Escort Redline or Valentine One

Javier · 11-28-2009, 11:35 AM

Which radar detector should i buy for my 335, the redline or the V1.
They both have two antennas and they both claim to be the best on the market right now..
the V1 has always been good but it seems a little dated nowadays, and the redline is brand new and seems pretty good.

soo let me have ur opinions.

WILLIE92 · 11-28-2009, 11:40 AM

Honestly Radar detectors dont work! save your money for the tickets!

Javier · 11-28-2009, 11:44 AM

well they've worked just fine for me for the past 5 years, you need a good quality detector, if you're gonna buy a $99 radio shack one you might as well save ur money

the one i had broke so i need a new one..

E90 87ss · 11-28-2009, 11:47 AM

They work, just not with lidar, I think that's the one where they "zap" you as you drive by and of course if they pace you... Big fan of escort.

Aurora Bearialis · 11-28-2009, 11:47 AM

I have a V1 and it works great. If you think its dated you can send it in to Valentine and they update all the stuff on your radar detector.

MAXOM3 · 11-28-2009, 11:49 AM

Valentine

jopa489 · 11-28-2009, 11:50 AM

Instant On and Laser are unavoidable, even with a V1. Yes it may help you around town, but don't let it give you a false sense of security.

WILLIE92 · 11-28-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Javier

well they've worked just fine for me for the past 5 years, you need a good quality detector, if you're gonna buy a $99 radio shack one you might as well save ur money

the one i had broke so i need a new one..

you just said it ! the past five years , cops use lidar now!

Javier · 11-28-2009, 11:55 AM

In Puerto Rico, lidar is NEVER used, and instant on is very rarely used. cops just drive around with radar antennas hardwired to the vehicle (no radar guns) and they constatly monitor vehicle speeds in front or rear of them. So radar detectors are pretty effective here, but only Ka band is used.

CPI · 11-28-2009, 11:57 AM

V1 FTW!

WILLIE92 · 11-28-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Javier

In Puerto Rico, lidar is NEVER used, and instant on is very rarely used. cops just drive around with radar antennas hardwired to the vehicle (no radar guns) and they constatly monitor vehicle speeds in front or rear of them. So radar detectors are pretty effective here, but only Ka band is used.

lucky bastards!!! ok then valentine!

Javier · 11-28-2009, 12:00 PM

has anyone used the redline?

Majikthese42 · 11-28-2009, 01:38 PM

I just heard about the Redline today. I haven't read any objective test reports on it.

It's new so I'd give Escort a few months to work the bugs out of it. As I understand one big advantage is that it can't be detected by radar detector-detectors, like the police use in Virginia. One big disadvantage seems to be that it's $100 more than the V-1.

Javier · 11-28-2009, 01:43 PM

what i would like to know is, if its $100 better than the V1

thkfast · 11-28-2009, 02:07 PM

V1. I really like the directional arrows. Adjustable sensitivity and loud enough to hear over my stereo. Two mounting options, comes with choice of cords and includes a fused hard-wire bundle. Best $399 ever spent.

///M3NACE · 11-28-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by thkfast

V1. I really like the directional arrows. Adjustable sensitivity and loud enough to hear over my stereo. Two mounting options, comes with choice of cords and includes a fused hard-wire bundle. Best $399 ever spent.

+1

Orion4 · 11-28-2009, 04:04 PM

V1! Have had 3 over the years. Never go out of date- Send back for sw/fw upgrades when update issued. The even help against Instant-On, as long as you're not the target, but behind- you will detect some of the beam side-lobs and scatter.

Curious about the Redline not be detectable. As far as I know all previous RADAR detectors use a superhetrodyne receiver which by its very nature create some level of residual transmissions which is what the Police may detect.

Neutrino45 · 11-28-2009, 08:14 PM

Redline is dual antennae but it doesn't give you the direction of the signal. I would go with V1. The arrows are unbeatable!

angler · 11-28-2009, 09:25 PM

V1 just bought it 2 months ago after reading all the blogs, saved me 3 times already. you will love the arrows!

snipersix · 11-28-2009, 09:46 PM

i have the escort 9500i works wonders. Love the GPS feature

enforcerman · 11-28-2009, 10:13 PM

Ok. LIDR are still rarely used. They are expensive and most are hard to use. Any radar detector is useful against random officers who are running to calls w/ the radar on all the time. The dedicated "traffic" officers are much more sneaky and they are smart enough to avoid radar detectors. Seriously, your best bet is traveling in moderate traffic and watching brake lights in front of you for random stopping when there shouldnt be people stopping.

One last thing, nothing more satisfying that writing a ticket to someone w/ a really nice radar detector on the windshield.

Javier · 11-28-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by enforcerman

One last thing, nothing more satisfying that writing a ticket to someone w/ a really nice radar detector on the windshield.

you sound like a cop

11-28-2009, 11:35 AM	#1
Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	Escort Redline or Valentine One Which radar detector should i buy for my 335, the redline or the V1. They both have two antennas and they both claim to be the best on the market right now.. the V1 has always been good but it seems a little dated nowadays, and the redline is brand new and seems pretty good. soo let me have ur opinions. __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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WILLIE92 H20 KING!! 16 Rep 525 Posts Drives: E92 328I Join Date: May 2009 Location: COLORADO/DOWNEY ,CA iTrader: (0)	Honestly Radar detectors dont work! save your money for the tickets!
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Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	well they've worked just fine for me for the past 5 years, you need a good quality detector, if you're gonna buy a $99 radio shack one you might as well save ur money the one i had broke so i need a new one.. __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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E90 87ss Captain 37 Rep 608 Posts Drives: ! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ/Philly iTrader: (1)	They work, just not with lidar, I think that's the one where they "zap" you as you drive by and of course if they pace you... Big fan of escort.
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Aurora Bearialis ¡Barça! 168 Rep 12,042 Posts Drives: Rainbow Sandals Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	I have a V1 and it works great. If you think its dated you can send it in to Valentine and they update all the stuff on your radar detector. __________________ Tate's chicken sucks!
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MAXOM3 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: '88 E30 M3 - '11 E82 1M Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Renton,WA iTrader: (0)	Valentine __________________ 88' e30 M3 11' e82 1M http://www.facebook.com/Maxi1M
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11-28-2009, 11:50 AM	#7
jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Instant On and Laser are unavoidable, even with a V1. Yes it may help you around town, but don't let it give you a false sense of security. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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11-28-2009, 11:55 AM	#9
Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	In Puerto Rico, lidar is NEVER used, and instant on is very rarely used. cops just drive around with radar antennas hardwired to the vehicle (no radar guns) and they constatly monitor vehicle speeds in front or rear of them. So radar detectors are pretty effective here, but only Ka band is used. __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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11-28-2009, 12:00 PM	#12
Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	has anyone used the redline? __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I just heard about the Redline today. I haven't read any objective test reports on it. It's new so I'd give Escort a few months to work the bugs out of it. As I understand one big advantage is that it can't be detected by radar detector-detectors, like the police use in Virginia. One big disadvantage seems to be that it's $100 more than the V-1. __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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Javier Major 80 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	what i would like to know is, if its $100 better than the V1 __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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thkfast Major 261 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Sakhir Orange DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA iTrader: (1)	V1. I really like the directional arrows. Adjustable sensitivity and loud enough to hear over my stereo. Two mounting options, comes with choice of cords and includes a fused hard-wire bundle. Best $399 ever spent. __________________ "The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong." 2015 F82 M4 - Sakhir Orange Metallic 2013 E92 M3 / 2013 E92 335is / 2010 E90 335i / 2007 E90 335i
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11-28-2009, 04:04 PM	#17
Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,572 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	V1! Have had 3 over the years. Never go out of date- Send back for sw/fw upgrades when update issued. The even help against Instant-On, as long as you're not the target, but behind- you will detect some of the beam side-lobs and scatter. Curious about the Redline not be detectable. As far as I know all previous RADAR detectors use a superhetrodyne receiver which by its very nature create some level of residual transmissions which is what the Police may detect.
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Neutrino45 Major 62 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: XXX Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: milky way iTrader: (2)	Redline is dual antennae but it doesn't give you the direction of the signal. I would go with V1. The arrows are unbeatable! __________________
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11-28-2009, 10:13 PM	#21
enforcerman The Man 17 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 328i MSport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Ok. LIDR are still rarely used. They are expensive and most are hard to use. Any radar detector is useful against random officers who are running to calls w/ the radar on all the time. The dedicated "traffic" officers are much more sneaky and they are smart enough to avoid radar detectors. Seriously, your best bet is traveling in moderate traffic and watching brake lights in front of you for random stopping when there shouldnt be people stopping. One last thing, nothing more satisfying that writing a ticket to someone w/ a really nice radar detector on the windshield. __________________ 2007 328i (01/07 Production) Monaco Blue / 2014 MSport 328i - Glacier Silver Modifications: Blacked out Kidney Grill \|\| Bluetooth Retrofit \|\| Ipod Retrofit \|\| Rear Power Outlets \|\| Euro Switch \|\| Blacklines
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