What radar detectors do you guys use?

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Apr 17, 2014 | 05:58 AM

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Rickna

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I've been using Valentine 1 sine the early 2000's-upgrading along the way. No regrets. In my BMW I have concealed it 100%. I made a dummy headrest for the back seat and mounted it inside. The remote vol and display are mounted in the front. Now I'm working on a solution for my ISF.

Apr 17, 2014 | 08:49 AM

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shahir18

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Currently have the Bel V995, but plan on getting the Escort Passport 8500 X50 Black or Valentine 1 in the future

Apr 17, 2014 | 03:30 PM

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Hoovey689

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Escort 9500ix

Apr 17, 2014 | 03:36 PM

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SC4ME

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passport iQ

Apr 17, 2014 | 07:35 PM

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Kira X

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickna

That sounds like a really cool setup.

Apr 25, 2014 | 08:25 AM

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Rickna

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kira X

That sounds like a really cool setup.

Thank you. Although it's not mounted up high like on the windshield, I haven't noticed a significant decrease in performance. I can put up a few pics if you like...

Apr 28, 2014 | 05:36 PM

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shrinkwrap

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BEL STiR with Laser blocking, GPS updatable. Permanent install, nothing visible, hidden on off switch. I have one in my other car too. Works great.

Apr 30, 2014 | 03:11 AM

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Shibumi1

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From: Orlando STRONG!!

just installed the new passport 9500ci for a customer...now they only come with front laser shifters....(and cost more $1999 retail) rear lasers (2) can now be added separate for and extra charge ($599 retail) AND the new shifters are 30% smaller.......

in a word FAIL!!!!!!

gonna stick w my K40...

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Apr 30, 2014 | 06:23 AM

#39

pewterss

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Originally Posted by YaMomma

I have a PASSPORT Max and its one of the best windshield radar detectors out there. It uses GPS to help eliminate false alarms and it looks great. I was going to get a V1 and although its also a great detector its one of the ugliest I've ever seen.

It's already paid for itself by saving me from getting several tickets. My last 600+ mile trip I set the cruse control to 95 and kept it moving. I came across several cops and each time it gave me plenty of warning.

Ditto to everything he said. But I am using the Escort 9500ix which also utilizes GPS. It has saved my butt many times and gives plenty of warning. I have used 3 other detectors and have gotten tickets with all of them. Other detectors I have used, Cobra, Whisper..etc give you about 100-500 feet warning and by that time the cop already has you. If you plan on buying anything save your money and buy the escort 9500Xi or better models. It warns you of red light cameras and also automatically detects false alarms and stores it so they don't go off again.. BEST detector on the market in my opinion.