Bel Vector 955 radar detector

J.J. · 03-11-06, 06:37

I've searched the "radar detector" threads and found minimal (but important) info on some of the new radar detectors out there. I would specifically like some info on the Bel Vector 995 vs 895. Anyone have one? Adequate or no? False alarms?

Thanks,
JJ

TigerMike · 03-13-06, 09:51

Here is a little info, if you haven't already seen it. I used to have a BEL (now have Escort) and I believe BEL makes a quality product.

http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleID=10053

TortoiseAWD · 03-13-06, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerMike

Here is a little info, if you haven't already seen it. I used to have a BEL (now have Escort) and I believe BEL makes a quality product.

http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleID=10053

Craig Petersen (the reviewer for the linked article) has a huge chip on his shoulder re: the V1 (probably because he's a paid shill, and V1 won't give him any $$$ to pimp their product). Take any review on radartest.com with an appropriately-sized grain of salt.

Google for "Craig Petersen" and "Valentine" for more info.

Tort

TigerMike · 03-14-06, 03:42

There are a lot of people paid (in one way or another) to "pimp" Zaino, but that doesn't make it any less quality of a product.

You might be right about that Petersen guy, don't know anything about him...but I do know that BEL and Escort are fine products, and I'd recommend them above nearly everything else on the market...V1 withstanding (haven't tried that one).

Mike

TortoiseAWD · 03-14-06, 04:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerMike

There are a lot of people paid (in one way or another) to "pimp" Zaino, but that doesn't make it any less quality of a product.

You might be right about that Petersen guy, don't know anything about him...but I do know that BEL and Escort are fine products, and I'd recommend them above nearly everything else on the market...V1 withstanding (haven't tried that one).

I never said anything about the relative quality of BEL or Escort; that wasn't the point. People visit radartest.com and think they're getting unbaised reviews. They're not.

http://www.google.com/search?hs=uXp&...ll&btnG=Search

Tort

TigerMike · 03-14-06, 04:44

OK, thanks for the clarification.

Just tryin to help

daveb · 03-14-06, 06:39

So..where can we look for some radar detector reviews? If this guy is shill?

metload1 · 03-17-06, 08:37

www.radardetector.net

great forum for all the info you need, I've been a member there for quite a while and it has been VERY helpful

Bill Valley · 04-11-06, 10:46

You can also google Radar Detector Reviews. There are multiple sites that perform testing/evaluations. I bought a used Bel Express 935. In the 2 months I have had it, it has nailed all three radar bands + laser. There are some falses, but I do not think you can avoid that with any model. The nice thing about my Bel is that is shows band and strength. The falses are usually x-band with low signal strength. Go with the 995 if you can find a good deal.

J.J. · 04-11-06, 02:08

I actually bought the 995 and it has been a really great detector. It has picked up all the radars thus far w/o a substantial amount of falses. I really like it! THanks for the comments everyone.

JJ

Surfer · 04-15-06, 12:32

Not really in the thread, but let's just say we have a couple cars and trucks and each one has a V1

. One of them is even the old model from back when they came out like in the mid 90's or whatever lol.