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Arogg · 05-11-2017, 08:35 AM

Well guys, I want one. I was looking at the Valentine 1 bc ive only heard amazing things but I cant drop that kind of coin right now after the last round of mods and recently purchasing a house. What do you guys have and recommend that wont break my wallet?

Thanks,
Arogg

ZED SLED · 05-11-2017, 08:49 AM

Unless you're willing to drop coin for a Valentine or an Escort or something else in that price range, be prepared to listen to a lot of noise from false reports. As in most things, you get what you pay for. I have a 7 year old Escort 9500ix that's saved me many times, but with collision avoidance technology in newer vehicles, false reports are on the rise. I'm looking to upgrade to possibly an Escort Max or Redline. No doubt someone will surely post about their amazing $99 Whistler that is second to none, but don't fall for it.

Arogg · 05-11-2017, 08:51 AM

Yeah, as im reading reviews and stuff its looking like you are correct. welp, my 30th bday is coming up and now I know what to ask for lol

Snoman · 05-11-2017, 08:56 AM

Try here--> I'm your Huckleberry

Arogg · 05-11-2017, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Snoman

Try here--> I'm your Huckleberry

Thanks a bunch man! unfortunately at work I cant use the search function. Our server security has no problem with me on this website but once I click search, it comes up unsafe. Appreciate the help.

-Arogg

perfucto · 05-11-2017, 10:30 AM

I have owned many Escort detectors over the years. I purchased 2 max 360 detectors when they first came out. I was receiving many false alerts and would contact escort and the response has always been, we are working on fixing the problem. Continue to do the downloads and that will fix the problem. Well a year and a half later the problem is worse. I purchased a Honda Ridgeline and the detectors (Ihave the same problem with both) won't stop giving false alerts. Let's say approx. 45 alerts in a 13 mile period going to work, makes you want to throw it out the window. Finally Escort suggested that I send them back to be inspected. I should receive them today and will test this weekend. I hope they are fixed. I will report back my findings.I am currently using my old Passport Max. Works great, little to no false alerts.

NC_SS · 05-11-2017, 10:48 AM

Waste of money from the few I've owned

spadz93 · 05-11-2017, 11:02 AM

My max 360 is pretty solid. The blind spot monitoring filtering is still in the works but when compared to my old passport max, it definitely filters out a lot of false alarms

grahak2 · 05-11-2017, 12:08 PM

I got the uniden lrd950 it works great. Got it for $150. The model that replaced it is dfr7 which is the same detector $275.

Look up the reviews online.

Kevin

Detroit Muscle · 05-11-2017, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by grahak2

I got the uniden lrd950 it works great. Got it for $150. The model that replaced it is dfr7 which is the same detector $275.

Look up the reviews online.

Kevin

I also have the uniden, works great for the price! Saved me many a times, i have the LRD750 (believe it has different name now on amazon but same thing)

grahak2 · 05-11-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Detroit Muscle

I also have the uniden, works great for the price! Saved me many a times, i have the LRD750 (believe it has different name now on amazon but same thing)

Right on man

Kevin

NoSloSS · 05-11-2017, 01:22 PM

I have two valentine Ones that I bought for $40. Both are due replacement, but if you want one to use for the discount trade-in let me know. I will take $25 for one. It will get you $110 off of a brand new v1. basically your getting $85 off if you buy mine.

600hp-lpe · 05-11-2017, 02:14 PM

valentine 1 or nothing...

Cenafan85 · 05-11-2017, 02:53 PM

Escort Max is a really good detector. Can find one in great condition on Ebay for less than 300.

05-11-2017, 08:35 AM	#1
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	Lets Talk Radar / Laser detectors Well guys, I want one. I was looking at the Valentine 1 bc ive only heard amazing things but I cant drop that kind of coin right now after the last round of mods and recently purchasing a house. What do you guys have and recommend that wont break my wallet? Thanks, Arogg __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

05-11-2017, 08:49 AM	#2
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Unless you're willing to drop coin for a Valentine or an Escort or something else in that price range, be prepared to listen to a lot of noise from false reports. As in most things, you get what you pay for. I have a 7 year old Escort 9500ix that's saved me many times, but with collision avoidance technology in newer vehicles, false reports are on the rise. I'm looking to upgrade to possibly an Escort Max or Redline. No doubt someone will surely post about their amazing $99 Whistler that is second to none, but don't fall for it. __________________

05-11-2017, 08:51 AM	#3
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 827	Yeah, as im reading reviews and stuff its looking like you are correct. welp, my 30th bday is coming up and now I know what to ask for lol __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

05-11-2017, 08:56 AM	#4
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	Try here--> I'm your Huckleberry __________________ H-Town Camaro Club / HTCC Facebook / 2013 Dusk Registry

05-11-2017, 10:48 AM	#7
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Waste of money from the few I've owned __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

05-11-2017, 10:30 AM	#6
perfucto Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 383	I have owned many Escort detectors over the years. I purchased 2 max 360 detectors when they first came out. I was receiving many false alerts and would contact escort and the response has always been, we are working on fixing the problem. Continue to do the downloads and that will fix the problem. Well a year and a half later the problem is worse. I purchased a Honda Ridgeline and the detectors (Ihave the same problem with both) won't stop giving false alerts. Let's say approx. 45 alerts in a 13 mile period going to work, makes you want to throw it out the window. Finally Escort suggested that I send them back to be inspected. I should receive them today and will test this weekend. I hope they are fixed. I will report back my findings.I am currently using my old Passport Max. Works great, little to no false alerts.

05-11-2017, 11:02 AM	#8
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	My max 360 is pretty solid. The blind spot monitoring filtering is still in the works but when compared to my old passport max, it definitely filters out a lot of false alarms __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

05-11-2017, 12:08 PM	#9
grahak2 Drives: 2021 scatpack challenger 6spd cinna Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 427	I got the uniden lrd950 it works great. Got it for $150. The model that replaced it is dfr7 which is the same detector $275. Look up the reviews online. Kevin

05-11-2017, 01:22 PM	#12
NoSloSS BUMBLWHO Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 275 View My Garage	I have two valentine Ones that I bought for $40. Both are due replacement, but if you want one to use for the discount trade-in let me know. I will take $25 for one. It will get you $110 off of a brand new v1. basically your getting $85 off if you buy mine.

05-11-2017, 02:14 PM	#13
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	valentine 1 or nothing...

05-11-2017, 02:53 PM	#14
Cenafan85 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Roc NY Posts: 503	Escort Max is a really good detector. Can find one in great condition on Ebay for less than 300. __________________ 2014 Camaro BLK 2LS, MRT 2 exhaust,CAI,Anzo projector headlights,Morimoto HID,Aftermarket fog lights,RS tail lights, Strut tower brace.