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Extreme86 · 11-06-2012, 07:14 PM

I have Passport 9500ix's in the daily drivers and a Beltronics RX65 in the pick-up. Love the false alarm GPS memory feature in the Passport as it filters them out when on daily commutes. Especially nice when you have passengers in the car. It has an edge over the V1 in this regard. Also, warns against red light cameras when you are in uncharted territory....as long as you keep the GPS database up to date. Sensitivity is excellent on all three of these brands as far as early warning on K and Ka IMHO. Valentine has an edge regarding direction finding and would come in handy if you are in a heavily patrolled area. Especially nice to tell if you have radar following you - at night when you don't have a visual. Laser warning has gone off a couple of times on the Passport but, doubtful if you'd have any chance of escaping detection once you're hit and it goes off. I got deals on the Passports by trading in older units. You won't go wrong going with either V1 or Passport 9500. All depends on your preference of features.

Wes B. · 11-06-2012, 07:39 PM

Valentine One

SteveH · 11-06-2012, 08:41 PM

Bought a V1 back in 2003 that I use in my 4Runner and it's still working great! I originally thought that the arrows would be a gimmick... but found that it's what I like best about the unit... you instantly know where to look.

Bought a second V1 a few weeks after getting the FR-S.

boead · 03-15-2013, 11:29 PM

Anyone have the Passport iQ ??

or the Escort SmartRadar with iPhone/Android app?

Mandy · 03-15-2013, 11:43 PM

I'm torn. I like the idea of a radar detector; however, they're illegal in Florida. If there was a way to hide the innards inside the car, and have the information come through my head unit I'd be in heaven.

rhoyle · 03-16-2013, 12:11 AM

Unless there has been a very recent change, Radar detectors are not illegal in Florida. And there are several remote mounted options available. Escort has two options. K40 is still in the game too.

boead · 03-16-2013, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhoyle

Unless there has been a very recent change, Radar detectors are not illegal in Florida. And there are several remote mounted options available. Escort has two options. K40 is still in the game too.

This may the the one! ($365)
http://www.k40.com/rl100-radar-detector-pages-167.php

The Escort Passport iQ is a 9500ix and NAV; Best Buy price is $450 and its rechargeable.

Dezoris · 03-16-2013, 01:41 AM

I had two V1s both broke. Went with a Passport 9500, was happier with it and the size/features. It all boils down to common sense anyway.

Touge_ninja · 03-16-2013, 02:48 AM

V1 all day. best place to mount it is in that little space under the thermostt controls...

Bruce125 · 03-16-2013, 03:35 AM

+1 for the V1, it has never failed me. Tried a 8500 at the same time I bought the V1 and it just didn't compare imo. The extra information the V1 provides (counter/arrows) has saved me a few times.

Ahernandez0909 · 03-16-2013, 04:36 AM

Isn't a V1 a little over $400? Too muchhhhh. Will this actually save me? I speed a lot and have only had one ticket (23 over). It's not that I'm an irresponsible kid, I just enjoy going fast, when safe. Anyways should I really get one of these

Mandy · 03-16-2013, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhoyle

Unless there has been a very recent change, Radar detectors are not illegal in Florida. And there are several remote mounted options available. Escort has two options. K40 is still in the game too.

I had a brain fart. They're illegal on military bases (I live on a military base), see my dilemma?

Ahernandez0909 · 03-16-2013, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy

I had a brain fart. They're illegal on military bases (I live on a military base), see my dilemma?

Is that every military base? I go to Fort Stewart a lot and I'd hate to get pulled over. Funny thing is I'm an MP

burnt toast · 03-16-2013, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy

I had a brain fart. They're illegal on military bases (I live on a military base), see my dilemma?

I had my v1 on my visor w/ hardwire at all times. Lived on base, worked on base, went through the gates regularly for years. Never once did anyone say anything or stop me even with the top down (s2000). They probably never noticed it, considering radar detectors are typically mounted on windshields with visible power cord. Just turn it off if you get pulled over or are driving through the gates.

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Dezoris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: IL Posts: 2,857 Thanks: 519 Thanked 2,997 Times in 1,095 Posts Mentioned: 159 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I had two V1s both broke. Went with a Passport 9500, was happier with it and the size/features. It all boils down to common sense anyway. __________________ SAVAGEGEESE

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Wes B. Automotive Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: United States Posts: 458 Thanks: 166 Thanked 125 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Valentine One

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SteveH Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Whiteout 6MT Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bought a V1 back in 2003 that I use in my 4Runner and it's still working great! I originally thought that the arrows would be a gimmick... but found that it's what I like best about the unit... you instantly know where to look. Bought a second V1 a few weeks after getting the FR-S.

03-15-2013, 11:43 PM	#33
Mandy I came from a motorbike Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Firestorm 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: FL, US Posts: 447 Thanks: 243 Thanked 390 Times in 124 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm torn. I like the idea of a radar detector; however, they're illegal in Florida. If there was a way to hide the innards inside the car, and have the information come through my head unit I'd be in heaven.

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rhoyle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ SWP 6MT Location: ICT Posts: 142 Thanks: 33 Thanked 54 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Unless there has been a very recent change, Radar detectors are not illegal in Florida. And there are several remote mounted options available. Escort has two options. K40 is still in the game too.

03-16-2013, 02:48 AM	#37
Touge_ninja Sending rods to their doo Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 700HP STi Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,920 Thanks: 169 Thanked 536 Times in 364 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	V1 all day. best place to mount it is in that little space under the thermostt controls...

03-16-2013, 03:35 AM	#38
Bruce125 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: '13 FR-S Whiteout M/T Location: Missouri Posts: 22 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	+1 for the V1, it has never failed me. Tried a 8500 at the same time I bought the V1 and it just didn't compare imo. The extra information the V1 provides (counter/arrows) has saved me a few times.

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