radar detectors

HK1971 · 06-27-2008, 03:48 PM

anyone have a recommendation ? I'm preparing for my post-1200 miles service

wgf77 · 06-27-2008, 03:51 PM

http://www.valentine1.com/

sayemthree · 06-27-2008, 03:56 PM

V1 is teh BEST

!Xoible · 06-27-2008, 03:57 PM

+1 on v1

Ross08E93M3 · 06-27-2008, 04:59 PM

Passport Escort 9500i

I have an 8500 X50 now, will be upgrading as soon as I can find a steal on eBay.

M3after330i · 06-27-2008, 06:12 PM

I just bought the BEL Sti, love it. Very few false alarms, range is better than V1, Brand new technology, magnesium alloy encasing, much better switches and controls than V1

J08M3 · 06-27-2008, 07:22 PM

I'm happy with my V1... BEL Sti is also highly recommended, I haven't used one yet but would consider trying one next

///AFRO · 06-27-2008, 07:29 PM

Wrong sub-forum

DougLikesBMW · 06-27-2008, 07:50 PM

Escort Passport 9500i.

Voltigeur · 06-27-2008, 08:19 PM

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V1- paid for itself in first 2 years....

the_stranger · 06-27-2008, 11:54 PM

Used an escort 9500i, but am more satisfied with the V1 now.

ChaneRZ · 06-27-2008, 11:55 PM

escort passport 8500.

gadget · 06-28-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Escort Passport 9500i.

+1, The V1 is very good, but too too noisy- false alerts. The 9500i is just as effective with comparable range to the V1. Additionally, the 9500i's ability to remember gps locations provide an nearly silent detector. Does it really make a difference if one alters in 2500 vs 2600 feet. Either way your half a mile away and out of the cops reach. I want to enjoy the sound of the V8 or the Premium Audio, not the constant beeping of the V1 false alarms.

9500i = E92 ///M
V1 = E46 ///M-
The e46 is great car but is now dated. When the e92 was introduced, E46 owners, argued thier car was would be better. But sooner or later something better comes along.

The same applies to the V1, its great but now dated.

seb · 06-28-2008, 04:21 PM

9500i.... just works out of the box, GPS makes it more or less sensitive depending on the speed. love it.

monsta · 06-28-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltigeur

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V1- paid for itself in first 2 years....

it actually pays for itself the first time your saved!! you do the math: Speeding Fine=$$$ + Insurance increase for the next couple of years=mucho $$$$$

tchan81 · 06-28-2008, 04:47 PM

V1 baby!

bahnstormer · 06-28-2008, 04:49 PM

V1. I have been using the same one since 1998 and it works fine.

Zed · 06-28-2008, 10:15 PM

Compare between Valentine One and Bel STi Driver
http://radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=100542

Voltigeur · 06-28-2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monsta

it actually pays for itself the first time your saved!! you do the math: Speeding Fine=$$$ + Insurance increase for the next couple of years=mucho $$$$$

I'm in country TX (not NJ or wallet-destroying VA)... and if you get a tkt in 12m and not another you can do the drivers' safety course ...

cncmastr · 06-29-2008, 01:54 AM

V1

NYSPEM3 · 06-29-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed

Compare between Valentine One and Bel STi Driver
http://radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=100542

with all due respect, the author of that test is widely discredited.

drop by at radardetector.net for more info.
http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...g-results.html

cbad335 · 06-29-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed

Compare between Valentine One and Bel STi Driver
http://radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=100542

That guy (Craig Peterson) is notoriously bias, and his findings do not match multiple, consistent findings from other testers.

06-27-2008, 03:48 PM	#1
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Ross08E93M3 Private 5 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3--AW/Fox Red Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (0)	Passport Escort 9500i I have an 8500 X50 now, will be upgrading as soon as I can find a steal on eBay. __________________ 08 E93 M3 6MT--Alpine White / Fox Red 08 VW Touareg V8--Black Uni / Sienna
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06-27-2008, 06:12 PM	#6
M3after330i New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: M3 2008, JB, Silver, DCT E90 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	I just bought the BEL Sti, love it. Very few false alarms, range is better than V1, Brand new technology, magnesium alloy encasing, much better switches and controls than V1
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J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	I'm happy with my V1... BEL Sti is also highly recommended, I haven't used one yet but would consider trying one next __________________
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06-27-2008, 11:54 PM	#11
the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	Used an escort 9500i, but am more satisfied with the V1 now. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
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06-28-2008, 04:21 PM	#14
seb Private 0 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E92 M3 M-DCT - Lotus Esprit Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	9500i.... just works out of the box, GPS makes it more or less sensitive depending on the speed. love it.
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06-28-2008, 04:47 PM	#16
tchan81 BMW Enthusiast 2 Rep 61 Posts Drives: Jerez Blk E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCAL iTrader: (0)	V1 baby!
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06-28-2008, 04:49 PM	#17
bahnstormer Private First Class 15 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 07 550I, 6spd.07 MCS 09 m3 DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	V1. I have been using the same one since 1998 and it works fine.
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06-28-2008, 10:15 PM	#18
Zed Replicant 8 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E90 DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Compare between Valentine One and Bel STi Driver http://radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=100542
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