Radar Detector

chumpion · 12-27-2011, 04:46 PM

Thinking about getting one, but wondering what people would think about it. I am in a conservative industry and sometimes have customers in my car. Would they think I am a DB? Just wondering what type of reputation you are buying with a detector.

ajohnson300 · 12-27-2011, 04:54 PM

Don't waste your money, buy a Valentine 1 or nothing at all.

chumpion · 12-27-2011, 04:57 PM

Thanks. Have one picked, but now wonder how they are perceived. Had one when I was younger...think I may be too old/conservative now.

be1ieve1111 · 12-27-2011, 04:59 PM

You need to stop caring about what people think. If you speed... buy one, if you care what customers think, get speeding tickets or drive the speed limit. Valentine 1 and Passports are usually a safe a bet.

avocet · 12-27-2011, 04:59 PM

Well, just tuck it into the door when you have clients on board.

Personally? I don't give a sh#t what other people think. But then again I don't need to drive anyone around

I alway hide mine when I park anyways...

PeteW84 · 12-27-2011, 05:02 PM

V1!!!

Mysecondwife · 12-27-2011, 05:17 PM

Since we are talking detectors...I'm debating on the solo3...any feedback from the forum?

hipnotic · 12-27-2011, 06:59 PM

v1 or go home. I need to get one myself

jaadoogar · 12-27-2011, 07:19 PM

There are a number of threads talking about this here on e90post.

I have had three Escort detectors, and am very happy with them. Currently have the 9500ix.

If you're worried about your passengers seeing it, you could always get one installed where the display is on your dashboard. Much more pricey.

deadmn1337 · 12-27-2011, 07:32 PM

get a Val 1 which is small and put on the drivers side of the rear view mirror. they wont notice unless they are looking and it is really easy to turn volume down without being obvious

turb0mik3 · 12-27-2011, 07:34 PM

Drive the speed limit, hehe.

Slow_335i · 12-27-2011, 07:40 PM

Escort 8500/9500/qi45 are equal to the V1 or as Mflowt5 said drive the speed limit

jayk877 · 12-27-2011, 07:42 PM

I have a V1 and its the best radar ive ever owned..pay for itself the first day LMAO i recommend everyone get one even if you dont speed...its always good to be aware of ur surroundings!!! even if you dont speed sometime u dont pay attention and and it goes off and u slow down!

FiremanLU706 · 12-27-2011, 07:48 PM

I've been using a V1 for years! Now I've got a E90 335i & I'm not sure where to hook-up the power wire! Can somebody help me out with some info?

Ricer X · 12-27-2011, 07:55 PM

OK, this thread was not supposed to be a v1 escort pissing match. I highly recommend the escort and have no reason to change...saved my ass many times.

Not sure about the brand you are looking for but if you do a custom install it could be very stealth...even to go so far to have the display in your ashtray area that you could close to hide.

However, I wouldn't hide it. Your clients won't care and your peers shouldn't. Be honest but respectful about who you are...it will be appreciated....don't apologize.

Mr. Nice · 12-27-2011, 07:57 PM

had a v1 and it was good, 9500ix is better

Ricer X · 12-27-2011, 07:59 PM

zach you troll

chumpion · 12-27-2011, 08:17 PM

Will just do a custom install. Need to care what people think, despite advice from this forum. Sometimes your reputation is worth more than you like to admit, especially when you have clients and employees who count on ou.

Coolieman1220 · 12-27-2011, 08:38 PM

people who notice it generally ask a lot of questions about it and get excited to see it work, when they see it work they are shocked!

anerbe · 12-27-2011, 08:50 PM

I've been using a V1 for years! Now I've got a E90 335i

jayk877 · 12-27-2011, 09:26 PM

V1>escort

caradd · 12-27-2011, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chumpion

Thinking about getting one, but wondering what people would think about it. I am in a conservative industry and sometimes have customers in my car. Would they think I am a DB? Just wondering what type of reputation you are buying with a detector.

Interesting, I never thought owning a Radar Detector would make one think your a DB.

I would imagine if someone thinks your a DB for having a radar detector, they probably think your a bigger DB because of the car you drive.

12-27-2011, 04:46 PM	#1
chumpion Private 0 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe; DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY, NY iTrader: (0)	Radar Detector Thinking about getting one, but wondering what people would think about it. I am in a conservative industry and sometimes have customers in my car. Would they think I am a DB? Just wondering what type of reputation you are buying with a detector.
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ajohnson300 Abjm3 8 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2012 X5M, 2010 Nissan GTR Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Watervliet, NY iTrader: (3)	Don't waste your money, buy a Valentine 1 or nothing at all.
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chumpion Private 0 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe; DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Have one picked, but now wonder how they are perceived. Had one when I was younger...think I may be too old/conservative now.
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be1ieve1111 Thread Killer 20 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 2014 EB M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana iTrader: (9)	You need to stop caring about what people think. If you speed... buy one, if you care what customers think, get speeding tickets or drive the speed limit. Valentine 1 and Passports are usually a safe a bet.
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avocet Major 252 Rep 1,157 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 2011 X5d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver bc iTrader: (0)	Well, just tuck it into the door when you have clients on board. Personally? I don't give a sh#t what other people think. But then again I don't need to drive anyone around I alway hide mine when I park anyways...
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jaadoogar Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi M-Sport, 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	There are a number of threads talking about this here on e90post. I have had three Escort detectors, and am very happy with them. Currently have the 9500ix. If you're worried about your passengers seeing it, you could always get one installed where the display is on your dashboard. Much more pricey. __________________ 2018 BMW F80 M3 \| Black Sapphire \| 6MT \| 2011 BMW E90 335xi \| Black Sapphire \| Black Dakota \| M-Sport \| 6MT \| European Delivery 5.24.11 E9x Picture Game: 29 points (Grandfather Clock, Natural Disaster, Anti Environment, Minivan Taxi, NFL Stadium Opening Day, Six Banana M, Campaign Sign, Steam Locomotive... EV Charging Station, Extreme Car Sizes, Birthday, Bridal Shop, Boardwalk, Car Insurance, Adjacent Handicap, Gloves, Fast Expensive)
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deadmn1337 Captain 39 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2016 EB 435i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (11)	get a Val 1 which is small and put on the drivers side of the rear view mirror. they wont notice unless they are looking and it is really easy to turn volume down without being obvious
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Slow_335i Daily Driven! 186 Rep 2,516 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central Illinois iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [7.02]	Escort 8500/9500/qi45 are equal to the V1 or as Mflowt5 said drive the speed limit __________________
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12-27-2011, 07:42 PM	#13
jayk877 Lieutenant 21 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2007 335i sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Florida (Coral Springs) iTrader: (2)	I have a V1 and its the best radar ive ever owned..pay for itself the first day LMAO i recommend everyone get one even if you dont speed...its always good to be aware of ur surroundings!!! even if you dont speed sometime u dont pay attention and and it goes off and u slow down! __________________ Current car- 2003 cobra S/C stockish * previous cars 2007 335i e90 Jb4, downpipes, intake, magnaflow exhaust, 375+whp 2005 SRT4 big turbo built to hell.. 420+WHP in a 2700 pound car!
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FiremanLU706 Private First Class 5 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ky iTrader: (1)	I've been using a V1 for years! Now I've got a E90 335i & I'm not sure where to hook-up the power wire! Can somebody help me out with some info?
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12-27-2011, 07:55 PM	#15
Ricer X noted crusty old man 99 Rep 7,859 Posts Drives: like a man late for work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: of what? iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	OK, this thread was not supposed to be a v1 escort pissing match. I highly recommend the escort and have no reason to change...saved my ass many times. Not sure about the brand you are looking for but if you do a custom install it could be very stealth...even to go so far to have the display in your ashtray area that you could close to hide. However, I wouldn't hide it. Your clients won't care and your peers shouldn't. Be honest but respectful about who you are...it will be appreciated....don't apologize. __________________ Photoshoot: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448667 Ihsanshaik - X/Vasillalov - X/Nood1es - X/Countless more I can't recall - X Nobama 2012
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chumpion Private 0 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe; DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY, NY iTrader: (0)	Will just do a custom install. Need to care what people think, despite advice from this forum. Sometimes your reputation is worth more than you like to admit, especially when you have clients and employees who count on ou.
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Coolieman1220 Banned 73 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	people who notice it generally ask a lot of questions about it and get excited to see it work, when they see it work they are shocked!
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	I've been using a V1 for years! Now I've got a E90 335i Last edited by anerbe; 12-28-2011 at 07:33 PM..
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