Is anyone using a radar detector? If so, what brand, model, etc.

 

Escort 8500 x50. Highly reccommended, paid for itself on the first roadtrip.

 

I don't have one but Valentine V1 is prolly the best dectector money can buy

 

Where's the best place to mount a detector on a S197? The dots on the windshield may interfere with laser detection.

 

Bel RX65 beats it in every test by every respected tester.

 

+1

 

The things I don't like about the X50:

*Thumbwheel button (overtime, oxidation can build up on contacts)
*Lack of voice alerts (according to the descriptions)

The Bel's will say "Warning, Ka Alert!!! <insert Ka tone>"
I never have to look at the detector.

 

I agree. Saved my butt a couple of times.

 

Escort Solo S2 (cordless).

Waiting on my custom mount to come in (see link in sig).

 

+2

 

So how are you mounting the X50? In plain sight on the dash or center of the windshield using suction cup mounts with a wire dangling around?

 

+1.

Love the RX-65!!

 

I don't have one as I rarely drive fast these days and if I am in a spirited mood, I doubt a radar detector is going to help.


I've heard the Valentine 1 is the best though..

 

The V1 is rather dated. They were slow to implement Ka POP detection and I hear that their upgrade fees can get almost as high as buying a new Bel or Escort.

 

hard-wired Valentine 1... it never failed me

 

I don't have a picture, but mine is hard wired but suction cupped to the windshield below the rearview so it picks up the best.

 

Waiting for the pics for that. Gonna put a running pony on it?

 

How did you mount that? Did you bolt it to the overhead console?

 

I am using the suction cups. Easily mountable and it just plugs into the lighter. The stang is so easy to get over the speed limit and not notice it that I highly recommend one. Oh, the beep is more than loud enough to warn you. You don't just need a visual but you can at least turn the buzz down and watch for the lights to blink. I swap it out to my daily driver so it has to remain portable.

 

Scott posted his setup here, same mount, same Solo S2.

I thought about putting a running pony or tri-bar logo, we'll see.