Radar detector?
#1
05 Acura TL: a-spec
Thread Starter
Radar detector?
Hey guys, I was thinking about getting a radar detector for my car.... I am wondering if anyone here can recommend a particular brand/ specific detector? I was thinking about getting a cobra XRS-9700. Let me know if anyone has a better idea in the line or radar detectors. Thanks
#2
Suzuka Master
check out my tread about my Bel...
The 2 I looked at is the Escort 8500 and of course, the Valentine. Did some research on those 2 and wound up buying the Escort from Crutchfield.
The 2 I looked at is the Escort 8500 and of course, the Valentine. Did some research on those 2 and wound up buying the Escort from Crutchfield.
#6
slobalt defender
i have an xrs9700, it kinda blows so i'm looking into an 8500 or v1.
#7
Suzuka Master
well, I read the reviews and though the V1 is very well rated, it did say that it goes off constantly from false readings.... So I went with the Escort (red display is only $304 but I splurged and got the blue display at $344).
Trending Topics
#8
Senior Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Western New York
Age: 64
Posts: 25,415
Received 7,451 Likes
on
3,769 Posts
I have 3 V1's and wouldn't trade them for anything.
#10
Senior Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Western New York
Age: 64
Posts: 25,415
Received 7,451 Likes
on
3,769 Posts
^^That sounds like a great price Rootbeer
#11
Suzuka Master
I looked at Ebay and decided not to try to save $50 as those do not come with warranty and I just did not want any hassles. Crutchfield had decent prices and free shipping and I know they will back their products.
#12
05 Acura TL: a-spec
Thread Starter
YUP, i am thinking about ordering from crutchfield also... I think im going to go with the escort blue display. Anyone want to do that refer thing? When you order you put in my code, or i put in yours, and we will both get $20 credit from crutchfield!! If anyone wants to do this, PM me. thanks
#14
Moderator
V1 ftw.
However, I heard that the CHP uses laser for detection, and isn't the V1 only minimally or marginally effective against such systems? (Correct me if I'm wrong) If such is the case, wouldn't the V1 be near worthless?
However, I heard that the CHP uses laser for detection, and isn't the V1 only minimally or marginally effective against such systems? (Correct me if I'm wrong) If such is the case, wouldn't the V1 be near worthless?
#15
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by SodaLuvr
V1 ftw.
However, I heard that the CHP uses laser for detection, and isn't the V1 only minimally or marginally effective against such systems? (Correct me if I'm wrong) If such is the case, wouldn't the V1 be near worthless?
However, I heard that the CHP uses laser for detection, and isn't the V1 only minimally or marginally effective against such systems? (Correct me if I'm wrong) If such is the case, wouldn't the V1 be near worthless?
V1 is the best overall though. I have the Escort Solo S2.
#16
Shift_faster
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 1,965
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by F23A4
AFAIK, all laser detectors are worthless. Once you pick up the laser sig, you are caught.
V1 is the best overall though. I have the Escort Solo S2.
V1 is the best overall though. I have the Escort Solo S2.
I have the V1. Very impressed with it (other than when I got caught by a laser gun, but there is nothing you can do about it...).
#17
Suzuka Master
with me, I like running my radar even though I usually do not speed. I have had occasions where the Police car was coming at me and my radar goes ape shit. Nice to know. Or sometimes, it is just nice to know there is a Police radar in the vicinity.
It is never fool proof but my Bel saved me from at least 2 tickets. So for me, it is worth it.
I got cocky once and did not plug it in. Got nailed in a friggin 15 mph zone when I thought it was a 30.
It is never fool proof but my Bel saved me from at least 2 tickets. So for me, it is worth it.
I got cocky once and did not plug it in. Got nailed in a friggin 15 mph zone when I thought it was a 30.
#18
Senior Moderator
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Brooklyn, NY USA
Age: 47
Posts: 17,085
Received 740 Likes
on
309 Posts
I was planning on borrowing my friends V1 for my last road trip to FL a few weeks back. Unfortunately his brother took it with him to europe on vacation, so I got stuck. I tried to get the Bel RX65 as per the recommendation of a few people here, couldn't find it anywhere. I ended up borrowing the Bel 995 from a friend who's an electronics wholesaler and gave it back to him when I returned from my trip. It was pretty good overall, although for some reason it did not pick up any police at all in Georgia. The cops were in plain site too. It had me all confused. For the most part it did it's job though....I still think the V1 woulda been better.
#19
Yeehaw
The cops it didn't pick up were probably shooting laser. The detector would only go off if they shot your car directly, or if it picked up a reflection. I pass cops pretty often that are obviously speed traps and get no signal.
#20
Dragging knees in
iTrader: (2)
For a while, I had a chance to run an Escort 8500 and a v1.8 Valentine1 together.
While the Escort was still very good, the V1 definitely warned earlier and the biggest selling point was the arrows. With the Escort, I had to look all around, front, left, right, back to see where the cop was. Kind of ticked me off.
I've been clocked by laser 3 times since I've gotten the V1. All 3 times, I would've been totally fucked if I were speeding. There was just no time to react.
However, my friend just installed a laser deflector along with the V1 on his S4, and he trusts it... Apparently a friend of his (not like a friend's roommate's cousin's brother's friend) actually tested out with a laser gun and it was very effective. I'm considering getting that, too.
While the Escort was still very good, the V1 definitely warned earlier and the biggest selling point was the arrows. With the Escort, I had to look all around, front, left, right, back to see where the cop was. Kind of ticked me off.
I've been clocked by laser 3 times since I've gotten the V1. All 3 times, I would've been totally fucked if I were speeding. There was just no time to react.
However, my friend just installed a laser deflector along with the V1 on his S4, and he trusts it... Apparently a friend of his (not like a friend's roommate's cousin's brother's friend) actually tested out with a laser gun and it was very effective. I'm considering getting that, too.
#23
Three Wheelin'
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Louisville
Posts: 1,506
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by F23A4
AFAIK, all laser detectors are worthless. Once you pick up the laser sig, you are caught.
V1 is the best overall though. I have the Escort Solo S2.
V1 is the best overall though. I have the Escort Solo S2.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ITSJESTER
4G TL Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
17
12-06-2018 02:29 AM
chrisr
5G TLX Audio, Bluetooth, Electronics & Navigation
4
12-04-2015 02:17 AM
sockr1
Car Parts for Sale
22
10-01-2015 01:31 AM