Best Radar Detector for a M3?

NitroBiz · 03-27-2018, 10:00 PM

I've got an older Escort 9500ix and I think it's time I update. I am a very aggressive driver and do not feel comfortable without having some protection. What does everyone recommend beside not driving fast?

SDPLV · 03-27-2018, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroBiz

I've got an older Escort 9500ix and I think it's time I update. I am a very aggressive driver and do not feel comfortable without having some protection. What does everyone recommend beside not driving fast?

Heard good things about Uniden R3 & Escort Max 360.

I have a 9500ix (blue LED), and I've also been looking. Worried that it is getting dated and its only a matter of time.

NitroBiz · 03-27-2018, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SDPLV

Heard good things about Uniden R3 & Escort Max 360.

I have a 9500ix (blue LED), and I've also been looking. Worried that it is getting dated and its only a matter of time.

I'm updating my 9500ix right now, I'll let you know how it goes.

kyippee · 03-27-2018, 10:26 PM

Check out the Max 360 on amazon - $530 or so vs. the full price on escort radar site.

I got the Max 2 on clearance sale for $350 about a year ago. It's been good, but the Max 360's arrows are tempting me.

NitroBiz · 03-27-2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kpewpew

Check out the Max 360 on amazon - $530 or so vs. the full price on escort radar site.

I got the Max 2 on clearance sale for $350 about a year ago. It's been good, but the Max 360's arrows are tempting me.

I just looked it up on Amazon and read some of the reviews, the first ones didn't have favorable things to say about it.

Transfer · 03-27-2018, 10:46 PM

I'm planning on a Uniden R3 sometime before summer. Pair with Blendmount and Mirrortap. Mmmm speedy.

shimmy23 · 03-27-2018, 11:15 PM

I’m still rocking a v1

joe6mt · 03-27-2018, 11:22 PM

Same here rocking a V1 so far about a year, It's been Outstanding!! used to have K40.

Visceral · 03-27-2018, 11:55 PM

Are radar detectors still a thing???

WingZeroX5 · 03-28-2018, 12:09 AM

Get a laser jammer

kyippee · 03-28-2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Visceral

Are radar detectors still a thing???

Yea they're actually quite useful here in CA. All I've seen so far is police Ka band. Easy to spot. No laser, not even in LA, SF, or the drive between them.

When I was in MA and drove to NY a lot, it was a laser fest. Major highways and even small city highways.

pcohen15 · 03-28-2018, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

I'm planning on a Uniden R3 sometime before summer. Pair with Blendmount and Mirrortap. Mmmm speedy.

Have you used this setup before on your M3? Mirrortap looks like a winner.

pbonsalb · 03-28-2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

Get a laser jammer

Seems like the police are using different wavelengths and jammers have not been updated. I was thinking about buying.

SDPLV · 03-28-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by joe6mt

Same here rocking a V1 so far about a year, It's been Outstanding!! used to have K40.

How is it that newer detectors are perceived to be outdated every couple years but somehow the Valentine 1 still holds its ground?

BLANC_e92 · 03-28-2018, 08:02 AM

I’ve had the max 360 for almost 2 years and it has saved me much more money than I payed for it. It also gives you the locations of red light cameras, speeding cameras, police traps and can identify a threat from the front and rear.

Transfer · 03-28-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

I'm planning on a Uniden R3 sometime before summer. Pair with Blendmount and Mirrortap. Mmmm speedy.

Have you used this setup before on your M3? Mirrortap looks like a winner.

Nope but I've read lots of good things about them.

typicaltrabes · 03-28-2018, 10:00 AM

I have a built in Escort 9500ci with laser jammers. Paid for itself multiple times over. Waze is always a helpful back up too. Would say it shows me a cop ahead about 75% of the time.

Aktavate · 03-28-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SDPLV

How is it that newer detectors are perceived to be outdated every couple years but somehow the Valentine 1 still holds its ground?

Apple vs android

SYT_Shadow · 03-28-2018, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SDPLV

How is it that newer detectors are perceived to be outdated every couple years but somehow the Valentine 1 still holds its ground?

Because you can send yours in every couple years to get its internals updated

I have two V1's distributed in the 3 cars. Its range is simply excellent.

The only downside to the V1 I'm aware of is lots of false alerts. On one of them I've disabled all alerts other than Ka band which is a guaranteed police car and it's nice and quiet

Visceral · 03-28-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SDPLV

How is it that newer detectors are perceived to be outdated every couple years but somehow the Valentine 1 still holds its ground?

Patents. And I think they've all just recently expired.

byroncheung · 03-28-2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by typicaltrabes

I have a built in Escort 9500ci with laser jammers. Paid for itself multiple times over. Waze is always a helpful back up too. Would say it shows me a cop ahead about 75% of the time.

i'm still rocking my 9500ix. combined with waze it's good enough of a protection.

one thing that bothers me most is the false alarms coming from some of the cars (honda / acura seems to be common). new models like 360 supposedly do better in filtering out those. i was thinking about upgrading awhile ago but at the end didn't want to shell out...

are0lies · 03-28-2018, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

Get a laser jammer

Didn't know these exist, don't keep up with this. Got hit by an Arizona Highway Patrol with one. Good to know that they're available.

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