R56 Radar Anyone?
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I think im going to get the Beltronics RX65. My friend has one and has had great success with it. He was saying its basically an updated and nicer Escort 8500 so thats cool. It also comes with a smart wire, where you can mute it when driving by shopping centers. ect. and im going to hardwire it in to the mini.
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I'm totally going to jinx myself, but I've found that keeping it under 10 over on the highway and going the speed limit in town has been a pretty good strategy. I might have a little more trouble keeping it under the limit with a turbo and that hard to understand speedo in the S.
By the way I have the Escort 8500 and it smells radar from about 5 miles away. I'm considering getting a Valentine though at some point. The problem is that I'm just as likely to get nailed by laser so I just don't speed that much.
By the way I have the Escort 8500 and it smells radar from about 5 miles away. I'm considering getting a Valentine though at some point. The problem is that I'm just as likely to get nailed by laser so I just don't speed that much.
But alas, Blimey keeps hearing stories of Tess Turbo going 130mph on the Autobahn and he pulls like a sled dog wanting to go faster...
Sorry for the pulput lectures earlier. Everyone buy anything you want. Just drive safely. PLEASE don't think that because you CAN drive fast, that always means it's BEST to drive fast... save it for the track.
Oh yeah... but if you have a brain and the cash you'll buy a V1.
Just kiddin.
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Thanks, sorry I did not realize I started a war! 30 min. after the post, 8 replies! wow.....
And has anyone hardwired their radar detector, I hate extra wires, and the fuse box is on the center column, to the right of the drivers knee [on left wheel cars], so I was thinking of hiding the hardwire cable bellow the windshield, all the way to the door, and under the steering wheel area then into the box. Anyone do this.
Also, if you did do this, are their extra fuses in the mini? [Mine comes in a week so I dont know now]. And if not, which did you take out to use?
And has anyone hardwired their radar detector, I hate extra wires, and the fuse box is on the center column, to the right of the drivers knee [on left wheel cars], so I was thinking of hiding the hardwire cable bellow the windshield, all the way to the door, and under the steering wheel area then into the box. Anyone do this.
Also, if you did do this, are their extra fuses in the mini? [Mine comes in a week so I dont know now]. And if not, which did you take out to use?
Randy
M7 Tuning
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Randy
Could you tell me where a good place to purchase one of these units? Was the install difficult? I don't know why but I thought these units were a vender install only. I would like to be able to do it myself.
Thanks Steve
Could you tell me where a good place to purchase one of these units? Was the install difficult? I don't know why but I thought these units were a vender install only. I would like to be able to do it myself.
Thanks Steve
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The reason I ask is that some word on the net is the detection is poor and price higher than the Passport SR7 and the BT is just a gimmick, hence the higher price. And the radar unit is 5 years old ... poorer performance?
Opinion?
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Randy
M7 Tuning
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M7 Tuning
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#39
Since I did not get a MFSW, I have a bad feeling that I may be going over the speedlimit with my Cooper S on occasions ......and I was wondering if anyone has a radar detector in there mini.
I was thinking about the Beltronics RX65 which a friend recomended. He said its works great and saves his butt
Just wanted to get opinions and other options out there!
Thanks, Dave
I was thinking about the Beltronics RX65 which a friend recomended. He said its works great and saves his butt
Just wanted to get opinions and other options out there!
Thanks, Dave
#40
I dunno... I'd check this review before rushing out to get a V1
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleID=100542
It seems the Bel STI Driver scored much better in this guy's tests. I'm considering one of those.
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleID=100542
It seems the Bel STI Driver scored much better in this guy's tests. I'm considering one of those.
#41
Just noticed something else: radartest.com sponsors a link to a radar retailer which, coincidentally, also panned the V1. Guess what? The V1 isn't sold through retailers! But that retailer sells Bell and Passport. Just coincidence, I suppose.
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I have an older radar detector, but it still picks up our gentlemen in blue (or tan). We have plenty of speed traps, too, including areas where the gross national product of the community seems to be tickets.
I have a simple installation but it is nearly hidden. The detector is mounted on velcro (so I can remove it for autocrosses) on the far left portion of the dash, and the wire is put under the panels below the steering wheel. Can't even tell where it is, except for the little part that sticks up to go to the unit, and the other end that goes into the power supply/lighter. Can't beat it!
I have a simple installation but it is nearly hidden. The detector is mounted on velcro (so I can remove it for autocrosses) on the far left portion of the dash, and the wire is put under the panels below the steering wheel. Can't even tell where it is, except for the little part that sticks up to go to the unit, and the other end that goes into the power supply/lighter. Can't beat it!
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I got both a Valentine 1 at an Escort 8500 and sometime use both on longer trips just to see how they perform.
The Valentine 1 is a lot more sensitive, gets the warning about 5seconds earlier and the arrows are a wonderful little feature. What is better on the Escort is the little button to mute it once you get the warning, the V1 keeps on going on your nerves with the beeping till the danger is over
The Valentine 1 is a lot more sensitive, gets the warning about 5seconds earlier and the arrows are a wonderful little feature. What is better on the Escort is the little button to mute it once you get the warning, the V1 keeps on going on your nerves with the beeping till the danger is over
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I got both a Valentine 1 at an Escort 8500 and sometime use both on longer trips just to see how they perform.
The Valentine 1 is a lot more sensitive, gets the warning about 5seconds earlier and the arrows are a wonderful little feature. What is better on the Escort is the little button to mute it once you get the warning, the V1 keeps on going on your nerves with the beeping till the danger is over
The Valentine 1 is a lot more sensitive, gets the warning about 5seconds earlier and the arrows are a wonderful little feature. What is better on the Escort is the little button to mute it once you get the warning, the V1 keeps on going on your nerves with the beeping till the danger is over
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I think im going to get the Beltronics RX65. My friend has one and has had great success with it. He was saying its basically an updated and nicer Escort 8500 so thats cool. It also comes with a smart wire, where you can mute it when driving by shopping centers. ect. and im going to hardwire it in to the mini.
Once you get one you'll understand why no other radar detector even comes close. The ability to know which direction the radar signal is coming from is INVALUABLE in determining whether it's a false signal or a real threat. I'd recommend it to anyone, it's easily paid for itself...
#49
Yep... as long as you know how to use the OUTER volume ring for mute volume...
I just got my customized remote display installed today (sits on top of the steering column) - and I have a remote audio control in front of my right knee in the top of the parcel shelf - so now I have THREE buttons I can push to mute my V1, depending on my mood...
I just got my customized remote display installed today (sits on top of the steering column) - and I have a remote audio control in front of my right knee in the top of the parcel shelf - so now I have THREE buttons I can push to mute my V1, depending on my mood...
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I just got a notice that my RX65 came in today, so I am going to pick it up and go test drive a MCS again. I think my MCS is going to be finished tomorrow, so I will test drive the MCS tonight with my RX65 and let you know what I think. I got the hardwire kit so everything will be hidden.