[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

NIZMOZ · 09-10-2009, 05:23 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.

diablokev87 · 09-14-2009, 12:24 PM

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, 10:24 AM

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

farmosh203 · 11-12-2009, 10:30 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!

LETSGOEERS06 · 11-20-2009, 01:24 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, 01:27 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, 01:29 PM

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

LETSGOEERS06 · 11-20-2009, 02:17 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

diablokev87 · 12-08-2009, 09:13 PM

so i have been running my 9500ix for about a month now. I love it!!! Catching always on radars without a problem. GPS warnings are awesome. I love the MPH display while driving. The pop radar and laser detection is awesome as well. i have at least 1 confirmed laser save and NUMEROUS always on radar saves.

spearfish25 · 12-09-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by diablokev87

so i have been running my 9500ix for about a month now. I love it!!! Catching always on radars without a problem. GPS warnings are awesome. I love the MPH display while driving. The pop radar and laser detection is awesome as well. i have at least 1 confirmed laser save and NUMEROUS always on radar saves.

I had an older Escort Passport model (8500), which was amazing. When I saw the 9500ix, I did their swap for an $80 credit towards the new radar. The 9500ix is fantastic. Gives great forewarning on upcoming traps and the GPS features make it an absolute winner. The savings in red light camera alerts alone can pay for this thing in the city. It's ability to learn falses using the GPS is also a key selling point. V1 may have a slight advantage on range, but alerting at 2.5mi vs 3mi makes no difference unless you're doing 256mph in a Veyron. The GPS perks make this the clear winner for me.

antennahead · 12-09-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I had an older Escort Passport model (8500), which was amazing. When I saw the 9500ix, I did their swap for an $80 credit towards the new radar. The 9500ix is fantastic. Gives great forewarning on upcoming traps and the GPS features make it an absolute winner. The savings in red light camera alerts alone can pay for this thing in the city. It's ability to learn falses using the GPS is also a key selling point. V1 may have a slight advantage on range, but alerting at 2.5mi vs 3mi makes no difference unless you're doing 256mph in a Veyron. The GPS perks make this the clear winner for me.

"but alerting at 2.5mi vs 3mi makes no difference unless you're doing 256mph in a Veyron"

Ain't that the truth

theDreamer · 12-09-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

"but alerting at 2.5mi vs 3mi makes no difference unless you're doing 256mph in a Veyron"

Ain't that the truth

Just watch out for those lakes in Galveston, Texas.

antennahead · 12-09-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Just watch out for those lakes in Galveston, Texas.

That was a trip. I read that on Jalopnik while at work and was like, WTF? I can't believe someone could be so careless to put a Veyron into a lake

Zyonara · 12-13-2009, 11:28 PM

I have the 9500ix and V1, I personally like the 9500ix better because it is very quiet, it has very few if any false alarms. If I hear it, chances are it's a real threat. I've actually used them side-by-side and the V1 just kept going off in business areas with X-band (bank vaults, door openers, and microwaves) while the 9500ix remained quiet. The 9500ix actually picked up a Maryland state Trooper from behind the vehicle before the V1 went off.

j.arnaldo · 12-14-2009, 12:57 PM

Also, police officers have been using a method for years now, where they're "clocking" you from the oncoming traffic, say, on the expressway, but they're too close for your Detector to pick their signal up in time...You're fried anyway. As technology advances, it's harder to avoid Big Brother!

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

09-10-2009, 05:23 PM	#76 (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 10:01 PM.

10-03-2009, 10:24 AM	#78 (permalink)
soaka1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: florida Posts: 54 Drives: 370z 6sp gry. Rep Power: 16	Valentine one for the win!! pick up FHP ( florida highway ) from like 3 miles away. __________________ 12.22 pass at 117 mph spinnin like hell

11-20-2009, 01:24 PM	#80 (permalink)
LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 16	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, 01:27 PM	#81 (permalink)
LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 16	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

09-14-2009, 12:24 PM	#77 (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???

11-12-2009, 10:30 PM	#79 (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!

11-20-2009, 01:29 PM	#82 (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	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, 02:17 PM	#83 (permalink)
LETSGOEERS06 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Morgantown,WV Age: 40 Posts: 116 Drives: 06 Jeep GC Overland Rep Power: 16	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

12-08-2009, 09:13 PM	#84 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 16	so i have been running my 9500ix for about a month now. I love it!!! Catching always on radars without a problem. GPS warnings are awesome. I love the MPH display while driving. The pop radar and laser detection is awesome as well. i have at least 1 confirmed laser save and NUMEROUS always on radar saves.

12-13-2009, 11:28 PM	#89 (permalink)
Zyonara Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 31 Drives: 09 370z TouringSport Rep Power: 16	I have the 9500ix and V1, I personally like the 9500ix better because it is very quiet, it has very few if any false alarms. If I hear it, chances are it's a real threat. I've actually used them side-by-side and the V1 just kept going off in business areas with X-band (bank vaults, door openers, and microwaves) while the 9500ix remained quiet. The 9500ix actually picked up a Maryland state Trooper from behind the vehicle before the V1 went off.

12-14-2009, 12:57 PM	#90 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Also, police officers have been using a method for years now, where they're "clocking" you from the oncoming traffic, say, on the expressway, but they're too close for your Detector to pick their signal up in time...You're fried anyway. As technology advances, it's harder to avoid Big Brother!

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