StangFan

i used the search feature to try and answer my question but couldnt find anything related to these two detectors...also mods feel free to move if this is the wrong forum.

im considering the purchase of a radar detector and after doing research im trying to decide between a BEL Express 925 and a Whistler 1743. The Bel is like $85 including shipping on ebay and the whistler is about that much at my local best buy. im not looking to spend more than $100. radartest.com ranks the bel 925 as the best detector under 100 and close to the V1 in performance. they also rank the whistler 1734 pretty high and the 1743 would be about the same i guess.

if anyone has experience with either of these detectors i would really appreciate your input. thanks...

Captmojo

You get what you pay for

V1 only way to go

Martimus

Passport X50 rocks... its more expensive than the BEL or Whistler, much more reliable, and much less expensive than the V1.

outdoorstom

Barricade

After reading an article on comparisons I opted for the Whistler Pro 73.
It is fantastic! I love it so much I bought two.
Works like magic.

Radar Article

jwenger

I've got the Whistler, works great, saved me 4x, once at night .

MaverickMLFD371

as I tell everyone, anything Cobra!!

stkdidy

if you get a good detector you will be happy. if you GET A V1, you will be HAPPIER. trust me the arrows are worth the extra cash, as well as the highly tuned and simple to operate nature of the best detector on the market. i drive fast, i owe my lack of tix and jailtime solely to the V1 (and good glasses).

Hatchman

I'd go with the V1. My old Whistler gives off false alarms all the time, but it is a little dated, around 5 years old.

sybidoc

I just got a new Escort Passport 7500S Sunday and a new speeding ticket on Monday. I asked the Indiana State cop what kind of radar gun he used and he said "a Python".The Escort was set on it's most sensitive highway mode. It was a classic, in the weeds ambush but he'd been flashing people in front of me and the darn thing didn't give a peep. He just laughed and said he got people with radar detectors all the time. The Escort is one of the VERY best out there and it sure lets you know when motion detectors are out there, and even what band they're on. These things are junk and I've got the ticket to prove it.

Martimus

Sorry to hear that! I'm guessing he was likely using INSTANT-ON (shooting a fast burst at the passing car and then shutting off). That'll be darn difficult to catch with anything since the signal burst is short, focused, and being shot perpendicular to the target.

It stinks that Indiana allows cops to hide with radar guns. Out here at least the law requires that the police car be visible from the road. This gives yet another means of defending yourself against the possibility of being victimized. Sadly I guess it also goes to prove that the only sure fire way to defend yourself against getting tickets is to NOT drive like Speed Racer!!

ZGarske01

i have a valentine one wouldn't leave home without it but the best way to avoid a ticket is just dont speed

Hatchman

Might as well ask me not to breath while you're at it. ha!

Stoenr

LoL. Im still using my 10+ year old Uniden.

holderca1

Just took a roadtrip this past weekend, the Cobra worked great for me. Set a personal record time on the trip too.

sybidoc

The guy was sitting in the weeds and now I know why they weren't cut. Seriousley, the weeds came up to the top of the Crown Vics hood and only the windshield was visible. He was on the inside of the curve and concealed like Carlos Hathcock. What really bothers me is he said he was flashing other cars as well and the Escort SHOULD have picked up these stray Ka signals a long way away as the curve was a gentle sweeper. The cop said it wasn't instant on as that was illegal in Indiana, but I find that hard to believe. By the way, I was in my wife's ML 320 and not my 05, GT M. The cops can beat radar detectors any time they want. Don't buy into the advertising hype.

Mongoose

Please tell me what difference it makes what direction the signal is coming from? What is your plan with this information? No doubt about it the Valentine is number one in independent testing but it cost an arm and a leg too. I have the number three rated Beltronics that I purchased of E bay for two something. It has saved me a few tickets but I was also busted and knew it the instant it went off. Kentucky has some smart highway patrolmen. They even allow you to pay the fine on the spot and no points on your record which I did and glad to do it as I was hauling tass. We negotiated the speed down to 85 in an
70 Zone on I 24. I was going much faster but only had enough money to pay for an 85 and the fifteen he allowed me to keep for lunch. Was rushing to get back to STL because I was scheduled for surgery the next day. Last yrar I was in a barber shop then all tell broke loose. Cop pulled up with siren going full out and he jumped out of the car and ran in the shop. He was late for his haircut appointment I don't think it would k if we put a red lite on top of our stangs. LOL.