Farkas Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Starting to look around for detectors since I've never had one.. What should I look for, any specific brands? I remember reading about radar detectors in a thread last year, but it's almost 2009 now. I'm curious, what are a couple of the better detectors that are out there right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 http://www.valentine1.com/ /thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Other than Valentine one.. I want options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am very happy w/ my Escort 8500 in Blue I starts picking up a signal LONG before I see the cruiser. Never got a Ticket in the MM, or pulled over when using it. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Bel. I did three weeks of research and found the RX65 Pro to beat the V1 in EVERYTHING except the "over the hill X-Band", which the V1 beat it by about 100'. Everything else, from ranges to false detects, the RX65 Pro beat the V1 and Passport 8500 by wide margins. Since then, Bel has released an even more advanced version of the RX65, which widens the lead over the V1 and Passport even more. Some people swear by the gimmicky arrows of the V1. Who cares. If the detector goes off, slow down. It doesn't matter what direction they're coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Bel. I did three weeks of research and found the RX65 Pro to beat the V1 in EVERYTHING except the "over the hill X-Band", which the V1 beat it by about 100'. Everything else, from ranges to false detects, the RX65 Pro beat the V1 and Passport 8500 by wide margins. Since then, Bel has released an even more advanced version of the RX65, which widens the lead over the V1 and Passport even more. Some people swear by the gimmicky arrows of the V1. Who cares. If the detector goes off, slow down. It doesn't matter what direction they're coming from. This is the information I was looking for.. keep it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Expensive passports have been know to be good choices... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 i bought a cobra detector from radioshack for about 65 bucks. its junk. it doesnt seem to pick up signals from sherriffs period and doesnt pick up city police till their right on top of me. id recommend paying for one rather than just going for a cheap one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Love my Cobra. Me and my roommate both have cobras and are very happy with them. I have the older "green screen" one and my room mate has a new color screen one which is really cool. http://www.cobra-radardetectors.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Check this out http://www.radarbusters.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Bel. I did three weeks of research and found the RX65 Pro to beat the V1 in EVERYTHING except the "over the hill X-Band", which the V1 beat it by about 100'. Everything else, from ranges to false detects, the RX65 Pro beat the V1 and Passport 8500 by wide margins. Since then, Bel has released an even more advanced version of the RX65, which widens the lead over the V1 and Passport even more. Some people swear by the gimmicky arrows of the V1. Who cares. If the detector goes off, slow down. It doesn't matter what direction they're coming from. Good info. I can't believe I misplaced my V1 somewhere in my house. I know that fucker is here but I can't find it. May be getting new on soon and will look at the RX series. Overall though, I've been watching traffic and scanning with my own eyes. IMO, it's as good if not better than a detector. My last three trips, even with my V1, I saw most every cop that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Starting to look around for detectors since I've never had one.. What should I look for, any specific brands? I remember reading about radar detectors in a thread last year, but it's almost 2009 now. I'm curious, what are a couple of the better detectors that are out there right now? get yourself a jammer. theres a fixall =0. and is your car the one in dox garage? looks sick btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I guess the Bel STi Driver is the new RX65 replacement. It kicks the shit outta the V1 even more than mine does: http://radartest.com/article.asp?articleID=100542 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am very happy w/ my Escort 8500 in Blue I starts picking up a signal LONG before I see the cruiser. Never got a Ticket in the MM, or pulled over when using it. :thumbup: KillJoy +1 3yrs and going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Most Worthless thing you can buy save your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 1: Skip 2: Buy Laser Interceptor 3: Profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Most Worthless thing you can buy save your money. Dumbest Post On CR. KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Dumbest Post On CR. KillJoy bullshit. Get a CB. best radar detector ever (on interstates. State routes with light truck traffic, not so much.) short of a CB, get what Steve recommends, or the bel. For him to not get a ticket is god damn near a miracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 For him to not get a ticket is god damn near a miracle. :funny: :funny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 complete waste of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 complete waste of money 2nd Dumbest Post. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 yeah becuase it's so expensive to drive the speed limit whatthefuckever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 yeah becuase it's so expensive to drive the speed limit whatthefuckever Do YOU "ALWAYS" drive the speed limit? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 And another thread dies in a fiery inferno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 And another thread dies in a fiery inferno. Like Fiero's ? Because, when they go... .it is EPIC! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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