Radar detector advice?
#16
Racer
1000% Agree. The Theia is going to be a game changer. I check the site every day.
#17
First and foremost, you really need to read the various reports on Vortexradar.com. He does a great job; the R7 wins a fair number of contests but the V1 gen 2 does well too. And since I already had a gen 1, I traded it in to get V2 and I like it a lot!
V1Connection is a free IOS app that will allow you to upgrade the software via bluetooth and provides a few other functions. But V1Driver ($9.99) is what you really want IMO; it really makes configuring the V1 easy.
V1Connection is a free IOS app that will allow you to upgrade the software via bluetooth and provides a few other functions. But V1Driver ($9.99) is what you really want IMO; it really makes configuring the V1 easy.
#18
Racer
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I run a V1, Gen 2. Just plug it in and go with no hassle. I have played around with the JBV1 app but really have not seen any value with it yet. Probably because I have no idea how to configure the settings. Many moons ago, my shop used to install the K40 front and rear remote systems. They were great. A friend just had the latest generation installed in his M8 and is very happy with it. You may want to do some research on them before making the final decision.
#19
Rennlist Member
I know you don’t want to do too much setup but I will urge you to get to learn the radar detector you get. After the initial setup and locking out bands not used in your area, you can leave it alone. This will greatly reduce falses. If you get a radar detector and don’t interpret the alerts correctly, you will still get a ticket.
I also recommend the R7 or 360 Redline until we know more about Theia.
I also recommend the R7 or 360 Redline until we know more about Theia.
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KLOC (08-07-2021)
#22
K40 is a very marginal product for the money spent, dealerships and some shops push it because there is a huge margin on it. If you want an all in one radar/laser solution then Escort is the best. If you are willing to deal with 2 different units, then AL Priority is the best for laser and at the moment Redline 360c/V1 gen 2 are the best for Radar and Theia likely will be once released.
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d-- (11-29-2021)
#23
Advanced
In parallel with the Escort recommendations, does anyone have any experience with the module these guys make that integrates the detector into the Porsche dash?
https://www.midcityengineering.com/max-int/
https://www.midcityengineering.com/max-int/
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STEMCO (02-27-2022)
#25
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This being my first radar detector ever, where do you guys recommend mounting it?
Concerns of it falling and damaging parts of the cabin in our very pricy vehicle are a consideration for me
Concerns of it falling and damaging parts of the cabin in our very pricy vehicle are a consideration for me
#26
Burning Brakes
v1g2 - simple and works great; i will no longer fly without it
plus a blend mount
plus a blend mount
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G650 (02-22-2021)
#27
Rennlist Member
Just got blendmount for my Escort 360 Max. Have had the windshield sticky cup mount and often on a hot day look up and its gone...somewhere on the floorboard. gonna try the blendmount this time and see how I like it....once I do the DITY hardwire taps [which have been sitting in my tool kit for the past 2 mos].
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foodbiker (04-19-2021)
#28
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I had and R3 in a Boxster and it worked great with Blendmount. I left it in the car when i sold it. I bought the new Escort Max 3 for the auto lockouts which the R3 will never have and the R7 is supposed to have but I dont think does. The auto lockouts on the Max 3 work well so far. I know other Escorts have arrows etc... my thought is if it beeps, slow down, dont care where it is coming from. The mag mount on the Escorts is also way better than the clip on the R3 or R7.
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svkarl (02-19-2021)
#29
Burning Brakes
ran a power cord run up to the mirror area - from drivers footwell fuse box up thru the interior panels exiting from the mirror console towards the very front - wire end is only "unsightly" item - i never see it - passenger hasn't complained
decided against BlendMount, due to past experience in corvette....after 40,000 miles or so the mirror started shaking loose - and looking closely on the 911 having the V1 under the mirror blocks off some vision, although that was a minimal consideration....it was more the fact of the V1 & BlendMount catching vibration and shaking the mirror area that made me go back to suction cups
decided against the mirror tap - but here is a link to another forum member that did it: https://rennlist.com/forums/992/1185...radar-etc.html
Last edited by RD16RR; 01-30-2021 at 09:44 AM.
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