If you could buy a new Radar Detector what would it be?

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-18-2009, 04:11 PM

It's a fairly simple question...pretend you have 550$ sitting in your pocket and don't want to pay another 75 in a 35 ticket + insurance surcharges.

If you select "other" because you were going to select the RX65 - click 955 instead.

I am slightly opposed to Beltronics but that may change. I favor the passport (the GPS is keen) at this point.

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-18-2009, 04:17 PM

I'm voting for other to prevent hosing my own poll

SHOTIME · 05-18-2009, 04:29 PM

Wife bought me the 9500I and I love it. the 9500ix is a fantastic machine.

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-18-2009, 04:36 PM

Although this is really a daydreaming thread after a debate at the office, gotta say I am leaning towards the V1 actually...only because it reports # of sources and direction of origin.

The GPS aspect of things is pimptastic though...but I could always just add speed camera info to my GPS which will be sitting next to it

I recently advised a coworker to get a 9500ix as the latest and greatest but vy unproven (to me). He raves about it, but it's also his first detector in awhile I think.

SHOTIME · 05-18-2009, 06:07 PM

the 9500ix includes a software update to download latest and greatest speedcamera's

you sign up for downloads from the website and update the RD via USB

RedRider · 05-18-2009, 07:01 PM

You already know my choice.

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-18-2009, 08:54 PM

Only 3 people have thoughts on this

BizJetGuy · 05-18-2009, 09:19 PM

I'd have to go with the V1. Heard nothing but good about it for years.

seamus · 05-18-2009, 09:56 PM

I chose other because "slow the f**k down" is much cheaper and I could use the 550$US for some tasty upgrades.

Plus, someone had to hose this up for you.

Hammer · 05-18-2009, 10:38 PM

I have the 8500 and love it still, it has saved my ass more than once.

The V1 does give direction and count, but really when you hear the beep you should be slowing the Fark down anyhow. So who cares what direction it is coming from.

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-18-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

I chose other because "slow the f**k down" is much cheaper and I could use the 550$US for some tasty upgrades.

Plus, someone had to hose this up for you.

Wife got a severe warning today, she doesen't speed but they've increased their revenue seeking opportunities along the sole route to our domicile.

It's not about a speeding problem, more about situational awareness/countermeasures. I ride a GS remember

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

I have the 8500 and love it still, it has saved my ass more than once.

The V1 does give direction and count, but really when you hear the beep you should be slowing the Fark down anyhow. So who cares what direction it is coming from.

I'm usually on the binders at the first hint of trouble, the rest is just icing on the cake. The more purpose I can find for the device, the better.

seamus · 05-19-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy

...I ride a GS remember

...

Then you're still left with tickets for disturbing the peace with one of the ugliest bikes in creation.

BizJetGuy · 05-19-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

Then you're still left with tickets for disturbing the peace with one of the ugliest bikes in creation.

The amount of rep points you have in your bank must be staggering

luvtolean · 05-27-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BizJetGuy

The amount of rep points you have in your bank must be staggering

Says the...Aprilia rider?

BizJetGuy · 05-27-2009, 01:19 PM

Man, you GS guys just don't have an eye for beauty...

[/threadjack]

SomeStrangeGuy · 05-27-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

Then you're still left with tickets for disturbing the peace with one of the ugliest bikes in creation.

Thats why I don't ride with you, so I can avoid those tickets.

View Poll Results: What would you get?
Beltronics STi Driver	0	0%
Beltronics GX65 (GPS)	0	0%
Escort Passport 9500ix	3	25.00%
Valentine One	7	58.33%
Other (described below)	2	16.67%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

05-18-2009, 04:11 PM	#1
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	If you could buy a new Radar Detector what would it be? It's a fairly simple question...pretend you have 550$ sitting in your pocket and don't want to pay another 75 in a 35 ticket + insurance surcharges. If you select "other" because you were going to select the RX65 - click 955 instead. I am slightly opposed to Beltronics but that may change. I favor the passport (the GPS is keen) at this point. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

05-18-2009, 04:17 PM	#2
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	I'm voting for other to prevent hosing my own poll __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

05-18-2009, 04:36 PM	#4
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	Although this is really a daydreaming thread after a debate at the office, gotta say I am leaning towards the V1 actually...only because it reports # of sources and direction of origin. The GPS aspect of things is pimptastic though...but I could always just add speed camera info to my GPS which will be sitting next to it I recently advised a coworker to get a 9500ix as the latest and greatest but vy unproven (to me). He raves about it, but it's also his first detector in awhile I think. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

05-18-2009, 08:54 PM	#7
SomeStrangeGuy maybe this was a bad idea. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Age: 2 Bike(s): GS RR Posts: 7,665 Images: 5	Only 3 people have thoughts on this __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency. The Seamii are awesome.

05-18-2009, 04:29 PM	#3
SHOTIME Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Boston ish.. Age: 30 Posts: 796	Wife bought me the 9500I and I love it. the 9500ix is a fantastic machine.

05-18-2009, 06:07 PM	#5
SHOTIME Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Boston ish.. Age: 30 Posts: 796	the 9500ix includes a software update to download latest and greatest speedcamera's you sign up for downloads from the website and update the RD via USB

05-18-2009, 07:01 PM	#6
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 50 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 4,071	You already know my choice.

05-18-2009, 09:19 PM	#8
BizJetGuy American Pikey Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 40 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 2,245	I'd have to go with the V1. Heard nothing but good about it for years. __________________ Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning "Nice Gearchange!"

05-18-2009, 09:56 PM	#9
seamus Turning is for p***ies Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 35 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 8,077	I chose other because "slow the f*k down" is much cheaper and I could use the 550$US for some tasty upgrades. Plus, someone had to hose this up for you. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.* ---Leonardo Da Vinci

05-18-2009, 10:38 PM	#10
Hammer DILLIGAF Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 40 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 6,823 Images: 12	I have the 8500 and love it still, it has saved my ass more than once. The V1 does give direction and count, but really when you hear the beep you should be slowing the Fark down anyhow. So who cares what direction it is coming from. __________________ Amateurs practices until they get it right. A professional practices until they can't get it wrong.

05-27-2009, 01:19 PM	#15
BizJetGuy American Pikey Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 40 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 2,245	Man, you GS guys just don't have an eye for beauty... [/threadjack] __________________ Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning "Nice Gearchange!"

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