| Author | Message | ||
     Fresnobuell |
That's it. I need a fighting chance against the revenue collectors sitting in industrial areas after dark and in the middle of the grape vinyeard out in BFE. I need to know what you guys like as far as radar detector and if you can tell me why too. thanks. | ||
| Geforce |
Well, people will argue radar detectors like they argue favorite beers... I've had all sorts of detectors but I settled on the Valentine 1 and haven't stopped enjoying it. http://www.valentine1.com/ It's surely kept me out of many a ticket and it's upgradeable. They are pricey...but I like to spend my money one time and use a product that is reliable and consistent for a long time. Whatever you decide on, realize there is no protection to LIDAR or "Instant On" KA Band. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Valentine One or Escort. The only way to go. The new 9500ix has internet access so that you can update it for traffic cams and likely speed traps. Great unit. | ||
| Svh |
Valentine 1 Great product that is worth the $$. Good customer service too. | ||
| Odie |
Love my Escort 8500 X50V. Saves me on a daily basis. I move it to whatever vehicle I'm driving/riding. | ||
| Skntpig |
+4 Valentine 1 | ||
| Jasonk |
There is a reason the Valentine1 is most often NOT listed in RD comparison tests...other units just don't match up... | ||
| Rt_performance |
Yup v-1 is the way to go | ||
| Swordsman |
+... what, 5 now? for the V1. Love mine. I've picked up a cop nearly 2 miles away over hills and around curves. Totally blew my mind. Crazy what happens when you get some reflective surfaces involved. ~SM | ||
| Preybird1 |
Why buy a radar detector when you can buy a radar jammer. It is better and it will tell you if and when you are being hit with a laser. They are spendy but work very well My friend has his truck rigged up and it cost him $750 and he has not got a ticket since. Here is a youtube video similar to what he is using http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQsa5HltHe0&feature =related | ||
| Chowder |
+1 on the valentine 1. | ||
| Strokizator |
You can't "jam" a radar but you can "blind" a laser. Jamming would require you to broadcast a signal which would be illegal without a license. The trick is to find out what the locals are using. Around here it's Ka band radar and the Valentine 1 can pick it up from over a mile away. Lazy cops here drive around with their radars on full time so it's real easy to avoid being ambushed. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Escort vs. Valentine--Escort Won Very Good Buyers Guide The V1 has a cult following, but time and technology has passed it by. There hasn't been a major improvement in the unit since it's release. The Escort is better in every regard except the "arrow thingy". | ||
| Loki |
Even though it is possible to "blind" a laser. It is illegal to do so in a few states. | ||
| Loki |
My vote goes to the current crop from Escort. |
