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05-29-2014, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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Let's talk radar detectors.
Hi guys, I'm in search for a radar detector, which one is your personal favorite? Read a lot of things online, but I really need real positive feedbacks. I know others are torn aswell with all the products that are available.
Btw, I'm torn between the Valentine and the passport, Thanks guys! -ciri-
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I have the 9500ci and it has paid for itself several time over. In my wife's BRZ I installed the smartradar which seems to work great for her. Got it cheap, so no remorse there..
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I guess, like what a lot of people say, if you live in a town or city and drive there regularly get a Passport, if you live out in the boondocks and drive from middle of nowhere A to middle of nowhere B, get the V1. But, just my 2 cents. Edit: Another good thing about the Passport is it only beeps once (or twice if you turn off x-band) when starting the car, this is nice if you have someone else with you and you don't want it to sound like you have R2-D2 on your dash. Oh, and don't worry about sensitivity/range, both of these high end detecters should be more than sensitive enough for you, I was on the blue ridge parkway with mine and it picked up a deputy with KA around the mountain before I entered the curve. And it's picked up bogeys a mile away on a regular highway. Last edited by Deathalo; 05-29-2014 at 07:40 PM. |
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pretty sure if you choose one of the top brands/models you should be fine.
I personally have a 8500 x50 black edition, I got it for cheap, and I have an old 8500 back in the day that did me well. |
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My boyfriend and I both have the 9500ix. It's super reliable and like Deatholo said you don't get spam on your commute from random drugstores because it remembers static signals.
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Escort Redline was on sale for ~$419 on Amazon today. Passed because I didn't feel that was a great deal and no GPS is a deal breaker when there's only more and more fixed placement speed cameras, red light cameras, turn cameras, and mobile camera vans.
Also, RDD invisibility is a good feature to look for when radar detector shopping, but unnecessary if you don't go anywhere near localities that forbid radar detectors. |
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Passport Max is the way to go..! The only reason to go with the redline is for the distance, but the Max uses better technology which defeats the purpose
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The controller location is the one thing i would change if i had it to do all over again, especially since i've added the JDM/EDM armrest cover, not convenient enough to access. i'd like to try and squeeze it behind the seat heater controls...hmmm i might have to find my digital calipers to see if it will fit. Edit: just measured, 16.75mm. It looks like it would fit, but if i flush mounted it to keep it clean, i would have to relocate the power button (since it would then be under the plastic with the flush mount) i've seen a how-to for relocating the power button somewhere, not sure i want to go through the trouble though. |
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I am thinking about hiding it where the tilt adjustment is on the steering wheel. |
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I have been using the x50 for about 3 years and it's always been spot on. I am thinking about upgrading to the 9500ci, though, for it's stealthiness and laser shifters. Too many police lasers around where I work now. It's legal in NY, so it's not a problem if they see it. I've got a radar detector since I had my first car and never did an officer comment on the detector in the middle of my windshield in plain sight.
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Unless it was placed in location that obstructed your view (or in California where you can only have GPS-style mounts on your windshield), I don't see how that ticket can hold its grounds. The officer must be a **** or your friend must've pissed him off.
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