Is there any consensus on which radar detectors work best in general or with Crossfires in particular? Have only had the car since February but already some close calls. Any thoughts apprecciated. Thanks.

 

Valentine one or escort passport series.

 

The car has no bearing on the detector. The Valentine 1 is rated highest but is pricey. I'm partial to Bel 965. My first Bel lasted almost 6 years of heavy use. I've had this unit for close to 3 years and it is giving me plenty of warning and was under $200. Knowing direction of radar, the big gimmick with the V1, is nice but as soon as mine chirps I slow down. I am getting 1/2+ mile warning on straight aways.

 

Detectors only work if the officer is lazy, and leaves his gun on full time. Most officers here in CO are lazy, and leave their KA on all the time. Some are sneaky and use LIDAR, but are sloppy and I get hints of them a car or two ahead, and can get a moment of warning when traffic in front slams on their brakes in reaction to noticing a man pointing a gun at them from the side of the road.

If he's sneaky, and uses instant on, waiting for the right prey, you won't stand a chance.

I also recommend the V1.

But, it won't help at all if they use VASCAR.

BC.

 

Regardless of the detector, I've found that speeding 15mph+ over the limit just ain't worth the risk. Get caught +14mph in many states and you're a super speeder and have the honor of an additional $200 over the face value of a $185 ticket. Get caught +29 in many states and it's reckless driving. Ouch.

The V1 is good, but I've had much better reliability by just watching driver nuances ahead when you are in medium traffic. You are just being plain stupid to speed when there is light or no traffic, regardless of the detector you have. Go 12mph over the limit if you must. Having a new Crossfire makes it hard to beat down the urge.

Good luck ... or get out your wallet.

 

Escort Passport 8500 has saved me plenty (no matter what Doc sez).
Have one for each XF.

 

I have the V1 and am pleased with it.... the police in OR are mostly running with their radar on while driving... I am frequently surprised at how far away I pick them up... especially out in the open places...

But I will admit that I dont rely on it to keep me completely out of trouble... just to let me know they are around.... I tend to run at about 10 over the limit on the hiway and dont want any tickets.... I cant remember my last speeding ticket.... must be close to 20 years?


Pick the one that suites you and your budget and drive safely....

 

Finally purchased a Beltronics V8 and am very pleased with it.

 

I have a v1 in my car and love it I find the radar direction arrows help out alot for the many under cover/ non marked cars they use over here in new hampshire

 

Ended up purchasing a Beltronics V8 and thus far very pleased with it.