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Old 04-09-14, 05:04 AM
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Default BSM with Radar Detectors

I am very excited to finally taking delivery of my IS350 RWD F-Sport today! But after driving my 350Z for 10 years with a Radar Detector, I dont think I could survive without one. But I am concerned that the BSM will set it off non-stop. Does anyone have experience with what models would work with our BSM without driving me crazy?

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Old 04-09-14, 05:52 AM
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I have an Escort 8500 X50 and have no issues with BSMs
Old 04-09-14, 10:02 AM
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Valentine one. No problems here either
Old 04-09-14, 10:18 AM
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Great to know guys, thanks! I currently have an old Escort model, will have to see how bad it is. But in my previous car it was going off constantly whenever a newer luxary car was around. 9-(
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BSM will not fault the radar detector. Now someones radar cruise control on the other hand...
Old 04-09-14, 10:27 AM
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I use the Escort Max, just turn of the K band and some of the other radar bands that are not needed in your area, and i think you will be fine

you wont regret the Escort Max.. I also run it with Escort Live which helps alot with live police and red light cams. (not condoning running reds) but that set up is the best I have used. I have had about every escort product they have made since 2007
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What does the radar detector do?
Old 04-09-14, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by aTeAse
What does the radar detector do?
To detect drones from the sky
In all seriousness, I have V1 and never have any problem with BSM. Laser went off sometime and it might have something to do with laser cruise control?
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I have valentine V1 and there isnt any issue with the BSM. It shouldn't have any effect one to another tho.
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Without a doubt V1. I have both Escort and V1. The sensitivity touted by the Escort guys are marginal at best. There are so many environmental factors that can affect the detector's performance. The practical arrows on the V1 is worth the marginal performance on the Escort.

I'm dreaming, but it would be pretty awesome if you can some how route the V1 mobile app onto your info-system or the F-Sport dash.
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Originally Posted by cFoo
Without a doubt V1. I have both Escort and V1. The sensitivity touted by the Escort guys are marginal at best. There are so many environmental factors that can affect the detector's performance. The practical arrows on the V1 is worth the marginal performance on the Escort.

I'm dreaming, but it would be pretty awesome if you can some how route the V1 mobile app onto your info-system or the F-Sport dash.
Second that. It will be awesome if V1 works with Lexus enform. #dreaming

I think V1 arrows is the best and it was the deal breaker on why I chose this instead of an escort.
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Isn't the cruise radar? How does the V1 work with that?

Looking to hard wire mine to the mirror. Any tips?
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