Radar detector
Drifting
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From: Tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Pro
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Clemson South Carolina
Im running the 9500i and have thought about changing to the V1 but havn't really seen the reason.
Both have excellent range (V1 owners think V1s are better and vise versa) and quite honestly a radar will only save your *** to an extent. I use mine more for piece of mind that there isnt a cop in the area than anything else.
Both have excellent range (V1 owners think V1s are better and vise versa) and quite honestly a radar will only save your *** to an extent. I use mine more for piece of mind that there isnt a cop in the area than anything else.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Prattville Alabama
A radar detector is a tool, and like all good tools you need to learn how to use it properly for it to work accordingly. Both the V1 and the Passport 9500i are excellent choices. Personally I use a V1.
U.M.
U.M.
Intermediate
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Once you learn the V1's arrows, you will never go back. The V1 plus a laser jammer, like Blinder extreme, is your best combo. Learn to use the tools and you will only be vulnerable to instant-on radar traps and airborne piggies. Have a good traffic attorney when all else fails. 
Procharged F1X 7.18 @ 197
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Racer
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From: Milford MA
V1 for excellent radar and LIDAR detection and Laser Interceptor for 99.9% laser jamming. That is simply one of the BEST combos for ticket avoidance. That will cost you about the same as a Escort 9500 CI but with vastly superior jamming capabilities. Granted you won't have the GPS false alarm lock out feature but there are some issues with that anyway.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Rockaway, NJ
Well said...It is a tool and must be used as such. The arrows which locate the source can be very useful and can provide an advantage over other detectors...
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas NV
Both the Escort 8500/9500 and the Valentine are great detectors, and both have more than enough range and sensitivity to help you avoid trouble.
Personally, I chose the Escort because:
A) I could pick up the Escort locally at Best Buy instead of waiting for it to come via post, and
B) I didn't see the value of the V1's 'arrows' for an extra $100, and
C) The Escort's display looks modern, whereas the V1's look like a Radio Shack refugee, circa 1981.
Seriously, you will be happy with either one. Pick the one you like best.
Cheers,
Kent
Personally, I chose the Escort because:
A) I could pick up the Escort locally at Best Buy instead of waiting for it to come via post, and
B) I didn't see the value of the V1's 'arrows' for an extra $100, and
C) The Escort's display looks modern, whereas the V1's look like a Radio Shack refugee, circa 1981.
Seriously, you will be happy with either one. Pick the one you like best.
Cheers,
Kent
Last edited by Kent1999; Oct 8, 2009 at 04:57 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Corrales NM
V1 here. Once you get used to the bogey counter (and how it can save your bacon) and the arrows, you will never go back.
I must respectfully disagree with a previous poster.
I prefer function over form and don't care how a radar detector performs in a beauty contest.
And Yes, these two features are worth the extra $100
I must respectfully disagree with a previous poster.
I prefer function over form and don't care how a radar detector performs in a beauty contest.
And Yes, these two features are worth the extra $100
Last edited by NEVERL8; Oct 8, 2009 at 08:57 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '17,'22 thru '26
V1 here. Once you get used to the bogey counter (and how it can save your bacon) and the arrows, you will never go back.
I must respectfully disagree with a previous poster.
I prefer function over form and don't care how a radar detector performs in a beauty contest.
And Yes, these two features are worth the extra $100
I must respectfully disagree with a previous poster.
I prefer function over form and don't care how a radar detector performs in a beauty contest.
And Yes, these two features are worth the extra $100
Just get it!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Fort Worth TX
Another long time V1 user here...
function over form for me i that department. I like the fact that the V1 has been around for ages, is always updated. Like others have said the arrows and bogey counter are incredibly valuable.
I use it in combo with my Laser Interceptor Quad - like others have said, nothing is going to make it impossible to get a ticket, just far far less likely to succumb to common tactics employed by police.
function over form for me i that department. I like the fact that the V1 has been around for ages, is always updated. Like others have said the arrows and bogey counter are incredibly valuable.
I use it in combo with my Laser Interceptor Quad - like others have said, nothing is going to make it impossible to get a ticket, just far far less likely to succumb to common tactics employed by police.