radar detectors
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From: dallas,tx.
Originally Posted by Bandit 1
that site says that radar/laser jammers dont work, but the local (knoxville, TN) radio commercial for phazer states that they will pay any ticket you get as long as their dectetor is on.
Originally Posted by FLeXNuTZ
They did. Well, they thought they did anyway. 
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From: hesperia,ca
Originally Posted by Chris95Z
I have a passport 8500 x50, don't buy a regular 8500.
Either get the X50 or a Valentine one
I bought my X 50 for 238.00 shipped on I forgot...ebay or overstock
I would've bought a V1 but the price was unbeatable and I was able to get my 1 year warranty still. I have tracked Highway patrols from distances beyond eyesight giving very adequate time to slow down. But don't get cocky because not every one uses laser/radar to pull you over.
Either get the X50 or a Valentine one
I bought my X 50 for 238.00 shipped on I forgot...ebay or overstock
I would've bought a V1 but the price was unbeatable and I was able to get my 1 year warranty still. I have tracked Highway patrols from distances beyond eyesight giving very adequate time to slow down. But don't get cocky because not every one uses laser/radar to pull you over.
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
Ok, your posts in this thread, as well as the one over in demonspeed's thread about the pocket pu$$7, have officially nominated you to the position of coolest kid on ls1tech.com.
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From: Was New Orleans, but swam to Baton Rouge
Originally Posted by SixPak
passport 8500-50
300 dollars and some change
saved my *** 'several' times. picks up radar over hills, around corners, and from about two miles up the road.
just got back from a 3500 mile trip, averaged 80+ mph, no tickets.
has laser capability, but if that goes off I figure its too late. It did once, but the guy comin up behind me was going about 10mph more than me, and he got nailed. I had time to slow down. Lucky that time.
I'd highly recommend the 8500-50, but if I had it to do over, I'd prolly go with the V1 for it's directional capabilities. the passport and V1 are are the best there is.
check this site out, I found it very helpful in making my decision.
http://www.radartest.com/index.asp
300 dollars and some change
saved my *** 'several' times. picks up radar over hills, around corners, and from about two miles up the road.
just got back from a 3500 mile trip, averaged 80+ mph, no tickets.
has laser capability, but if that goes off I figure its too late. It did once, but the guy comin up behind me was going about 10mph more than me, and he got nailed. I had time to slow down. Lucky that time.
I'd highly recommend the 8500-50, but if I had it to do over, I'd prolly go with the V1 for it's directional capabilities. the passport and V1 are are the best there is.
check this site out, I found it very helpful in making my decision.
http://www.radartest.com/index.asp
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I have a Cobra XRS-9400 ($100ish) in my GN and some off beat Radio Shack (X-mas gift) one in my Formula. Both work great but I find myself not bothering to turn them on unless I am on a trip or plan on playing around on the street.
Anyone have a concealed radar detector? I would like to get one but am not to happy about pasting it onto my windshield. Looks really stupid to me. Escort has one but it runs about $1000 for the basic model. Anyone have something similar?
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From: new hampshire
BEL Pro RX65 great range saved me on more than 1 occasion,I thought I was getting false signals cause I would see no fuzz.But I would see them after driving a far distance,I think it has better range than my escort.Paid around $250ish new off ebay
Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Anyone have a concealed radar detector? I would like to get one but am not to happy about pasting it onto my windshield. Looks really stupid to me. Escort has one but it runs about $1000 for the basic model. Anyone have something similar?
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From: Chattanoga TN
Originally Posted by SixPak
better read the fine print on that one...................
Read it for yourself hotshot...
FYI radarbuster.com is a load of ****. if you didnt notice, they sell radar detectors, they dont sell the V1 though. therefore, they have something to gain by giving the other detectors better reviews. IMO, V1 is the best hands down, but if your going to do your own research, try and find an unbiased site, like one that doesnt sell radar detectors.
Originally Posted by 2K2WS6TA
I'd like one but the $1k price tag pretty much says no, mines hidden enough, it's above the rearview mirror, and hardwired in, so unless you stick your head in the car you can't see it.
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From: Brighton, Michigan
With any detector other than the V1, blocking the rear would be OK. These other detectors don't have a rear antenna, so they depend on radar reflected off of terrain in front of the vehicle to alert to radar from the rear. There usually is a rear laser sensor, but from what I have seen these are blind as a bat anyway.
The trouble with remote-mount radar detectors is that they are mounted lower, so they have less "line of sight" with the targeting radar and thus less detection range. They are also more prone to being blocked by vehicles in front of you.
BTW, Beltronics just released a new detector. It's $450:
http://www.beltronics.com/sti.html
We plan on testing one as soon as we get our hands on it, check out the links in my sig.
The trouble with remote-mount radar detectors is that they are mounted lower, so they have less "line of sight" with the targeting radar and thus less detection range. They are also more prone to being blocked by vehicles in front of you.
BTW, Beltronics just released a new detector. It's $450:
http://www.beltronics.com/sti.html
We plan on testing one as soon as we get our hands on it, check out the links in my sig.
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I have an old *** Bel, and it still works like a champ despite being dropped and having the outside broken.
I got one right after I got my speeding ticket, an 81 in a 50. I haven't gotten a ticket in two years. I drive 5 over in every area, except in 65mph zones, there I do 10 over. Usually I don't push it any more than that. Occassionally in the 65mph zones I'll push it up to 80 to pass. That's all, not a huge speeder, but I do drive spirited on occassion.
Be aware that they won't prevent you from getting tickets. They're to be used as a tool to help avoid tickets. If you use them properly and get to know what places in your area have radar signals floating around, they are useful as hell and more than pay for themselves.
I got one right after I got my speeding ticket, an 81 in a 50. I haven't gotten a ticket in two years. I drive 5 over in every area, except in 65mph zones, there I do 10 over. Usually I don't push it any more than that. Occassionally in the 65mph zones I'll push it up to 80 to pass. That's all, not a huge speeder, but I do drive spirited on occassion.
Be aware that they won't prevent you from getting tickets. They're to be used as a tool to help avoid tickets. If you use them properly and get to know what places in your area have radar signals floating around, they are useful as hell and more than pay for themselves.