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axxeman01 · 15 April 2010, 12:08 PM

Anyone have a personal recommendation for a good one? I've heard Valentine One was the best, but thought I'd ask for a few opinions/experiences here, ie, has your model saved your bacon? Or the alternative...

Thanks- Chris

therolexguy · 15 April 2010, 12:17 PM

You heard right. The V1 is the best. I don't care what the other car magazine ads say, as I've had most of the brands. The V1 gives you the most info on where the radar is, and how many threats there are. You can even enter your serial number on the website after you've had it a few years to see if it needs upgraded and if so, you can pay for the upgrade without spending 400 bucks on a new one. I had a V1 since 1997-upgraded 3 times. Good luck.

marie · 15 April 2010, 12:18 PM

We have two...one built into our car (Escort Radar Detector) and a second one (Valentine One) that is portable. I prefer the the Valentine One over the Escort because it shows you which direction the radar signal is coming from.

R1@160@alltimes · 15 April 2010, 12:25 PM

V1, and they are also upgradeable

ParisDakarBmw · 15 April 2010, 01:37 PM

Those things do work, but your normally busted before you can do anything. If the cop has your vehicle in sight, and your the fastest, the signal takes a nano second to relay. They do pick up the fact that a radar is on, but most of the time your already sending a high pitch signal in the police car.

Lasers are being used more as the price decreases, Those are vehicle specific, and people don't debate them as much. Police departments, and the courts know that, so they buy the laser and save in court cost.

I sit and watch my buddies write tickets all day. Radar detectors aren't much use. You can see the people slam the breaks, but it's too late. Just my 2 bits.

Toxicant · 15 April 2010, 09:40 PM

V1 for me also, just wish they would put the mute button on the lighter socket like the escort.

You just have to learn how to use a detector. First off many cops leave it on all the time, this is easy. Some like to aim and shoot and on a busy road you will usually get a few beeps and then it will shut off, slow down and usually a mile or so up the road there is the officer.

If you're all alone on the road and he shoots, you're busted

I drove 70k miles a year for 5 years and got one ticket.

Anyone have the new escort with gps?

Idle Swede · 15 April 2010, 10:16 PM

How about keeping within the speed limits?

CoopJr · 15 April 2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

How about keeping within the speed limits?

Works for me!

Renoir · 15 April 2010, 10:39 PM

Another vote for the V1.

TheDude · 15 April 2010, 10:42 PM

Another option is "Trapster".

It is a free App for iPhone/Android/Palm.

You turn it on and it shows your position from the GPS fix in your handset. It then speaks and shows on a map where you are in relation to reported traffic light cameras, speed traps, etc...

Other users who run the software contribute by providing realtime feedback to report traps, etc... This builds a confidence index that is always being updated.

Pretty sweet, especially for folks like me who live in a state where radar detectors are illegal.

http://www.trapster.com/

figbo · 15 April 2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

How about keeping within the speed limits?

I never had a speeding ticket.If it says 55,I might do 58,that's it!

Renoir · 15 April 2010, 10:47 PM

Some cars are just targets....

marie · 15 April 2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Renoir

Some cars are just targets....

X2 However I have never gotten a ticket. ;-)

Renoir · 15 April 2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcl

X2 However I have never gotten a ticket. ;-)

Same here....they try (get followed) but no luck for them.

Lol-x · 15 April 2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

How about keeping within the speed limits?

Or install a jet turbine and a set of wings

marie · 15 April 2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Or install a jet turbine and a set of wings

Don't I wish...Our car can only manage about 469 hp...516 lb-ft torque is nice though

Can't imagine why I might really like my radar detector huh? (Sorry Paul)

scottmlew · 15 April 2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

How about keeping within the speed limits?

Sadly, this approach does not always work :( So I find it's better to be aware of speed enforcement activities, so you can be going so slowly that there is no (reasonable) ambiguity as to whether or not you were speeding.

TheDude · 16 April 2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mcl

Don't I wish...Our car can only manage about 469 hp...516 lb-ft torque is nice though

Can't imagine why I might really like my radar detector huh? (Sorry Paul)

Which AMG?

scottmlew · 16 April 2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Which AMG?

Very impressive that you recognized the hp/tq numbers so readily.

It's a 06 CLS55, fully loaded, including P30 (performance package).

JPersat · 16 April 2010, 02:12 AM

Just a word of advise, DONT waste your money, DO the speed limit. I can see how fast you are going on my radar before your radar detector picks me up and you can react to slow down. Example: Yesterday, my radar popped up 83MPH, then I saw it drop down to 76MPH, then down to 71MPH, I pulled the car over, and what did I see on the guys windshield? It was a radar detector....I said nothing about the radar detector, but I did ask for his autograph....haha!

jlaw · 16 April 2010, 03:13 AM

Except that a good detector like the V1 will pick up you tagging other vehicles, or even sitting passively with the radar on, before you even have a visual, and the V1's arrows will tell the driver where you are.

Obviously the best method to avoid a speeding ticket is not to speed. Since this thread is about radar detectors and not about trying to lecture people, I believe the V1 is without equal. It's not the prettiest and it doesn't have the most features, but the range and directional signal arrows make it the king of the hill.

marie · 16 April 2010, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPersat

Just a word of advise, DONT waste your money, DO the speed limit. I can see how fast you are going on my radar before your radar detector picks me up and you can react to slow down. Example: Yesterday, my radar popped up 83MPH, then I saw it drop down to 76MPH, then down to 71MPH, I pulled the car over, and what did I see on the guys windshield? It was a radar detector....I said nothing about the radar detector, but I did ask for his autograph....haha!

Of course I don't intentionally speed.

Brunotheboxer · 16 April 2010, 03:54 AM

Actually I found the V1 to false waaaaaay to often to the point that I stopped listening to it all together. I sold the V1 and bought the Escort Passport with the smart chord that has the mute button. I truly like it much better. Just my

Plus my best friend is a Boston Cop so its ALL good.

JPersat · 16 April 2010, 04:00 AM

Hey Marie, what kinda car do you drive?

axxeman01 · 16 April 2010, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcl

Don't I wish...Our car can only manage about 469 hp...516 lb-ft torque is nice though

Can't imagine why I might really like my radar detector huh? (Sorry Paul)

Wow... those numbers are amazing! I'm picking up a 400hp E39 M5, and driving back, hence my need

Lots of votes for the V1, but I've also read the 9500xi is supposed to be good, I think it incorporates the iphone-like updates in terms of the speed traps/etc, which might be handy.

marie · 16 April 2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

Hey Marie, what kinda car do you drive?

Who me???

JPersat · 16 April 2010, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcl

Who me???

HAHA....funny. 9 times out of 10, I just give warnings, unless they are doing something really stupid.....which is known to happen.

figbo · 16 April 2010, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPersat

HAHA....funny. 9 times out of 10, I just give warnings, unless they are doing something really stupid.....which is known to happen.

OMG Marie,he's from San Ton's too!

marie · 16 April 2010, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by figbo

OMG Marie,he's from San Ton's too!

I know!!!

DOH!

jlaw · 16 April 2010, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axxeman01

Wow... those numbers are amazing! I'm picking up a 400hp E39 M5, and driving back, hence my need

Very easy to go very fast without noticing in these M cars. Make sure you turn the volume up on whatever you choose!

15 April 2010, 12:08 PM	#1
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Radar Detector? Anyone have a personal recommendation for a good one? I've heard Valentine One was the best, but thought I'd ask for a few opinions/experiences here, ie, has your model saved your bacon? Or the alternative... Thanks- Chris

15 April 2010, 12:18 PM	#3
marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio Watch: UN Starry Night Posts: 2,150	We have two...one built into our car (Escort Radar Detector) and a second one (Valentine One) that is portable. I prefer the the Valentine One over the Escort because it shows you which direction the radar signal is coming from. __________________

15 April 2010, 12:25 PM	#4
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	V1, and they are also upgradeable __________________

15 April 2010, 09:40 PM	#6
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 370	V1 for me also, just wish they would put the mute button on the lighter socket like the escort. You just have to learn how to use a detector. First off many cops leave it on all the time, this is easy. Some like to aim and shoot and on a busy road you will usually get a few beeps and then it will shut off, slow down and usually a mile or so up the road there is the officer. If you're all alone on the road and he shoots, you're busted I drove 70k miles a year for 5 years and got one ticket. Anyone have the new escort with gps? __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

15 April 2010, 12:17 PM	#2
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,525	You heard right. The V1 is the best. I don't care what the other car magazine ads say, as I've had most of the brands. The V1 gives you the most info on where the radar is, and how many threats there are. You can even enter your serial number on the website after you've had it a few years to see if it needs upgraded and if so, you can pay for the upgrade without spending 400 bucks on a new one. I had a V1 since 1997-upgraded 3 times. Good luck.

15 April 2010, 01:37 PM	#5
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Those things do work, but your normally busted before you can do anything. If the cop has your vehicle in sight, and your the fastest, the signal takes a nano second to relay. They do pick up the fact that a radar is on, but most of the time your already sending a high pitch signal in the police car. Lasers are being used more as the price decreases, Those are vehicle specific, and people don't debate them as much. Police departments, and the courts know that, so they buy the laser and save in court cost. I sit and watch my buddies write tickets all day. Radar detectors aren't much use. You can see the people slam the breaks, but it's too late. Just my 2 bits.

15 April 2010, 10:16 PM	#7
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	How about keeping within the speed limits?

15 April 2010, 10:39 PM	#9
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Another vote for the V1.

15 April 2010, 10:42 PM	#10
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Another option is "Trapster". It is a free App for iPhone/Android/Palm. You turn it on and it shows your position from the GPS fix in your handset. It then speaks and shows on a map where you are in relation to reported traffic light cameras, speed traps, etc... Other users who run the software contribute by providing realtime feedback to report traps, etc... This builds a confidence index that is always being updated. Pretty sweet, especially for folks like me who live in a state where radar detectors are illegal. http://www.trapster.com/

15 April 2010, 10:47 PM	#12
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Some cars are just targets....

16 April 2010, 02:12 AM	#20
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Just a word of advise, DONT waste your money, DO the speed limit. I can see how fast you are going on my radar before your radar detector picks me up and you can react to slow down. Example: Yesterday, my radar popped up 83MPH, then I saw it drop down to 76MPH, then down to 71MPH, I pulled the car over, and what did I see on the guys windshield? It was a radar detector....I said nothing about the radar detector, but I did ask for his autograph....haha!

16 April 2010, 03:13 AM	#21
jlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 75	Except that a good detector like the V1 will pick up you tagging other vehicles, or even sitting passively with the radar on, before you even have a visual, and the V1's arrows will tell the driver where you are. Obviously the best method to avoid a speeding ticket is not to speed. Since this thread is about radar detectors and not about trying to lecture people, I believe the V1 is without equal. It's not the prettiest and it doesn't have the most features, but the range and directional signal arrows make it the king of the hill.

16 April 2010, 03:54 AM	#23
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Actually I found the V1 to false waaaaaay to often to the point that I stopped listening to it all together. I sold the V1 and bought the Escort Passport with the smart chord that has the mute button. I truly like it much better. Just my Plus my best friend is a Boston Cop so its ALL good.

16 April 2010, 04:00 AM	#24
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Hey Marie, what kinda car do you drive?

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