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Jefe's SS · 05-20-2011, 09:25 AM

Bought a Passport 8500 from BB as it seemed to be the best bang for the buck. After a week of using it I realized I'd like to know which direction the radar is coming from. I ordered a V1 and took back the Passport when it arrived. I really like knowing which direction the radar is coming from and also knowing how many radar sources are being picked up.

I can say that the Escort GPS/radar units make a lot of sense.

V1s patent for the direction expired in March so I expect many of the other manufacturers to start using this in their units. I may switch to the GPS unit if and when they add the directional tech. if I don't have factory GPS.

SilverIceman · 05-20-2011, 02:41 PM

9500ix user. Really awesome device. Only drawbacks are the cord, but you could run a fixed line up to it. And, since it needs to pick up satellites, it has to be down on the dash or windshield. GPS won't work on the visor.

Warns about 1/8 mile ahead when there's speed or red-light cameras. You can manually mark false alarm locations or let it do it automatically after three false alarms. Around here they mount radar guns up on highway signs and this unit will learn this and stop sounding the alarm. Worth the money, pretty slick unit.

If you have bottomless wallet, you can add the lasor shifters and connect to the 9500ix. They mount behind the front grill and rear license plate (where the LEO's aim).

I have picked up a lasor gun with it, but you better be quick on the brakes, only had about two seconds before it was on full alarm. Yes, it does pick up radar WAY ahead of the LEO using it.

ColdCamaroSS · 05-20-2011, 03:28 PM

Passport 8500 X50

Police only use Ka in my area, and it picks up signals from very long distances. Only problem is either the POP mode does not work or some police cars keep the system completely off. Passed plenty of cop cars without a peep from the detector.

Due to this unknown, it would probably not save me from a ticket unless other cars are ahead being checked for speeding, but since I don't race around in traffic...it helps with slowly down when going a little bit over the speed limit.

Also, the factory windshield bracket blows...too small, so the top front of the detector hits the windshield on bumps and gets annoying...overall a great detector and destroys my previous Cobra on distance.

SILVERHAWK · 05-20-2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myold88

All this talk about radar detectors. I've never owned one and try to keep my speed reasonable and I stay out of the left lane if I can.
I'm just wondering- Can't a LEO just clock you from behind using their speedometer and give you a ticket ? On interstates I'm always looking in my rear view mirror if I driving 10 MPH or so over the limit.

Yep, do this alot. People around my area rarely look in their rearview mirror.

nwiabikr · 05-20-2011, 09:27 PM

I've been very happy with my Beltronics GX 65 Professional series detector.

JUISSD · 05-20-2011, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

Depending on the applications used by the dept. Maybe the depts are still mounting the useable radar units in their vehicles for moving radar, but with the Feds (NHTSA) issuing grants for new equipment I would say most are now buying the newer better technology definitely way more accurate. At least in my professional opinion.

Absolutely, I agree. My point was that currently, including all LEO's using radar across the board, radar is still way more common.

Can't_C_Me · 05-21-2011, 12:02 AM

I use the Passport 9500ix, I love it! The price is up there but worth it. The V1's are awesome also but the 9500ix has more features and better updated.

SILVERHAWK · 05-21-2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUISSD

Absolutely, I agree. My point was that currently, including all LEO's using radar across the board, radar is still way more common.

I don't think we are going to agree on this one my friend. The radar units are old school, yeah they still work so depts will continue to mount them for moving radar. All the new tech switched years ago to perfecting laser and now it's cost effective to purchase vs. radar. In the legal arena there is little to no argument against the laser--its simple to use, the accuracy and range is just too great, and there's no guess work as to who was the one speeding. All the mass enforcement or "traps" as you guys call them--they all utilize the laser now.
Maybe my viewpoint is biased towards the Eastern half of the country because I live on the Coast but all the guys I know and wherever I have traveled--they all use LIDAR either exclusively or have both while they are on patrol.

JUISSD · 05-21-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SILVERHAWK

I don't think we are going to agree on this one my friend. The radar units are old school, yeah they still work so depts will continue to mount them for moving radar. All the new tech switched years ago to perfecting laser and now it's cost effective to purchase vs. radar. In the legal arena there is little to no argument against the laser--its simple to use, the accuracy and range is just too great, and there's no guess work as to who was the one speeding. All the mass enforcement or "traps" as you guys call them--they all utilize the laser now.
Maybe my viewpoint is biased towards the Eastern half of the country because I live on the Coast but all the guys I know and wherever I have traveled--they all use LIDAR either exclusively or have both while they are on patrol.

Agree to disagree. I'm not arguing the superiority of LIDAR, it's obviously a much better technology. Like you said as prices come down and it becomes more and more cost effective more departments will use it. As of now, around here, I get popped by radar 30:1 over LIDAR. It's not even close, and I'm in the 4th largest, soon to be 3rd largest city in the nation, with the most speed traps.

Tom0662 · 05-22-2011, 01:05 AM

Passport 9500ix.
Saved my butt when I had my Mustang. Well, guess it really didnt because I wasnt speeding that day. Anyway was going home while on the interstate and the detector went off and stopped, hmmm, no big deal was going by airport and sometimes goes off. Went off again, whiskey tango frank!!! Looked around, nothing. Dang thing went off again. Check the rear view mirror and see a State Trooper popping in and out from behind a semi, lol, sneaky.

Tachyon · 05-23-2011, 11:55 AM

Escort Passport 9500ix mounted near the roofline on a Southern Car Parts visor mount. Works beautifully and no problems with satellite reception for the GPS. Hardwired in and you really can't tell it's there from outside the vehicle unless you know exactly where to look at what you're looking at.

Once you drive your normal routes a few times the 9500ix becomes very quiet and you can be confident that an alert is an LEO.

INTIMIDAT3R · 05-23-2011, 08:26 PM

I use a Whistler 555 with red text display or a Passport 8500 with blue text display.

Just depends on my mood.

Both work flawlessly and have saved my bacon many times.

xxlbeerz · 05-23-2011, 09:02 PM

I think it's pretty much down to this for me from what I've read-

City Driving = Escort 9500ix or Bel GX 65
Highway Driving = Valentine 1

All others are really inferior going through test reports from different sources. I wouldn't waste money on anything else.

The Valentine gives too many false alarms in urban settings. 9500ix's autolearn feature is pretty sweet.
The best jammer appears to be Laser Interceptor brand, but not sure if I want to spend the $$ on them since they might soon be illegal in Texas.
I also saw somewhere that the patent is up on the V1's arrows, so they may be showing up in other brands soon.

JSC81 · 05-24-2011, 05:52 AM

Redline trumped the V1 in everything but rear detection distance.

http://radartest.com/Redline-Valentine-One-Review.asp

05-21-2011, 12:02 AM	#63
Can't_C_Me Don't Sleep on My V6 Drives: 2016 C7 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxford, GA Posts: 3,596 View My Garage	I use the Passport 9500ix, I love it! The price is up there but worth it. The V1's are awesome also but the 9500ix has more features and better updated. __________________

05-23-2011, 11:55 AM	#67
Tachyon Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS - Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 69	Escort Passport 9500ix mounted near the roofline on a Southern Car Parts visor mount. Works beautifully and no problems with satellite reception for the GPS. Hardwired in and you really can't tell it's there from outside the vehicle unless you know exactly where to look at what you're looking at. Once you drive your normal routes a few times the 9500ix becomes very quiet and you can be confident that an alert is an LEO. __________________ 2016 2SS M6 Hyper Blue - "TARDISS" 2011 2SS/RS A6 Black - "Tachyon" - Retired 2016 Also in the fleet: 2015 BMW K1600GTL - "Serenity" 2009 Piaggio MP3 - "Demoni" 2009 Kymco Xciting 500r - "MFS" 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD - "BiRT"

05-24-2011, 05:52 AM	#70
JSC81 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 400 View My Garage	Redline trumped the V1 in everything but rear detection distance. http://radartest.com/Redline-Valentine-One-Review.asp __________________ Last edited by JSC81; 05-24-2011 at 06:07 AM.

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05-20-2011, 09:25 AM	#57
Jefe's SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM L99 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 339	Bought a Passport 8500 from BB as it seemed to be the best bang for the buck. After a week of using it I realized I'd like to know which direction the radar is coming from. I ordered a V1 and took back the Passport when it arrived. I really like knowing which direction the radar is coming from and also knowing how many radar sources are being picked up. I can say that the Escort GPS/radar units make a lot of sense. V1s patent for the direction expired in March so I expect many of the other manufacturers to start using this in their units. I may switch to the GPS unit if and when they add the directional tech. if I don't have factory GPS.

05-20-2011, 02:41 PM	#58
SilverIceman Drives: Camaro SS SIM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 971 View My Garage	9500ix user. Really awesome device. Only drawbacks are the cord, but you could run a fixed line up to it. And, since it needs to pick up satellites, it has to be down on the dash or windshield. GPS won't work on the visor. Warns about 1/8 mile ahead when there's speed or red-light cameras. You can manually mark false alarm locations or let it do it automatically after three false alarms. Around here they mount radar guns up on highway signs and this unit will learn this and stop sounding the alarm. Worth the money, pretty slick unit. If you have bottomless wallet, you can add the lasor shifters and connect to the 9500ix. They mount behind the front grill and rear license plate (where the LEO's aim). I have picked up a lasor gun with it, but you better be quick on the brakes, only had about two seconds before it was on full alarm. Yes, it does pick up radar WAY ahead of the LEO using it.

05-20-2011, 03:28 PM	#59
ColdCamaroSS Drives: 1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 2 Posts: 412	Passport 8500 X50 Police only use Ka in my area, and it picks up signals from very long distances. Only problem is either the POP mode does not work or some police cars keep the system completely off. Passed plenty of cop cars without a peep from the detector. Due to this unknown, it would probably not save me from a ticket unless other cars are ahead being checked for speeding, but since I don't race around in traffic...it helps with slowly down when going a little bit over the speed limit. Also, the factory windshield bracket blows...too small, so the top front of the detector hits the windshield on bumps and gets annoying...overall a great detector and destroys my previous Cobra on distance.

05-20-2011, 09:27 PM	#61
nwiabikr Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 76 View My Garage	I've been very happy with my Beltronics GX 65 Professional series detector.

05-22-2011, 01:05 AM	#66
Tom0662 Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 107	Passport 9500ix. Saved my butt when I had my Mustang. Well, guess it really didnt because I wasnt speeding that day. Anyway was going home while on the interstate and the detector went off and stopped, hmmm, no big deal was going by airport and sometimes goes off. Went off again, whiskey tango frank!!! Looked around, nothing. Dang thing went off again. Check the rear view mirror and see a State Trooper popping in and out from behind a semi, lol, sneaky.

05-23-2011, 08:26 PM	#68
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	I use a Whistler 555 with red text display or a Passport 8500 with blue text display. Just depends on my mood. Both work flawlessly and have saved my bacon many times.

05-23-2011, 09:02 PM	#69
xxlbeerz Drives: 2010 Black on Black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533	I think it's pretty much down to this for me from what I've read- City Driving = Escort 9500ix or Bel GX 65 Highway Driving = Valentine 1 All others are really inferior going through test reports from different sources. I wouldn't waste money on anything else. The Valentine gives too many false alarms in urban settings. 9500ix's autolearn feature is pretty sweet. The best jammer appears to be Laser Interceptor brand, but not sure if I want to spend the $$ on them since they might soon be illegal in Texas. I also saw somewhere that the patent is up on the V1's arrows, so they may be showing up in other brands soon.