Radar and Laser Detector suggestions???

I recently got my first ticket in my Porsche on HWY 101 near Santa Barbara CA. they got me with radar (84 in a 65) and I dont want to get anothr one. Any suggestions on the best Radar and Laser Detectors? If possible I would like to have it concealed. Thanks

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I thought I would jump OFF the bandwagon. I have a k40 and I like it because it is invisible: no wires, no boxes, just 3 lights. Front, rear and laser. I had the laser diffuser mounted under the top of the middle vent and it doesn't kill the look of the nose as the bulky license plate holder does.

I've been pleased with the Passport I bought. I don't remember the model number, but it's their top of the line unit. You can search "passport" here as well. CHP seems to usually have their radar on constantly, whether driving or stationary, and I pick it up pretty early, whether they're ahead of me or behind me. The V1 is an awesome machine, but was a little more bulky than I preferred. I'm not looking to get flamed by V1 owners, as I know people love it, and I acknowledge its quality. But...I've been happy with my alternative choice.

Get an ID that shows you are a KENNEDY then you can drive your car off bridges with young woman in the passanger seat, crash while driving drunk, speed and even get accused of rape without fear of any legal problems.

Unfortunately, laser diffusers are illegal in California. I few months ago I bought a Bel Rx65 after getting my first ticket in many years. It is small, light, and has good range. Auto-mute feature is nice. I mounted it just left of the rearview mirror and put the remote display on the steering column. Works great.

The V1 is pretty bulky, so I also got the small remote which I mounted on top of the steering column. I love the arrows!

V1, nothing else comes close for product and service.

Very happy with my K40. I did have to replace the "brain" of the unit once though. There was a discounted "refurb" option and I did it myself.

Got the cordless Passport cuz in my cab I can remove it easily and store in the locked console. Don't have to worry about the bulky and ugly cord all the time. It has saved my azz 3 times now in a month of owning the Pcar! Gotta love it!

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I've had no problems with my Beltronics RX65. Nice detector.

Search "radar detectors" on this forum. Then search "radar detector reviews" on the web. I had one Passport and one V1. Sold the V1 on this forum, and now have two Passports, one for each of the P-cars . Couldn't be happier. Definitely had my bacon saved several times.

I'll second the Bel RX65. Used it on a cross country trip and it saved me many times. I have seen just as many reviews rate the RX65 better than the V-1, as the V-1 better than others.

I run the Passport SRX, V1 and Bel. I'm going to install the K40 next weekend. I wouldn't be paranoid if everyone wasn't after me.

yeah, but the good news is that they can't catch you.

I just noticed the background on your avitar, is that a police car?

Yes, 5-0 rolled me.

That's a great picture I had wondered before why you had that expression on your face.

Passport X50 - beat out V1 in recent tests Doesn't suffer from the multitude of false triggers that plagues V1 Cheaper than V1 Greater range than V1 on Ka and instant on POP Radar Smaller than V1, so less obtrusive in the P Car Available from local stores - walk in, buy X50, get protected today Radar Busters.com says the world's best detector Chris.

Actually, not true with regard to being the best. The Bel. RX65 is made by the same manufacturer, has more features and costs only slightly more.

ditto

Radar test.com has this to say about the V1: Sorry V1 fans - I guess they must have been paid off to say all that Chris.

Actually, it's more like a dead heat - with the X50 still being the best bang for the buck. Radar Test.com had this to say: Chris.

I assume you're joking about running multiple detectors...or is this true? I didn't think you could run that many without one setting the others off.

It's a joke. I have the Passport SRX, however it's highly unlikely that multiple detectors would set each other off.

I just got back from driving to Islamprada (Upper FL Keys) - and the V1 was outstanding. On the way down, a sherriff's car spotted me as I came over the bridge that leads into Islamorada. I was in a pack of cars annd trucks, most actually going faster than me. However, he must've liked Lapis Blus as he hopped in his car, turned around (he was facing South) and followed me. I saw him, so I casually pulled over to the side of the road at The Shell Man, as if I was shopping. He pulled into the parking lot and slowly cruised past. I hopped back onto A1A and he did the same. The spped limit was 40 at that stretch of road, so I cruised at 35. He eventually gave up and passed me,, but 3 of his buddies - a Sherriff's pickup and two more cruisers - had gotten in behind me. I saw the "#" on the V1, as well as the backward arrow, so I continued to romp along at 10 mph UNder the limit. Eventually all 3 passed me, as did a Boxster who was tooling along at 10 mph over the limit, but they ignored him. The V1 is the only way to go.

Okay, let me clarify. The Passport does not have voice alert. Additionally, and more importantly, it does not have Xa band detection - particularly important if you travel to Europe, or intend keeping your detector for a while, as part of the US are starting to move to Xa band radar. So, to repeat my assertion that the Bel. is better than the Passport, based on feature set, even though they're based on the same chipset.

I think you're mistaken. Passport has had Xa (which is WIDELY used in the US) for years. When Xa goes off in my SRX it's always 5-0.

Okay, I just checked radarbusters.com and it seems that we were misremembering (BTW - this site is a great info resource if you've not checked it out). The RX65 has Ku band detection, the Passport does not. Beyond that there are a number of software features that the RX65 has that the Passport does not. For comparison: http://www.radarbusters.com/products...00-details.asp http://www.radarbusters.com/products...65-details.asp For me the main selling point was having the Ku band for my travel to Europe andf to be ready when the US starts using that technology (which apparently some parts of the country do, but it's not currently widespread).

This site is amazing. From what I have gathered here from all the responses is that I probably wont go wrong if I get either: -V1 $489.00 -Bel Pro RX65 $329.95 -Passport 8500 X50 (blue) $339.95 -Passport SRX $1499.95 plus installation (concealed) -K40 $1499.00 plus installation (concealed) Do I have that right? Given I have a cab, Im leaning towards one of the concealed options. One BIg question to riad is did you take that picture before or after you installed your SRX detector?

Valentine 1 is the one for me. I think in terms of range the V1 and Escorts are comparable and as some tests point out the Escorts beat the V1. BUT in real world use the V1 wins hands down. It's all about the arrows. I did a cross country trip from NYC to LA a couple of years ago, not in a P-Car but in a 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV, which by the way was awesome but I digress. In many instances the arrows saved me not the range. For example there were numerous instances where I'll be driving and the V1 goes off with arrows behind me....sure enough 5-0 crusing up behind with radar on full blast slow down let him pass...arrows show side and radar up front as he pass....then a couple of minutes later another Ka warning and again indicating it's coming from behind me and sure enough his buddy is cruising up behind me hitting those who sped UP after the first patrol passed them. If I had the Escort I would assume it was the same cop. I do realize the Escort also tells you the number of radar sources but your still left guessing where the the hell it's coming from. Also as it relates to sensitivity....yes V1 is more prone to falsing but as you get accustomed to the arrows and its behavior you quickly learn when to ignore it and when to slam on the brakes. I do have expereinces using both as I did sell the V1 when I sold the Alfa and picked up the Escort but returned it and bought another V1 for the P-Car. BTW: I have noticed the CHP in California almost always using radar now as opposed to five or six years ago when a detector was useless on the major highways here.

Here are pics of my SRX install: SRX INSTALL I've posted that link so many times it should be a sticky.

Riad, Is your cup holder still functionable? Thanks for the pics that was very hepful, but my original question about if you took the picture before or after you installed the SRX was in ref. to your avtar picture with the police lights flashing behind you. BTW, very nice C4S. The same color combo I have on my C2 Cab.

One of the 'problems' is that once you go V1 it is hard to change, as the directional arrows get sorely missed on the other detectors. I suppose if you went passport or something 1st, you would be happy enough without the arrows. Yes the styling is a little out dated, but then we are driving cars with 40 year old styling and loving every minute.....another vote for V1.

After looking at your photo closeup, I see SR7 on the faceplate. I couldn't find that listed on the Escort Website .

One other things - look on ebay and you'll see new units at a lower price than elesewhere - sure you have to be careful in who you buy from, but you can get significant discounts purchasing that way if you end up with a Bel. or a Passport.

Here you go PASSPORT SR7 Site has SRX and ZR3 units as well. Chris.

The cup holder had to be sacrificed. I still have the actually mechanical piece so if I ever wanted to get it back to factory spec I would just buy a new faceplate from Porsche (although they might just sell the entire mechanism as one piece). I was pulled over for talking on my cell phone.

get a blutooth headset, they're great.

I have two I was on the phone for 30 seconds, just bad timing.

ouch! bad luck!

Thanks!