I want to get a detector for my NSX and have narrowed it down to the Valentine One or the new Solo from Escort. I sure like the cordless idea because it keeps the cockpit tidy but it seems like the Valentine is one of the best but its bulky and has the cord.
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radar detectors--------can't decide which one
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does anyone know abouut the laws for detectors in California? Is it legal to own one?
Radar detectors are legal in all U.S. states except Virginia and the District of Columbia. They are illegal in Canada.
The cordless models have done poorly in most past magazine tests.
Here are websites where you can see two different comparison tests of top radar detectors:
http://www.radartest.com/ http://www.speedzones.com/
The cordless models have done poorly in most past magazine tests.
Here are websites where you can see two different comparison tests of top radar detectors:
http://www.radartest.com/ http://www.speedzones.com/
Valentine One. Anything else is a compromise.
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Ignore the hype that you see in the magazine ads -- the Valentine One is the best, hands down. Don't leave home without it.
I was going to go with the v1.. but it is too much money and outdated. I went with the passport 8500 instead. Its 100 less and outperformed the valentine on almost every test. It hasnt let me down yet.
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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!
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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!
Too much? What's an extra hundred? But more importantly, what tests?
netviper, is there tests to confirm that the passport is better than the Valentine? Has anyone seen tests on the new solo from Escort?
Try this site: http://www.radartest.com/DS4HEM.html
more importantly, what tests?
Somebody didn't read my post above, where it says:
Here are websites where you can see two different comparison tests of top radar detectors: http://www.radartest.com/ http://www.speedzones.com/
Try this site:
Somebody else didn't, either...
In both tests, three models did well: the Escort 8500, the Bel 980, and the Valentine 1. To quote the latter site: "Any of these three are 'Best In Class.'"
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Somebody didn't read my post above, where it says:
Here are websites where you can see two different comparison tests of top radar detectors: http://www.radartest.com/ http://www.speedzones.com/
Try this site:
Somebody else didn't, either...
In both tests, three models did well: the Escort 8500, the Bel 980, and the Valentine 1. To quote the latter site: "Any of these three are 'Best In Class.'"
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sjs,
An extra hundred is a lot to some of us that don't make the kind of money to afford an NSX. And regardless, if you read those test, you will see the passport 8500 is tops. Give it a try, It wont let you down. It also comes with a 3-month trial. If you dont like it, ship it back.
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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!
On a related note... How much do you trust your radar when driving on the highway?
Say in a 70 MPH zone? I try and stay about 80-82 and I feel "safe", but I am wondering what others go. I don't want to get too comfortable with the radar and let down my guard.
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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!
Say in a 70 MPH zone? I try and stay about 80-82 and I feel "safe", but I am wondering what others go. I don't want to get too comfortable with the radar and let down my guard.
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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!
I'm with EDR. Anything else is second best to a V1. Too much money? What's it worth not to have your insurance rates go up 1000. a year or more when you have 'somehow' managed to suddenly have three points on your dl.
My V1 has saved my a-- more times than I can count. When I leave the house, the checklist is- Wallet, check. AmEx card, check. V1, check! Set to travel. <g>
Cheers, and Happy Motoring.
Mark
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An extra hundred is a lot to some of us that don't make the kind of money to afford an NSX.
I think the assumption on these forums is that most people here have an NSX. This is why there are NSX boards for NSX owners and their needs, and Civic boards (like at http://honda-tech.com) for Civic owners and their needs. This is why I occasionally post different advice on another car board I'm on, knowing that the needs of the owners there aren't the same as for NSX owners.
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I think the assumption on these forums is that most people here have an NSX. This is why there are NSX boards for NSX owners and their needs, and Civic boards (like at http://honda-tech.com) for Civic owners and their needs. This is why I occasionally post different advice on another car board I'm on, knowing that the needs of the owners there aren't the same as for NSX owners.
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I have bought at one time or another a radar detector from every manufacturer with the last one being a V1. I've had it for 2yrs now and I haven't even considered buying another brand. Yes there are tests that show one is stronger than another in certian biased situations, but for overall radar/laser detection it is the best.
I haven't gotten one ticket when I have had the V1 with me, and it saves my butt at least 3-4 times a week. Yes it is expensive, no argument there, but I figured it as a long term investment that has paid off so far.
Whichever radar detector you think is good is one that you should buy. I too thought that $400 was alot of money for a radar detector, but it's much cheaper than getting 5-6 tickets a year.
I haven't gotten one ticket when I have had the V1 with me, and it saves my butt at least 3-4 times a week. Yes it is expensive, no argument there, but I figured it as a long term investment that has paid off so far.
Whichever radar detector you think is good is one that you should buy. I too thought that $400 was alot of money for a radar detector, but it's much cheaper than getting 5-6 tickets a year.
Awhile ago, I asked the exact same thing when I was looking for a Rader/Laser Detector. The concensus I found was that V1 was most preferred by many people. Solo is new, but V1 has been around for many years with very little change in the product over the years(which shows, why change something that's perfect? Hmm.. kinda reminds me of the NSX)
Anyhow, I couldn't find ANY V1 owners that was not happy with the performance. However, I did find a few owners of solos that were not 100% happy with their product(too flimsy, buttons felt cheap, etc)
I don't know why or how someone could think V1 is outdated, but if they're talking about the size of the V1, I read somewhere that Valentine has not decided to make it smaller because it would've meant sacrificing performance(shortening of the antenna). I prefer performance over looks.
Anyhow, I couldn't find ANY V1 owners that was not happy with the performance. However, I did find a few owners of solos that were not 100% happy with their product(too flimsy, buttons felt cheap, etc)
I don't know why or how someone could think V1 is outdated, but if they're talking about the size of the V1, I read somewhere that Valentine has not decided to make it smaller because it would've meant sacrificing performance(shortening of the antenna). I prefer performance over looks.
how would radar detector needs differ among different types of cars? last i recall the civic can go in excess of 65mph.
how would radar detector needs differ among different types of cars? last i recall the civic can go in excess of 65mph.
The budget availability might differ. For example, a Civic owner might be more likely to say something like "An extra hundred is a lot to some of us that don't make the kind of money to afford an NSX."
The budget availability might differ. For example, a Civic owner might be more likely to say something like "An extra hundred is a lot to some of us that don't make the kind of money to afford an NSX."
Based on the posts I'm leaning towards the V1 for performance. As mentioned before the
brand new Solo is so small and the ad seem to imply that it has new technology that is patented. Again no chord advantage.
brand new Solo is so small and the ad seem to imply that it has new technology that is patented. Again no chord advantage.
How is the V1 outdated? Through constant upgrades to firmware, I would say it's the MOST advanced.
The V1 is very easy to mount in the NSX via supplied cable to mount and make look almost wireless.
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The V1 is very easy to mount in the NSX via supplied cable to mount and make look almost wireless.
-- Chris
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Is there a way to mount the V1 without using the cigarette lighter socket. If I can hide the wires and have a clean look, then the V1 would be a obvious choice.
The hard wire and concealed display install is very easy. I did it myself in about an hour.
NSXtasy, What is that supposed to mean? Are you saying that I am beneath you because I am "a civic owner". Maybe I am taking that the wrong way, but it sounds like a rude and elitist thing to say.
I researched my radar detector very well. I was going to go with the V1, but it is big and bulky and the passport 8500 is a better buy.
A lot of you have said that your V1 has saved you a lot of money in would-be tickets. I know it is a great radar detector, but read the reviews and you will learn that the passport 8500 would save you that same amount, plus 100 dollars
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NetViper -= 100% Stock EBP 2000 Civic Si =- Still looking to get an NSX, but at least I can live life at 8,000 RPM!
This one is right up my alley. I just spent a month with each detector with their 30 day free trial. The V1 is the best in town, and they are about equal on the highway with K and Ka band. With X, the V1 is best by a mile (almost literally). The V1 will give you falses more than the passport, but even on Ka in my car, the V1 was 2-3 seconds sooner for the motorcycle mounted stings around here. I sent the Passport back. Plus the V1 is not really that much bigger, but the mounting suction cups are much worse. The V1 includes both lighter plug and fuse box plugs at no extra cost, the Passport does not.
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Gary Yates
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Gary Yates
1995 Red/Tan
NSXtasy, What is that supposed to mean? Are you saying that I am beneath you because I am "a civic owner". Maybe I am taking that the wrong way, but it sounds like a rude and elitist thing to say.
No, what I am saying is that when YOU say "An extra hundred is a lot to some of us that don't make the kind of money to afford an NSX" then YOU are making an assumption that this forum has a lot of people who are not NSX owners, and that this forum should meet YOUR needs, not the needs of the NSX owners.
The forums - ANY forums - are set up for people who own the same car to converse, have fun, and share information. It doesn't mean that people on the NSX forums are above anyone else - a statement that you made, not me. What that means is that the NSX forums are for NSX owners to share information. The concerns of people who own any other car are best met on another forum. If you have a Civic, that's great! It's a fine car within its market, and has many enthusiastic owners. There are places like honda-tech.com where you can share information with other Civic owners, who are likely to have many of the same concerns as you do. But it's rather insensitive - and even rude and elitist - to assume, as you do, that this board consists of a lot of people who don't own NSX's and that the discussion should be based on the needs of those people rather than NSX owners.
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No, what I am saying is that when YOU say "An extra hundred is a lot to some of us that don't make the kind of money to afford an NSX" then YOU are making an assumption that this forum has a lot of people who are not NSX owners, and that this forum should meet YOUR needs, not the needs of the NSX owners.
The forums - ANY forums - are set up for people who own the same car to converse, have fun, and share information. It doesn't mean that people on the NSX forums are above anyone else - a statement that you made, not me. What that means is that the NSX forums are for NSX owners to share information. The concerns of people who own any other car are best met on another forum. If you have a Civic, that's great! It's a fine car within its market, and has many enthusiastic owners. There are places like honda-tech.com where you can share information with other Civic owners, who are likely to have many of the same concerns as you do. But it's rather insensitive - and even rude and elitist - to assume, as you do, that this board consists of a lot of people who don't own NSX's and that the discussion should be based on the needs of those people rather than NSX owners.
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