Who has/uses a radar detector - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

-=Jeff=- · 02-15-2015

Tell me about the good and of the model you own.

I have not used one for a long time and I am thinking abput getting one again

LGAFF · 02-15-2015

Pricey but I read a few test and they usually come out on top

http://www.valentine1.com/

-=Jeff=- · 02-15-2015

Yeah I know.. I want owners opinions now..

Dynomite · 02-15-2015

1. Cobra XRS-9955 15 Band 360° Police Cop Radar Laser Detector w/DataGrafix Display.

But the mount that comes with Cobra is too small so get this mount.
Power Grip Suction Mount For the COBRA Radar Detector 9-15 Band & Recent Models

The Cobra's seem to catch everything including garage door openers

Still trying to get a range for a hand held radar gun....will confirm when I catch one.

And sometimes I get a message Rail Crossing and I should be looking for Trains

But you can tune most unnecessary things out with settings.

Just last night found five police/patrol cars I did not know were around until Cobra blasted me (I turned down Cobra Volume).

The Cobra will also tell you battery voltage (digital) on the fly.

The reviews of the Cobra XRS-9955 on line seem pretty good.
I have four Cobras including my wife's who needs a radar detector much more than myself just because she is not normally looking for "cops"

2. Suction Window Mount and C340 Garmin.

The mount which was ordered separately (Super Grip Suction Mount For the COBRA Radar Detector) is the same mount I use for my Garmin StreetPilot c340s. The C340s are a bit older technology but hot damn...they are good and very easy to use. I always have a C340 in the C4 Corvette.

3. USB Adapter.

And....last but not least........I use this USB adapter for the Corvette Cigarettes Lighter which is dual port and allows the cover to be closed.

See Accessories TIPS

-=Jeff=- · 02-15-2015

How well does it work?

Racinfan83 · 02-15-2015

I have always run them in anything I drive. Since the days of the old Fox ones with the 2 glass probes out the front.
I now have a Beltronics V955 in my DD, Beltronics V995 in wifes DD, and a Cobra in the Z. Beltronics is owned/made by Escort. I like them a lot - on open highway they give a lot of warning. The Cobra in my Z is a cheaper one - but so far it seems to give good warning.
Keep in mind that any detector is not failsafe, there are many times you can get nailed if you don't drive smart. If your laser detector goes off - chances are YOU are the one being targeted. And it's too late. They are using laser quite a bit around here now. Don't run "lone" without a vehicle you can see in front of you - you need a cop with instant on radar to hit one in front of you so you detect it. Etc Etc.
They have saved me thousands of dollars in tickets, but I still get caught once in awhile. You just have to keep eyes open and run smart, and use a detector as a tool - not an absolute...

GOLDCYLON · 02-15-2015

I run a V1. Love it

WARP TEN · 02-15-2015

I've had a V1 since 1994 when I got HIL KING. I love it and feel naked without one. I've had it upgraded at least twice for improved software (I think they just send out new ones). In fact just got it back from the last upgrade. I run a power cord from the passenger side fuse panel behind the passenger dash and up from the radio grill in the center of the dash so there is power right at the windshield cutout. Also have power cord in the regular BMW driver up at the rearview mirror so I can swap it out when I switch cars. It sits just to the right of the mirror (and behind the sun visor in case I spot someone behind me and need to cover it).--Bob

XfireZ51 · 02-15-2015

I got more tickets w a detector than without one. I agree on "Run Silent, Run Deep". Stick to the right lane whenever possible and have a "rabbit" in front.
Altho w today's 70mph limits, 80 is pretty safe.Anymore than that. I make sure I can see way down the line first.

GOLDCYLON · 02-15-2015

Mine sits on the flat spot above the IP and points out the radar cutout. Hidden V1 display is in the DIC. Pretty stealth.

View Poll Results: Radar detector bard?
Escort 8500 x50	6	9.23%
Escort 9500ix	4	6.15%
Valentine v1	25	38.46%
Other	9	13.85%
I can't use one (illegal where I live)	5	7.69%
I don't use one	16	24.62%
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02-15-2015	#1
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,132	Who has/uses a radar detector Tell me about the good and of the model you own. I have not used one for a long time and I am thinking abput getting one again __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

02-15-2015	#2
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,191	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector Pricey but I read a few test and they usually come out on top http://www.valentine1.com/ __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

02-15-2015	#3
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,132	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector Yeah I know.. I want owners opinions now.. __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

02-15-2015	#4
Dynomite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota/California Posts: 3,788	Accessories 1. Cobra XRS-9955 15 Band 360° Police Cop Radar Laser Detector w/DataGrafix Display. But the mount that comes with Cobra is too small so get this mount. Power Grip Suction Mount For the COBRA Radar Detector 9-15 Band & Recent Models The Cobra's seem to catch everything including garage door openers Still trying to get a range for a hand held radar gun....will confirm when I catch one. And sometimes I get a message Rail Crossing and I should be looking for Trains But you can tune most unnecessary things out with settings. Just last night found five police/patrol cars I did not know were around until Cobra blasted me (I turned down Cobra Volume). The Cobra will also tell you battery voltage (digital) on the fly. The reviews of the Cobra XRS-9955 on line seem pretty good. I have four Cobras including my wife's who needs a radar detector much more than myself just because she is not normally looking for "cops" 2. Suction Window Mount and C340 Garmin. The mount which was ordered separately (Super Grip Suction Mount For the COBRA Radar Detector) is the same mount I use for my Garmin StreetPilot c340s. The C340s are a bit older technology but hot damn...they are good and very easy to use. I always have a C340 in the C4 Corvette. 3. USB Adapter. And....last but not least........I use this USB adapter for the Corvette Cigarettes Lighter which is dual port and allows the cover to be closed. See Accessories TIPS __________________ Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS Last edited by Dynomite; 02-15-2015 at 11:53 AM.

02-15-2015	#5
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,132	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector How well does it work? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

02-15-2015	#6
Racinfan83 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 773	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector I have always run them in anything I drive. Since the days of the old Fox ones with the 2 glass probes out the front. I now have a Beltronics V955 in my DD, Beltronics V995 in wifes DD, and a Cobra in the Z. Beltronics is owned/made by Escort. I like them a lot - on open highway they give a lot of warning. The Cobra in my Z is a cheaper one - but so far it seems to give good warning. Keep in mind that any detector is not failsafe, there are many times you can get nailed if you don't drive smart. If your laser detector goes off - chances are YOU are the one being targeted. And it's too late. They are using laser quite a bit around here now. Don't run "lone" without a vehicle you can see in front of you - you need a cop with instant on radar to hit one in front of you so you detect it. Etc Etc. They have saved me thousands of dollars in tickets, but I still get caught once in awhile. You just have to keep eyes open and run smart, and use a detector as a tool - not an absolute... __________________ [LEFT][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][/LEFT] [CENTER][COLOR=Indigo][SIZE=4][I][B] Now Sold 1990 ZR-1 #2093, Black on Black..[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/CENTER]

02-15-2015	#7
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,153	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector I run a V1. Love it __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

02-15-2015	#8
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,034	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector I've had a V1 since 1994 when I got HIL KING. I love it and feel naked without one. I've had it upgraded at least twice for improved software (I think they just send out new ones). In fact just got it back from the last upgrade. I run a power cord from the passenger side fuse panel behind the passenger dash and up from the radio grill in the center of the dash so there is power right at the windshield cutout. Also have power cord in the regular BMW driver up at the rearview mirror so I can swap it out when I switch cars. It sits just to the right of the mirror (and behind the sun visor in case I spot someone behind me and need to cover it).--Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

02-15-2015	#9
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,664	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector I got more tickets w a detector than without one. I agree on "Run Silent, Run Deep". Stick to the right lane whenever possible and have a "rabbit" in front. Altho w today's 70mph limits, 80 is pretty safe.Anymore than that. I make sure I can see way down the line first. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

02-15-2015	#10
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,153	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector Mine sits on the flat spot above the IP and points out the radar cutout. Hidden V1 display is in the DIC. Pretty stealth. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 02-15-2015 at 11:07 PM.