# 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:** 3
**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 16, 2008, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/41 "2008-07-16T06:53:29Z")
> [@votblindub](#): > > jamming is VERY illegal radar jamming is. laser jamming is not necessarily illegal, as it doesnt actually jam the laser, it just bounces it away towards the ground/towards the sky instead of back to the gun. ---
**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 16, 2008, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/42 "2008-07-16T12:21:51Z")
> [@BENNYFIZZLE](#): > > Yeah remote mount units are wicked pricey, but the SRX has built in laser jammers which makes it so high priced. its not jamming, its shifting…lol. they also have a new 9500ci but i don’t see the point of getting it over the srx cause they use the same “shifters” as far as i can tell. ---
**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 16, 2008, 10:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/43 "2008-07-16T22:32:06Z")
> [@Hooked on 240](#): > > it makes anyother (including V1) look like poop. > > for the 1500 (escort site) it better be ballin thats my next toy… lol :ninja ---
**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 18, 2008, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/44 "2008-07-18T22:36:34Z")
> [@Jimmerz](#): > > thats my next toy… lol :ninja looks like ill be buying mine soon :banana my 8500 is sold, and my v1 should be sold if swift can get the cash. ---
**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2008, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/45 "2008-07-19T00:13:13Z")
> [@slwrthnu](#): > > looks like ill be buying mine soon :banana > > my 8500 is sold, and my v1 should be sold if swift can get the cash. i can, if u can wait a bit i had to pay rent/cell/ $$ for new DR’s cause mine have cords hanging through the drivers side. so i gotta see how much i got layin around after that but i do want it… if u gotta sell it tho its all good ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2008, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/46 "2008-07-19T17:22:53Z")
> [@Swifty](#): > > i can, if u can wait a bit i had to pay rent/cell/ $$ for new DR’s cause mine have cords hanging through the drivers side. so i gotta see how much i got layin around after that but i do want it… if u gotta sell it tho its all good as long as your not gonna flake on me ill hold on to if for you. how long u think? ---
**Author:** ![Swifty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@Swifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Swifty)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2008, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/47 "2008-07-19T23:13:34Z")
i duno, haha sell it if u can, let fate take its course ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/48 "2008-08-27T20:56:24Z")
I hate to dig up an old thread but, Im on my third Escort 8500 X50 and it performs well… when it works! :headbang My first one is still hangin in their in Nicks S4 but my last 2 have both failed on me within days. I was wondering if there was a detector that anyone would recomend for a similar price. I just read pages of reviews on how unreliable Escorts are and I am very aggrivated having the same experience :angry2 I am definately looking for my money back! :shifty ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/49 "2008-08-27T21:08:12Z")
i’ve had my beltronics pro rx65 for like 3+ years now. only 1 ticket from laser, and honestly, i couldn’t have avoided it. i was going too fast to slow down in time. works flawlessly though. :nod ---
**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:** [August 27, 2008, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/50 "2008-08-27T21:20:25Z")
i had the original 8500 (not X50) and worked great for about a year until a wire within the wire disconnected itself. i just sold it to dave though who has it hardwired in his cobra so that worked out well, though. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2008, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/51 "2008-08-27T21:23:55Z")
my V1 is for sale i think. i dont care anymore. i just drive slow now ---
**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:** [August 28, 2008, 4:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/52 "2008-08-28T04:14:33Z")
> [@Johawk](#): > > I hate to dig up an old thread but, Im on my third Escort 8500 X50 and it performs well… when it works! :headbang My first one is still hangin in their in Nicks S4 but my last 2 have both failed on me within days. I was wondering if there was a detector that anyone would recomend for a similar price. I just read pages of reviews on how unreliable Escorts are and I am very aggrivated having the same experience :angry2 I am definately looking for my money back! :shifty I had to send out my X50 once, but I think that was due to it falling off the windshield too often. I might be looking to get the SRX come next summer. I have to avoid laser somehow. ;D ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2008, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/53 "2008-08-28T07:14:20Z")
> [@Fn Skanks](#): > > I’ve had my beltronics pro rx65 for like 3+ years now. only 1 ticket from laser, and honestly, i couldn’t have avoided it. i was going too fast to slow down in time. > > works flawlessly though. :nod Are their any comparisons between this and other manufacturers? I was actually looking at that model. It seems that radar detection technology is at a stand still. The new Escort 9500i has the same electronics as the 8500 x50 but with GPS and slightly different software. > [@Mk4 30R](#): > > my V1 is for sale i think. i don’t care anymore. i just drive slow now I drive slow everywhere but lately it seems that when I want to play there is always someone waiting around the corner to slap my wrist. ---
**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:** [August 28, 2008, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/54 "2008-08-28T10:57:54Z")
> [@Mk4 30R](#): > > my V1 is for sale i think. i dont care anymore. i just drive slow now How much do you want for it Brett? And do you have the code or w/e for future updates? (I’m going to keep funding your unemployment/eventually buy you out piece by piece. :lol) ---
**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:** [August 28, 2008, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/55 "2008-08-28T10:59:07Z")
> [@Johawk](#): > > Are their any comparisons between this and other manufacturers? I was actually looking at that model. It seems that radar detection technology is at a stand still. The new Escort 9500i has the same electronics as the 8500 x50 but with GPS and slightly different software. > I drive slow everywhere but lately it seems that when I want to play there is always someone waiting around the corner to slap my wrist. thats because they have steped up the crack down on speeders in work zones and on 787 and stretches of 87 and i90… as far as your escort not working i would say its defective… i mean ive had one for a while… ive even smacked it off the window out of frustration for one thing or another… and its never not pickedup a cop, unless the radar isnt on. i got mine at best buy, if you want to stay away from the escorts, go with a valentine 1 i hear they are very good. ---
**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:** [August 28, 2008, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/56 "2008-08-28T11:00:03Z")
> [@n!cole](#): > > How much do you want for it Brett? And do you have the code or w/e for future updates? > > (I’m going to keep funding your unemployment/eventually buy you out piece by piece. :lol) The code is just the serial # ---
**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:** [August 28, 2008, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/57 "2008-08-28T11:00:17Z")
…which is stamped on the bottom of each V1… ---
**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:** [August 28, 2008, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/58 "2008-08-28T11:00:51Z")
I feel like the older Escorts were made better. Mine is Nick’s old one, it still works fine. Nick has Joe’s old one, it’s still kicking. Sean had his for years, no problems. Richie’s baked in the sun once, it’s still going. ---
**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:** [August 28, 2008, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/59 "2008-08-28T11:01:19Z")
> [@BENNYFIZZLE](#): > > …which is stamped on the bottom of each V1… Okay good, I was looking at buying one and _someone_ told me don’t bother if they don’t give you the code. ---
**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:** [August 28, 2008, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/237757/60 "2008-08-28T11:02:19Z")
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