escort for repair, but I wound-up throwing each of them out. I did not want to have to bring the detector into the office everytime I parked the car outside. I almost didn't buy an Escort this time around, but decided to give their corded model a try. For my cars, I have a mount in each car with Invisicord and simply move the detector from car to car with no issues. Personally, I would not buy a cordless detector again. My $0.02.

02-08-2011, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 17	On this matter, I believe functionality over form is key... Checkout guysoflidar.com The V1 decimates all. I believe escort came out with Redline (suppose to go toe to toe with V1). The Redline according to some is a very sensitive passport.. Mind you neither are capable of detection redlight camera like escort ix version. My vote goes to V1.

02-08-2011, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Well I just explained why it's better, others would get you tickets, plus the range also beats anything out there in every test they do.... But to each their own... I can't help you with the cordless one and I hope it will work out for you, but anybody I know that had one was disappointed and upgraded it pretty fast... Good luck though __________________

02-08-2011, 07:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ztoon Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 578 Drives: '09 370a7 Rep Power: 25	I've had the Solo S2 over a year now with no issues. Has paid for itself many times over. Common sense would tell you not to leave electronics stuck to your windshield in a parked car during the heat of summer. Kinda invites an easy theft as well. __________________ Stillen G3\|CBE\|ground kit, F.I. H.F.C., C.F. fangs\|mirrors\|pillars, Hotchkis, SSR Type-F, RE-11, UpRev, BC BR coilovers 15% tint, LED black hdlts, color match handles, Dynamat, tail lt. tint, Mines C.F. frt. lip\|rear spoiler, Amuse rear,skirts, vented fenders, c.f. vented hood, gloss blk. roof

02-09-2011, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	The Escort is the only cordless one you can buy. And if you leave any electronic device in the sun it will fry. So put it in your glove compartment when not in use or take it with you. I have a Passport, made by escort which is almost 20yrs old. Still works today.

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