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Radar detector?

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by iTz IAN, Dec 27, 2012.

  1. Dec 27, 2012 at 4:55 AM
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    iTz IAN

    iTz IAN [OP] Well-Known Member

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    what are the features wanted on a good radar detector and what do you guys recommend
     
  2. Dec 27, 2012 at 6:19 AM
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    sirsaechao

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    I have a Beltronics and never had issues with it. The top names are Valentine, Bel and Escort. All great detectors.
     
  3. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:21 AM
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    rickmeseke

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    i have a Cobra, not sure of the model etc. had it about 2-3 years, picks up every grocery store/bank etc with their alarm on or whatever it is, and it picks up cops (obv who have their radar on) up to about 1/2 mile. not bad, i dont speed alot, but it helps on the interestate when their hiding behind the trees in the median.

    picked it up at a pawn shop for 40 bucks
     
  4. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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    Phil5393

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    The passport 9500ix with live protection is great but expensive if you don't care about price
     
  5. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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    NWTacoGuy

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    I have a Valentine One and it has paid for itself over and over....has all directional arrows, shows distance, and has everything from K to Laser!!

    Great investment in my personal opinion!
     
  6. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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    MrGrimm

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    x2, paid for itself already
     
  7. Dec 27, 2012 at 9:46 AM
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    MontanaTaco

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    I have the escort 8500 and it has saved me a few times but if the cop uses laser he has me. The problem with radar detectors is that they don't really work to detect laser. And if they do it is far to late for you to slow down. They make laser shifters but they are very expensive. So if the cops in your town don't use laser you should be good wih any of the top names.
     
  8. Dec 27, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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    iTz IAN

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    what would a cop do if you were pulled over in california with one
     
  9. Dec 27, 2012 at 7:38 PM
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    MrGrimm

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    If you are talking about a detector, not a thing because they are not illegal in Commiefornia. Laser jammers are a different story.
     
  10. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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    iTz IAN

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    where and how much are these:D
     
  11. Dec 27, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    Got mine from Best Buy but you can get them cheaper on line.

    $500 from Best Buy
     
  12. Jan 1, 2013 at 6:58 AM
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    quit speeding and you won't need one. end of worrying.
     
  13. Jan 21, 2013 at 12:41 PM
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    Valentine One here, for the last 20 years.
     

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