# Radar Detectors **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [July 13, 2008, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757 "2008-07-13T14:41:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/21 "2008-07-13T17:45:47Z")
Is there programing options on the V1? On my 8500 I set it up so the X-band is disabled. I still get a couple false alarms on the K-band and I did have to send it out one time (fell off my windshield ☹ ) but other than that I had no issues! I just hardwired the 8500 next to my rear view mirror in the 240 and directly attached the mount to the ceiling. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/22 "2008-07-13T17:46:58Z")
> [@ninety1two40](#): > > Is there programing options on the V1? On my 8500 I set it up so the X-band is disabled. I still get a couple false alarms on the K-band and I did have to send it out one time (fell off my windshield ☹ ) but other than that I had no issues! I just hardwired the 8500 next to my rear view mirror in the 240 and directly attached the mount to the ceiling. Yes mine is set so it doesn’t go off on X band. ---
**Author:** ![bobbyt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@bobbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bobbyt)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/23 "2008-07-13T18:17:50Z")
I want radar for my s2k, but the plug in for it is between the 2 seats :ponder ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/24 "2008-07-13T18:24:16Z")
> [@bobbyt](#): > > I want radar for my s2k, but the plug in for it is between the 2 seats :ponder The 240’s are the same, hardwire it, it’s easy. ---
**Author:** ![Jimmerz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmerz/32/6370_2.png) [@Jimmerz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jimmerz)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/25 "2008-07-13T20:42:36Z")
> [@kramerbuccs24](#): > > yeah youre right about the 8500/9500 deal, just the GPS feature is new yeah the funny part about that gps shit is that say you roll up to a spot like the merge of 9w and rt 32 by pass… some cops likes to sit down around in that area and those redlights set off my 8500 every time without fail even when im going past it but on the thru way, thats why i got the 8500 and not the 9500 because cops will always be one cunt hair ahead of the consumers with newer technology to counter consumer electronics that help us prevent them from nailin us. the gps feature is nice but pretty useless in my opinion because many times ive run across a redlite or an area that sets off my radar and there is a cop very near to the light or the store front that has the alarm system etc…they know where the spots are that trip off detectors and they will sit in those spots to nail people. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/26 "2008-07-13T20:51:57Z")
> [@bobbyt](#): > > I want radar for my s2k, but the plug in for it is between the 2 seats :ponder Hard wiring it is extremely easy, especially if you get a fuse box power plug in from an Auto store such as Advanced Auto. Then you can put the remote display for the detector anywhere you desire, I’m sure an S2k forum has some great write ups and setups. :thumb ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/27 "2008-07-13T20:51:59Z")
no that’s the point, you program that location in your gps and it will only silence it if it’s that same radar signature. For example that light you’re talking about, if you program that as a friendly radar signal, and you roll up on it when a cop’s there, it will still alert you of the new signal. ---
**Author:** ![Jimmerz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmerz/32/6370_2.png) [@Jimmerz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jimmerz)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/28 "2008-07-13T22:44:20Z")
> [@BENNYFIZZLE](#): > > no that’s the point, you program that location in your gps and it will only silence it if it’s that same radar signature. > > For example that light you’re talking about, if you program that as a friendly radar signal, and you roll up on it when a cop’s there, it will still alert you of the new signal. oh… :wtf well now see they didnt tell me that shit at best buy when i was trying to decide between the two escort models :idiots… if they explained it that way i might have gotten the one with the gps… fuck. :headbang lol ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/29 "2008-07-14T06:32:30Z")
I honestly have to say that its basically V1/escort or dont bother. I know ur trying to keep to a decent budget, but seriously, dont. you dont want a cheapie. my dad has a regular cobra and he sees the cop before the thing beeps. only reason u want one is to get extreme range and high sensitivity. the regular ones beep atcha, but by then u already see the cop and if u see him, he sure can see you and has a number on the radar gun already. having a car like yours? theres really no other way other than to just let out a huge sigh, put down some bills on the counter and just get the v1/escort. i think if i bought it in the first place way back then, i wouldnt have spent close to that on other cheap ones and would have avoided most if not all my tickets and actually have a very good driving record as opposed to having a 2 page abstract :idiots valentines/escorts are REALLY worth it. ---
**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/30 "2008-07-14T08:14:44Z")
I have mine hardwired up near the rearview, it works better up there, and it’s out of your field of vision - Plus you can get an 8500 on Ebay from Escort refurbished for $150 now - Some sort of trade in special from everyone upgrading to the 9500. ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/31 "2008-07-14T20:47:44Z")
> [@votblindub](#): > > I honestly have to say that its basically V1/escort or dont bother. I know ur trying to keep to a decent budget, but seriously, dont. you dont want a cheapie. my dad has a regular cobra and he sees the cop before the thing beeps. only reason u want one is to get extreme range and high sensitivity. the regular ones beep atcha, but by then u already see the cop and if u see him, he sure can see you and has a number on the radar gun already. having a car like yours? theres really no other way other than to just let out a huge sigh, put down some bills on the counter and just get the v1/escort. i think if i bought it in the first place way back then, i wouldnt have spent close to that on other cheap ones and would have avoided most if not all my tickets and actually have a very good driving record as opposed to having a 2 page abstract :idiots valentines/escorts are REALLY worth it. very, VERY true. my escort 8500 has never let me down. ---
**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/32 "2008-07-14T20:52:14Z")
> [@kramerbuccs24](#): > > very, VERY true. my escort 8500 has never let me down. mine works amazing too… just does this :gay selfcalibration shit sometimes, which gets annoying ---
**Author:** ![Shawn96VR-4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eada6e/32.png) [@Shawn96VR-4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shawn96VR-4)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/33 "2008-07-14T20:57:42Z")
> [@Manginomitsu](#): > > I’m pretty sure the 9500 is the same as the 8500 as far as detection goes, the 9500 just has GPS technology. Me and my buddy would cruise with the 8500 and V1 and the V1 would seem to be less “NUMB” to signals. It’d throw more false alarms, but go off for the real thing sooner. Depends on the setting on the V1. There’s 3 or 4 different sensitivities. ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/34 "2008-07-14T22:12:05Z")
i’m not reading this thread, but if you spend 150 on a new radar detector, you might as well shit on that 150 and flush it down the toilet. but if you want to spend a bit more, and get a good used detector, i’ll sell you either my passport 8500 or valentine 1, i want them both gone so i can step up to the srx from escort, real baller radar detector. ---
**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/35 "2008-07-14T23:43:41Z")
> [@slwrthnu](#): > > i’m not reading this thread, but if you spend 150 on a new radar detector, you might as well shit on that 150 and flush it down the toilet. > > but if you want to spend a bit more, and get a good used detector, i’ll sell you either my passport 8500 or valentine 1, i want them both gone so i can step up to the srx from escort, real baller radar detector. elliot text me tomorrow, i want the V1. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2008, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/36 "2008-07-15T04:03:51Z")
> [@slwrthnu](#): > > i’m not reading this thread, but if you spend 150 on a new radar detector, you might as well shit on that 150 and flush it down the toilet. > > but if you want to spend a bit more, and get a good used detector, i’ll sell you either my passport 8500 or valentine 1, i want them both gone so i can step up to the srx from escort, real baller radar detector. The SRX :bowdown :bowdown ---
**Author:** ![Hooked\_on\_240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Hooked\_on\_240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hooked_on_240)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2008, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/37 "2008-07-15T05:50:14Z")
> [@ninety1two40](#): > > The SRX :bowdown :bowdown it makes anyother (including V1) look like poop. for the 1500 (escort site) it better be ballin ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2008, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/38 "2008-07-15T06:02:58Z")
Yeah remote mount units are wicked pricey, but the SRX has built in laser jammers which makes it so high priced. ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2008, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/39 "2008-07-15T14:45:32Z")
> [@BENNYFIZZLE](#): > > Yeah remote mount units are wicked pricey, but the SRX has built in laser jammers which makes it so high priced. Word, it’s bad ass :bowdown ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2008, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/40 "2008-07-16T06:51:08Z")
> [@BENNYFIZZLE](#): > > Yeah remote mount units are wicked pricey, but the SRX has built in laser jammers which makes it so high priced. jamming is VERY illegal [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757.md?page=3)