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What Radar detector are you using

Old 04-16-15, 12:21 PM
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Hey Guys, so I'm in search of a radar detector , thinking of getting a passport but the choices are overwhelming.. Just wondering what everyone else out there is using. I'm wondering if I should get a mirror mount setup or a installed unit. Also, there's so many options!!
Old 04-16-15, 12:30 PM
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I have a QI45 with laser shifter pack. Its the older version of the escort 8500ci and it has saved my butt more times than I can count!
Old 04-16-15, 12:35 PM
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I have Escort 9500IX for 7 yrs now and it saved me a few times
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I debated for the Passport 9500ix vs Valentine One for a couple of years, then three years ago got the Passport 9500ix, loved it, saved me numerous times, then I got the Passport Max which is the 9500ix on steroids. Roadtrip from Los Angeles to San Francisco = ~1000 miles round trip, 100-120 mph= no tickets
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I've had Escort detectors for over 15 years. They have a trade in/upgrade program allowing me to work up to my current 8500 x50 (which is no longer state of the art) and it still performs very well. If I were a road warrior buying a new detector, I'd get an Escort/Passport model. BTW, in my opinion cruise control, radar detector and dash cam have made me more aware of my driving habits. I'm a safer driver and ticket free for over 30 years.
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Bel RX-65 have had it for 10 years and it's paid for itself 100 fold! I would never drive without a good quality radar detector after all these years, if I am in a car without one I feel naked because I know there are radar signatures everywhere and without a way to tell where they are you are literally driving blind.
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I've had my Escort 9500 IX for several years, it's saved me from speeding tickets so many times I've lost count.
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I have an Escort 8500 X50 right now I have had it for a while now and it has saved me a few time so well worth the money.
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Valentine One for 10 years, and it's been through three cars. Any of the aforementioned detectors are well worth the investment IMO.
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Ive had the 9500IX, MAx and now Max2, given the choice I would still go back to the 9500IX with out a second choice.

I have my max 2 paired with a Laser Interceptors laser jammer as well.
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Passport Max. Seems to get the job done and has a pretty long range.
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Currently have the escort 9500ix. The new top dog in escort lineup is the passport max and that's what I would get if I were to upgrade
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Originally Posted by joshhleee
I debated for the Passport 9500ix vs Valentine One for a couple of years, then three years ago got the Passport 9500ix, loved it, saved me numerous times, then I got the Passport Max which is the 9500ix on steroids. Roadtrip from Los Angeles to San Francisco = ~1000 miles round trip, 100-120 mph= no tickets
Hows the gas mileage with that average speed? lol

I use a Belltronics detector, the one below the Sti model. I only use it in the states as its illegal here, and it did save my *** lots of times especially in Michigan, cops hide literally in the bushes between the divided hwy! wtf!
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I've got the Passport 9500ix. It saves my *** from the beach cops and their speed traps in the 25 and 30 mph zones all around my neighborhood.
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V1 but its absolutely useless around town. It does come in handy for the occasional road trip though.

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