Hey guys im having trouble deciding between an escort 8500 x50 and a V1... i mean there is a considerable price difference. Which one would u guys prefer? oh and how did you detector owners go about mounting it? i dunno if i want a big ol detector on my windshield... is there anywhere else i can put it?

 

Get a V1 and you can mount it to yoru rear view mirror. There is a similar post taht should a guy having it right under his mirror. Good luck

 

x50 can be mount on your rearview mirror also using mike's mount. do a search and you'll find a lot of info on both detectors. i have x50 hardwired.

 

Escort Passport SRX radar detector and laser jammer

 

I need to get me something like that that can be easily concealed, those are illegal here (some people still use them, if you get caught it's a $1000 penalty though)

 

dude JCN how much was all that? its a dope setup! but im looking to spend around 500 bucks...

 

Read this thread. https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-video/72400-i-got-some-srx.html

Also search this site using radar or laser. There is a sh!tload of information here.

https://my350z.com/forum/search.php

 

V1 all teh way

 

V1 all the way. The multiple bogey and directional features wil save your a$$.

read this for stealth install.

Stealth install of V1

 

I have the x50 and mike's mount and its great, except...


To look at it, you have to refocus because its too close to your eyes. If it could be forward a couple inches it would be much better.

 

Passport x50 all the way. But don't take anybody's word. Go to www.speedzones.com and see the testing on the top brands and exactly how they faired in unabiased testing where no companies were allowed on site. "www.speedzones.com" after you see the results, etc. than you will know what you want.

 

hey 2003z how well does the x50 work? and wuts mike's mount? can u post a link?

 

I love my v1, it picks up radar from reaaaaal far away and the arrows are such a nice feature, no more quessing where the radar/laser is coming from like i did with my passport 7500.

 

I'm using the 8500 x50 blue and its worth the money. and you save yourself $100 from buying the V1

 

It's was 15 miles to home for lunch today, straight up a long straight boulevard. Traffic was light, and traffic lights far apart. Perfect for running through all six gears up to 55 (and maybe more )

On the way back, I found myself with 5 other drivers, one was a Lexus, and one was a BMW. From the light, they didn't (couldn't ??) keep up. I found myself out in front. Suddenly, my Passport beeped. It was only a single light (and beep), so I knew I had plenty of time. I gradually slowed from my speed to a slower one (much less likely to be interpreted as speeding ). All my friends sped by.

I wish I cuda warned them. I'd flash my headlights if they had been going the other way.

 

Hahaha did they get caught?

 

Have an escort and two V1s. Will use only V1s in the future.

 

How do you plug it in when it is on the front windsheild? Is there a power adapter aroudn there?

 

I have a passport 8500 X50 in both my vehicles, and wouldn't use anything else. As mentioned before go to this website and get the real information on the testing of the major brands including the ones mention in this thread. www.speedzones.com It gives the real unbias story and testing of all areas. I would never change.

 

As to plugging in the radar detector, I have mine wire in and comes out of he mirror post, no lose wires. Very neat and clean.