radar detectors - your preferance
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Macomb MI
St. Jude Contributor
Most of the folks here will tell you either the Valentine or the Passport 8500 x50. I tried both I like the arrows on the V1 but couldn't tolerate all the false signals. I've had the 8500 x50 Blue for a few years and been very happy, I might try the new 9500i Model with GPS technology
Team Owner
Joined: May 2005
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From: Flagstaff Az.
Most of the folks here will tell you either the Valentine or the Passport 8500 x50. I tried both I like the arrows on the V1 but couldn't tolerate all the false signals. I've had the 8500 x50 Blue for a few years and been very happy, I might try the new 9500i Model with GPS technology
Have had the Passport blue for a year and has saved my rear many times.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Spicewood, TX
I seriously don't understand how people think that the arrows on the V1 help at all.
When my X50 goes off hard I hit the brakes no matter where he may be. Just a gimmick to get people to spend more money on something that isn't any better.
When my X50 goes off hard I hit the brakes no matter where he may be. Just a gimmick to get people to spend more money on something that isn't any better.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Foxtrot Delta Tango
I've got a Valentine...I recently purchased an Escort 9500I...I'm using it in my daily driver...I've got a 50 mile roundtrip commute to work and back on an Interstate..Let me tell you when I start driving my Vette this spring...The Valentine's going into my daily driver and the 9500I's going into the Vette...the 9500I is soo much better... and remember I have both!
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Race Director
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From: Indianapolis IN
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Ahhh, the weekly radar detector thread. 
Escort 9500i (newest out with GPS and lockout functions)
Passport 8500
Escort Solo S2 (if you want cordless)
and as a last resort - V1
Search function can be your friend.
Escort 9500i (newest out with GPS and lockout functions)
Passport 8500
Escort Solo S2 (if you want cordless)
and as a last resort - V1
Search function can be your friend.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: plymouth ma
hey...i've got an idea.why doesn't someone(tuan li?)start a g.p. for the 9500i??? bring that "rare air" price back down to where us working stiffs can afford it.i know,i know;all it has to do is save your *** once or twice,and it's paid for itself! how about a little supporting vendor largesse,guys?!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: South Eastern MA
hey...i've got an idea.why doesn't someone(tuan li?)start a g.p. for the 9500i??? bring that "rare air" price back down to where us working stiffs can afford it.i know,i know;all it has to do is save your *** once or twice,and it's paid for itself! how about a little supporting vendor largesse,guys?!
Drifting
Joined: May 2001
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From: Wabash,IN
CI 7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08
V1 - Bel 995
pros V1 - great range
cons V1- way to many falses
pros Bel - fastest reaction time for instant on
cons Bel- no arrows buy thats ok if you dont need them
pros V1 - great range
cons V1- way to many falses
pros Bel - fastest reaction time for instant on
cons Bel- no arrows buy thats ok if you dont need them
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Redwood City CA
I have the V1. I got on off this forum for $350 shipped. I like it.
I didn't know about the Passport 9500 with the GPS(false alert location blocking) until yesterday. I would love to have that feature.
I didn't know about the Passport 9500 with the GPS(false alert location blocking) until yesterday. I would love to have that feature.
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 162
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From: Ohio
I planned on purchasing a V1 when I return from Colorado, but after checking out the new features on the 9500i I may spring for it. It looks pretty interesting. I thought about buying both detectors and mounting them in the Z at the same time to see which is better. I haven't seen my Z in 2 months, but doesn't it have 2 power supplies? I'll return to my car in May and I will keep you posted on my analysis
Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Scranton Pa.
United States Navy Radar Expert (their description, not mine). Nothing but V-1 for me. Pay your money, take your chances. If you can't understand the arrows, oh never mind, what can I say. $100,000 0f US Govt. education on radar and I only use V-1, but you probably know better. Use whatever you like. Just like the new "wax" favorite (or polish or mojo or mouse milk or ?) JMHO.
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
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From: Ohio
United States Navy Radar Expert (their description, not mine). Nothing but V-1 for me. Pay your money, take your chances. If you can't understand the arrows, oh never mind, what can I say. $100,000 0f US Govt. education on radar and I only use V-1, but you probably know better. Use whatever you like. Just like the new "wax" favorite (or polish or mojo or mouse milk or ?) JMHO.
Lets hear your tech explanaition behing your reasoning...please
