joshb63

Hey guys,

Im trying to choose between ESCORT redline, valentine 1, and whichever ones you recommend. Looking at the reviews, there doesn't seem to be a unanimous decision on which one of these two are better.

What kind are you guys using?

Josh

hyperion667

I have V1 in both cars....saved me multiple times..........

Traffic53

i also chose the V1. part of the reason i like it is because it is easily wired into the OBD2 port without any visible wires. turns on and off with the car, and becomes silent when the car is traveling below 35mph (adjustable). the arrows are nice information as well.

don't over-think this one. it's a high-quality product that works.

sikm3

Both are great detectors but the V1's bogey counter and directional arrows made it an easier decision for me at least. Certainly helps with situational awareness once the alarm is sounded.

Having said that, I'd probably give the slight edge to the Escort's artificial intelligence and update capabilities. Comes down to personal preference as to what's more beneficial.

joshb63

Alright, ill order a V1

tom@kartboy

V1 hands down. I now own 5 of them. One for each car.

BenzoBoi

V1

vdubpower

been using escort for 10 yrs, paid for itself the first week.

redline is what i use now, best range and undetectable
9500 is nice too, gps based lock outs, and escort live is becoming comon in some areas

there are a few radar forums with mass info

hyperion667

verteu

I vote for V1 over any of the above brands.

dtothedtotheo

beltronic rx75 w/ laser jammer works well

vdubpower

Do u want it integrated or dash.

enzom

You spent enough on the car, get a built-in radar detector. I have the escort 9500ci with GPS false alarm protection. Dash mounted detectors need to be installed, removed, hidden. How many times do you get into the car and forget to mount it? And if you do get pulled over (you were paced, instant on), do you really want to greet the officer at your window with a very conspicuous radar detector on your dash?

The escort 9500ci has GPS so it recognizes false alarms on my route and blocks them. So if my detector goes off with a K or KA alarm, I know it is almost always a police radar. When I had my V1, I would look at flashing lights and hear assorted beeps and crunching noises for almost the entirety of my commute. Both to work and from work. Every day. I almost got used to ignoring it - is it the usual shopping center blitz of noise and light, or is there a cop in the lot today? And calls were almost impossible from the car.

I still own a V1, but installed Escorts in my truck and my wife's truck. Well worth it, IMO

vdubpower

Agree with above

joshb63

Got a v1, been messing around with it, saved me from two tickets already. I may look into a 9500ci down the road, v1 is fine for now.

thanks for the input

hyperion667

did you hardwire it?

NickyBlack

i'd prefer a hardwired V1 over a built in radar detector. I have a V1 in each car.