Need Radar Detector Opinion Quick

RaptorKTM · 03-05-2007, 08:55 PM

I need to get a radar/laser detector soon. Now i know this topic comes up everywhere but I just wanted to get the most updated opinion since this is somewhat of an investment. Im only considering 3 main detectors. Which should i get and why?

BEL STI
Valentine 1
Bel RX65

If you think another is better just tell me. I need opinons quick....

thanks
SoCalRS4

Hunter399 · 03-05-2007, 08:55 PM

Valentine

and get a Blinder M20 laser jammer

thats my set up

DFW_M · 03-05-2007, 08:59 PM

So far RX65 saved my ass about 5 times...
I am not really sure if V1 would have done better...if needed to be better. But for the 1/2 the price...I am happy with the 65.

RaptorKTM · 03-05-2007, 09:36 PM

bumb more votes please

teknochild · 03-05-2007, 09:49 PM

escort 9500

LOLrance · 03-05-2007, 10:03 PM

i say just look for a used escort x50. Great radar detector and you can probably find a used one for around 200 maybe less.

jbake · 03-05-2007, 10:27 PM

i don't even use my V1 anymore its useless, cops just use the instant on laser and you are game over....save your money for mods

ps i voted for the v1

ScheerSpeed · 03-05-2007, 10:29 PM

V1 is the best, always has been, and always will be.

RaptorKTM · 03-05-2007, 11:08 PM

up

MWcoupe · 03-05-2007, 11:17 PM

i got my v1 for two weeks and im going to refund it and get the passport 9500

RaptorKTM · 03-06-2007, 12:09 AM

y it doesn't work well?

MWcoupe · 03-06-2007, 01:18 AM

http://www.escortradar.com/9500i.htm

ZuerstBMW · 03-06-2007, 01:37 AM

I still havent heard from anyone if the new Escort works well or not

RaptorKTM · 03-06-2007, 01:45 AM

but like i dont want to have to program every place the damn thing beeps. i mean w.e

ZuerstBMW · 03-06-2007, 01:50 AM

I have the V1 and it works great.

RaptorKTM · 03-06-2007, 01:56 AM

yea im leaning toward the v1 right now. seems to have been making people happy for a while. all that gps stuff to me is worthless.

RaptorKTM · 03-06-2007, 02:46 AM

anyone else

teknochild · 03-06-2007, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalRS4

yea im leaning toward the v1 right now. seems to have been making people happy for a while. all that gps stuff to me is worthless.

ummm.... ok... its either that or just deal with the beeping, i dont understand why having the option to program it so it doesnt give you the false alarm is bad when every other detector out there will just beep mercilessly

ganeil · 03-06-2007, 07:31 AM

I have the Escort 8500 + the ZR3 laser shifter. Works well so far.

Am curious if the new 9500 integrates into the ZR3 like the 8500.

I went with this combination rather than the Escort SRX because I like the option of removing the detector for use in a rental.

View Poll Results: Which Detector Should I get?
BEL STI	1	3.70%
Valentine 1	20	74.07%
BEL RX65	6	22.22%
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RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	Need Radar Detector Opinion Quick I need to get a radar/laser detector soon. Now i know this topic comes up everywhere but I just wanted to get the most updated opinion since this is somewhat of an investment. Im only considering 3 main detectors. Which should i get and why? BEL STI Valentine 1 Bel RX65 If you think another is better just tell me. I need opinons quick.... thanks SoCalRS4
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Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Valentine and get a Blinder M20 laser jammer thats my set up
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DFW_M Major General 1671 Rep 6,588 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	So far RX65 saved my ass about 5 times... I am not really sure if V1 would have done better...if needed to be better. But for the 1/2 the price...I am happy with the 65.
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03-05-2007, 09:36 PM	#4
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	bumb more votes please
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teknochild Your resident 4um troll 123 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	escort 9500 __________________ RAWRrrrr
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03-05-2007, 10:03 PM	#6
LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	i say just look for a used escort x50. Great radar detector and you can probably find a used one for around 200 maybe less. __________________
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03-05-2007, 10:27 PM	#7
jbake OG 77 Rep 930 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cen Cal iTrader: (0)	i don't even use my V1 anymore its useless, cops just use the instant on laser and you are game over....save your money for mods ps i voted for the v1
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03-05-2007, 10:29 PM	#8
ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	V1 is the best, always has been, and always will be.
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RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	up
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MWcoupe 24k GOLD 148 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: Mineral White M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY iTrader: (0)	i got my v1 for two weeks and im going to refund it and get the passport 9500
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03-06-2007, 12:09 AM	#11
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	y it doesn't work well?
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03-06-2007, 01:18 AM	#12
MWcoupe 24k GOLD 148 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: Mineral White M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY iTrader: (0)	http://www.escortradar.com/9500i.htm
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	I still havent heard from anyone if the new Escort works well or not __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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03-06-2007, 01:45 AM	#14
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	but like i dont want to have to program every place the damn thing beeps. i mean w.e
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03-06-2007, 01:50 AM	#15
ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	I have the V1 and it works great. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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03-06-2007, 01:56 AM	#16
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	yea im leaning toward the v1 right now. seems to have been making people happy for a while. all that gps stuff to me is worthless.
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03-06-2007, 02:46 AM	#17
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	anyone else
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03-06-2007, 07:31 AM	#19
ganeil Colonel 85 Rep 2,049 Posts Drives: 328i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	I have the Escort 8500 + the ZR3 laser shifter. Works well so far. Am curious if the new 9500 integrates into the ZR3 like the 8500. I went with this combination rather than the Escort SRX because I like the option of removing the detector for use in a rental. __________________ _____________ 1974 2002tii 1978 320i 2007 328i
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