[UltimateBMW]

At least read this thread.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170258

Here are 2 other threads from people that ask your exact same question.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170368
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168003

There are 3 separate threads from the Audio/Video/Electronics forum. They all say the same thing.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=127

[lowcash_dreamcar]

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

At least read this thread.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170258

Here are 2 other threads from people that ask your exact same question.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170368
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168003

There are 3 separate threads from the Audio/Video/Electronics forum. They all say the same thing.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=127

Thanks man!
Like I said in my OP, i did search (but only in e90post )
Next time, before I post, I'll make sure I search all across the forum!

[RedGT3]

I like my Escort 9500

[Tim2189]

i use both escort 9500 and the V-1

[UltimateBMW]

Originally Posted by lowcash_dreamcar

Thanks man!
Like I said in my OP, i did search (but only in e90post )
Next time, before I post, I'll make sure I search all across the forum!

No worries. The M3post embedded search engine has flaws, and is pretty useless sometimes. I think it was Mantis? that used google to search through M3post.com.

[UltimateBMW]

Originally Posted by nyc328ci

i use both escort 9500 and the V-1

9500i, ci, or ix?

And how do these work together? Do you notice alot of overlap between the 2 systems or do they vary slightly. I'd be pretty interested in hearing your feedback and running both at the same time.

[Tim2189]

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

9500i, ci, or ix?

And how do these work together? Do you notice alot of overlap between the 2 systems or do they vary slightly. I'd be pretty interested in hearing your feedback and running both at the same time.

9500i
the V-1 warns me sooner then the escort other then that they both go off, i use the escort because for some reason the escort picks up some radars that the V-1 doesnt

[cliverman]

Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

Yeah, until he realized that he was a better engineer than everyone around him and he quit, starting his own company with a far superior product and a lower price, not to mention award-winning customer service backed by a warranty that guarantees you will always be ticket-free as long as you can manage to install the detector correctly which is surprisingly easy given the lengthy and in depth manual that comes in the box with every purchase as though placed there by your traffic-ticket guardian angel but in reality it was just put there by a normal shipping and receiving worker who has not received a speeding ticket in years thanks to his trusty V1 which he got for free because of his job as a company perk from the owner himself who was a better engineer than everyone around him and he quit, starting his own company with a far superior product and a lower price, not to mention award-winning customer service backed by a warranty that guarantees you will always be ticket-free as long as you can manage to install the detector correctly which is surprisingly easy given the lengthy and in depth manual that comes in the box with every purchase as though placed there by your traffic-ticket guardian angel but in reality it was just put there by a normal shipping and receiving worker who has not received a speeding ticket in years thanks to his trusty V1 which he got for free because of his job as a company perk from the owner himself who was a better engineer than everyone around him and he quit, starting his own company with a far superior product and a lower price, not to mention award-winning customer service backed by a warranty that guarantees you will always be ticket-free as long as you can manage to install the detector correctly which is surprisingly easy given the lengthy and in depth manual that comes in the box with every purchase as though placed there by your traffic-ticket guardian angel but in reality it was just put there by a normal shipping and receiving worker who has not received a speeding ticket in years thanks to his trusty V1 which he got for free because of his job as a company perk from the owner himself.

damn!

http://radartest.com/article_2.asp?articleid=100578

[exidisjon]

Originally Posted by cliverman

damn!

http://radartest.com/article_2.asp?articleid=100578

Seems like 9500 wins all the test in that article.

[Brunotheboxer]

i have the escort and love it. i used to have a v1 but returned it because i didn't think it was worth the extra cash. i am not knocking the v1.

[HighVoltage]

Originally Posted by exidisjon

Seems like 9500 wins all the test in that article.

Oh christ, not Craig Peterson. That guy is full of shit..

http://www.guysoflidar.com/march-2007/sabotage.html

[exidisjon]

Originally Posted by HighVoltage

Oh christ, not Craig Peterson. That guy is full of shit..

http://www.guysoflidar.com/march-2007/sabotage.html

LOL so he got busted trying to frame a performance test. LOL

OWNED>

[cliverman]

Originally Posted by HighVoltage

Oh christ, not Craig Peterson. That guy is full of shit..

http://www.guysoflidar.com/march-2007/sabotage.html

That's funny. Learned something today.

[Fartpimpson]

Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

How can I use paragraph breaks when there is only ONE SENTENCE?

[AsciiByter]

Im facing the same dilema V1 or 9500ix?

V1: I like the whole arrow concept and I'm sure V1 has better customer service and support especially with the loyal following and all. From the reviews I have read it appears to be definately the most sensitive but dont think difference is enough to make it part of the equation.

Escort: The "gimmicky" GPS of course. I drive 15 miles one way through suburban jungle everyday. I think if it can truly weed out false alerts and still pick out a Leo radar through all the noise that would be totally worth it. The photo speed radar database could be usefull in unknown area's but not a big selling point at the moment as I dont think we have any in the Dallas area.
The only problem is I havent seen anybody come out and praise it's effectiveness so I'm not so sure how well it works.

I used to laugh at all the loyal Ipod users out there too and thought they were crazy for paying a premium price for something that another company's device could do for half the price. Now we have 3 in the house/car.

Not quite the same thing but all the praises for the V1 is making the decision that much more difficult. I know my personality though and have a feeling I would be ignoring the V1 or even muting it all together before long....just ask my wife I'm pretty good at it.

[M2381]

Valentine or 9500.

Can't go wrong

[sflgator]

I used to have the Passport 8500 in my car, and liked it. Then, I finally got the V1; the Passport 8500 is now in my wife's 5,300lb. SUV. So, which one do you think I like better?

[ChuckBimmer]

Definitely the V1

[Atsnow]

Originally Posted by lowcash_dreamcar

I have never used a radar detectors/laser interceptors nor even seen one, except in photos. I have been thinking of buying one as I have one too many speeding tickets

Can anybody give me suggestions for make, model, pricing?

I did a search on radar detectors before deciding to post and couldn't find any thread that talked about models,etc.

Any suggestions y'all have?

Originally Posted by AsciiByter

Im facing the same dilema V1 or 9500ix?

V1: I like the whole arrow concept and I'm sure V1 has better customer service and support especially with the loyal following and all. From the reviews I have read it appears to be definately the most sensitive but dont think difference is enough to make it part of the equation.

Escort: The "gimmicky" GPS of course. I drive 15 miles one way through suburban jungle everyday. I think if it can truly weed out false alerts and still pick out a Leo radar through all the noise that would be totally worth it. The photo speed radar database could be usefull in unknown area's but not a big selling point at the moment as I dont think we have any in the Dallas area.
The only problem is I havent seen anybody come out and praise it's effectiveness so I'm not so sure how well it works.

I used to laugh at all the loyal Ipod users out there too and thought they were crazy for paying a premium price for something that another company's device could do for half the price. Now we have 3 in the house/car.

Not quite the same thing but all the praises for the V1 is making the decision that much more difficult. I know my personality though and have a feeling I would be ignoring the V1 or even muting it all together before long....just ask my wife I'm pretty good at it.

You guys will find that it's quite difficult to get unbiased opinions on the subject of radar detector , and that the V1 fans are quite fanatical about their detectors ( Especially Radarking/Mike Valentine) most of them will not take any consideration of your driving habits they will just say my V1 is the best.

Here is the thread I stated on the subject asking the same question a few months back I’m sure you will find quite informative
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133875

I ended up buying the BEL STI Driver, as it was the best unit for My personal requirement and I needed an undetectable detector ,

Good luck

[EZ_TUR90]

get a val!!!

[RaDaRkInG]

Originally Posted by jackb

You guys will find that it's quite difficult to get unbiased opinions on the subject of radar detector , and that the V1 fans are quite fanatical about their detectors ( Especially Radarking/Mike Valentine) most of them will not take any consideration of your driving habits they will just say my V1 is the best.

I am not Mike Valentine and I do not work for any radar detector company. I will prove it to you, if you live in the one state (Virginia) in the U.S. or a country where radar detectors are illegal, buy the BEL STi because it is completely invisible to RDDs or radar detector detectors. If you live in an area where radar detectors are completely legal and you want the best radar/laser detector you can buy for under $500, the Valentine One is the only choice.

[Lassaxi]

Originally Posted by aut0sh0cker

Yeah, until he realized that he was a better engineer than everyone around him and he quit, starting his own company with a far superior product and a lower price, not to mention award-winning customer service backed by a warranty that guarantees you will always be ticket-free as long as you can manage to install the detector correctly which is surprisingly easy given the lengthy and in depth manual that comes in the box with every purchase as though placed there by your traffic-ticket guardian angel but in reality it was just put there by a normal shipping and receiving worker who has not received a speeding ticket in years thanks to his trusty V1 which he got for free because of his job as a company perk from the owner himself who was a better engineer than everyone around him and he quit, starting his own company with a far superior product and a lower price, not to mention award-winning customer service backed by a warranty that guarantees you will always be ticket-free as long as you can manage to install the detector correctly which is surprisingly easy given the lengthy and in depth manual that comes in the box with every purchase as though placed there by your traffic-ticket guardian angel but in reality it was just put there by a normal shipping and receiving worker who has not received a speeding ticket in years thanks to his trusty V1 which he got for free because of his job as a company perk from the owner himself who was a better engineer than everyone around him and he quit, starting his own company with a far superior product and a lower price, not to mention award-winning customer service backed by a warranty that guarantees you will always be ticket-free as long as you can manage to install the detector correctly which is surprisingly easy given the lengthy and in depth manual that comes in the box with every purchase as though placed there by your traffic-ticket guardian angel but in reality it was just put there by a normal shipping and receiving worker who has not received a speeding ticket in years thanks to his trusty V1 which he got for free because of his job as a company perk from the owner himself.

WTF???