[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

thispecialk · 07-13-2009, 08:13 AM

im in the market for a radar detector. with so much company out there its hard to choose one. can you guys tell me which u guys prefer or think is the best. i need one that can detect regular radar and also a lydar(which is a laser radar).

GMZ · 07-13-2009, 08:24 AM

V1

semtex · 07-13-2009, 08:37 AM

V1 combined with a Blinder.

FuszNissan · 07-13-2009, 08:52 AM

V1 100% You can get free software update for as long as you own it! That to me was key, never have an outdated radar detector. Just pay shipping.

tooohip · 07-13-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by thispecialk

im in the market for a radar detector. with so much company out there its hard to choose one. can you guys tell me which u guys prefer or think is the best. i need one that can detect regular radar and also a lydar(which is a laser radar).

No radar is going to save you from laser. Once it detects it, it's too late. You need jamming or other diffusing method to try and defeat laser.

CrownR426 · 07-13-2009, 10:29 AM

V1, you already kno!

theDreamer · 07-13-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tooohip

No radar is going to save you from laser. Once it detects it, it's too late. You need jamming or other diffusing method to try and defeat laser.

Not 100% true actually, and I have done test to prove this.
A local area I drive through uses K and laser only, K because people ignore it and laser because they can instantly pick you up. With laser, you can beat the laser if you are not first in line, you will get a very small and short burst on the V1 from a reflection from the car in front and will give you a chance to slow down if you are lucky.

This is why it pays not to be first in the line or last.

KillerBee370 · 07-13-2009, 10:58 AM

V1

OnCallZ · 07-13-2009, 01:08 PM

escort passport 9500i

mannyz · 07-13-2009, 01:20 PM

I will also say Escort. Really both are the best out there Valentine and Escort. The only difference is that Valentine has arrows that tell you where the signal is coming.

wstar · 07-13-2009, 01:44 PM

I'm a big V1 fan. It takes a little practice to get used to reading your V1 (how to interpret the patterns of beeps and signal strength and arrows in various situations), but once you do you become a lot more situationally aware about radar.

LiquidZ · 07-13-2009, 01:47 PM

V1 user for years.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Garrett Hatch · 07-13-2009, 01:59 PM

Passport 9500ix. The detector has outperformed the V1 in several comparisons and its GPS capabilities are excellent. I have had a V1 and replaced it with a 9500ix. It is expensive but worth the investment.

Rans · 07-13-2009, 02:18 PM

Valentine V1 is the best!

The guy that invented the Valentine worked for many years for Escort Radar Detectors.

molamann · 07-13-2009, 02:31 PM

V1 + Custom Made Connecting Mount for Radar Detector on 350Z and other Cars =

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%
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07-13-2009, 08:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 16	[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector? im in the market for a radar detector. with so much company out there its hard to choose one. can you guys tell me which u guys prefer or think is the best. i need one that can detect regular radar and also a lydar(which is a laser radar).

07-13-2009, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	V1 combined with a Blinder. gbrettin and coverweb like this. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

07-13-2009, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	V1 100% You can get free software update for as long as you own it! That to me was key, never have an outdated radar detector. Just pay shipping. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

07-13-2009, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	V1, you already kno! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

07-13-2009, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
GMZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 304 Drives: 07 V8 4Runner 4x4 Rep Power: 16	V1

07-13-2009, 10:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	V1

07-13-2009, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
OnCallZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 108 Drives: g37 Rep Power: 16	escort passport 9500i

07-13-2009, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
mannyz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 354 Drives: a car Rep Power: 279	I will also say Escort. Really both are the best out there Valentine and Escort. The only difference is that Valentine has arrows that tell you where the signal is coming.

07-13-2009, 01:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I'm a big V1 fan. It takes a little practice to get used to reading your V1 (how to interpret the patterns of beeps and signal strength and arrows in various situations), but once you do you become a lot more situationally aware about radar. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-13-2009, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	V1 user for years. I wouldn't have it any other way. __________________

07-13-2009, 01:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Garrett Hatch Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 1 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Passport 9500ix. The detector has outperformed the V1 in several comparisons and its GPS capabilities are excellent. I have had a V1 and replaced it with a 9500ix. It is expensive but worth the investment. Vorttam likes this.

07-13-2009, 02:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rans Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Easton, Pa. Posts: 62 Drives: 1911 Hupmobile Rep Power: 16	Valentine V1 is the best! The guy that invented the Valentine worked for many years for Escort Radar Detectors.

07-13-2009, 02:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	V1 + Custom Made Connecting Mount for Radar Detector on 350Z and other Cars =

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