Anyone know any good brand radar detectors?

robrjohnson · 03-03-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by danusa

He was doing in exess of that. He had a good day at 10 over.

Well, that's just your guess based upon what you would do in the same situation. Neither of us were there but at least I know her. This is the only ticket she's ever gotten for speed in over 20 years of driving.

revn247 · 03-03-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LazyRyan

anyone? been wanting to install one in my taco for some time now, but im a little to skeptical on radar detectors for cars. this purchase will save me a lot on speeding tickets.! ive heard escort was a good brand. any thoughts?

I have the Escort Passport 8600. The range is awesome! I can "hear" CHP (California Highway Patrol) at a minimum of .5 miles on Ka band. More than enough time. I've had others but none come close.
HTH. I've got mine installed just under the rear view mirror on the side closest the driver.

Note: I do have X band turned off. Only people I've seen use it in the L.A. area that use it is DPW. (Dept. of Public Works). I had to go back to dbl check it too.

LazyRyan · 03-03-2008, 08:50 PM

ha found what i wanted!

Escort Passport 9500i Radar Detector

some veil laser paint
and a radar photo license plate cover.

ps i dont plan to break the law just want to be protected from it

WilsonTheDog · 03-03-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LazyRyan

ps i dont plan to break the law just want to be protected from it

Huh?

LazyRyan · 03-03-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsonTheDog

Huh?

uh i dont want to get in trouble by the law but id like to have something to make sure i dont.

changed my selection, im getting the bell sti.

Roland · 03-04-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LazyRyan

some veil laser paint
and a radar photo license plate cover.

ps i dont plan to break the law just want to be protected from it

Good luck with that.

If you look into real world testing of the various paints, shields, covers and other devices it's been proven that they have NO effect whatsoever. In fact Mythbusters did a great show about it. The cops who assisted in the testing were quite entertained and very confident that no one is going to get away with anything on their watch.

Mudbug · 03-04-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Roland

Good luck with that.

If you look into real world testing of the various paints, shields, covers and other devices it's been proven that they have NO effect whatsoever. In fact Mythbusters did a great show about it. The cops who assisted in the testing were quite entertained and very confident that no one is going to get away with anything on their watch.

What about traffic light cameras though? I wonder if those covers work for that?

Laser jammers definately work if you live in a state where they are legal.

Roland · 03-04-2008, 05:39 AM

Traffic cameras see right thru the covers and plate coatings. If the human eye can see the numbers the camera can.

Call me a skeptic but I havn't seen any "laser jamming" devices that have been proven to work outside of the manufacturer's test lab.

LazyRyan · 03-04-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Roland

Traffic cameras see right thru the covers and plate coatings. If the human eye can see the numbers the camera can.

Call me a skeptic but I havn't seen any "laser jamming" devices that have been proven to work outside of the manufacturer's test lab.

i was just too curious to see if they worked or not.

i dont know ill see!

piercedtiger · 03-04-2008, 08:19 AM

You should watch mythbusters!

They tested all the "camera beaters" out there: spray, plastic wrap, plastic covers, etc. Everything supposed to flash and over expose the image when the camera's flash goes off. Even driving fast enough to beat the camera (200mph super car still got caught).

None of them worked. The camera always captured enough of the plate to make out all the characters.

Short of having something in like the new Knight Rider where the plate changes (or make it white for the camera

), they'll get you.

LazyRyan · 03-04-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by piercedtiger

You should watch mythbusters!

They tested all the "camera beaters" out there: spray, plastic wrap, plastic covers, etc. Everything supposed to flash and over expose the image when the camera's flash goes off. Even driving fast enough to beat the camera (200mph super car still got caught).

None of them worked. The camera always captured enough of the plate to make out all the characters.

Short of having something in like the new Knight Rider where the plate changes (or make it white for the camera

), they'll get you.

that was hiliarious when jamie had the license plate switcher.

robrjohnson · 03-04-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by piercedtiger

Short of having something in like the new Knight Rider where the plate changes (or make it white for the camera

), they'll get you.

You could make a little arm that flips it down so it's parallel with the ground so the red light cameras couldn't see it. Then again, I guess we could just, heaven forbid, stop.

clownracing · 03-04-2008, 09:22 PM

Looks like the Bell STI is a good choice
http://www.1stradardetectors.com/bes...ctor/index.php

For a real working lazer jammer, may be more of a detector or just buy you some time.
http://www.1stradardetectors.com/Las...mers/index.php

Radar(X-K-Ka) Jammers don't work, as per anyone that does not want to go to jail. However you can try to build your own.
http://www.kenneke.com/plans.html

Thursday, while on a road trip in the wifes car, I realized I kept drifting above the speed limit, so I bought a Cobra Radar detector at Best Buy in Oklahoma City. 4-5 hours later, I got a ticket in central Kansas on the lovely turnpike. I saw the officer before the detector went off, but still got nailed as the officer was hiding behind a bridge and I did not have time to slow down. The detector only started going off as I passed the officer and he was closing his car door. It then stopped going off until the officer was right behind me. I have recieved 3 tickets in Kansas, on the turnpike, and otherwise have a clean history.

tacopuppy · 03-04-2008, 10:51 PM

i've tried pretty much all the brands. and they all suck and are basically just a nuisance. except this Escort 8500 I currently have. It absolutely rules. Laser only falses when I use my cellphone which is a pain, but overall it is fantastic. i haven't tried Valentine. however, a friend has one and it works pretty good. only downfall it is the size of electronic warfare gear from an F-16.

danusa · 03-06-2008, 02:50 AM

You boys do what you will. Your busted.

Roland · 03-06-2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by danusa

You boys do what you will. Your busted.

^^^^^^
Directly from someone who knows! Case closed.

danusa · 03-06-2008, 04:52 AM

Speed is not the issue. It is the difference in speed that causes mishaps.
If you are Bobby Unser and driving a real car, you can do 200 mph. in some states on some roads. With a hooker in one hand, a beer in the other and a .45 on your hip. Safe and purdent.
When has a mechanical failure caused you to come to grief? No it is the interchange of vehcles at different speeds. Following too close and unsafe lane changes.
This is a good a place as any to send my message.
I do not wish to be picking you up with a scraper.
Please, I beg of you, pay attention and,
Stay Safe.

danusa · 03-06-2008, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by robrjohnson

Well, that's just your guess based upon what you would do in the same situation. Neither of us were there but at least I know her. This is the only ticket she's ever gotten for speed in over 20 years of driving.

True it is a guess. But it is based on a lot of years of experiance.
Perhaps everyone was having a bad day.

danusa · 03-06-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Roland

I've used a bunch over the years. Escort, Uniden, Beltronics. They're all about the same in performance for whatever price you want to spend. But I've given up on radar detectors because they arn't much protection against speeding tickets if there's active enforcement in place. It's also hard to talk your way out of a ticket if they notice a detector because if you have one you've obviously planned in advance to ignore the law.

Around here the police use highly directional laser speed guns. They sight on the victim, squeeze the trigger and read the potential cash collection amount. The gun fires a tight beam for such a short time you'd have to be very lucky to know it's being used nearby. Usually the alarm goes off just a millisecond before the cop has your speed.

The coolest one I've run across was speed enforced by aircraft. They painted lines on the side of the highway and determined your speed by timing you from mark to mark. Then you get pulled over down the road by a trooper who has your speed over a distance before he even sees you. Just try telling him you were only passing that little old lady in the blue civic when he knows you were doing 90+ for at least the last couple miles.

I have a cooler one was that taught to me by an original Thunder Road Moon Shiner turned CHP.
You time what it takes you to do 85 between two spaces.
Then if someone is obviously doing over, you roll.
I tag `em fair and square.
This is lazy. You should be patroling.
But you have to eat and take a break.

danusa · 03-06-2008, 05:55 AM

What amazes me is that no one has attacted me. We must have a bunch of law abiding forumites here who may let their enthusium go.
I can assure you that when I get my super charger, I am going to test it.
On the big road.
I doubt that I will be pulled over because I know the local habits.
If I am, I have tin and an ID.
This is not fair. But life is not fair.

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danusa Banned Joined: Sep 2007, #2637 Posts: 838	What amazes me is that no one has attacted me. We must have a bunch of law abiding forumites here who may let their enthusium go. I can assure you that when I get my super charger, I am going to test it. On the big road. I doubt that I will be pulled over because I know the local habits. If I am, I have tin and an ID. This is not fair. But life is not fair.