I'm not really a speeder. I just like to know where LEO is hiding. I went as simple as it gets. Solo S2 and a Voztech visor mount. Works for me. Good luck.

 

 

I know on the Viper Club board the V1 is the preferred detector probably 10 to 1. I would check out the newest Beltronics myself as it has a way of identifying where cameras are... I have a Beltronics RX65 and it has been an excellent one and it has high ratings.

 

Whatever you have turned on in the car will be the best. I have used all the named brands and they all do the job-its' just how much money you want to spend that makes the difference. I have the Solo 2 for the beaters and a 8500 for the Vette and got both from eBay for 1/3 the price of new. I would have got a V1 just as likely had one been on eBay at the price point I wanted.

The last road trip I was on revealed the LEO's using 45 degree to the center side of the road with fast off/on radar tactics in both Florida and Georgia in which case just about any detector would be so-so.

 

Funny, I got my 8500 x50 the same way. Paid about half the going rate and was brand new too.

No I really don't speed much but I do like to know when I have company, it tends to keep ME honest.

 

Me too

 

 

I also use the bel rx65 pro and must say that it works very well. IMHO,you cannot beat this product for the relative cost compared to others that are 50% more $.

 

V1 picked up 2 police cars from I would have to say 2 miles away hiding in the median. was going 70 in a 50, needless to say I knew 2 miles before I could even see them, and they couldnt see me. It was awesome.

 

 

Use the "Search" feature on the upper right of "General" forum for 'Escort' and 'Valentine' . . .you will find more information and opinions than you can digest. It is a topic beaten to death regularly and without resolution. .

 

I've had a few Bell radar detectors.. ALL work great till the warranty runs out.. Then right when it runs out they stop working and just flash "LO 3 CAL" on the screen when you turn them on. I call them and they say that means they need to be "re-calibrated". Which they will gladly do for you at a cost of $150.

Never buy a Bell

 

Here’s some useful information on radar detectors. I serve as a nationally accepted expert on police traffic radar, having written the NHTSA SMD Training Curriculum. I have 38 years of law enforcement and have instructed over 2,000 officers in 16 states.
Traffic radar is a very common enforcement device. Many departments install one in every car, and the officers drive with them on most of the time. That makes speeders an easy catch if they are inattentive.
Now having a detector helps a little, but not that much. In a growing number of states having a radar/lidar detector is against state statute. Having a Corvette is a big plus as far as radar operation is concerned. The circuits in the radar generally are looking for a) the most powerful reflected signal, or b) the highest frequency returned indicating the fastest vehicle in the beam. The new radar units are really sophisticated, having multiple filters to allow the selection of the car ahead, car behind, oncoming car or car that has passed. I used a two antenna four way unit for a number of years and the killer mode was to wait to track cars approaching fast from the rear. It was like shooting fish in a barrel using an unmarked car.
Another problem with a detector in a Corvette is that to gain the maximum advantage of time and distance from a radar unit the detector should be mounted as high on the car as possible. Radar beams spread out from the antenna at between 18 degrees and 12 degrees in a cone shape. That’s a lot of spread so most enforcement takes place “close up and personal”. Motorcycle officers particularly like to find a great place and “cherry pick” the fast ones. Up to around 10 MPH over the speed limit MIGHT slide you buy, but not always. If you are in a school zone or construction zone, just follow the speed signs and be safe.
Last piece of advice – if you do buy/have/use a detector, you must ALWLAYS obey each and every alert, even if it seems that there could not be an officer in miles. This is the ONLY way you can reduce your risk of getting stopped. And don’t forget attitude. I have issued many tickets to those who chose to “flunk the attitude test”, arguing about speed or whether I should have been “out catching real criminals”. That resulted in the same time honored phrase “Press hard, sir, there are five copies. You court date is on the back – have a nice day”.
I will entertain questions about radar and lidar at iwallace@columbus.rr.com
Drive safe, fellow Corvette owners!

 

LOL!! that made my day. reminded me of a buddy of mine who is a religious smartass. cop found every possible citation to give him. karma rules

 

I have a V1, it's overly sensitive, but I'd rather have that then one that sits silent while I get nailed.

One thing the V1 picks up a LOT is junk radar detectors on the K band, I've positively IDed users of junk detectors before (by watching what cars are in front/back/side of me and how my V1's arrows/strength look as i approach other cars, then I look on their windshield, and lo and behold is some crappy radar detector).

 

This may help you program your V1....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr6aB...layer_embedded

 

escort 8500 x50 saved my azz quite a few times.

 

Yep . . .

 

V1 hands down.