Radar detectors!

[JOKER]

I hardwired my V1 to the mirror.

Works just fine.

[Texasscout]

Escort 8500 +50, Mikes mount, invisicord. Slick, simple, works.

[Texasscout]

Originally Posted by Virus

Here is some links to recent testing. Very good testing.

http://www.guysoflidar.com/july-2007...ctor-test.html

http://www.guysoflidar.com/march-200...ctor-test.html

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[cor72vette]

V1 is the only detector to have. I've owned 3 of them over the years. My latest unit is the best yet. It has incredible false alarm rejection and it's range is unbeatable. Get the V1!

[Espresso]

Originally Posted by UltimateGee27

pros for V1 are-


WIRELESS COMPLETELY BLUETOOTH
MOUNTS ON FRONT AND REAR BUMPER
COPS CANT FIND IT IF THEY LOOK
AND THE COOL LED YOU PUT IN YOUR DASH FOR THE WARNING LIGHTS

Which V1 do you have exactly? I've never heard of these features on any V1s.

Originally Posted by imnotplutonium

^^^ good reads. The valentine seems pretty sweet but I think I am going to go with the 8500 x50. I like how it looks and it performs well for the money. I don't think I want to pay the extra $100 for the valentine, that and I would rather just run to best buy and pick up the escort without having to place an internet order and wait.

That's a mistake you might end up regretting. V1 FTW!

[imnotplutonium]

maybe, but for the $ I think the 8500 is a better bet, I found one for like $248 shipped on ebay brand new 1 yr warranty. Probably go with that, since that still saves me another $85 over best buy!

[Virus]

Originally Posted by imnotplutonium

maybe, but for the $ I think the 8500 is a better bet, I found one for like $248 shipped on ebay brand new 1 yr warranty. Probably go with that, since that still saves me another $85 over best buy!

I'm sure you will be happy. The x50 is a great detector with exception of it's laser performance which is pretty bad. Then again, usually if you are hit with laser it's too late. I've had 2 experiences with my V1 picking up laser from another vehicle being targeted.

[kenchan]

my V1 is like a FX detector... each time one approaches in the opposite
lane i get a laser warning.. lol

[Deepdiver]

Originally Posted by Virus

I've had 2 experiences with my V1 picking up laser from another vehicle being targeted.

How did you know the other vehicles were being targeted; was it b/c the other vehicles were were pulled over and not you?

[sliderg35]

I have the x50. I mounted it behind the mirror and hardwired it to the fuse box using the remote harness kit. You can't see it from inside the car unless you are in the passenger seat. I also ran an extension from the LED to my temperature console display in the center of the dash. You don't see anything unless the detector goes off.

[Virus]

Originally Posted by Deepdiver

How did you know the other vehicles were being targeted; was it b/c the other vehicles were were pulled over and not you?

Yep

[G Thing]

I am using a Passport 8500. I purchased it from a friend when he upgraded to a V1.
I have it in a pouch strapped to the underside driver side sunvisor. Can't see it from outside the car, it's completely stealth. I don't have to mess with putting it away or a visible windsheild mount when I park. I have the hardwire kit running under the interior trim and tapped into the driverside power outlet.
This is the only radar detector I've owned, but I'm very happy with it's performance.

[DrrSeuss]

I have the Escort X50 with Mike's mount and hardwired with the invisicord and it works great for me.

[imnotplutonium]

^^ just ordered all 3 for around $290, less than the price of a new 8500 at the store! I'll let you guys know how I like it

[GPang]

Valentine 1 seems to be the best on the market.