Plasma TV's will set it off too.

 

Escort wants $75 to "fix" the false laser alerts...and it has already saved me a couple of times so no, I don't want to sell it...

 

Good choice by keeping it!

If you got any buddies that want to get rid of an escort passport 8500 x50, or a valentine one, let me know.

 

LETS KEEP THIS TREAD ALIVE!!!

Does any one have those gps devices that tell you where red light and speed cameras are? They look cool, but I'll only get one if I got to drive long distances oor along with the BULLRUN and return it when done. Just to get a feeling for it, and than, maybe maybe .000000000000001% chance of me buying one.

What about Veil?

Has anyone coated their cars front lights and plate with it? I here it's good.

 

Escort Passport 8500 X50-Ebay-Seller says serial number is removed.

I was driving my second car today without the detector and am sure that I was shot by radar, and can't take another chance. There were two cops standing on the sidewalk with a radar or laser gun in hand (not sure the way either looks). As I passed I see them look at the gun and continue talking. I didn't see any cop cars down the road so it mist be some cops set to take the average and not a speed trap.

I'm in need for another detector and wanted to know what the Maxima.org group thinks about it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEWEST-ESCORT-PA...QQcmdZViewItem


Two things that come to mind; the serial # is removed, and the seller says it has version 6.1. Isn't the latest version 5?

Other side questions: Is the $4 sunviser mount practical?

He seems to be selling Beltronics radar detectors too; How do these compare to the Passport 8500 X50 performance wise?

Thanks for reading.

 

get a V1...it saved my dad a big ticket today on I-75 going about 85 with traffic. It really is worth every penny.

 

My RX65 was doing the job. Its hooked into a Laserpro 905. Just replaced it with Bel STI cuz I can still use the Laserpro. In VA, fines have gone up to +$3000 so I need to be invisible. If I did not own the Laserpro, I would have a V1.

 

Get a valentine one.

 

All the "get a Valentine one" comments spound great,
but the comment has to be joined up with a comment like
"it saved me when ..." or some other reason.

 

First of all, is that a port and polished VQ30 intake manifold?

Next, how does the Bel STI stay stealth if it's in the window?

Thanks!!!

 

Time for you to heed your own advice spdfreak, you have been rattling on for 3 pages now about how the 8500 is so great, yet you haven't posted a single personal experience supporting that. All you have done, has been spout off uneducated comments that have all been counterpointed immediately. You have also shown your complete lack of motivation to do real research on the subject you seem to be so interested in.

Why would a 6th gen driver have a p&p'ed VQ30 lower IM?

 

8500 X50>V1 Hands down. Did a side by side comparison of my friends on the way to the beach.



X50

 

My V1 has saved me countless times, its become a fixture in my car and I will never drive the highways without one. There is no sense is trying to depict every situation in which the V1 has helped anyone, buy it and then tell us how you like it.

 

I have been rattling on and on, thats correct, good observation . The unit saves me almost every time I use the car, litterly. If it's a trip to the supermarket or a 1 1/2 hour drive down to an engagement party, this thing saves me. I simply use a rabbit which is another term for a guy speeding ahead of you and when he gets shot with either laser of the good old radar, I have far more than the amount of distance that I need to slow down.

Now to your next rant, it's my missunderstanding. I didn't play close attention to the fact that the 3.0 intake manifolds are made out of plastic, so your correct.

If you need me to keep on making you sound correct and special please don't hesitate to correct my spelling and what not.

 

I don't currently have a radar detector but I've used 'em before. I do have a CB radio that has helped me dodge a few tickets.

 

Point taken. Dash mount is somewhat visible but it requires only a second to pull. Mine is mounted driver side, next to the A-pillar. With the tint, it's hard to notice.

VQ35 IM. Work in progress. Becoming a popular mod with 6th gen since phenolic spacers are now available.

 

Iam looking to get one of these soon i heard Cobra's are good.

 

Who told you cobra's are good? They are the buick of the radar detector world. Buy an Escort 8500 X50. Best radar detector period check all the websites. Radar roy, radar detector . com, type best radar detector in google and it will become clear my friend the 8500 X50 is the best choice. I own one myself and it was the best 300 dollars I have ever spent to improve my driving experience.

Hope this helps.

FYI- the blue X50 costs 40 dollars more but there is no difference in performance, just blue L.E.D's.

 

I think the cobras can be compaired to the Dawoo's.

If you live in VA you will want a stealth unit, so the cops can't detect the detector. The bel STI is the one to use if thats your sichuation.

Other than that, it comes down to the Escort Passport 8500 X50 or the Valentine One. Deppending on your budget one of these should fit your requirements.

 

Has anyone noticed decreased sensitivity when they have their detector behind the tint strip?

 

Yep...especially if you have 5% tint....use the custom Z mount and get some ceramic tint like I did and you're good to go.

 

Yes, you do have reduced range when the radar detector is behind the tint. Go with the Z mount. I have one and it works great.

 

hmm...well..last one i had sucked, it was 70 bucks.. it would beep but the cop was already there.. ya i know i should of got a better one..but i'm poor..

 

Not all detectors perform better when they are place high on the winsheild.

IIRC the Valentine One works better when placed higher, but the Passport 8500 X50 works well when placed 3-4 inches above the dash.

Ceck out radardetector.net

 

I did check out the website but couldn't find it....

http://www.radardetector.net/viewtopic.php?t=7645

from radardetector.net

 

Seems that your own link contradicts you. Most people on there that talk about mounting suggest up high. Every single test I have read, say they mount high, which is where all the onsite factory reps all say to mount them. in most instances it is the factory reps installing them in the test cars to avoid improper mounting affecting the test results.

 

I have one and I love it but only part I hate is the freaking VA police pull u over for nothing. And you don't have anything to backup or argue with that you were not speeding....I Just hope I don't get a ticket during my drive to SC hopefully all goes well LoL

 

What I wrote "IIRC" which stands for if-I-recall-correctly, meaning I can be wrong.

He's quoting one post, without any additional posts how are we supposed to know the contex and the conversation. I'll find the link that backs up what I read.

Mounting high mostly helps for the rear as seats, people and small rear windows disturb the radars rear sensors.

 

Use a stealth detector.

 

I completely understand he was quoting a single post, I was talking about the fact you linked to Radardetector.net...That is "your link" in my mind. I went a read multiple threads on that forum, and all of them agreed mounting high was the best thing.
When the Factory reps i.e. the people that make the detectors, say to mount it higher for better performance, then you would think maybe they might know what they are talking about. Which again is what I posted previously when I was talking about actual tests being done. Here is a nice quote for you from the V1 manual
"Detector performance is enhanced by a high mounting
position. Two reasons. For radar, a longer sight line to
the horizon always helps. For laser, moving away from
the hood and its sun reflections helps a lot."
That there contradicts your theory that there is no improvement moving it higher up the windshield.

 

This thread will go on forever .

What you quoted is for the Valentine One, but the Passport 8400 x50 is not that way. Give me some time and I will find the post.

 

Can't find the links, so till one of us prove which works better from a real life test, we won't know for sure.

The test would have to be performed as follows. Low mount and distance vs high mount and distance.

Untill I find a speed sign and borrow a gps unit I won't be able to perform the test.

 

I've done many tests with my V1 and using my Z-mount has yielded the best reception...mind you I have 5% tint on the top of the windshield so I never could go all the way up. I live 30 seconds from a police station, and for X and Ka band, the higher up the better the range.

 

I happen to know that the Valentine works better high mounted, but I disagree that the Passport 8500 X50 works better high mounted.

 

Taken from www.escortradar.com...

 

Thanks maximadave for proving my point.

I looked through the radardetector.net forums and couldn't find much with solid info.

 

Yeah its common info that lower mounting is better for laser because they aim for your front bumper (or license plate in states that require them)...however escort says don't mount it high because of the tint (which should be common knowledge). thus I say its still possible that mounting a x50on a Z mount (hung from the rearview mirror) could yield some better range, but I have a V1 so I get plenty of range regardless.

 

It would also depend on the car too on how big the rear window is

 

Hey, just to let you know RADAR detectors don't really work like you think they do. When you hear the alarm go off its too late your speed has already been displayed on the RADAR unit in the police car. Besides, most states use Visual Speed Estimation as the primary probable cause with verification by a calibrated RADAR unit. In other words a certified Law Enforcement Officer can look at you vehicle and tell what speed you are traveling at with in 3 to 5 miles per hour. I know they don't make a detector for that.

 

Wow you are so wrong in so many ways...only radar detection that is a consensus null feature at times can be laser. Also, I'd love to see some specific cases where a cops guesstimate has actually won in court...feel free to give me the case cite I can search LexisNexis.