Which Radar dector do you guys use?
#32
02-16-2009 | 11:54 AM
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The draw back to a GPS radar detector if what is a real cop is in that area? I have heard 1 it won't report it because it has been told not to. 2 it might pick it up.
So I am a cop reading the board. I have my favorite spot. I mark it with my GPS radar detector. Upload the info. You download the info. I bust you for speeding??? Hmmmmmm......
So I am a cop reading the board. I have my favorite spot. I mark it with my GPS radar detector. Upload the info. You download the info. I bust you for speeding??? Hmmmmmm......
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02-16-2009 | 03:17 PM
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I've got an Escort 8500. Combination of being aware and the detector has saved me many times.
On the highways where I live they use instant-on a lot, so that's just tough to pick up no matter what. Although the local sheriffs just drive around all day with their radar on - the detector saves me from stupid mistakes like 42 in a 30.
On the highways where I live they use instant-on a lot, so that's just tough to pick up no matter what. Although the local sheriffs just drive around all day with their radar on - the detector saves me from stupid mistakes like 42 in a 30.
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02-17-2009 | 08:23 AM
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Excellent idea. I'll mount the secondary display behind the registration sticker. If I have a secondary display hooked up to the V1, does the primary display still illuminate? I'm thinking not...
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02-17-2009 | 07:16 PM
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Right, the primary does not light up when the concealed display is installed...makes it much less noticeable to anyone outside the car...
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02-17-2009 | 10:40 PM
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Rthompson -
You ask the right questions about a good RD, v1 v Escort - however, before you purchase, you might want to consider what has noticably been missed by all in the forum.
you are down to 2 of 3 of the best in radar detectors (you may want to consider Bel as well as Escort and V1). Again, to start, you don’t want to ignore the answers from your friends here in the forum but agian, if you don't mind, here are some very important points to consider:
Consider your purchase is not just for a one time product buy, but that you are making an investment in your driving future and driving peace of mind (and don’t’ forget – you want to save money by not being successfully targeted and ticketed by any law enforcement means available either today or on into the future). Some things to consider when you invest in a RGD (really good detector):
1. Like other technologies, w/ RDs you have to spend enough to get capable technology – therefore, a visit to the local WM for a $99 detector is a waste of your time and money as that level of cost v. performance does not cover all the guns, all the bands and w/ enough range to do you any good. – don't waste your money on a cheap detector.
2. also consider that your investment should give you future returns by keeping you safe against all the guns, all the time. everyone in this forum, including you, are correct in suggesting Escort and Valentine (and let’s not forget to add Bel). All 3 brands mentioned (v1, Escort and Bel STi) see all the guns w/ enough range to help you react in time to take preventative measures and not get stopped. Though primary to performance, this is not the only criteria – in fact, we’re just getting started.
3. you also need to consider w/ seriousness, the possibility of the rare but possible, "dead in their sites laser gun" attack – as you and the others here in the 6speed forum know, laser can be deadly due to the technology being a) nearly instantaneous and b) single target capable which means when he sights and fires the laser, if you are the target, you are the only one caught and it is deadly accurate. Considering this very important criteria, of the 3 top brands, only Escort and Bel have add-on systems that completely disarm the laser gun and prevent it from targeting and tracking you for purposes of being stopped. Both the Escort and the Bel systems are thorough in their operation and relatively easy to add on once you have purchased their windshield mount detectors. ie, you don't have to buy all the pieces immediately but instead you can always add the 'shifters'/'blockers' when you're ready. all of their models work w/ their affordable laser 'shifting'/'blocking' systems. The V1 simply does not have this option.
4. and finally, and fast becoming the most important criteria (as we are speaking of investments), you need to make yourself aware of the single greatest increasing threat of being stopped today - the rapid placement of red light and speed cameras being deployed all across North America. Thousands already active w/ more being added/installed every single day. Only Escort (the Passport 9500ix) and Bel (Bel Pro GX65) have a detector that is fully prepared to asses and alert you to these threats accurately and only Escort and Bel offer you web ready detectors for instant, easy downloads that allow you to keep your increasing threat database updated on all of these imposing new threat locations. Again, no technology of this type is available from the V1.
5. bonus (and for purposes of driving comfort and confidence) reconsider your past drives in the urban area w/ a RD … if you have driven with past RDs, as all of your friends on the blog have, you will get dozens of alerts from those detectors ... and none of them will be real threats. that's because many of the security systems installed in many businesses around you and nearly all of the automatic door openers at all of the local stores, businesses and corner gas stops, operate in the same bands as do law enforcement guns. all other brand detectors have no technology to know the difference and so they work as simple receivers (dumb receivers) and alert you to all of these non-threats! Again, only Escort and Bel have patented GPS technology to analyze, lockout and eliminate these false alert threats and let you drive w/ a detector that works as a detector and not as a simple, false alert noise generator. for me, this one is huge - if you ever have the chance to drive w/ the escort 9500ix, you'll quickly appreciate just how QUIET it is driving through urban areas ... simply outstanding engineering. no way v1 even comes close - its incessant chirping will drive you crazy - the arrows cannot outweigh this liability.
With help from your friends here in the forum and independent info, as in the sites suggested, you have the opportunity to choose, w/ knowledge, the best choice in complete protection w/ all the options and the technology to meet current and new, increasing threats, stop from being successfully laser targeted, eliminate all the false alert threats and all of this in one brand - for me, it comes down to Bel or Escort.
You ask the right questions about a good RD, v1 v Escort - however, before you purchase, you might want to consider what has noticably been missed by all in the forum.
you are down to 2 of 3 of the best in radar detectors (you may want to consider Bel as well as Escort and V1). Again, to start, you don’t want to ignore the answers from your friends here in the forum but agian, if you don't mind, here are some very important points to consider:
Consider your purchase is not just for a one time product buy, but that you are making an investment in your driving future and driving peace of mind (and don’t’ forget – you want to save money by not being successfully targeted and ticketed by any law enforcement means available either today or on into the future). Some things to consider when you invest in a RGD (really good detector):
1. Like other technologies, w/ RDs you have to spend enough to get capable technology – therefore, a visit to the local WM for a $99 detector is a waste of your time and money as that level of cost v. performance does not cover all the guns, all the bands and w/ enough range to do you any good. – don't waste your money on a cheap detector.
2. also consider that your investment should give you future returns by keeping you safe against all the guns, all the time. everyone in this forum, including you, are correct in suggesting Escort and Valentine (and let’s not forget to add Bel). All 3 brands mentioned (v1, Escort and Bel STi) see all the guns w/ enough range to help you react in time to take preventative measures and not get stopped. Though primary to performance, this is not the only criteria – in fact, we’re just getting started.
3. you also need to consider w/ seriousness, the possibility of the rare but possible, "dead in their sites laser gun" attack – as you and the others here in the 6speed forum know, laser can be deadly due to the technology being a) nearly instantaneous and b) single target capable which means when he sights and fires the laser, if you are the target, you are the only one caught and it is deadly accurate. Considering this very important criteria, of the 3 top brands, only Escort and Bel have add-on systems that completely disarm the laser gun and prevent it from targeting and tracking you for purposes of being stopped. Both the Escort and the Bel systems are thorough in their operation and relatively easy to add on once you have purchased their windshield mount detectors. ie, you don't have to buy all the pieces immediately but instead you can always add the 'shifters'/'blockers' when you're ready. all of their models work w/ their affordable laser 'shifting'/'blocking' systems. The V1 simply does not have this option.
4. and finally, and fast becoming the most important criteria (as we are speaking of investments), you need to make yourself aware of the single greatest increasing threat of being stopped today - the rapid placement of red light and speed cameras being deployed all across North America. Thousands already active w/ more being added/installed every single day. Only Escort (the Passport 9500ix) and Bel (Bel Pro GX65) have a detector that is fully prepared to asses and alert you to these threats accurately and only Escort and Bel offer you web ready detectors for instant, easy downloads that allow you to keep your increasing threat database updated on all of these imposing new threat locations. Again, no technology of this type is available from the V1.
5. bonus (and for purposes of driving comfort and confidence) reconsider your past drives in the urban area w/ a RD … if you have driven with past RDs, as all of your friends on the blog have, you will get dozens of alerts from those detectors ... and none of them will be real threats. that's because many of the security systems installed in many businesses around you and nearly all of the automatic door openers at all of the local stores, businesses and corner gas stops, operate in the same bands as do law enforcement guns. all other brand detectors have no technology to know the difference and so they work as simple receivers (dumb receivers) and alert you to all of these non-threats! Again, only Escort and Bel have patented GPS technology to analyze, lockout and eliminate these false alert threats and let you drive w/ a detector that works as a detector and not as a simple, false alert noise generator. for me, this one is huge - if you ever have the chance to drive w/ the escort 9500ix, you'll quickly appreciate just how QUIET it is driving through urban areas ... simply outstanding engineering. no way v1 even comes close - its incessant chirping will drive you crazy - the arrows cannot outweigh this liability.
With help from your friends here in the forum and independent info, as in the sites suggested, you have the opportunity to choose, w/ knowledge, the best choice in complete protection w/ all the options and the technology to meet current and new, increasing threats, stop from being successfully laser targeted, eliminate all the false alert threats and all of this in one brand - for me, it comes down to Bel or Escort.
#39
02-18-2009 | 07:11 AM
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the false sense of security isn't worth it for me. i do better on my own.
With the economy being so great, CT is now considering putting traffic cams on highways which will generate a nice tax bill to your mailbox. I *****ed to my wife about this whole idea who promptly told me just not to speed.
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02-18-2009 | 07:18 AM
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I've gotta agree. I have a V1 and will have it on during long trips where there's little traffic, but for the most part it just sits in the glove box. Most police use instant on laser or radar where I drive, so that's pretty much useless. I also find myself pay a little less attention to traffic cues when the radar is up.
With the economy being so great, CT is now considering putting traffic cams on highways which will generate a nice tax bill to your mailbox. I *****ed to my wife about this whole idea who promptly told me just not to speed.
With the economy being so great, CT is now considering putting traffic cams on highways which will generate a nice tax bill to your mailbox. I *****ed to my wife about this whole idea who promptly told me just not to speed.
I HATE speed cameras. Maryland has more of them than any state, and I truly believe they will be common on interstate highways within a decade. To those who say don't speed, almost everyone speeds. Going with the flow is what's important for safety, and speed cameras are like instant red lights. I can imagine the havoc they would create on a highway.
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02-18-2009 | 11:37 AM
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02-18-2009 | 11:50 AM
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I have the 9500xi in my audi, and the v1 in my gt3
The 9500 is awesome in day to day driving. It marks spots that it knows are false, but if you go by it again and the signal is gone or new it will call it out. Mostly I drive that car around town so really nice and quite and when it barks you know it is for real. It also has laser shifters, great if you are going 10 or so mph fast. Easy to slow down and not get nailed. Very stealth install as well but pricy. Laser has saved me more times than I can count on those 10mph deals.
In the P car the v1 is great as well with arrows, considered putting in the 9500 but if a cop gets an error coming out of a gt3 laser shot he is going to look for shifters
after recent events with cops and my gt3 though I drive about 10 under!!
The 9500 is awesome in day to day driving. It marks spots that it knows are false, but if you go by it again and the signal is gone or new it will call it out. Mostly I drive that car around town so really nice and quite and when it barks you know it is for real. It also has laser shifters, great if you are going 10 or so mph fast. Easy to slow down and not get nailed. Very stealth install as well but pricy. Laser has saved me more times than I can count on those 10mph deals.
In the P car the v1 is great as well with arrows, considered putting in the 9500 but if a cop gets an error coming out of a gt3 laser shot he is going to look for shifters
after recent events with cops and my gt3 though I drive about 10 under!!
#44
02-18-2009 | 06:02 PM
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Having a RD that points the direction of the threat is like having a smoke detector that indicates which room is about to have a backdraft. This reminds me of the scene in "Black Hawk Down" when the Ranger C.O. asks the Delta operator why his weapon's safety is not in the on position , he displays his trigger finger "This is my safety " is the reply. Well, when I'm asked about RD's, I point to my right foot.
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02-18-2009 | 09:05 PM
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Having a RD that points the direction of the threat is like having a smoke detector that indicates which room is about to have a backdraft. This reminds me of the scene in "Black Hawk Down" when the Ranger C.O. asks the Delta operator why his weapon's safety is not in the on position , he displays his trigger finger "This is my safety " is the reply. Well, when I'm asked about RD's, I point to my right foot.
So you are saying you have never had a cop come up from behind you? If he was running radar then the V1 would have told you he is behind you and not up over the hill. Also with the bogie counter you know how many there are and where they are.
I carry a glock (G30 every day)that has no "safety" execpt my finger but it sure dosen't tell where the bad guys of coming from.
By the way Black Hawk Down is an awesome movie.