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JeffJr23 · 03-18-2014, 08:21 PM

Just curious if you guys have any recommendations for a radar detector and any photos you might have of the set up. I can't stand the chord flopping around so if you know of one that is more stealthier or integrated into the car somehow that would be more to my liking. I've read about the Valentine one and a few others just want yalls input.

thanks

ravensjeff · 03-18-2014, 09:02 PM

Escort Passport 9500 ci. Cost about $1500 installed a few years ago. Highly integrated and also jams laser.

JeffJr23 · 03-18-2014, 09:51 PM

i was just reading on that. think that's what i'll use. Thanks for the info.

slashsnake · 03-18-2014, 09:54 PM

Have the same passport and love it though something at my work sets it off. Nothing more fun than it starting to go off and seeing the cop about a mile later...

Todd in Vancouver · 03-18-2014, 10:10 PM

V1

Very happy with it

Destructo09 · 03-18-2014, 11:01 PM

I contemplated buying one but I don't think it's worth the cost anymore unless you have a laser jammer and it's legal in your state.

So many departments are going to laser now and the average radar detector is nearly useless against it.

They do have to shoot it by hand though so it can be easy to spot them. I just keep my speed reasonable except every once in awhile giving her a little romp when it's clear.

It's easy enough to just know where they sit and don't just go blasting around all the time.

Thats my opinion, it might be worth looking into what they're using in your area, NC seems to have a hard on for Laser right now.

scottcolem · 03-19-2014, 01:38 AM

V1

thkfast · 03-19-2014, 02:35 AM

Valentine One (V1) with an Invisicord. Taps right into one of the power slots in the back of your mirror. Super clean install, but it's not switched on 2014 models.

I run my V1 in the "long L" configuration - there are three settings (A for all bogies, short L which auto mutes and long L which filters out trash). I don't get many false alarms and with the V1 and it tells you if the threat is in front of you or behind. A timeless design that I won't drive without. But it sounds like you're going with the Escort Passport 9500 ci - that's okay too.

URBAN LEGEND · 03-23-2014, 11:49 AM

Escort Max. Hasn't failed me yet and alerts far out and alerts are real threats.

Krajkerjac · 03-23-2014, 11:57 AM

I've been looking at the 9500 with the mirror dock. I cannot for the life of me find-
1. A package that had the detector, mirror mount and the invisicord.
2. Instructions or video on how the invisicord installs to mirror.

I've seen a "smart" cord that connects to a normal cigarette lighter, seems redundant.

Anyone see a kit or instructions to power off mirror?
Pix help.

I have an autodim mirror bit cannot see where it plugs in!

BooSSted · 03-23-2014, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krajkerjac

I've been looking at the 9500 with the mirror dock. I cannot for the life of me find-
1. A package that had the detector, mirror mount and the invisicord.
2. Instructions or video on how the invisicord installs to mirror.

I've seen a "smart" cord that connects to a normal cigarette lighter, seems redundant.

Anyone see a kit or instructions to power off mirror?
Pix help.

I have an autodim mirror bit cannot see where it plugs in!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155880

Comes with instructions.

blackedOUTSS610 · 12-05-2014, 02:37 PM

are these really that much? $1500? I had no idea .... I am new to radar so I am sure the price is justified.

Mint · 12-08-2014, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackedOUTSS610

are these really that much? $1500? I had no idea .... I am new to radar so I am sure the price is justified.

The Valentine 1 is only $400 and detects laser/radar but doesn't jam the laser. The one that is $1500 also included laser jammers that you place on the outside of your car to jam lasers, that's why it's $1000 more than normal.

Plitte · 12-15-2014, 10:31 PM

Beltronics Vector V995 Radar Detector is one of the best radar detector known to me so far.. Its new autoscan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms

03-18-2014, 08:21 PM	#1
JeffJr23 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Woodlands Posts: 10 View My Garage	Best Radar Detector to Use??? Just curious if you guys have any recommendations for a radar detector and any photos you might have of the set up. I can't stand the chord flopping around so if you know of one that is more stealthier or integrated into the car somehow that would be more to my liking. I've read about the Valentine one and a few others just want yalls input. thanks

03-18-2014, 09:02 PM	#2
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Escort Passport 9500 ci. Cost about $1500 installed a few years ago. Highly integrated and also jams laser. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

03-18-2014, 09:51 PM	#3
JeffJr23 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Woodlands Posts: 10 View My Garage	i was just reading on that. think that's what i'll use. Thanks for the info. __________________

03-18-2014, 10:10 PM	#5
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	V1 Very happy with it __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

03-18-2014, 11:01 PM	#6
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I contemplated buying one but I don't think it's worth the cost anymore unless you have a laser jammer and it's legal in your state. So many departments are going to laser now and the average radar detector is nearly useless against it. They do have to shoot it by hand though so it can be easy to spot them. I just keep my speed reasonable except every once in awhile giving her a little romp when it's clear. It's easy enough to just know where they sit and don't just go blasting around all the time. Thats my opinion, it might be worth looking into what they're using in your area, NC seems to have a hard on for Laser right now. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

03-18-2014, 09:54 PM	#4
slashsnake Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: ft morgan Posts: 49	Have the same passport and love it though something at my work sets it off. Nothing more fun than it starting to go off and seeing the cop about a mile later...

03-19-2014, 01:38 AM	#7
scottcolem Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake in the Hills, IL Posts: 257	V1

03-19-2014, 02:35 AM	#8
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Valentine One (V1) with an Invisicord. Taps right into one of the power slots in the back of your mirror. Super clean install, but it's not switched on 2014 models. I run my V1 in the "long L" configuration - there are three settings (A for all bogies, short L which auto mutes and long L which filters out trash). I don't get many false alarms and with the V1 and it tells you if the threat is in front of you or behind. A timeless design that I won't drive without. But it sounds like you're going with the Escort Passport 9500 ci - that's okay too.

03-23-2014, 11:49 AM	#9
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Escort Max. Hasn't failed me yet and alerts far out and alerts are real threats. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

03-23-2014, 11:57 AM	#10
Krajkerjac Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 317	I've been looking at the 9500 with the mirror dock. I cannot for the life of me find- 1. A package that had the detector, mirror mount and the invisicord. 2. Instructions or video on how the invisicord installs to mirror. I've seen a "smart" cord that connects to a normal cigarette lighter, seems redundant. Anyone see a kit or instructions to power off mirror? Pix help. I have an autodim mirror bit cannot see where it plugs in!

12-05-2014, 02:37 PM	#12
blackedOUTSS610 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 320	are these really that much? $1500? I had no idea .... I am new to radar so I am sure the price is justified.

12-15-2014, 10:31 PM	#14
Plitte Drives: 1993 BMW 5.8 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2	Beltronics Vector V995 Radar Detector is one of the best radar detector known to me so far.. Its new autoscan mode intelligently reduces unwanted false alarms Last edited by Plitte; 11-11-2016 at 01:08 AM.