Radar Detectors : Whats on your dash board?
I plan on getting this soon a Cobra XRS9430 it has bands of detection (X, K, Ka, Ku, VG-2), plus Laser 360°, front and rear detection.Does anyone have this one? What are yall running with?
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I used to have a radar detector and IMHO they're a waste of money
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valentine 1 .... i think is the best
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see sig. a good R/D is not a replacement for driving safely and smartly and scanning ahead for the :Police: .
however, it is a good insurance policy - no more, no less. |
Originally Posted by nart86
I used to have a radar detector and IMHO they're a waste of money
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Originally Posted by nart86
I used to have a radar detector and IMHO they're a waste of money
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Your insane if you buy anything besides Bel RX65 (or STi), Escort8500 X50, Valentine One.
They are the only ones worth it, would u buy paper condoms?? |
Originally Posted by kcryan
Your insane if you buy anything besides Bel RX65 (or STi), Escort8500 X50, Valentine One.
They are the only ones worth it, would u buy paper condoms?? |
Originally Posted by kcryan
They are the only ones worth it, would u buy paper condoms??
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Originally Posted by nart86
I used to have a radar detector and IMHO they're a waste of money
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Originally Posted by Cdg2125
I think his opinion comes from the fact that even tho you have a radar detector it doesnt mean you'll always be able to outsmart the cops. I'm on the same page but I still want to get one just in case. Just gotta hide it somewhere.
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escort 7500 works good.. saved me planty of time on local but got one tickit on highway>>. was going too fast not enough time to slow down>>still happy with it on local roads.
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i have V1 and it has came in handy many times. usually i am not speeding, and it goes off ,which does nothnig for me but it gives me more warning and protection than if i did not have it
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Starsnstripes, i have the same exact model. good detector, honestly, not the best but it gets the job done for me. the thing i love about it is the voice alerts and automute. the beeping drives me insane half the time, voice is a good heads up feature. BTW. make sure when you mount it, the wiper blades and any other obstructions arent in the way. this detracts from accuracy. i was getting swat for signals, but when i moved it to a diff. location, it worked much much better.
just some food for thought i guess. |
I have a Pasport 8500 X50. Does the job. I would reccomend it.
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Sh!t i have a cobra too...i think it might be an earlier model but i have had two and have experienced no performance difference, so my bet would say that one is the same too. but i hear valentine is the best or passport something. The detector is a good friend if you pay attention...if you neglect it, it will abandon you. Just ask me and my ticket i got...damn motorcycle cops...
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subject line is asking for radar detectors on dashboard. i think that looks tacky. Wires dangling to the cig lighter is also tacky. But it's fashion, so debatable.
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I used to have a cobra and thought it wasnt bad. But since changing to the x50 the detection distance blows it away, I would stay away from Cobra and save up for the better ones out there.
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valentine one here...works wonderfully...range is super long too!
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i have an escort something... it's hardwired through my fuse box. i haven't use it for 1 year.... i kinda regret getting it since it has no use at all cuz i drive speed limit. :)
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Originally Posted by steven88
valentine one here...works wonderfully...range is super long too!
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Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
and u cant beat the arrows...once u haev them u wont want to go anythign less
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Escort Solo s2 wireless, bought it when i was planning on getting a bike cuz its cordless, but that fell through when i got in a car accident, great radar detector though, twice the range of my cobra easily
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Originally Posted by FormorAccordMan
I have a Pasport 8500 X50. Does the job. I would reccomend it.
+1 I DO TOO! got mine on ebay for i think around $230 unfortunately red though but its still good. highly recommend! mounted mine right beside the rearview mirror and hid the cord using the roof carpet http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg |
Passport 8500 x50
best one out there. Costs 300-350 bucks, but it really doesn't get much better imo. I've been saved a number of times with this one, and it has a longer range than the 7500. It's the best way for a speed demon to keep away from tickets, however you still have to be safe. It won't keep grandpa from slamming his breaks to take a left turn while you round that corner at 80.
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Originally Posted by MaximaSE96
and u cant beat the arrows...once u haev them u wont want to go anythign less
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Originally Posted by ManualMaxima
if it does not have the arrows i do not want it. when i use other de***ors without arrows anymore, it sucks. i would pay the extra for the arrows anytime
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not till 2011, its patentened til then
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Here in CA I've noticed that Caltrans & emergency vehicles put on a radar signal when they're stopped on the road. A number of times I been driving and my alarm goes off and there around the corner is a hiway works team on the side of the road.
I think they're great just for that feature. Then if it saves you 1 ticket it's paid for itself and then some. (as mine has) |
Originally Posted by Cdg2125
I think his opinion comes from the fact that even tho you have a radar detector it doesnt mean you'll always be able to outsmart the cops. I'm on the same page but I still want to get one just in case. Just gotta hide it somewhere.
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Originally Posted by kil2board
Starsnstripes, i have the same exact model. good detector, honestly, not the best but it gets the job done for me. the thing i love about it is the voice alerts and automute. the beeping drives me insane half the time, voice is a good heads up feature. BTW. make sure when you mount it, the wiper blades and any other obstructions arent in the way. this detracts from accuracy. i was getting swat for signals, but when i moved it to a diff. location, it worked much much better.
just some food for thought i guess. |
I have had the Valentine One for about six months now. BY far the best protection your money can by. I can not live without the arrows. I need to know when the pigs are in front, on my side or back. If you buy a valentine you Will not be disappointed. Worth its wieght in gold.
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I was saying that up here I believe they are illegal. Im not positive tho. How much does the v1 run for?
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is it illegal to have a radar detector in NY???
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radars are only illegal in virginia, DC, military bases and canada.
personally I have a Valentine one and they are only useful on the highways, but even then It is not 100% safe. |
DJ2 is correct
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I had a 10 year old valentine that i got for 25$ and then i recently bought the newest one and it is definatly worth it and i like it much more than the escort 8500 which i have had also
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Cobras suck. i've owned two and they were terrible. imo, only buy the best if you're going to buy one.
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+1
My cobra is sitting under my seat right now, no use for it, the X50 is on the windsheild |
Valentine One in all of my familie's vehicles.
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