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lexlueger · 02-06-2012, 12:58 PM

Passport FTW.

llcamaro · 02-06-2012, 01:08 PM

Lots of radar here on the left coast. CHP generally leave there mounted radars running and my detector becomes a CHP detector, works great. Mine has saved me numerous times.
I've heard lots of good about the V1's. I have an Escort 8500 that works great!

monstertodd · 02-06-2012, 01:24 PM

My V1 saved me from getting pulled over just yesterday actually.

Kronix · 02-06-2012, 01:36 PM

V1, none better & if you do more research through consumer reports you'll see that as well.
I have mine built into my rearview mirror

hunterv6 · 02-06-2012, 01:40 PM

i use a passport 9500ix works great. there also the v1 these two are the best on the market right now. IMO

Powhusku · 02-06-2012, 02:09 PM

Depends on where you drive. If its primarily highway driving, get the Valentine1, if its city, get a passport 9500i or something close to it.

Rage · 02-06-2012, 02:16 PM

Passport V940, inexpensive. Saved my A*s quite a few times.

brantley847 · 02-06-2012, 03:54 PM

Passport and V1.. cannot go wrong with either. I think the passport will save you more money...

Just fair warning, most cops will be more inclined to cite if they see the stand, wiring, or the detector. Don't shoot the messager.

gelboy1015 · 02-06-2012, 04:03 PM

Passport Escort 8500 here. Works great!

HookemHorns · 02-06-2012, 04:22 PM

I currently have the V1 and I am very happy with it, just absolutely love it. The directional arrows and bogey count can't be beat, it will save you and I know first hand.

I had the Passport 9500ix and I loved the fact that it learned and silenced the false signal along with the GPS Settings...awesome detector BUT I like the V1 better and it is less expensive.

V1 has my vote of confidence.

VictorDelDuca · 02-06-2012, 04:44 PM

Passport 9500i (before the X, basically the same). Have one in both my cars and like others have stated, having the ability to lock out signals comes in handy, especially around town, but also with tollbooths that have radars to advise you that you are going too fast through the toll. After you program all the interference signals, your trips are pretty quiet except for when it spots a bogey and I can tell you it has some great range. I'm sure the Valentine is awesome too, just a matter of preference.

Also worth getting a hard wire kit to the rearview; they do tend to mess with you for the cord hanging, at least here in NJ where everything is a "No, No".

onechuck · 02-06-2012, 04:51 PM

Spend the money and get a valentine 1. I have 2 and have had them for a couple of years. I speed everywhere and it hasn't let me down yet

VTXrider · 02-06-2012, 05:05 PM

In my opinion the Escort Passport IQ is the best you can get. Just about the best detecting ability plus GPS and downloadable red-light camera locations and speed traps.

That said I have a beltronics vector 955. It doesn't have GPS and therefore can't have the trap locations either. But it has 95% of the detecting ability of the Passport IQ and the V1 while costing 1/4 as much.

BowtieBelle · 02-06-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kiteman

i'm not sure whose hands you are using, but V1 is not necessarily the best.

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Originally Posted by oswego16

V1. Enough said.

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

My V1 saved me from getting pulled over just yesterday actually.

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Originally Posted by Kronix

V1, none better & if you do more research through consumer reports you'll see that as well.
I have mine built into my rearview mirror

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Originally Posted by hunterv6

i use a passport 9500ix works great. there also the v1 these two are the best on the market right now. IMO

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Originally Posted by Powhusku

Depends on where you drive. If its primarily highway driving, get the Valentine1, if its city, get a passport 9500i or something close to it.

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Originally Posted by brantley847

Passport and V1.. cannot go wrong with either. I think the passport will save you more money...

Just fair warning, most cops will be more inclined to cite if they see the stand, wiring, or the detector. Don't shoot the messager.

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Originally Posted by HookemHorns

I currently have the V1 and I am very happy with it, just absolutely love it. The directional arrows and bogey count can't be beat, it will save you and I know first hand.

I had the Passport 9500ix and I loved the fact that it learned and silenced the false signal along with the GPS Settings...awesome detector BUT I like the V1 better and it is less expensive.

V1 has my vote of confidence.

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Originally Posted by onechuck

Spend the money and get a valentine 1. I have 2 and have had them for a couple of years. I speed everywhere and it hasn't let me down yet

Hey maybe I was right about the V1 after all

02-06-2012, 12:58 PM	#15
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	Passport FTW. __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

02-06-2012, 01:08 PM	#16
llcamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lower Lake, CA Posts: 77	Lots of radar here on the left coast. CHP generally leave there mounted radars running and my detector becomes a CHP detector, works great. Mine has saved me numerous times. I've heard lots of good about the V1's. I have an Escort 8500 that works great! __________________ Let the mods begin, LG Pro LT's, HF Cats, Borla Touring Mufflers, CAI intake, American Racing Tunnel Brace, Eibach 1" springs, Hotchkiss sways, Mickey Thompson Wheels and Tires

02-06-2012, 01:36 PM	#18
Kronix NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12 Drives: 2015 Z06/14 C7/08 Z06/07 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Jersey & SoCal Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	V1, none better & if you do more research through consumer reports you'll see that as well. I have mine built into my rearview mirror __________________ Built by Late Model Racecraft Fastest C7 in Tri-State 10.13 @ 134mph 7/26/14 Corvette Challenge Raceway Park, E-Town, NJ

02-06-2012, 01:40 PM	#19
hunterv6 Always bet on Black Drives: 2011 turbo LS, 2012 f 150, Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord Nc Posts: 1,983	i use a passport 9500ix works great. there also the v1 these two are the best on the market right now. IMO __________________

02-06-2012, 02:09 PM	#20
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	Depends on where you drive. If its primarily highway driving, get the Valentine1, if its city, get a passport 9500i or something close to it. __________________

02-06-2012, 01:24 PM	#17
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	My V1 saved me from getting pulled over just yesterday actually.

02-06-2012, 02:16 PM	#21
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Passport V940, inexpensive. Saved my As quite a few times. __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.*

02-06-2012, 03:54 PM	#22
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,580	Passport and V1.. cannot go wrong with either. I think the passport will save you more money... Just fair warning, most cops will be more inclined to cite if they see the stand, wiring, or the detector. Don't shoot the messager. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

02-06-2012, 04:03 PM	#23
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	Passport Escort 8500 here. Works great!

02-06-2012, 04:22 PM	#24
HookemHorns Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 859	I currently have the V1 and I am very happy with it, just absolutely love it. The directional arrows and bogey count can't be beat, it will save you and I know first hand. I had the Passport 9500ix and I loved the fact that it learned and silenced the false signal along with the GPS Settings...awesome detector BUT I like the V1 better and it is less expensive. V1 has my vote of confidence.

02-06-2012, 04:44 PM	#25
VictorDelDuca Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 738 View My Garage	Passport 9500i (before the X, basically the same). Have one in both my cars and like others have stated, having the ability to lock out signals comes in handy, especially around town, but also with tollbooths that have radars to advise you that you are going too fast through the toll. After you program all the interference signals, your trips are pretty quiet except for when it spots a bogey and I can tell you it has some great range. I'm sure the Valentine is awesome too, just a matter of preference. Also worth getting a hard wire kit to the rearview; they do tend to mess with you for the cord hanging, at least here in NJ where everything is a "No, No".

02-06-2012, 04:51 PM	#26
onechuck Onechuck Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2SS\RS SC & Cammed Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Tx Posts: 503	Spend the money and get a valentine 1. I have 2 and have had them for a couple of years. I speed everywhere and it hasn't let me down yet

02-06-2012, 05:05 PM	#27
VTXrider Drives: 2010 RY 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 828	In my opinion the Escort Passport IQ is the best you can get. Just about the best detecting ability plus GPS and downloadable red-light camera locations and speed traps. That said I have a beltronics vector 955. It doesn't have GPS and therefore can't have the trap locations either. But it has 95% of the detecting ability of the Passport IQ and the V1 while costing 1/4 as much. __________________

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