driving thru garden state parkway b/w exit 123-140 these few weeks, i figured out that my passport 8500 can no more detect any cops' radar. i almost get caught on sunday for speeding. luckily, he pulled over the guy who's in front of me & we both going 80mph. so, are the cops using laser gun or what? btw, my radar works fine when driving local.

 

they are actually using a different type of radar ..... there was an entire article about it in the Asbusry Park Press ...... my Valentine 1 works fine EVEN WITH THE NEW RADAR SYSTEM .... best $400 I ever spent!!!

 

easy solution.. buy a better radar detector:

www.valentine1.com

 

isnt 400 a lil steep tho???

 

called escort about this issue. there's no new radar band in the market that passport can't detect. maybe it's just the cop sitting there without using radar. however, i recently saw a cop with a radar/laser gun on his hand tracking the cars heading south while i'm heading north. maybe it's time to go for valentine one.

 

you get what you pay for. V1 is the best, hands down.

 

He probably didn't have radar on. I have a 4500 and am EXTREMELY pleased with it. Yesterday I caught Ka almost two miles away.

 

I don't live in Jersey, but everytime I go to my brother's house in Livingston through the tnpike and 280 then to Eisenhower Pkway, especially on the Esenhower Pkway the cops use Ka-Band.

Oh and I have my P8500 which I think detects cops from about 1 mile.

Then again I haven't been in Jersey for a week. Next time I'm there I'll be more careful and check out if the cops are using something new. Thanks for the heads up!

 

You can spend the 400 now or spend it later on paying the fine and price increase in your insurance......but the best protection is not to speed.

 

My valentine works like a charm....i have the older version too....i find it hard to speed on the parkway with all those speed traps they have now....watch out right after the overpasses, the cops hide in those little ditches...where u jersey ppl from?...im from bergen

 

i'm in old bridge (middlesex county).

 

This is the best detector money can buy. I love the directional arrows, couldn't live without them.

 

Anyone here have a K40?

them supposed to be good...they will gurantee for 1 year that you wont get ticket or they will pay your fine

 

I dont think anyone here is worried about the fine ..... its the points that hurt you.

 

Yeah the ticket is nothing. Points on insurance is what kills you. I have a Passport 7500 and I think it works fine. But im looking to get a v1. Is passport coming out with something new anytime soon does anyone know.

Mr
03 ABP TL-S
Kearny, New Jersey

 

the passport 8500 was rated number one in a recent radar test

http://www.radartest.com/DS4HEM.html

But my moneys still on the V1....by the way if u want to save some money u can buy a refurbished or returned unit for $40 less from valentine 1 ......... Speed saftely n watch out for them coppers

 

I want passport to come out with a new 1. Does anyone know if they are anytime soon. My Passport 7500 hasnt failed me yet. Knock on Wood.

Mr
03 ABP TL-S
Kearny, NJ

 

called escort that no new model will be coming out soon.

 

Damm. I guess I will get the Passport 8500 then. I think its time to upgrade im still using the 7500.

Mr
03 ABP TL-S
New Jersey