Radar Detector

zakyzozo · 10-19-2009, 10:34 AM

I have been looking at the Valentine One and Passport radars. I am looking for feedback on which one is preferred. I dont care about the camera function with the new passport, and do like the direction arrows of the Valentine. Also considering the cordless Solo. Any thoughts?

stratplaya06 · 10-19-2009, 12:02 PM

V1, and hard wire it.
Don't even consider a cordless model they aren't even worth your time.

Kruz · 10-19-2009, 02:10 PM

Search...particulary on my name.

DTM-POWER · 10-21-2009, 11:14 AM

Passport 9500....nuff said

iAerodynamic · 10-21-2009, 11:52 AM

V1 nothing beats arrows..

ECSTuning · 10-21-2009, 12:31 PM

+1 V1 Only option! They are FTW!

zeeman335 · 10-21-2009, 02:04 PM

V1 babyyyyyyy

Luvmybmw · 10-21-2009, 02:06 PM

Passport 9500ix! Love the GPS lockout function!

Kruz · 10-21-2009, 04:15 PM

Luv your gif.

Neutrino45 · 11-04-2009, 01:18 AM

V1

Chefcg1 · 11-05-2009, 11:08 AM

9500xi

bspaceman · 11-08-2009, 11:11 PM

Love my V1! Would never look elsewhere! Hardwire FTW!

amlebede · 11-09-2009, 08:05 AM

I use the 8500 and it works pretty well. I would say go with 9500ix.

bad mad wicked · 11-09-2009, 09:54 PM

valentine one rocks. plus you can send it in and get upgrades.

BMWjames · 11-09-2009, 10:24 PM

I went with Passport and I dont really regret it but some times I wish I had got the Valentine

hongkongrr · 11-12-2009, 02:33 AM

v1 ftw!

smokinjoe64 · 11-12-2009, 12:40 PM

...9500ix

Enjoiyourlife · 11-12-2009, 01:08 PM

i have the 9500 and love it, but sometimes wish i had gone V1 for the arrows... all in all, you can't go wrong with either one

amlebede · 11-12-2009, 02:40 PM

I personally do not think the arrows matter that much. If you feel that you are being radared, you have to break no matter what.

Darkcyd_Turbo · 11-12-2009, 03:15 PM

my vote goes for my 9500ix...

FotiosF90M5 · 11-12-2009, 04:21 PM

I lean a bit more to the V1. I have the passport in the x5 and the V1 in the 335i. They both have their benefits with the V1 getting the edge. Cant go wrong between the two. The v1 sounds better and isnt as long and bulky. Both are hardwired. Its easy and the only way to go.

Groucho · 11-29-2009, 03:07 PM

I have well over 300,000 miles of commuting experience over the past six years with my V1.

Without the arrows, a radar detector is only providing half of the info you need to know.

10-19-2009, 10:34 AM	#1
zakyzozo Captain 34 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 MSport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (12)	Radar Detector I have been looking at the Valentine One and Passport radars. I am looking for feedback on which one is preferred. I dont care about the camera function with the new passport, and do like the direction arrows of the Valentine. Also considering the cordless Solo. Any thoughts?
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10-19-2009, 12:02 PM	#2
stratplaya06 Captain 46 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335xi-SOLD 5.0 Miata Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (10)	V1, and hard wire it. Don't even consider a cordless model they aren't even worth your time. __________________ \| PROcede Rev3 \| Vishnu Meth \| DCI \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| AR Coated/Catless \| CP-E FMIC \| Quaife \|
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10-19-2009, 02:10 PM	#3
Kruz Major 22 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (4) Garage List My garage spot [0.00] 07/07 BMW 335xi [8.50] 2001 Honda CBR600F4i [0.00] 2007 Husqvarna SM610 [0.00] 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 [0.00] 2005 Harley Davidso ... [0.00] 2007.9 335xi [6.50]	Search...particulary on my name. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition, BSM, Exec Pkg, 6MT GONE:07/07 E90 335xi SG Black Dakota\|Alum\|ZSP\|2AB\|ZPP\|ZCW\|Nav\|CA\|6FL\|PDC\| Blacklines\|3M Summers: 235/40/18 265/35/18 Hankook Ventus V12 on VMR 701s A/S: 225/40/18 255/35/18 Pirelli PZero Nero M+S on OEM 162s
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10-21-2009, 11:14 AM	#4
DTM-POWER Debonair 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: e39 M5, 650hp Evo X Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving to FL iTrader: (0)	Passport 9500....nuff said __________________ Wait and euro delivery a 2012 E92 Alpine white on Fox DCT or get a 2011 now?? UGH
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10-21-2009, 11:52 AM	#5
iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	V1 nothing beats arrows..
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10-21-2009, 12:31 PM	#6
ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 815 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	+1 V1 Only option! They are FTW!
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10-21-2009, 02:04 PM	#7
zeeman335 Captain 84 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	V1 babyyyyyyy
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10-21-2009, 02:06 PM	#8
Luvmybmw One Fast 1 53 Rep 747 Posts Drives: '08 AW e82 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana iTrader: (2)	Passport 9500ix! Love the GPS lockout function! __________________
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10-21-2009, 04:15 PM	#9
Kruz Major 22 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C 6MT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (4) Garage List My garage spot [0.00] 07/07 BMW 335xi [8.50] 2001 Honda CBR600F4i [0.00] 2007 Husqvarna SM610 [0.00] 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 [0.00] 2005 Harley Davidso ... [0.00] 2007.9 335xi [6.50]	Luv your gif. __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition, BSM, Exec Pkg, 6MT GONE:07/07 E90 335xi SG Black Dakota\|Alum\|ZSP\|2AB\|ZPP\|ZCW\|Nav\|CA\|6FL\|PDC\| Blacklines\|3M Summers: 235/40/18 265/35/18 Hankook Ventus V12 on VMR 701s A/S: 225/40/18 255/35/18 Pirelli PZero Nero M+S on OEM 162s
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11-04-2009, 01:18 AM	#10
Neutrino45 Major 62 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: XXX Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: milky way iTrader: (2)	V1
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11-05-2009, 11:08 AM	#11
Chefcg1 Major 69 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC iTrader: (6)	9500xi __________________ 2008 335i coupe AW 6AT, RB Turbos, PROcede 2.5 V5, Alpina Flash, Injen Intake, VK MW DP . Helix IC, Vishnu PnP Meth(M10 nozzel), M3 sides, OEM Aero Lip, VMR V710 Midnight Blue, LUX H8, HID Fogs, M3 front bits, D2 Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Bushing inserts, Custom M3 Steering Wheel, Cyba scoops, M2 Performance Exhaust
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11-08-2009, 11:11 PM	#12
bspaceman The Last Beautiful Free Soul On This Planet 15 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (2)	Love my V1! Would never look elsewhere! Hardwire FTW! __________________ Jet Black/Black Leather 335i coupe (totaled courtesy of the pizza kid Sport/Premi/Comft/Nav - iDrive/Sirius/iPod/OEM Body kit, M Sideskirts, M deck lip, Miro 366s on Nitto 555 NTs, Matte Black Grills, Valentine 1 hardwire, 35% tint, BMS Lighting, BMS computer magic, BMS Dual Cone
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11-09-2009, 08:05 AM	#13
amlebede Guest 36 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	I use the 8500 and it works pretty well. I would say go with 9500ix. __________________ 2006 Black BMW 330i, Black interior, ZSP, ZPP, Logic 7, Xenon, Ipod, Satellite Radio Preparation, Moonroof, 12'' 2 P2 subwoofers running on KAC-7204 amplifier, Hardwired Escort Passport 8500, Hardwired Garmin Nuvi 650 on Kuda Mount. tutor,math tutoring,math tutoring,test prep,tutoring jobs,tutoring blog
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11-09-2009, 09:54 PM	#14
bad mad wicked New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: northern cali iTrader: (0)	valentine one rocks. plus you can send it in and get upgrades.
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11-09-2009, 10:24 PM	#15
BMWjames Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,670 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (45)	I went with Passport and I dont really regret it but some times I wish I had got the Valentine
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11-12-2009, 02:33 AM	#16
hongkongrr Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SD iTrader: (1)	v1 ftw!
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11-12-2009, 12:40 PM	#17
smokinjoe64 Naval Aviator 590 Rep 674 Posts Drives: 12 e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC CA iTrader: (1)	...9500ix __________________ e92 M3 - Interlagos Blue \| *Fox Red Extended* \|Carbon Leather Performance Mods: Alpine Stage II E85; SuperSprint F1s; Cat-less Bomiz X-Pipe; aFe CAI; Bilstein B16s w/EDC; Brembo BBK; AutoSolutions SSK
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11-12-2009, 01:08 PM	#18
Enjoiyourlife Sensei 52 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	i have the 9500 and love it, but sometimes wish i had gone V1 for the arrows... all in all, you can't go wrong with either one __________________
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11-12-2009, 02:40 PM	#19
amlebede Guest 36 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	I personally do not think the arrows matter that much. If you feel that you are being radared, you have to break no matter what. __________________ 2006 Black BMW 330i, Black interior, ZSP, ZPP, Logic 7, Xenon, Ipod, Satellite Radio Preparation, Moonroof, 12'' 2 P2 subwoofers running on KAC-7204 amplifier, Hardwired Escort Passport 8500, Hardwired Garmin Nuvi 650 on Kuda Mount. tutor,math tutoring,math tutoring,test prep,tutoring jobs,tutoring blog
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11-12-2009, 03:15 PM	#20
Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 32 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	my vote goes for my 9500ix...
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11-12-2009, 04:21 PM	#21
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 770 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	I lean a bit more to the V1. I have the passport in the x5 and the V1 in the 335i. They both have their benefits with the V1 getting the edge. Cant go wrong between the two. The v1 sounds better and isnt as long and bulky. Both are hardwired. Its easy and the only way to go. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc Last edited by FotiosF90M5; 11-29-2009 at 03:26 PM..
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11-29-2009, 03:07 PM	#22
Groucho Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6-spd Sport/Prem Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	I have well over 300,000 miles of commuting experience over the past six years with my V1. Without the arrows, a radar detector is only providing half of the info you need to know. __________________ _________________________________________ 2007 E92 335i 6MT Spt/Prem BMW SSK, 2007 E90 328i Auto Spt/Prem (Wifey's Ride), 2008 R1200GS Adventure Motorrad ("Der Schnellpanzerkampfmotorrad" Well Farkled) Gone but not forgotten-2006 E90 325i 6MT, 1999 E46 323i 5MT, 1986 E30 325es Auto
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