Esky 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) Upgradin my guardian angel to something better. Cant decide wich one to go for: 1. Valentine1 v1.8 2. Escort Passport 8500 X50 3. Any other options below $600? 4. Anyone selling any second hand ones? Edited: +#4 Edited June 3, 2009 by Esky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 +1 for Valentine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 When i talked to a few places who sell and 'tune' radars, i was recommended either the Valentine or Bel Sti He said these two were the best for NZ conditions and could be tuned for optimal performance. Not sure if they fall in your price range tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Beltronics, Have had an XR950 and an RX65 and they have both been better than my mates valentine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrad01 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Beltronics, Have had an XR950 and an RX65 and they have both been better than my mates valentine +1 I've got a Beltronics STi-R hardwired into my 335i - it has saved me big $$ - and you can't see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Bel STI if i remember there is a twin antenna KA band NZ special Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Bel STI if i remember there is a twin antenna KA band NZ specialThe Sti-XR but its the same as the normal Stihttp://www.radars.com.au/beltronics-sti-xr.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 The reason why the V1 owns all is because they tell you the direction the signal is comiong from. That with my satnav = know pretty much where the source is going to be well in advance. I used a bell once and felt blind when I had churps, felt like a big step backwards. Radar detectors however will not save you if the radar tracking you is in hold mode at distance. The police have now been trained how to best use hold mode on the stalker radar units and can accurately lock your speed around 900 meters LOS before you have time to react. I know cause i've been done like this before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 STI-XR is my personal fav. There is also a older model Bell that rates quite well, RX65 would be my budget pick. I'll be playing with some new GPS's with radar in the next few weeks, they look promising. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Can anyone here please tell me how to set up my Valentine 1 correctly? I am sick of it going off every time I pass Middlemore Hospital, petrol stations and traffic lights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 turn off K and X band... mainly X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 The best is getting your eyesight checked and learn to read the roads correctly. [ The Road-Nazis need to find suitable places to hide ] This method has worked for me for many years If you must use electronic weaponry try this http://www.radarjammers.com/ On a jap import , power it up from a relay via the speed warning alarm [ that way their radar gets a reading when you are below 100k's ] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrad01 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 turn off K and X band... mainly X Be careful, the new digital speed cameras are back on K band... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Can anyone here please tell me how to set up my Valentine 1 correctly? I am sick of it going off every time I pass Middlemore Hospital, petrol stations and traffic lights. This is how the importers code in to be "NZ Ready". As others have said, just turn off the X band... http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 On a jap import , power it up from a relay via the speed warning alarm [ that way their radar gets a reading when you are below 100k's ] And how would this work in a 30, 50, 60, or 80 kmph zone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) Tip for Valentine One users: Get your hands on a StealthOne and have the radar warnings appearing in the text display of your BMW instrument cluster http://www.stealthone.biz/ Prerequisite: your car must have the check control (text) display, which is standard on the high IKE (high-level instrument cluster) Edited June 7, 2009 by jochen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 http://www.stealthone.biz/Is no longer available... from which year do Beemers have the text display needed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 Is no longer available... from which year do Beemers have the text display needed?They are out there still for sale on fleabay $US225 + shippinghttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brand-NEW-S...1205|240%3A1318 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 And how would this work in a 30, 50, 60, or 80 kmph zone? It doesn't!! Anyone speeding in Urban areas needs to have a sharp eye. A police radar isn't the only hazzard out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted June 7, 2009 If you must use electronic weaponry try this http://www.radarjammers.com/ Rocky Mountain Radar jammers bahaha Dont bother with radar jammers, laser jammers on the other hand are great and actually work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrad01 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Rocky Mountain Radar jammers bahaha Dont bother with radar jammers, laser jammers on the other hand are great and actually work yep, I have the blinder laser jammers on my 335i (as well as the Bel STi-R). I have a switch under the dash which turns them off once I have come down to speed. Then the piggy-wiggy can get a lock on me... I've used it quite a few times heading into Auckland near the Barrys point rd offramp heading south. Piggy-wiggy sits there quite a bit with his little power gun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaNs 226 Report post Posted June 8, 2009 yep, I have the blinder laser jammers on my 335i (as well as the Bel STi-R). I have a switch under the dash which turns them off once I have come down to speed. Then the piggy-wiggy can get a lock on me... I've used it quite a few times heading into Auckland near the Barrys point rd offramp heading south. Piggy-wiggy sits there quite a bit with his little power gun... If you want a wireless install kit for the blinder give me a yell. Auto switch of and bla bla But yeh love my laser jammer! Oh and this stuff works http://www.laserveil.com/faqs/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esky 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Thanks to braeden, went for rx65. Waiting for it to arrive. Mrad01 - sti is just 1K $ away form my budget Thanks for a help guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
