now i know that the best are the ones that are built into the car and have laser diffusers in the front and back license plate brackets. but what is the best windshield mounted radar detector. i currently have the escort solo s2 cordless. what do you guys think about other radar and laser detectors. thanks...

 

go with passport 8500 X50. cheaper than V1 and is just as good

 

To me the best are the Valentine One and Passport 8500. I've owned both, and currently have a V1 because:

8500 is a tiny bit more sensitive
Also, it's a bit better at filtering out false signals in town, although the V1 is now better after I reprogrammed it (factory feature)
And finally, the auto mute is nice

But, the V1 is more than sensitive enough
It filters out junk radar detectors well
AND it has the arrows showing whether the radar is ahead or behind you. And once you try that, it's hard to go back to just a warning

Good luck!

 

uh oh, you just opened up a can of worms


I love my V1... check out my thread on my setup
https://g35driver.com/forums/audio-video-electronics/122220-my-custom-valentine-1-concealed-display-w-pix.html

 

I have a beltronics RX65 and I love it. I used to own at 8500 X50 but I got rid of it and got the RX65.

 

Well, I run a V1, but regardless of mine or other opinions, I suggest you check out www.guysoflidar.com They have a number of objective, real world tests that should help you form your own opinion.

Dave

 

im sure RadarKing (aka mike of valentine) will chime in shortly

 

go with the bel-tronics 995, by far the highest sensitivity and range on ka band.

 

well my solo s2 is basically a cordless 8500. i was just seeing if there was anything better. i do like the arrows however but i like it being cordless. i could hardwire it though. anybody have one that always goes off by cops that are running radar for some reason mine does not always do that...

 

True, true indeed. He lurks most car forums and finds radar detector threads and spams them.

Regardless, I do recommend checking out the guysoflidar site for unbiased test results, rather than relying on someone saying "My detector is better" without any facts to back it up.

 

See, I told you SpamKing would speak up.

 

Im looking to buy 2 here in the next week, can i get a price quote on them?

sean

 

i like the valentine 1. but i think i will go w/ the high dollar system w/ the laser diffuser... thanks guys but being under 25, if i get a ticket in a sports car i am screwed. and i will be 16 when i get my g so insurance will be enough already...
but the v1 is still an option

 

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haha...nice. F***in proxy filters