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Dfault · 10-09-2014, 07:54 AM

I have recently owned both. I currently use the MAX and the MAX will remain in my car until Valentine decides to update their firmware to newer technology. The V1 gave me so many false alerts that it just became a noise producer in the cockpit so i got rid of it for a stupid low price. I just recently bought the MAX and even though it's a big hefty for a detector, I aboslutely LOVE the GPS on it, the fact that it gives you amazing alerts and locks out the stationary ones, also can't beat the escort live feature. It might cost $50 a year but you get so much out of it, and it only gets better with more people on the escort live network.

13BRM2SSRS · 10-09-2014, 10:05 AM

Love my V1. The directional arrows give you critical info on the source of the signal. You also get the number of bogeys to tell how many signals are being detected. I had a escort 8500 x50 before and it is a great detector but the features mentioned on the v1 make it better.

invaderzim · 10-09-2014, 10:39 AM

Not to be THAT guy but I'm pretty sure there's an exact thread asking this question in the proper section. In any case just save your money and go with a redline. Whistler c85 and c90 also have pretty solid accurate range for under $200. I'm not sure where all you guys are getting your info from but nowadays you're only getting away with outright speeding at night when LEOs don't have a clear line of sight. Other than that detectors are pretty much only good to keep you from flooring it from a stop or exiting a turn. Any other situation and the LEO already has your ticket written out by the time your expensive max or expensive AND outdated V1 go off.

kinpin · 10-09-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiWan

Passport Max is no good, took it back 3 weeks later..

why ?

thkfast · 10-10-2014, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by invaderzim

Not to be THAT guy but I'm pretty sure there's an exact thread asking this question in the proper section. In any case just save your money and go with a redline. Whistler c85 and c90 also have pretty solid accurate range for under $200. I'm not sure where all you guys are getting your info from but nowadays you're only getting away with outright speeding at night when LEOs don't have a clear line of sight. Other than that detectors are pretty much only good to keep you from flooring it from a stop or exiting a turn. Any other situation and the LEO already has your ticket written out by the time your expensive max or expensive AND outdated V1 go off.

For me, a radar detector serves two purposes: First, it provides advanced warning that a LEO is approaching running radar/laser (this works on the assumption that there's sacrificial traffic ahead of you being "shot" first). And second, if I happen to meet a LEO while driving and my detector doesn't sound an alert, I can be pretty certain he was NOT using radar to check my speed. That said, a radar detector only announces your doom if YOU ARE THE ONLY TARGET, especially if they're using laser. You can slam on your brakes, but you're already cooked.

A detector is only as useful as your interpretations of the warnings it provides.

ObiWan · 10-11-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kinpin

why ?

Numerous times it didn't go off, for example while a cop was shooting radar it did not alarm me, I went back again to see if just didn't go off. Passed by once more and nothing. It wasn't locked out either if that's what you were thinking. Almost 600$ for a paperweight.

Camero5 · 10-11-2014, 10:38 AM

Escort 9500ci :-)

13BRM2SSRS · 10-11-2014, 11:22 AM

Lots of reasons why a detector may not alert. Just because you pass by a cop it doesnt mean your detector will go off. Not all cops work traffic, not all have radar, and just because they have radar it may not be on all the time. Instant on radar can be used on radar bands other than laser. A detector is tool which used correctly can be useful.

Splitter · 10-11-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd in Vancouver

Again my V1 saved me twice this week. I know it's a bit more but where I live 1 ticket will cover it. Also, I know you can buy an additional unit to integrate the V1 into your HUD, which is really freakin cool.

Sweet! Details?

Splitter · 10-11-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 13BRM2SSRS

Lots of reasons why a detector may not alert. Just because you pass by a cop it doesnt mean your detector will go off. Not all cops work traffic, not all have radar, and just because they have radar it may not be on all the time. Instant on radar can be used on radar bands other than laser. A detector is tool which used correctly can be useful.

This.

shockwaver · 10-11-2014, 10:45 PM

Escort 9500ix

10-09-2014, 10:05 AM	#30
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	Love my V1. The directional arrows give you critical info on the source of the signal. You also get the number of bogeys to tell how many signals are being detected. I had a escort 8500 x50 before and it is a great detector but the features mentioned on the v1 make it better. __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

10-11-2014, 10:38 AM	#35
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	Escort 9500ci :-) __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

10-11-2014, 11:22 AM	#36
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	Lots of reasons why a detector may not alert. Just because you pass by a cop it doesnt mean your detector will go off. Not all cops work traffic, not all have radar, and just because they have radar it may not be on all the time. Instant on radar can be used on radar bands other than laser. A detector is tool which used correctly can be useful. __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

10-11-2014, 10:45 PM	#39
shockwaver Drives: 2012 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15	Escort 9500ix __________________ 2012 2LT RS : Stock.

10-09-2014, 07:54 AM	#29
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	I have recently owned both. I currently use the MAX and the MAX will remain in my car until Valentine decides to update their firmware to newer technology. The V1 gave me so many false alerts that it just became a noise producer in the cockpit so i got rid of it for a stupid low price. I just recently bought the MAX and even though it's a big hefty for a detector, I aboslutely LOVE the GPS on it, the fact that it gives you amazing alerts and locks out the stationary ones, also can't beat the escort live feature. It might cost $50 a year but you get so much out of it, and it only gets better with more people on the escort live network.

10-09-2014, 10:39 AM	#31
invaderzim Drives: 45th SS, '12 ducati 1199 on order Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 438	Not to be THAT guy but I'm pretty sure there's an exact thread asking this question in the proper section. In any case just save your money and go with a redline. Whistler c85 and c90 also have pretty solid accurate range for under $200. I'm not sure where all you guys are getting your info from but nowadays you're only getting away with outright speeding at night when LEOs don't have a clear line of sight. Other than that detectors are pretty much only good to keep you from flooring it from a stop or exiting a turn. Any other situation and the LEO already has your ticket written out by the time your expensive max or expensive AND outdated V1 go off.