Question about Radar Detectors
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 441
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Question about Radar Detectors
Ok all, I am in the market for radars and want to hear what everyone is saying and what everyone thinks about the best radar out there. I know about the Valentine 1 and there was one other one that a buddy was telling me about but I can't remember what it was. Give me your opinions on the good ones and the pros and cons to them. Also, let me know which ones can be hard wired in the car. Thanks in advance all.
Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: VA/DC
search the following two terms together:
valentine 8500
or
V1 8500
or
valentine passport
or
V1 passport
both V1 and 8500 can be hardwired to car. my v1 is hardwired and attached to bottom of rearview mirror, with the remote display located inside the cluster gauges right above the areas of 120mph to 160 mph, but i can still see everything.....very convenient that way.
valentine 8500
or
V1 8500
or
valentine passport
or
V1 passport
both V1 and 8500 can be hardwired to car. my v1 is hardwired and attached to bottom of rearview mirror, with the remote display located inside the cluster gauges right above the areas of 120mph to 160 mph, but i can still see everything.....very convenient that way.
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 441
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
so looks like people are sort of partial to the V1. What about models. I have seen the 1.7 and 1.8, just as quick searches on ebay but what seem to be the differences? Need to check more into the 8500. thanks for the responses. Keep em coming.
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburg Kansas
Go with the V1. I've been using one for years. When I drove a bright red (citation red?) Mustang Cobra
I never did get a speeding ticket. It saved my A@@ on more occasions than I can count. they are quality
made and can be upgraded as technology advances.
You'll never be sorry!
I never did get a speeding ticket. It saved my A@@ on more occasions than I can count. they are quality
made and can be upgraded as technology advances.
You'll never be sorry!
Trending Topics
Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: VA/DC
both the valentine and passport are upgradeable.....meaning you can send the detector back every couple years (with some cash) or so to get new technology placed inside. go to their website and you can run the vin number of the detector. i recommend buying new on something like this. when i looked on ebay, teh price differences were negligible, and there are clear warranty advantages (from what i remember, though i may be wrong), in buying new.
the website will tell you which version is the latest. having just purchased mine a couple months ago, it even has protection against pop mode.
www.valentine1.com
passport is available through stores like best buy, etc.
i strongly suggest that you buy both, test them out, and see which you like. i've had both and that's the only way i could decide.
and use the SEARCH feature.....this has been discussed numerous times before, so there's already a lot of information on previous threads that will certainly be of use to you on this.
good luck
the website will tell you which version is the latest. having just purchased mine a couple months ago, it even has protection against pop mode.
www.valentine1.com
passport is available through stores like best buy, etc.
i strongly suggest that you buy both, test them out, and see which you like. i've had both and that's the only way i could decide.
and use the SEARCH feature.....this has been discussed numerous times before, so there's already a lot of information on previous threads that will certainly be of use to you on this.
good luck
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
it's either valentine 1 or escort passport 8500
i have the v1, i cant' complain, and it's been awesome, telling me where cops are miles ahead (at lesat 2 when i am on straight)
my friend he got both radar, put it on his car together, and after a week of use, he took out the escort and the v1 stays. what should i say
i have the v1, i cant' complain, and it's been awesome, telling me where cops are miles ahead (at lesat 2 when i am on straight)
my friend he got both radar, put it on his car together, and after a week of use, he took out the escort and the v1 stays. what should i say
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 94,328
Likes: 236
From: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Don't know where you plan to be driving.....but keep in mind that they are illegal in several states, including mine....VA. In fact, here in VA, not only do the police (primarily the State Police) have detector "detectors"(and they WORK), but there are no warnings, you are fined, and the detector is impounded. Same in a couple of other East Coast places here.......but it looks like you'll be doing most of your driving out West.
Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 171
Likes: 0
From: VA/DC
Re: passport
Originally posted by fireballs gs400
its cordless, and takes 5 seconds to use in another vehicle, plus it works great, batterys usually last a month or so if not longer
its cordless, and takes 5 seconds to use in another vehicle, plus it works great, batterys usually last a month or so if not longer
the passport SOLO S2, as i recall, is cordless, but the 8500 is not....at least the 8500 X50 i used to have wasn't. i do think that the S2 is a tad more expensive because it's cordless.
also, earlier i said to run the vin number on any V1 on ebay....umm, i meant serial number
oh yeah, i didn't know they were illegal in several states....i thought it was just VA, DC, and Canada.....but i'm sure a search on google will tell you.
good luck