Radar/Laser det. Q

ETGZL1 · 04-21-2019, 07:32 PM

can anyone recommend a really good radar/laser detector that plugs in? not looking to take my ride apart and have one permanently installed. thanks in advance

germanicus · 04-21-2019, 07:46 PM

Valentine One

collinms · 04-21-2019, 08:01 PM

Uniden R7

rlarsen462 · 04-21-2019, 08:29 PM

Literally what both of those guys said. I have a V1 and an R7. Don't run them at the same time they can interfere.

1hprush · 04-21-2019, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by germanicus

Valentine One

+1 Love the arrows!

ETGZL1 · 04-21-2019, 08:32 PM

Thank you all, appreciate it!

rlarsen462 · 04-21-2019, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1hprush

+1 Love the arrows!

FYI the patent finally expired so there are other options with arrows. Uniden R7 seems to be a good option so far in my testing.

If you want to go down a SERIOUS rabbit hole start reading up on radar detector forums...

Artos · 04-21-2019, 09:06 PM

Val 1

IneedAZ · 04-22-2019, 05:33 AM

Look into the new Uniden R7. I have the R3 and escort 360 in two of my cars. Had the R7 been available when I got the R3 I would have gotten that instead. Soon as I see a deal I plan to get one. I had bought the R3 last year when eBay had one of the 10% off sales.

Intimidator · 04-22-2019, 05:51 AM

I've had a V1 since their beginning...just was updated a few weeks ago.

breakskeet · 04-22-2019, 06:02 AM

Had 3 Valentine 1's and got rid of them all. Can't beat the new features and technology of the new Escorts.

Databases update weekly. GPS feature stores repeat signals so fewer false alerts. Live reporting that alerts me of Ka radar reported a mile ahead. Smaller unit. Has directional arrows like the V1.

staples87 · 04-22-2019, 08:19 AM

One issue you may run into will be false alerts. If you want something good and compact, out of the box that you can just plug in and roll with it, Radenso Pro M is really good. This does not have the arrows. If the size of the unit isn't a big deal to you and you want arrows with long range, Uniden R7.

I run an Escort 360 Max in my daily driver. In traffic there are a decent amount of false alerts from BSM (blind spot monitor) vehicles (this is with TSR on, POP off and no X-band). I also wish it had a little more range than what it does.

Bosse'sBoss · 04-22-2019, 08:45 AM

Escort red line and Valentine radars.
I have a Red line for 8 years which never failed to detect.
Buy a new radar model which is able to block false signals from other cars proximity sensors

Chris V · 04-22-2019, 11:06 AM

FWIW, a "hardwire" install of the Valentine 1 looks factory and takes about 10 minutes, and is completely reversible.

Get:

Valentine One & Bluetooth dongle
Blendmount
This harness from Gen5DIY

I think I used one flathead screwdriver to pry down the overhead console, and the rest is all just snap in place. The Blendmount requires and provides Allen keys.

10 minutes and it can be hardwired, look professional, no wires in your way, and fully reversible with no splicing.

04-21-2019, 07:32 PM	#1
ETGZL1 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro 2018 ZL1 M6 Vert Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 23	Radar/Laser det. Q can anyone recommend a really good radar/laser detector that plugs in? not looking to take my ride apart and have one permanently installed. thanks in advance

04-22-2019, 05:33 AM	#9
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	Look into the new Uniden R7. I have the R3 and escort 360 in two of my cars. Had the R7 been available when I got the R3 I would have gotten that instead. Soon as I see a deal I plan to get one. I had bought the R3 last year when eBay had one of the 10% off sales. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

04-22-2019, 08:19 AM	#12
staples87 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 319	One issue you may run into will be false alerts. If you want something good and compact, out of the box that you can just plug in and roll with it, Radenso Pro M is really good. This does not have the arrows. If the size of the unit isn't a big deal to you and you want arrows with long range, Uniden R7. I run an Escort 360 Max in my daily driver. In traffic there are a decent amount of false alerts from BSM (blind spot monitor) vehicles (this is with TSR on, POP off and no X-band). I also wish it had a little more range than what it does. __________________ '17 Camaro ZL1 M6

04-22-2019, 08:45 AM	#13
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,463	Escort red line and Valentine radars. I have a Red line for 8 years which never failed to detect. Buy a new radar model which is able to block false signals from other cars proximity sensors __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport

04-22-2019, 11:06 AM	#14
Chris V Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 391	FWIW, a "hardwire" install of the Valentine 1 looks factory and takes about 10 minutes, and is completely reversible. Get: Valentine One & Bluetooth dongle Blendmount This harness from Gen5DIY I think I used one flathead screwdriver to pry down the overhead console, and the rest is all just snap in place. The Blendmount requires and provides Allen keys. 10 minutes and it can be hardwired, look professional, no wires in your way, and fully reversible with no splicing. __________________ www.facebook.com/1lap1le 2017 1SS 1LE - 663 whp/623 wtq Rotofab/Whipple/Kooks 2"/LT5 TB/LT4 Fueling/E85/MCS Coilovers/Ground Control/GOODAero/Apex Wheels/Race Louvers

04-21-2019, 07:46 PM	#2
germanicus Drives: Pony Car Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Baltimore Posts: 164	Valentine One

04-21-2019, 08:01 PM	#3
collinms Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Summit White Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cumming, Georgia Posts: 511	Uniden R7

04-21-2019, 08:29 PM	#4
rlarsen462 Sell Low, Buy High Drives: 2022 ZLE, 2023 ZLE (Inbound) Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Varies Posts: 542	Literally what both of those guys said. I have a V1 and an R7. Don't run them at the same time they can interfere.

04-21-2019, 08:32 PM	#6
ETGZL1 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro 2018 ZL1 M6 Vert Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 23	Thank you all, appreciate it!

04-21-2019, 09:06 PM	#8
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	Val 1

04-22-2019, 05:51 AM	#10
Intimidator Drives: 69 GTO, 05 GTO, 2018 Silver ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Springfield, OH Posts: 847	I've had a V1 since their beginning...just was updated a few weeks ago.

04-22-2019, 06:02 AM	#11
breakskeet Kevin Drives: 2018 Callaway Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rattlesnake, FL Posts: 321	Had 3 Valentine 1's and got rid of them all. Can't beat the new features and technology of the new Escorts. Databases update weekly. GPS feature stores repeat signals so fewer false alerts. Live reporting that alerts me of Ka radar reported a mile ahead. Smaller unit. Has directional arrows like the V1.

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