Best Radar...

MyE92 · 06-05-2007, 12:11 AM

I'm asking you guys locally,cuz I know you deal with the same police or troopers as I do. What radar do you guys use?

vladinecko · 06-05-2007, 12:16 AM

i've only had 1, valentine 1. (that could actually be an ad slogan for them

).

[i lived in pittsburgh for 7 years]

vladinecko · 06-05-2007, 12:17 AM

also, i think you should add esort 8500 to the equation as it's a lot more common than the new 9500.

e90fanatic · 06-05-2007, 08:34 AM

get the V1 man....it saved me so many times...my friend didnt listen and got the passport...after 1 year, he sold it for half the price and got the V1....the arrows helps more than you think and the number as well...

Poderes1 · 06-05-2007, 09:41 AM

I got the passport. It saved me alot as well. If you do the research on the internet on the passport radar, you will find that its the best out there.

itsbrokeagain · 06-05-2007, 09:48 AM

id choose the valentine. The Passport just isnt worth it for the money.

My old shop was a distributor for them. He also had a few friends who were State Troopers. They decided for shits and giggles one weekend to test this
thing out to see if it really works.

What they discovered is that the jammers in the front and back have to be perfectly parallel with the ground. In his case, the rear plate was angled up slightly (he had a Saleen S281)....the laser would hit the plate, causing the jammer to go off...the jammer signal would actually go OVER the radar gun, and the gun would still pick up the speed of the vehicle. So the passport was working as designed, just the jammer signal wasn't being picked up by the radar gun. They tried various ways to get the jammer to sit level, but it was always off a degree or two...and no matter what he still kept getting tagged.

He stopped selling them and went back to valentine one.

OEKlM · 06-05-2007, 01:29 PM

imo they are both the same...8500 Vs V1 .... people just choose to go with the V1 because of the arrows... I wouldve gotten a V1 however I got the escort as a gift and worked great...

RaDaRkInG · 06-05-2007, 03:18 PM

If you want the best radar/laser detector, get a Valentine One.

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

Spreadsheet of the radar/laser detector results:

http://home.comcast.net/~ccaeric6/GOL_averages_MB5.htm

The Valentine One is the most sensitive radar/laser detector in the world.

All of the top radar detectors were tested in a lab, the higher the number the better it is at detecting radar.

Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - Mike B's Sensitity Testing Part II HERE!

If you want the best laser jammer, get the AL, LPP, or the soon to be released in the U.S. Laser Interceptor.

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

AL:

http://www.antilaser.info/

LPP:

http://www.laserprotector.us/

Laser Interceptor:

http://www.laser-interceptor.com/index.html

RaDaRkInG · 06-05-2007, 03:22 PM

Dr_Dirt · 06-05-2007, 03:56 PM

It's tough to compete with the V1 I just wish that StealthOne.com would come out with an interface for the E90 and newer models

Maestro · 06-05-2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

It's tough to compete with the V1 I just wish that StealthOne.com would come out with an interface for the E90 and newer models

It sounds like he is not going to do it. I have to admint that was the best idea I have seen intregrating the V1 output into the BMW radio interfaces. That was a great idea. Now sure why he discontinued the product.

Maestro · 06-05-2007, 05:37 PM

The biggest complaint I have seen against the V1 was the directional arrows. For people who drive in areas where you do not run into multiple radar sources from different directions I can see why they complain. But being on the east coast and that is where Mr V1 is from he understand that there are multiple sources coming at your from all over the place and you need to know if it is in front of you or not.

In the east we have those large concrete barriors we can not see over and I have seen where a cop was on the other side shooting the traffic heading towards me and have the signal bounce off the cars on the otherside and make it look like the source was infront of me only to pass the cop and have the arrow switch directions indicating it was actually the other side.

The V1 is sensitive and picks everything up, even leaking escort detectors. You will learn how to distinguish the cops from the automatic doors, roadside speed signs, building secruity systems, leaky detectors from the real cops.

When my detector goes off 90% of the time I know if it is real cop or one of the distractions. You just learn it from what you see around you at the time.

fizzle · 06-05-2007, 05:50 PM

i got my 8500 x50 from eBay used and it is working GREAT. hardwired it and it looks phenomal above the rearview mirror. the v1 is great too but its too pricey. you can get the 8500 x50 for 300 shipped new on eBay. v1 still commands over $350. car and driver both rated them the same.

OEKlM · 06-05-2007, 06:18 PM

to tell you the truth my old K40 RD850 worked just as good as my 8500.... hehe

MyE92 · 06-06-2007, 10:52 PM

I'm still stuck between the two, but most likely I will go with the Valentine 1 because of the arrows. Thanks to all that voted, and put their imput.

MyE92 · 06-06-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

It's tough to compete with the V1 I just wish that StealthOne.com would come out with an interface for the E90 and newer models

What is the stealthone?!

Dr_Dirt · 06-06-2007, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyE92

What is the stealthone?!

my bad, the website for stealthone is ...
http://www.jaricdesign.com/products.htm

RaDaRkInG · 06-07-2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr_Dirt

my bad, the website for stealthone is ...
http://www.jaricdesign.com/products.htm

One problem...it's not available anymore.

"Note: The StealthOne is no longer available. If you are a current customer please see the support page for information on your StealthOne."

markis64 · 06-09-2007, 10:25 AM

i love my valentine, it has saved me a bunch of times, and has worked flawlessly from the moment I put it on the windshield. The only time it really works just like a lot of radars is on the high way, It can be annoying to drive around urban areas with it on because it goes off and blinks like a new years eve party but on the high way it is totally worth it!

tjnptel1 · 06-09-2007, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaDaRkInG

One problem...it's not available anymore.

"Note: The StealthOne is no longer available. If you are a current customer please see the support page for information on your StealthOne."

no shit, thanks sherlock holmes. good detective work.

RANJHA · 06-18-2007, 10:06 PM

but he still makes product updates for stealthone....hmmm

EHDEN · 06-18-2007, 11:35 PM

so in conclusion..which is better?

View Poll Results: What is the best radar out?
Valentine 1	32	69.57%
Escort Passport 9500i	10	21.74%
Other	4	8.70%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

06-05-2007, 12:11 AM	#1
MyE92 El Presidente 280 Rep 6,961 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	Best Radar... I'm asking you guys locally,cuz I know you deal with the same police or troopers as I do. What radar do you guys use?
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06-05-2007, 12:16 AM	#2
vladinecko Brigadier General 299 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	i've only had 1, valentine 1. (that could actually be an ad slogan for them ). [i lived in pittsburgh for 7 years] __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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06-05-2007, 12:17 AM	#3
vladinecko Brigadier General 299 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	also, i think you should add esort 8500 to the equation as it's a lot more common than the new 9500. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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06-05-2007, 08:34 AM	#4
e90fanatic Absolute0 172 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	get the V1 man....it saved me so many times...my friend didnt listen and got the passport...after 1 year, he sold it for half the price and got the V1....the arrows helps more than you think and the number as well... __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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06-05-2007, 09:41 AM	#5
Poderes1 Lieutenant 25 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PSL, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	I got the passport. It saved me alot as well. If you do the research on the internet on the passport radar, you will find that its the best out there. __________________ 08 E92 335 i AW/CR, Alum Trim, Prem & Sport Pkgs, Step w/Paddles, Nav, 3M 20% tint all around, Passport 9500i radar, JB3 v2.0 with USB, Matte Black Grills, RPI Ram Air Scoops, OSS Full Blackout Angels V2, LED Turnsignals and sidemarkers, Helix V2 Stepped Front Mount Intercooler, Bastuck Quad Exhaust, Custom rear valence, Forged 1 Eight Deep Concaves Coral Red/Matte Black centers and Gloss Black Barrels 20x8.5f and 20x10.5r
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06-05-2007, 09:48 AM	#6
itsbrokeagain 311 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	id choose the valentine. The Passport just isnt worth it for the money. My old shop was a distributor for them. He also had a few friends who were State Troopers. They decided for shits and giggles one weekend to test this thing out to see if it really works. What they discovered is that the jammers in the front and back have to be perfectly parallel with the ground. In his case, the rear plate was angled up slightly (he had a Saleen S281)....the laser would hit the plate, causing the jammer to go off...the jammer signal would actually go OVER the radar gun, and the gun would still pick up the speed of the vehicle. So the passport was working as designed, just the jammer signal wasn't being picked up by the radar gun. They tried various ways to get the jammer to sit level, but it was always off a degree or two...and no matter what he still kept getting tagged. He stopped selling them and went back to valentine one.
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06-05-2007, 01:29 PM	#7
OEKlM Lieutenant General 170 Rep 10,406 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00] 2004 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00]	imo they are both the same...8500 Vs V1 .... people just choose to go with the V1 because of the arrows... I wouldve gotten a V1 however I got the escort as a gift and worked great... __________________
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06-05-2007, 03:18 PM	#8
RaDaRkInG Private First Class 1 Rep 120 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	If you want the best radar/laser detector, get a Valentine One. http://www.guysoflidar.com/march-200...ctor-test.html Spreadsheet of the radar/laser detector results: http://home.comcast.net/~ccaeric6/GOL_averages_MB5.htm The Valentine One is the most sensitive radar/laser detector in the world. All of the top radar detectors were tested in a lab, the higher the number the better it is at detecting radar. Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - Mike B's Sensitity Testing Part II HERE! If you want the best laser jammer, get the AL, LPP, or the soon to be released in the U.S. Laser Interceptor. http://www.guysoflidar.com/march-200...mmer-test.html AL: http://www.antilaser.info/ LPP: http://www.laserprotector.us/ Laser Interceptor: http://www.laser-interceptor.com/index.html
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06-05-2007, 03:22 PM	#9
RaDaRkInG Private First Class 1 Rep 120 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	There are big problems with the new Escort 9500i and the majority of people are returning them because of less range than the Valentine One and the 8500X50. Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - 9500i...satisfied with or returning? They are locking out signals from door openers and the 9500i is not alerting to cops that shoot radar in that area. Owners of the 9500i are also complaining that signals that they lock out are not staying locked out from the day before. They also say that their Sirius/XM radio is cutting out because of the 9500i and its GPS function. Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - My SECOND 9500i - More bad news... Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - True Lock - Did someone get it to work as advertised? Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - True lock on 9500i My testing. Bad news Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - 9500i GOING BACK GOT A V1 Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - 9500i - So far it's a disappointment. Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - think the 9500 is going back rt=0 Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - True Lock I AM CONFUSED Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - In-Depth Retest Vs K band Radar speed sign. Radar detector jammer forum: View topic - 9500i...satisfied with or returning? Are you satisfied with your 9500i or returning it?Satisfied with 38% [ 20 ]Returning 61% [ 32 ]Total Votes : 52
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06-05-2007, 03:56 PM	#10
Dr_Dirt Major 64 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: E90 335i 6AT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	It's tough to compete with the V1 I just wish that StealthOne.com would come out with an interface for the E90 and newer models
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06-05-2007, 05:37 PM	#12
Maestro Major 1060 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan, 2021 X3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	The biggest complaint I have seen against the V1 was the directional arrows. For people who drive in areas where you do not run into multiple radar sources from different directions I can see why they complain. But being on the east coast and that is where Mr V1 is from he understand that there are multiple sources coming at your from all over the place and you need to know if it is in front of you or not. In the east we have those large concrete barriors we can not see over and I have seen where a cop was on the other side shooting the traffic heading towards me and have the signal bounce off the cars on the otherside and make it look like the source was infront of me only to pass the cop and have the arrow switch directions indicating it was actually the other side. The V1 is sensitive and picks everything up, even leaking escort detectors. You will learn how to distinguish the cops from the automatic doors, roadside speed signs, building secruity systems, leaky detectors from the real cops. When my detector goes off 90% of the time I know if it is real cop or one of the distractions. You just learn it from what you see around you at the time. Last edited by Maestro; 06-06-2007 at 10:50 AM..
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06-05-2007, 05:50 PM	#13
fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 240 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	i got my 8500 x50 from eBay used and it is working GREAT. hardwired it and it looks phenomal above the rearview mirror. the v1 is great too but its too pricey. you can get the 8500 x50 for 300 shipped new on eBay. v1 still commands over $350. car and driver both rated them the same.
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06-05-2007, 06:18 PM	#14
OEKlM Lieutenant General 170 Rep 10,406 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00] 2004 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00]	to tell you the truth my old K40 RD850 worked just as good as my 8500.... hehe __________________
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06-06-2007, 10:52 PM	#15
MyE92 El Presidente 280 Rep 6,961 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	I'm still stuck between the two, but most likely I will go with the Valentine 1 because of the arrows. Thanks to all that voted, and put their imput.
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06-09-2007, 10:25 AM	#19
markis64 Lieutenant 63 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Alpine White 330xi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 3006 e90 330xi [0.00]	i love my valentine, it has saved me a bunch of times, and has worked flawlessly from the moment I put it on the windshield. The only time it really works just like a lot of radars is on the high way, It can be annoying to drive around urban areas with it on because it goes off and blinks like a new years eve party but on the high way it is totally worth it!
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06-18-2007, 10:06 PM	#21
RANJHA Lieutenant Colonel 36 Rep 1,569 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (14)	but he still makes product updates for stealthone....hmmm __________________ Disclaimer: Above material may be complete bullshit and is not intended for use by conservatives or children under the age of five.
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06-18-2007, 11:35 PM	#22
EHDEN Brigadier General 405 Rep 3,893 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i [7.00]	so in conclusion..which is better? __________________
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