Good radar detector?

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Shawn
I love my Whistler. I got it for $80 and it works just as well as my dad's $200+ Escort Passport. Plus it is a talking one so it tells me what band it picked up without me needing to look.

heh, I was using a $250 beltronics 985 for a while after which I went to a whistler 1743 on clearance at walmart for $30 and they both work about the same.

Something is seriously wrong with your 985 then. The 985 is WAY better than any Whistler model out there...

 

[nboy22]

Police have a new radar out called "POP" Alert or something... not sure on the specifics on it but you might want to get one that alarms for that as well

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: nboy22
Police have a new radar out called "POP" Alert or something... not sure on the specifics on it but you might want to get one that alarms for that as well

Just because there is newer radar out doesn't mean they have it yet. New radar or laser guns cost money, and it's not like they instanlty upgrade their whole inventory when something new comes out. The State Police here JUST got KA units last year...and the local cops still use K band. There is almost zero laser gun usage in my state....the state troopers only have a couple as of yet...

 

[serialkiller]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: nboy22
Police have a new radar out called "POP" Alert or something... not sure on the specifics on it but you might want to get one that alarms for that as well

Just because there is newer radar out doesn't mean they have it yet. New radar or laser guns cost money, and it's not like they instanlty upgrade their whole inventory when something new comes out. The State Police here JUST got KA units last year...and the local cops still use K band. There is almost zero laser gun usage in my state....the state troopers only have a couple as of yet...

Here in Austin, TX alot of cops have the laser gun... it scares the crap out of my pants every time because the radar doesnt start beeping gradually... all the sudden it blares out at the highest setting....BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP...

 

[Insane3D]

Yeah, I guess it really depends on the area you live and how much they budget for speed enforcement. In my state, they recently tried to introduce a bill that would allow photo radar stations and red light cameras (they are illegal per state law), and it was killed before it hit the floor.

*shrug*

Laser has been around for awhile though. I'm sure the whole Austin police force didn't get all new laser guns as soon as they came out though...unless of course they were one of the departments Geico "donated" them to...:frown:

 

[AMDZen]

The Escort 8500 is the best radar detector you can own if you want it for city protection above highway protection.

The Valentine 1 is the best radar detector you can own if you want it for highway protection versus city driving.

Although both are still really good at the other, and the Escort is 100+ cheaper. Its what I have and it roxx.

 

[Insane3D]

Valentine 1's range has been beaten by units from Bel and Escort. That thing hasn't been redesigned in YEARS....

I guess once you are deemed #1, people seem to think you are FOREVER.

How about those nifty arrows to show you the direction of the signal....WOW THAT'S SO COOL.

 

[serialkiller]

those arrows ARE cool.... but when i owned a valentine I had a feeling the arrows didnt really work.... could be just me... Now I just have fun with my escort... everytime it rings my kneck extends like a giraffe and I try to find the cop... sorta like a game...

 

[PHiuR]

i've only experienced the valentine. if it was a chick id do it.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: serialkiller
those arrows ARE cool.... but when i owned a valentine I had a feeling the arrows didnt really work.... could be just me... Now I just have fun with my escort... everytime it rings my kneck extends like a giraffe and I try to find the cop... sorta like a game...

Except for the fact it wouldn't matter if they were to your sides...last time I checked, radar has to be in front or behind you (with special radar guns) to detect your speed. Perpendicular doesn't work....

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: serialkiller
those arrows ARE cool.... but when i owned a valentine I had a feeling the arrows didnt really work.... could be just me... Now I just have fun with my escort... everytime it rings my kneck extends like a giraffe and I try to find the cop... sorta like a game...

Except for the fact it wouldn't matter if they were to your sides...last time I checked, radar has to be in front or behind you (with special radar guns) to detect your speed. Perpendicular doesn't work....

... so if the cop hits the side of your car it doesnt matter, so that means they park perpendicular and then fire up or down the road?



I drive mostly in rush hour, 170 miles round trip, and i think a detector wouldnt matter because everyone is speeding and ive seen 4 people pulled over in 2 weeks so far out of thousands and thousands

But i am moving to the 10am-7pm shift and the traffic is less packed..... i made a poll on this a few days ago, but I figured I would be MORE likely to get singled out if I had a detector in my window.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: dxkj

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: serialkiller
those arrows ARE cool.... but when i owned a valentine I had a feeling the arrows didnt really work.... could be just me... Now I just have fun with my escort... everytime it rings my kneck extends like a giraffe and I try to find the cop... sorta like a game...

Except for the fact it wouldn't matter if they were to your sides...last time I checked, radar has to be in front or behind you (with special radar guns) to detect your speed. Perpendicular doesn't work....

... so if the cop hits the side of your car it doesnt matter, so that means they park perpendicular and then fire up or down the road?



I drive mostly in rush hour, 170 miles round trip, and i think a detector wouldnt matter because everyone is speeding and ive seen 4 people pulled over in 2 weeks so far out of thousands and thousands

But i am moving to the 10am-7pm shift and the traffic is less packed..... i made a poll on this a few days ago, but I figured I would be MORE likely to get singled out if I had a detector in my window.

But with a detector you already slowed down before they read your speed. That's the whole point of having it. With a good one you are aware of the radar for miles before you even get within the policeman's sight.

They are invaluable IMHO. Because even if you are going with the flow of traffic you won't get nailed...it will be the guys speeding past you.

 

[BrokenVisage]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Shawn
I love my Whistler. I got it for $80 and it works just as well as my dad's $200+ Escort Passport. Plus it is a talking one so it tells me what band it picked up without me needing to look.

heh, I was using a $250 beltronics 985 for a while after which I went to a whistler 1743 on clearance at walmart for $30 and they both work about the same.

Something is seriously wrong with your 985 then. The 985 is WAY better than any Whistler model out there...

I was lucky enough to be one of the first people too see a $40 shipped deal for a $170 Whistler DE1765C here at FW but it won't ship until August 20-something. It was dead in a matter of minutes, I can't wait to use it on the streets of Philly, should definately come in handy. Does anyone have this model or could tell me how reliable it is?

 

[cyberhap]

Since I bought my Bel radar detector in 2001, I've not gotten one speeding ticket. It is very quick to respond.

 

[CtK]

I Love my Escort 8500 X50!!!

*knock on wood*

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: nboy22
Police have a new radar out called "POP" Alert or something... not sure on the specifics on it but you might want to get one that alarms for that as well

The vl1, 8500, and RX65 all have pop support

 

[CaptainKahuna]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
Escort 8500 x50

Ditto, I've got one, saved me at least 4-5 tickets.

If you need it, it's worth the price!

 

[EatSpam]

Originally posted by: tami
valentine 1.

but what if the cop is using laser?

My Bel detects laser...

 

[EatSpam]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Shawn
I love my Whistler. I got it for $80 and it works just as well as my dad's $200+ Escort Passport. Plus it is a talking one so it tells me what band it picked up without me needing to look.

heh, I was using a $250 beltronics 985 for a while after which I went to a whistler 1743 on clearance at walmart for $30 and they both work about the same.

Something is seriously wrong with your 985 then. The 985 is WAY better than any Whistler model out there...

I have a 985... its saved my ass so many times...

 

[m2kewl]

Originally posted by: spidey07
But with a detector you already slowed down before they read your speed. That's the whole point of having it. With a good one you are aware of the radar for miles before you even get within the policeman's sight.

They are invaluable IMHO. Because even if you are going with the flow of traffic you won't get nailed...it will be the guys speeding past you.

what he said. i've had the V1 for over six years and i've never gotten a ticket.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: spacejamz

I just noticed the prices on them :shocked:

Looking into the whistler

There are somethings in life that you don't buy just based on price alone...

these items include toilet paper, trash bags and radar detectors...

I buy the cheapest trash bags I can find and have yet to have a problem.. lol

 

[Muadib]

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