My V1 Vs. Passport 8500

ren · 05-11-2007, 12:28 PM

I like the look of V1, maybe because it's not a rectangle. The only issue I had when I first got it was not being able to tell the radar band at night because I couldn't see which light corresponds to which band. But now I can differentiate bands by their sound, so that's not a problem any more.

And also, V1 is the most rigid detector I've seen with suction cups. I think it's also because of the sliding mechanism to adjust the weight distribution depending on the windshield angle.

One more, it's good to know that if they come up with a new one, you can upgrade yours.

SGP335i · 05-11-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ukthunderace

Is it illegal to block the laser?

No charges in Maryland for that. Virginia I'm sure has a law since detectors are illegal.

SGP335i · 05-11-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Railgun

Don't some laser systems throw an error code indicative of it being blocked? That's the bigger thing I'd be worried about.

Not that I know of, we use Pro laser 2 and 3. Those are the main two systems law enforcement use and they just give a reading as if I don't have the vehicle in my sights.

SGP335i · 05-11-2007, 01:03 PM

I don't know how this would effect Rador, but most places don't use radar anymore. Some small departments and some state police agencies still use it, thats about it.

ganeil · 05-11-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SGP335i

Laser detectors are worthless... Coming from someone who runs laser, your detctors can pick up the laser, but only when I pull the trigger (your reaction time is a bit slower than the laser). By the time I pull the trigger I get my speed reading leaving you no time to slow down. The only way they help is by telling you not to speed up after I have already obtained your speed.
Laser blockers on the other hand... One of the cops I worked with had his buddy come out one night with his A4 which had a laser blocker installed into the front bumper. This system worked I could not get a reading on the car until he flipped a switch deactivating the system. The system had a detector as well so he knew when we were hitting him with the laser, slowed down to the speed limit then deactivated it so we got a reading of the speed limit...

Food for thought

That is why I bought the Escort Shifter ZR3 to go with my 8500.

hl0m4n · 05-11-2007, 03:03 PM

haven't seen a review of the new 9500I with v1...anyone got?

Carnage · 05-11-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hl0m4n

haven't seen a review of the new 9500I with v1...anyone got?

I've heard about of people are returning the 9500 within the 30 days for various reasons. GPS not working right, etc.

D-Rock · 05-11-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nj335i

I believe it's illegal to block radar, but not laser.

other way around .

SGP335i · 05-11-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Rock

other way around .

Depends on your state, like I said no law for either in MD

uberschnell · 05-11-2007, 05:33 PM

Laser jammers are illegal to operate in the states of: Nebraska, Minnesota, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Virginia, Colorado and Washington DC.

Radar jammers are illegal to own and/or operate in all 50 states per the Federal Communications Commission.

Blue92 · 05-11-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tjnptel1

just to be warned, be cautious when using that feature. When you tell the 9500i to ignore a warning at a particular location, it will ignore the whole band. So say at some exit, there is a 7-11 door setting off K-band 4300mhz, you will set the 9500i to ignore it next time around, it will ignore the whole K-Band at that location. So next time there is a cop with a k-band radar at 6300mhz, the 9500i will not pick it up because it ignore the whole band and you are fucked. just be careful.

Wrong, wrong, wrong... It is Frequency (Not Band) Specific
You may be thinking about the ability to disable (ignore) an entire band (which it ALSO has) but the original post stands.

voerman · 05-12-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue92

Wrong, wrong,

wrong... It is Frequency (Not Band) Specific
You may be thinking about the ability to disable (ignore) an entire band (which it ALSO has) but the original post stands.

Actually from my experience he is 100% correct. In a small town near me I locked out a nuisance K band signal. Months later I was driving through the town and saw a sheriff's deputy running radar from his car, but no warning on the 9500.

The little indicator was spinning indicating a locked out signal. I pushed the mute button and the 9500 asked me if I wanted to unlock, I pushed mute again and the 9500 unlocked and lit up with a full scale K band warning - way stronger than the original nuisance signal.

I have no doubt that the 9500 locked out the police radar signal along with the original. I don't know the exact frequencies and how close they were, but I am no longer using the lockout feature of my 9500 which makes it a poor second to my V1 as radar detectors go. I would return it, but it has been more than 30 days.

I have read similar accounts in various forums. If you are using the 9500's lockout feature, you have been warned.

Lou

FirstClass · 05-12-2007, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Rock

other way around .

No, he had it right. It is 100% legal to jam laser, but 100% illegal to jam radar because of FFC regulations.

hl0m4n · 05-12-2007, 08:23 PM

where are some instances where the POP band is used?

hl0m4n · 05-15-2007, 08:18 PM

bump

Zirenz2006 · 11-02-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue92

No experience here with the V1 but I do have a new 9500I. It beats my old 8500 with ease.

I have the 9500 as well. I'll take it over my friends V1.

HyperM3 · 11-02-2007, 10:03 AM

This is the dumbest review Ive ever read. Its like you bought two raincoats and judged them based on their material and how they looked on you. Not one fact or opinion regarding how they kept you dry in the rain.

Next time(and if you actually had them on your car at the same time) how about you drive around and report back to us which one had the longest range, quickest pickup, most alerts etc.

Lame.

normtrum · 11-02-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

I have the 9500 as well. I'll take it over my friends V1.

How do you like the GPS? Does it really "remember" false areas like they claim?

dbtran · 11-02-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by normtrum

How do you like the GPS? Does it really "remember" false areas like they claim?

I have a 9500i and have no problems with it all. It remembers false alarms and my speedtraps. The speedtrap alerts me I get to a "marked" by distance as well. Love it!!

I have the mute button flush mounted in my coin dispenser. I'll take pics later and show you.

normtrum · 11-02-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dbtran

I have a 9500i and have no problems with it all. It remembers false alarms and my speedtraps. The speedtrap alerts me I get to a "marked" by distance as well. Love it!!

I have the mute button flush mounted in my coin dispenser. I'll take pics later and show you.

Very cool. I was wondering how the memory worked..... I have the 8500 myself. I'm going to get the zr3 laser jamer next, which works with my 8500 so I don't have to use the very large display unit that comes with the zr3.

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ren Captain 62 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2024 X7 M60i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: U.S. iTrader: (8)	I like the look of V1, maybe because it's not a rectangle. The only issue I had when I first got it was not being able to tell the radar band at night because I couldn't see which light corresponds to which band. But now I can differentiate bands by their sound, so that's not a problem any more. And also, V1 is the most rigid detector I've seen with suction cups. I think it's also because of the sliding mechanism to adjust the weight distribution depending on the windshield angle. One more, it's good to know that if they come up with a new one, you can upgrade yours.
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SGP335i Lieutenant 8 Rep 525 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92 Jet Blk Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD iTrader: (0)	I don't know how this would effect Rador, but most places don't use radar anymore. Some small departments and some state police agencies still use it, thats about it.
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hl0m4n Major General 2419 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	haven't seen a review of the new 9500I with v1...anyone got?
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uberschnell Brigadier General 684 Rep 4,080 Posts Drives: Wide Body 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (48)	Laser jammers are illegal to operate in the states of: Nebraska, Minnesota, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Virginia, Colorado and Washington DC. Radar jammers are illegal to own and/or operate in all 50 states per the Federal Communications Commission.
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hl0m4n Major General 2419 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	where are some instances where the POP band is used?
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 376 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	This is the dumbest review Ive ever read. Its like you bought two raincoats and judged them based on their material and how they looked on you. Not one fact or opinion regarding how they kept you dry in the rain. Next time(and if you actually had them on your car at the same time) how about you drive around and report back to us which one had the longest range, quickest pickup, most alerts etc. Lame. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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