2URGSE

In most cases yes, depending on the location of the detector, the spot he aims at.

The Valentine 1 is very sensitive to lidar (904-905nm) and picks it up almost everytime, including laser guided cruise control systems from other vehicles. (annoying, but that's part of the game)

VtotheJ

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Thanks guys! Leaning towards 9500ix.

2URGSE

Radar, Laser or both?

There is something better for Laser.

Compthis

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Hey guys, I'm soon heading on a road trip and my first stop is Chicago. I live in Ontario Canada so because detectors are illegal, we don't have them sold on display at major retailers. Based on this thread, the passport 9500XI is most popular. I'm assuming this is for radar. Can anybody recommend a detector for laser/radar and what retailer I can just walk into and grab one, thanks.

swfla

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I'm not from Chicago but the national chain Best Buy would likely carry a couple.

VtotheJ

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Is valentine 1 better for laser?

2URGSE

Now if it's just an RD for a road trip in the US, try to get something like an Escort 8500 X50 or a Valentine 1. I would personally go with the Valentine 1, the arrows never lie.

I wouldn't bother with Cobra, Whistler, Uniden etc.

2URGSE

It is, but the main point is this: no matter what detector you choose, it's useless against laser (AKA: lidar)

Encountering laser and wishfully thinking your detector will save you will not work, it takes the beam less than a second to acquire your speed. By the time you even think about braking, he already has your speed.

VtotheJ

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^^Oh ok. And how common is lidar in the states?

streetx

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your best defense against laser is to get a jammer

https://www.laser-interceptorusa.com

king of the hill for detectors is the escort max. the 9500ix and v1 are good but hardware in them is getting old

2URGSE

+1 on the jammer. I would go with the Anti-Laser Priority over the Laser Interceptor, although the Interceptor is still an excellent system.

The Valentine 1 is upgradable and still does wonders with radar, especially on I-5.

SatComm302

I've got the MAX2 on order and will Blendmount it on my rear-view mirror using the rain sensor as my power supply.

I agree. From what I've read, the Anti-Laser Priority is the top jammer as far as technology and ability to update.

SoCalISF

Does anyone here have one installed on an F? I am I reading correctly that AL does not sell or ship to the U.S?

SoCalISF

Disregard, found the U.S. Website.

SoCalISF

Ok so back to my first question, does anyone have an AL Priority installed in an F? If so, pics?