Best radar/laser detector to buy - LotusTalk

comptalk · 07-12-2009, 01:09 PM

I did a search for radar/laster detectors, but nothing really recent. Any updates on what is the best to use on an Elise? I have the Passport 9500xi for my daily commuter car. Should I get the same one for the Elise? Are there any that make the car invisible to radar and laser detectors? There were a few by Uniden back about 10 years ago or so. Some how, they do not work as well as they used to. After 13 + years with no tickets, I got one a few months ago. That's why I purchased the Passport 9500xi.

RoadDad · 07-12-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by comptalk

Are there any that make the car invisible to radar and laser detectors?

The only one that makes the car invisible to radar and laser is the H.P. Cloak sold by J.K.R. but I don't think it is available.

Radar jammers and laser shifters exist but they are not detectors.

Many use the Valentine 1 and the escort model detectors.

chotto · 07-12-2009, 03:22 PM

95% of the people here are going to recommend the Valentine V1. There are tons of discussions here on it if you search. I have one and love it.

Green Hornet · 07-12-2009, 03:41 PM

I have used Valentine and own two of them. However I stopped using them a few years ago because I got soooooooooooo tired of all the false alarms. The damn things go off so often that it is impossible to miss any signal.

Question - have they gotten any better in the past 5 or 6 years?

comptalk · 07-12-2009, 04:43 PM

I've checked the Internet and the results are pretty similar between the Passport 9500xi vs V1. The only real difference was that the 9500xi had less false alarms than the V1. Just wanted to see if anything changed in the last year or so. I do not believe they use laser in NY, NJ or NYC. So, not sure if a laser jammer is needed right now.

Noel · 07-13-2009, 08:27 AM

Stinger DSi ... You guys have seen nothing yet. This makes everything on the market look amatuer.

MattG · 07-13-2009, 08:49 AM

I love my V1, though really, I think you'd be happy with any high priced detector.

That Stinger looks interesting!

SweetDaddyD · 07-13-2009, 09:40 AM

I think 99% of people here are going to say V1. I have one myself. However I've also had a passport and am probably flying solo- but I believe it was a better unit. This is merely based on my owning both units. No offense to me if you disagree and hopefully no offense to whoever disagrees with me.
Sure arrows are nice. I think they are a little over rated though. I think the V1 has many times more false alarms, and I really like the voltage display on the passport, as well as the quick auto mute function and night time dim display. It seems to have more nice features and not near the amount of false alarms- but people love the arrows.

macdady2424 · 07-13-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by comptalk

I've checked the Internet and the results are pretty similar between the Passport 9500xi vs V1. The only real difference was that the 9500xi had less false alarms than the V1. Just wanted to see if anything changed in the last year or so. I do not believe they use laser in NY, NJ or NYC. So, not sure if a laser jammer is needed right now.

I have the 9500xi and love it. With the GPS, you really get no false alerts on roads you normally drive along after you mark the false alarms. That's what scares be about the V1, after a while, I would ignore it b/c it would keep going off all the time.

And also, they use Laser in NJ. My town and also State Troopers have started using them in the past year. And they still use X-band in NJ too.

rob13572468 · 07-13-2009, 10:24 AM

right now the escort 9500ci (installed) is the gold standard for radar detectors. It outperforms the V1 and offers laser jamming which the V1 does not.It also has the GPS and database capabilities which allow you to mark and remember the locations of speed cameras, redlight camera, speed traps, etc. as well as a number of other advanced capabilities. Plus you can do cool stuff like this as well if you have the newer elise cluster:

YouTube - Escort 9500ci Cluster Display on W204 Mercedes C Class

The V1 works well and is less expensive than the 9500ci but again does not have any of those new features and also does not have the laser jamming which is now considered critically important (you dont really stand much of a chance against LIDAR with just a laser detector).

If you can afford it (and you really should if you have spent the $$$ for an elise/exige) then definately get the 9500ci). otherwise stick with the V1

txdude · 09-10-2009, 08:30 PM

FYI: Escortradar.com is offering an $80 discount on their new Redline model if you send in an old unit. "Cash for Clunkers" lol wonder if it'll last longer than the government's version.

ACE51 · 09-10-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Noel

Stinger DSi ... You guys have seen nothing yet. This makes everything on the market look amatuer.

What in the heck? can some one please tell me in plain english what this thing is?

Spudboy · 09-10-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ACE51

What in the heck? can some one please tell me in plain english what this thing is?

Looks like a super high-end modular radar/laser/camera detector with GPS. Wonder how much they will go for.

gcxb · 09-10-2009, 09:28 PM

I use a Valentine 1 and it works went from Ohio to Arizona and it picked up all the cops that had there radar on.

comptalk · 09-11-2009, 08:27 PM

picked up another 9500ix. Not going to drop a g for the CI. That's crazy.

RoadDad · 09-11-2009, 08:49 PM

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...Not going to drop a g for the CI. That's crazy.

That depends on the cost of the ticket that it saves you and whether or not detectors are illegal in your state

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comptalk · 09-11-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadDad

That depends on the cost of the ticket that it saves you and whether or not detectors are illegal in your state

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Just keep your eyes peeled while driving and you should be fine... Hopefully that is.

Implosion · 09-11-2009, 09:16 PM

Found this map of laser shifter laws. Caveat emptor. Thought about a CI, but I'm not a habitual speeder so didn't make a lot of sense for the extra outlay (2 saves in 3 months). I have an IX currently and like it for my DD. Marking/storing is handy. I get very few falses since regular signals are locked out.

My routine is to wipe the d-base and restore every 6 weeks or so, however, just to be safe. Complacence + aggressive driving seems to be the critical formula for disaster no matter what detector you have.

Edit: it is also fun when you are rolling top down and a ricer goes to pass you. Just look over, tap the RD on your windshield, and watch the ricer drop the anchor.

Ken Wright · 09-12-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Noel

Stinger DSi ... You guys have seen nothing yet. This makes everything on the market look amatuer.

This looks REALLY great. Will it detect the frequencies used in the USA?

Anyone have this in the USA?

cy9 · 10-29-2009, 06:25 AM

What works with speed cameras? Our douchebag governor, MD, has just decided to screw us with these useless revenue machines.

07-12-2009, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 118	Best radar/laser detector to buy I did a search for radar/laster detectors, but nothing really recent. Any updates on what is the best to use on an Elise? I have the Passport 9500xi for my daily commuter car. Should I get the same one for the Elise? Are there any that make the car invisible to radar and laser detectors? There were a few by Uniden back about 10 years ago or so. Some how, they do not work as well as they used to. After 13 + years with no tickets, I got one a few months ago. That's why I purchased the Passport 9500xi. Last edited by comptalk : 07-12-2009 at 01:15 PM.

07-12-2009, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	95% of the people here are going to recommend the Valentine V1. There are tons of discussions here on it if you search. I have one and love it. __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

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Green Hornet Zzzzzzz Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 875	I have used Valentine and own two of them. However I stopped using them a few years ago because I got soooooooooooo tired of all the false alarms. The damn things go off so often that it is impossible to miss any signal. Question - have they gotten any better in the past 5 or 6 years? __________________ Life, Liberty and the Happiness of Pursuit

07-13-2009, 08:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
MattG insert clever title here Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Living above the clouds in Colorado Posts: 7,676 Images: 11	I love my V1, though really, I think you'd be happy with any high priced detector. That Stinger looks interesting! __________________ '05 Elise, Magnetic Blue / Biscuit / Hardtop / http://eliseinfo.com Radar detector mounting brackets for sale here

09-11-2009, 09:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Implosion On a slippery slope... Join Date: May 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 120	Found this map of laser shifter laws. Caveat emptor. Thought about a CI, but I'm not a habitual speeder so didn't make a lot of sense for the extra outlay (2 saves in 3 months). I have an IX currently and like it for my DD. Marking/storing is handy. I get very few falses since regular signals are locked out. My routine is to wipe the d-base and restore every 6 weeks or so, however, just to be safe. Complacence + aggressive driving seems to be the critical formula for disaster no matter what detector you have. Edit: it is also fun when you are rolling top down and a ricer goes to pass you. Just look over, tap the RD on your windshield, and watch the ricer drop the anchor. __________________ 2005 Nightfall Blue Lotus Elise

07-12-2009, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 118	I've checked the Internet and the results are pretty similar between the Passport 9500xi vs V1. The only real difference was that the 9500xi had less false alarms than the V1. Just wanted to see if anything changed in the last year or so. I do not believe they use laser in NY, NJ or NYC. So, not sure if a laser jammer is needed right now.

07-13-2009, 08:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Noel Exige Cup 255 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 33.87°S 151.21°E Car: ロータス MKII エキシージ Type: Komo-Tec S300 Posts: 329	Stinger DSi ... You guys have seen nothing yet. This makes everything on the market look amatuer.

07-13-2009, 09:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	I think 99% of people here are going to say V1. I have one myself. However I've also had a passport and am probably flying solo- but I believe it was a better unit. This is merely based on my owning both units. No offense to me if you disagree and hopefully no offense to whoever disagrees with me. Sure arrows are nice. I think they are a little over rated though. I think the V1 has many times more false alarms, and I really like the voltage display on the passport, as well as the quick auto mute function and night time dim display. It seems to have more nice features and not near the amount of false alarms- but people love the arrows.

09-10-2009, 08:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
txdude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ellsworth SD Posts: 137	FYI: Escortradar.com is offering an $80 discount on their new Redline model if you send in an old unit. "Cash for Clunkers" lol wonder if it'll last longer than the government's version.

09-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
gcxb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 2	I use a Valentine 1 and it works went from Ohio to Arizona and it picked up all the cops that had there radar on.

09-11-2009, 08:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
comptalk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 118	picked up another 9500ix. Not going to drop a g for the CI. That's crazy.

10-29-2009, 06:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
cy9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 344	What works with speed cameras? Our douchebag governor, MD, has just decided to screw us with these useless revenue machines.

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