Recommendations please !! Escort 9500Ci vs Cobra XRS 9970G? legal in NC ?!

soooma · 03-08-2014, 09:00 AM

WELL now I am down to V1 vs Cobra XRS touch screen with GPS?

medman2k1 · 03-08-2014, 09:09 AM

Definetly go with the Cobra XRS touchscreen!

That will give YOU peace of mind!

soooma · 03-08-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by medman2k1

Definetly go with the Cobra XRS touchscreen!

That will give YOU peace of mind!

Don't laugh at me but I am turned off by the low priving!! 219$ vs 400$+ for the V1? Why?

stealth.pilot · 03-08-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by soooma

Don't laugh at me but I am turned off by the low priving!! 219$ vs 400$+ for the V1? Why?

All I can say s that V1 has had very little innovation in recent years, so if you didn't buy V1 before, why buy it now?

The biggest advantage of the V1 is that almost anything will set it off. It's a noisy detector, but it lacks intelligence. It's a bit like the boy that cried wolf. Hard to take seriously. Alex Roy got pulled over on one of the Bullruns for ignoring a V1.

If you do get a V1, you can save $100 by calling them and asking for an open box unit for a $100 off. V1 has a 30 day no questions return period and often people end up returning within 30 days because they realize it is not the best detector in the world. These perfect condition returned units are $100 off.

soooma · 03-08-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

All I can say s that V1 has had very little innovation in recent years, so if you didn't buy V1 before, why buy it now?

The biggest advantage of the V1 is that almost anything will set it off. It's a noisy detector, but it lacks intelligence. It's a bit like the boy that cried wolf. Hard to take seriously. Alex Roy got pulled over on one of the Bullruns for ignoring a V1.

If you do get a V1, you can save $100 by calling them and asking for an open box unit for a $100 off. V1 has a 30 day no questions return period and often people end up returning within 30 days because they realize it is not the best detector in the world. These perfect condition returned units are $100 off.

Thank you Stealth.pilot
So I see that you are leaning towards Cobra XRS 970G touch screen?
I will then do it, because it seems to me you have the most experience with the of most memebrs on this forum and you are saving me bucks too -

Appreciate it man
Thanks for your time

soooma · 03-08-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

All I can say s that V1 has had very little innovation in recent years, so if you didn't buy V1 before, why buy it now?

The biggest advantage of the V1 is that almost anything will set it off. It's a noisy detector, but it lacks intelligence. It's a bit like the boy that cried wolf. Hard to take seriously. Alex Roy got pulled over on one of the Bullruns for ignoring a V1.

If you do get a V1, you can save $100 by calling them and asking for an open box unit for a $100 off. V1 has a 30 day no questions return period and often people end up returning within 30 days because they realize it is not the best detector in the world. These perfect condition returned units are $100 off.

Hey wait just found Cobra Vedetta G650!!
Above 400$ and seems loaded,
Any idea what her better functionally ot just the looks?
It looks awesome

Mscarpa · 03-08-2014, 11:08 AM

9500ci installed in the car is the way to. The 9500 works great and the laser diffusers are super and have saved me. Don't bother having the diffuser installed in the rear just the two fronts as it saves on the install cost as you really never get shot from behind. Recommended and I just pulled mine from my S6 and installed it on my new M5. Feeling safe again. Window mounted on expensive car are cheesy.

soooma · 03-08-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mscarpa

9500ci installed in the car is the way to. The 9500 works great and the laser diffusers are super and have saved me. Don't bother having the diffuser installed in the rear just the two fronts as it saves on the install cost as you really never get shot from behind. Recommended and I just pulled mine from my S6 and installed it on my new M5. Feeling safe again. Window mounted on expensive car are cheesy.

Thank you for sharing
But more.important now
If your S6 is the new model how does it compare to M5?
I have always looked at this topic?
I am the OP so kindly hijack the thread -

stealth.pilot · 03-08-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by soooma

Thank you for sharing
But more.important now
If your S6 is the new model how does it compare to M5?
I have always looked at this topic?
I am the OP so kindly hijack the thread -

Really?

Mscarpa · 03-08-2014, 12:32 PM

Nope. Was a 2007 S6 v10. Miltek exhaust and APR tune. Really liked it but traded it in for the M5 about 2 months ago.

soooma · 03-08-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Really?

hahahahaha
You caught me
I was just encouraging him to talk dude -

Turned out to be not the comparo I was looking for,
I was really torn apart between those two vehicles -

Sorry
Am I forgiven
Ok radar detector is a lot more important
no more talk allowed on this thread about any Audi cars especially S6 -; )

stealth.pilot · 03-08-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by soooma

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

All I can say s that V1 has had very little innovation in recent years, so if you didn't buy V1 before, why buy it now?

The biggest advantage of the V1 is that almost anything will set it off. It's a noisy detector, but it lacks intelligence. It's a bit like the boy that cried wolf. Hard to take seriously. Alex Roy got pulled over on one of the Bullruns for ignoring a V1.

If you do get a V1, you can save $100 by calling them and asking for an open box unit for a $100 off. V1 has a 30 day no questions return period and often people end up returning within 30 days because they realize it is not the best detector in the world. These perfect condition returned units are $100 off.

Hey wait just found Cobra Vedetta G650!!
Above 400$ and seems loaded,
Any idea what her better functionally ot just the looks?
It looks awesome

You can get it for $180 on Amazon

eleven11 · 03-08-2014, 04:04 PM

I know very little about detectors. However, I've always been under the impression that Cobra is bottom-barrel crap.

soooma · 03-08-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eleven11

I know very little about detectors. However, I've always been under the impression that Cobra is bottom-barrel crap.

LOL

Spinny02 · 03-08-2014, 08:23 PM

They are. This has not changed.

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Originally Posted by eleven11

I know very little about detectors. However, I've always been under the impression that Cobra is bottom-barrel crap.

soooma · 03-09-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Spinny02

They are. This has not changed.

This is why I am very hesitant to get another Cobra,
Now considering Beltronics Magnum vs Beltronics STIR Plus installed with laser jammers!
And I am really down to those two now so not sure what to do and the Plus is more than 1000$ but has the laser the jammers and with install probably another 700$ it will be 2k inatalled! A tough one especially I rarely drive my car on the highways or for traveling as have to use Odyssey for kids entertainment -

PvsNP · 03-09-2014, 10:59 AM

What does everyone think about the k40? How does it compare to bel str with jammers?

mwlmd · 03-09-2014, 11:06 AM

I didn't know Cobra still existed.

I also have and recommend the Bel Stir+ laser interceptor quad.

100% stealth install and it's always on.

Expensive but it allows you to drive the car like you really want to.

stealth.pilot · 03-09-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PvsNP

What does everyone think about the k40? How does it compare to bel str with jammers?

From what I have seen, the K40 detector is quite good (not sure if as good as Bel, but def in top tier range), however the jammers are complete junk.

I would stick with Bel rather than do K40.

soooma · 03-09-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mwlmd

I didn't know Cobra still existed.

I also have and recommend the Bel Stir+ laser interceptor quad.

100% stealth install and it's always on.

Expensive but it allows you to drive the car like you really want to.

I am really considering Bel STIR+ but not feeling so strong about the 2k, Though I know it will pay for itself over the years but the car is a lease !!

PvsNP · 03-09-2014, 05:35 PM

So if I want a decent system, I'm going to shell out 1.5k for Bel STIR+ and another 2k for laser interceptor, plus installation fees. Obviously I need to get this stuff uninstalled in 3 years when the lease is up which will also cost money.

soooma · 03-09-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PvsNP

So if I want a decent system, I'm going to shell out 1.5k for Bel STIR+ and another 2k for laser interceptor, plus installation fees. Obviously I need to get this stuff uninstalled in 3 years when the lease is up which will also cost money.

Actually 2k all in from what I was able to glean sonfar,
Bel StiR plus has laser jammers and about 1100$ plus installation fee about 700-900k! -

Thing is,
Is laser that popular around?
Never seen one in NC?
I may have heard it say laser my Cobra a few times but no cops around so supposed it was false alarm!!

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mwlmd Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Porsche 991 TTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I didn't know Cobra still existed. I also have and recommend the Bel Stir+ laser interceptor quad. 100% stealth install and it's always on. Expensive but it allows you to drive the car like you really want to. __________________ CURRENT: His: Porsche 991 Turbo S Carrera white/Black Hers: BMW X3MC BSM/Black
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PvsNP Banned 0 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 M3/2014 M5 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Manhattan iTrader: (0)	So if I want a decent system, I'm going to shell out 1.5k for Bel STIR+ and another 2k for laser interceptor, plus installation fees. Obviously I need to get this stuff uninstalled in 3 years when the lease is up which will also cost money.
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