radar detector

[Russ2485]

Thinking about getting a new radar detector anyone know of a good brand? or specific one thats not like killer in price. Also anyone have any good ideas on where to put it?

[Fiveg56]

Waste of money. Don't bother.

[Fiveg56]

Also, search the radar section...there are hundreds of threads on this.

[ps2ren]

I have the Escort9500, works really well, one of the best according to a friend of mine who drive an STI

[POWERFREAK]

Yes, do a quick search.

No, not a waste of money, my V1 has payed for itself several times.

[GB EB]

I did lots of research and just odered what I found to be the best on the market and found the best deal on it.
I got the 9500ix from southern car parts. (it ran about $500 but it's a package deal with all the extras and no shipping or tax... I found it "cheaper" on amazon but by the time you added smartcord, better mount, tax, shipping it wasn't "cheaper" any longer... I even got the "race" limited edition at no extra charge which runs about $50 extra on amazon)

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[paul84043]

Do your homework on detectors in your state and also your insurance companie's policies on them...
In most states it's "technically" illegal to have them, and many insurance companies will drop you like a hot potato if they find out you have one in the car.

Just a passing thought. I know lots of people still use them. I tend to err on the side of caution..

[Xello]

My radar detector is my own eyes and senses. Get to know the usual hiding places and the places you would hide if you were the police. Watch for cues like slowing traffic, break lights, cars changing lanes away from the shoulders, approaching a hill crest and possibly aircraft in the area. I average maybe 1 speeding ticket per 5 years so I think thats pretty good and have not had one in the Camaro yet.

[POWERFREAK]

Originally Posted by paul84043

Do your homework on detectors in your state and also your insurance companie's policies on them...
In most states it's "technically" illegal to have them, and many insurance companies will drop you like a hot potato if they find out you have one in the car.

Just a passing thought. I know lots of people still use them. I tend to err on the side of caution..

Mmmmm really? detectors are legal everywhere except for Virginia and DC (and canada). How can your insurance co drop you for having something legal in the car?

[Can't_C_Me]

I got the 9500ix in dec. 2010 and has paid for itself. I have avoided many tickets. It even has laser, even tho if you are hit by it your done regardless. And there is a hard wire kit to have it powered by the rear view mirror.


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[ZED SLED]

They aren't a waste of money, if used in conjunction with a little common sense. I've been using one for 20 years (presently a 9500ix) and have received only one speeding ticket. Found out the hard way that if you detect and see a LEO with someone already pulled, don't speed up as you go by assuming the signal is still coming from him. It could be another one coming at you around the next curve.

[GoldCartridgeGamer]

I've been in the market for one. Interesting thread. I've been looking at a Valentine 1 or the 9500ix.

[Bobaloo]

My nieghbor paid $500+ for one however as he came over the crest of the hill speeding the Trooper THEN turnned on his radar detector and bingo it was ticket time.

[bb040]

Originally Posted by Fiveg56

Waste of money. Don't bother.

his blue line says cop....if you want one they will give you some heads up but don't expect them to save you every time..the more stuff they do the more they cost on the high end around 400... don't bother with the low end they just make noise...but watch your speed and you don't need to worry about this...but it is nice to know when you got a leo hiding on the side of the road trying to make his quota....