R58 Radar detectors
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,134
Likes: 40
From: Port Townsend, WA
Escort Passport 9500ix by far. It is expensive but the best. Mine is paid for since a long time.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 42
From: Bothell, WA
I have the same. Super long range, quick alerts, just need to learn to deal with all the false alerts from automatic doors, speed signs, and now blind spot monitoring systems on other cars.
Only downside with this one is that while it has a stellar forward range, it sacrifices some lateral pickup. Hasn't burned me yet though.
Only downside with this one is that while it has a stellar forward range, it sacrifices some lateral pickup. Hasn't burned me yet though.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,134
Likes: 40
From: Port Townsend, WA
I have the same. Super long range, quick alerts, just need to learn to deal with all the false alerts from automatic doors, speed signs, and now blind spot monitoring systems on other cars.
Only downside with this one is that while it has a stellar forward range, it sacrifices some lateral pickup. Hasn't burned me yet though.
Only downside with this one is that while it has a stellar forward range, it sacrifices some lateral pickup. Hasn't burned me yet though.
I have mine since 6 years and I never experienced any lack of lateral coverage. It covers 360 degrees.
As for the false alerts, it is true but it doesn't bothers me. I prefer to be aware than sorry.
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Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 4,098
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From: York, Pennsylvania
I have the Bel Pro GX65 which is extremely similar to the Passport 9500ix.
I like the GPS tracking of red light cameras, speed cameras, etc.
with update-able database as well as the excellent performance.
A lot of people swear by the Valentine model, too.
I like the GPS tracking of red light cameras, speed cameras, etc.
with update-able database as well as the excellent performance.
A lot of people swear by the Valentine model, too.
