Need some info on radar detectors

[ZR-1 Mack]

I sure I'm not the only one that could use a brand new top of the line, state of the art radar detector.

Recommendations would be appreciated. Cost is secondary when trying to avoid the inevitable.

Thanks

[Aurora40]

I like my V1 a lot. It provides information in a useful way to help me make decisions about how to react. Mine is from the '90s and still serves me well. I've thought about upgrading it, but it works fine.

[Z Factor]

It seems like most Corvette owners have either the Valentine 1, or the top of the line Escort. I believe the latest tests show the V1 to be slightly better in a few areas, but the Escort is not far off. The V1 cost more, but they are both pricey. If you would like I can look up the article I have on the comparative tests and maybe even find a link for you.

[ZR-1 Mack]

Originally Posted by Z Factor

It seems like most Corvette owners have either the Valentine 1, or the top of the line Escort. I believe the latest tests show the V1 to be slightly better in a few areas, but the Escort is not far off. The V1 cost more, but they are both pricey. If you would like I can look up the article I have on the comparative tests and maybe even find a link for you.

Z Factor if you have a link or just the magazine article it would be a help...
I've got some time just want it before next spring.

I took a bunch of gambles last year and in NY it gets expensive real fast.
Thanks

[Z Factor]

Originally Posted by ZR-1 Mack

Z Factor if you have a link or just the magazine article it would be a help...
I've got some time just want it before next spring.

I took a bunch of gambles last year and in NY it gets expensive real fast.
Thanks

The article I had read was going a few years back and Valentine was slightly ahead in several key areas. However, when I tried to find the old link it brought me to a more recent article showing that the V1 had slipped behind the Escort and Bel RX65 (owned by Escort as well) in all areas except laser detection.

http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=9090

I don't imagine you can go wrong with any of these 3 top detectors, and your decision will probably come down to price and features.

[bobbyhi]

I have the Bel RX65 and not had any problems. Has many features for different situations. So far no tickets.......

[Z Factor]

Originally Posted by bobbyhi

I have the Bel RX65 and not had any problems. Has many features for different situations. So far no tickets.......

It seems to be a top performer according to several different sources.

http://www.radarbusters.com/support/...mendations.asp

[91King]

I have an escort Passport 8500 X50. It has performed very well and I would buy it again. But I don't think you can really go wrong with any of the top of the line dectors. Matter of personal preference.

[Nick]

Get the V1; you won't be disappointed. Expensive, but so are tickets and insurance premiums.

[WB9MCW]

I have always used Escort! I can honestly say I would have had so many tickets without it it is mind numbing to think how many times it has paid for itself. Btw Bell and Escort are the same co.now! and next to Escort I would pick a Bell or a V1. I think they are all real close and the tests do show such. I prefer the one that has the very best long range Ka because in Illinois that is the one that will get ya the most when they run instint on. I notice that my bird dog will sniff some stray radiation off oncoming traffic or in the air and give me a single brap...this is when I slow down(to legal)...because abt every tenth time or so this happens they are out there..down the pike a bit...My unit can sniff em out over a mile away..sometimes this is a pain(to be so sensitive) but it is indeed just what u want as much advance warning as possible... every now and then I get a laser sig.(usually fools me like a cell phone..cause its rare) but by far k and ka first then some x(not to many around now cept for rinky dinky towns) and last laser(but on the increase 4 sure)...the escort does see laser from the rear and is so sensitive the rest(cept laser) you get 360 degree coverage, advant. to v1 for the direction indication but I usually dont have time to study in thick traffic (the display) so the audio is everything(don't forget when u have ur tunes cranked)...that is when i keep an eye on the indicator flashin!!! Been an escort client since 1975 and have had abt 6 units thru the years as they advance!!! B4 escort i had the orig "fuzzbuster" what a big honker unit and only x band as comp. to 2days units!!! lol remember u get what u pay for like most things in life...just like our ZR-1's vs the reg vette... LT-1 vs LT-5!!!