Radar detectors!

[kenchan]

can't be the arrows. it's a very nice feature.

[Tian]

Where do I get a bracket for my Bel STI? My radar came with the hardwire kit with an additionl speaker if u have a loud cabin/music. I dont get why the radar is behind the R/V mirror, How do u seen the screen

[sliderg35]

Originally Posted by NISMOG350GT

Where do I get a bracket for my Bel STI? My radar came with the hardwire kit with an additionl speaker if u have a loud cabin/music. I dont get why the radar is behind the R/V mirror, How do u seen the screen

I don't need to see the band. I hear the audio alert (very few false alarms) and I see the bright red LED that I remoted to the center A/C display. The audio mutes after 3 seconds, but the light continues while the signal is present. Works great for me and I like the "stealth".

[Brentvino169]

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!

Good luck with that Escort you buy off of ebay because it doesn't come with a warranty.

From the Escort website:




Valentine One for the win!!

http://guysoflidar.com/march-2007/ra...ctor-test.html

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

[Konsole]

I've got the Escort 9500i. I don't have much experience with the V1, my friend has one. I like the display on the escort and the gps helps tune the unit automatically which is nice. I just did a pretty long road trip with it and I like being able to go a bit fast without as much stress watching for cops.

I need to get some type of hidden cord and mount like others here have.

[sixthGear]

the question i had was, is the V1's red display vary intrusive... my h/u is flooded with the classic blue.... x50 comes in a blue!! will the V1's red match??

[nsv]

I don't understand how police radars work. Do they start beeping when a black and white approaches in any direction or if the cop has the speed radar on? I am planning on purchasing the Valentine but not sure of it's functions. Many cops around the Los Angeles have there speed radars off. Would it still detect a police car based on its radio frequency?

[Texasscout]

No, all RD work by receiving the radar signal. So it only works when they are actively seeking someone. I'm lucky here in South Texas, most cops are a lazy bunch, they can catch enough speeders even with it left on all the time.

[Virus]

Originally Posted by sixthGear

the question i had was, is the V1's red display vary intrusive... my h/u is flooded with the classic blue.... x50 comes in a blue!! will the V1's red match??

They are not intrusive at all. Red is red, but when the sun goes down so does the brightness of the V1's LED's. They are subtle.

[Klubbheads]

Originally Posted by 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.

Well ur radar will not work if they tag u from behind. The mirror is completly blocking the back sensor.

[Texasscout]

Guess what, neither will you. That back sensor is useless. By the time it goes off you have been had. Same as Laser. He's close enough to nail you.


Remember the First Rule of Italian Driving, "What'sa behind you, don'ta matter".

Anyone remember which movie that's from?

[RedSkylineGT]

I bought the Escort 9500 and it worked great from La to key west worth the 400

[buffjoon87]

for the people that are hardwiring the detectors by the rearview mirror, where are you guys tapping into?

[Virus]

Originally Posted by Klubbheads

Well ur radar will not work if they tag u from behind. The mirror is completly blocking the back sensor.

I don't have any problems with hiding the V1 behind the review mirror. I still get great advance notice with radar sources from behind. Nothing in the RVM will significantly block rear radar.

[Virus]

Originally Posted by Texasscout

Guess what, neither will you. That back sensor is useless. By the time it goes off you have been had. Same as Laser. He's close enough to nail you.


Remember the First Rule of Italian Driving, "What'sa behind you, don'ta matter".

Anyone remember which movie that's from?

Absolutely not true by any stretch of the imagination. I've had numerous occurrences where the rear facing radar helped.