Anyone have a radar detector they would recommend without reservation? I love the idea of a custom install- would appreciate any comments, pro or con.
Thanks

 

I have a V1 hard wired...I like it a lot, one nice thing is it has arrows pointing where the radar is coming from; however, you get a lot of false alarms. I think the other good one is the escort. There are many threads about this you could find via search.

 

I have had a Valentine One since just after they became available. I currently own three of them...one in each vehicle. I have had one ticket in that 20 plus years. I take blame for that one ticket as I was going crazy fast to an appointment I was late getting to. I deserved that one.

I think my good fortune with Valentine One speaks volumes. Your mileage may vary.

 

Escort 9500ci is a great system if you're looking for a radar detector/ laser jammer installed combo.

 

Be careful getting a jammer, they are flat-out illegal in some states including Texas as of last summer. They will impound your car here if they catch you with it.

 

You can disable specific bands on the V1 to avoid this.

V1 for sure. I picked up a highway patrol car from 2.5 miles away about a month ago. It was amazing

 

There is never any substitute for good situational awareness...and a Nissan Maxima with of state tags and tinted windows about a quarter mile ahead of you, i.e., a "blocker".

Am an Escort man myself; no tickets in 30 years (while unit was deployed - record less than stellar when unit was stowed)

 

Has to be V1 nothing less. Have gotten me off several bogies here in Michigan. Works flawlessly

 

V1. It's a great system.

 

How do you disable just the X band? K is occasionally a cop, but I don't think X ever is.

Edit- googled it.... http://www.valentine1.com/Lab/techreport3.asp

 

I'm not sure about impounding your car, but you're correct that they are illegal in a few places such as Georgia, Virginia, Texas, etc. A LEO would never know that you have a jammer though if you practice "jam to kill" where you slow down, and kill the jammer immediately. I know many people who run laser jammers in Virginia with no issues with a stealthy install and who practice jam to kill.

 

+1 for V1 hands down the best bang for the buck

 

Where can you get a good deal on the v1? Any recommended mount option by you guy (like the mirror mount but $$$$ at $120)

 

Yes, LIDAR jammers are illegal in Texas. They will NOT impound your car. It is a class c misd. So, it is a ticket.

I love my V1. Yes, it is chatty. If you buy the Escort, skip their LIDAR jammer. It is not very good and there are new guys it will NOT jam. If you are looking for a jammer then buy the LI. Does a great job (if installed correctly) and can be updated for new guns.

 

Call V! and see if they have any refurbished unit. You save ~$50. Other than that your only bet is used.