Which Radar Detector? - Page 3

BlackElantraGT · 08-05-07, 03:45

bad venge, did you ever get yours fixed?

bad venge · 08-05-07, 04:00

It's headed there now ...

BlackElantraGT · 08-05-07, 04:08

what was the cost? or was it done under warranty?

AL-53 · 08-05-07, 04:18

yes..did they quote a cost if not under warranty....

AL

bad venge · 08-05-07, 04:36

Mines under warranty ...

If I remember right it's a flat rate as long as it's not been tampered with/modified and it includes return shipping

tCspool · 08-27-07, 07:31

I know you said under $200, but the Passport 8500 is the best I have ever used. I did have the valentine and it worked just as good, but it was (is) ugly in my opinion...even though it is just a radar detector. I know there are fans on both sides of the fence with the top dogs, but they do perform equally in my opinion.

Deanski · 08-27-07, 08:04

For surface mount detector, you can beat the V1. Most Porsche owners will choose between a V1 or the K-40 system which I have.

K-40 system is big bucks, but it's blue tooth (no wires), front and back coverage, only have LED's by the dials and it has a wireless remote. Very nice product, but still too high in cost I think. They also make a laser jammer which is legal (not RF jammer which IS ILLEGAL).

So.... for dash/surface mount, get a V1, you'll be very happy with the arrows!!

Save your cash, get the V1 as anything $200 and under will just not perform. Hey, it's your license! And... Your insurance too!

For more stealth look, K-40.

Regards,
Deanski

Vintage · 08-27-07, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackElantraGT

I no longer have a radar detector, but if you live in a major metropolitan area, it's kind of pointless to have one.

The only time I found the radar to be useful were for all the trips from SoCal to Vegas and vice versa because it gave me that piece of mind.

But if you drive like you're supposed to, or even go 5-10 mph above speed limit, you shouldn't have a need for a radar detector. Plus on long road trips, you just have to know how to drive. You'll know the idiots from the good drivers so just find one that sets a good pace. If there are none, then you set the pace and people will follow you.

If you're weaving in and out of lanes and going 20 mph or more faster than everyone, you deserve to get a ticket.

Thanks BlackElantraGT! I really agree with this post. I used to have a K40 Micro, Micro II, and Undetectable with Laser diffuser, and Escort. Great products but they kinda handicap you because you're relying on them too much. Best thing to do is learn the tricks of the good driving trade and use the radar detector as an ASSISTANT if you must. Basics: watch the curves and going over hills, go with the flow, don't weave crazily, use high beam at night when nobody's around, know your local speedtraps, and my favorite . . . slamming on the brakes if nobody's behind is way underrated - radar has trouble locking onto swiftly accelerating or decelerating objects. Above all, if you're going against laser and don't have a diffuser, you're pretty much screwed.

What's my point? When I had these detectors (still have the Micro II) I got 1 speeding ticket and K40 paid it. For some reason I stopped using detectors and have not gotten a speeding ticket for over 18 years. Just pay attention when driving and if you're really going TOO fast, you probably deserve the ticket anyway. Sorry for the PSA

velobard · 08-28-07, 11:47

In the <$200 price range I'd be looking at a Bel or a Whistler. I've been hearing some good stuff lately about the Whistler over at radardetector.net. I run an Escort X50, but that's a little more money. After everything I've read about the Cobras I'd stay away from them. Here's a decent test of a number of RDs:
Guys of LIDAR - Radar Detector Test - March 2007

Accumulator · 08-28-07, 11:50

As I post in most of these detector thread, I run V1 in all our vehicles (have most of 'em hardwired) and they serve me and my wife well, at least within the limits of detectors (sometimes you're toast, simple as that).

astrocreep96 · 08-28-07, 01:32

3 years and 35,000 miles in a Lightning Yellow Mitsubishi Evolution with an 8500 x50 and not a single ticket. Great detector if you know the limitations of any detector. A friend of mine has a V1 - kind of ugly and I wasn't swayed into picking one up after watching it perform on a road trip.

jesselyons2002 · 08-28-07, 01:49

Yeah I have a V1 and just now got a ticket for speeding. DAM LASER and just got this unit in march