Radar Detector

[tommy583]

While I realize speeding is not condoned universally on this site. I happen to use the Passport 9500IX. I like the fact it uses a GPS to weed out false alarms and for locating red light cameras. Since it has a GPS, you can set the home screen as current speed. In this set up I use the detector as a poor mans heads up display.

What are your favorite models and why?

[CHRISP357]

I'm curious too. I didn't buy a Porsche to drive the speed limit, but I wouldn't mind skipping a few tickets.

[tomonomics]

I have an Escort Solo S3. I love it mainly because it's cordless, and I can easily put it on the dash (I just use one of those sticky gel pads) and swap it from the Box to the 'Treg. It rarely gets any false alarms other than toll booths or construction areas.

I primarily only use it on road trips, or when I'm out of town and don't know the area.

It just saved me yesterday on Rt 95 on my way down to DC.

-T

[Fintro11]

i got the escort 9500 I 2nd hand works amazing must have if you love spirited driving!

[antny]

I am a fan of the valentine 1. The arrows are more useful than you think. Ever since I stopped using a radar detector I have not gotten a speeding ticket since lol.

[Chuck W.]

I use a Valentine One. The arrows are a big plus.

[marano]

Also using the Escort Solo S3. While I know that it's not as effective as something like the Passport Max2 I like that there are no wires and that I can easily move it between the Boxster and BMW. It has definitely saved me a few times.

Originally Posted by tomonomics

I have an Escort Solo S3. I love it mainly because it's cordless, and I can easily put it on the dash (I just use one of those sticky gel pads) and swap it from the Box to the 'Treg. It rarely gets any false alarms other than toll booths or construction areas.

I primarily only use it on road trips, or when I'm out of town and don't know the area.

It just saved me yesterday on Rt 95 on my way down to DC.

-T

[brjak]

Been thinking of buying one. They are banned in Ontario. Ive noticed most people get burned by laser gun. Are there any that can help with that? Or, is it too late when the detector detects the laser gun. I am also nervous of radar detector detectors. Are there any out there that can help?

[antny]

I was a cop in my previous years and if you get a laser alert you are pretty much caught already unless you somehow detected a laser reading off another car. One thing a radar detector will not help with is instant on with regular radar. You can place the radar unit on "hold" then turn it on instantly and it is just as affective as a laser. Radar detectors help you out when the officer has their radar on constantly. With more handheld radars and lidars (laser) a radar detector has become less effective.

[jb92563]

I'm using a Beltronics and it has saved me a ticket many times over and has paid for itself many times over in the last 3 years.

It detects Laser as well.

I find that with the instant-on types although may not help when YOU are directly targeted, does provide an indication of an area where those are being used on other folks and typically gives you enough warning of a HOT area that you could slow down in that area.

You want one that is very sensitive to detect radar/laser at the greatest range possible, so that you get enough advance warning to react.

I would not hesitate to spend $500 on a unit as it will pay for itself many times over very quickly.

Where its illegal though you will need something more stealthy than a regular radar detector, one with a passive quiet mode so it can't be detected.

The Beltronics have the anti radar detector detector technology as well.

https://www.beltronics.com/store/sti-magnum.html
Made in Canada too...eh!

[Fintro11]

I have a friend with the V1 he likes it. I have tried both, the V1 is bigger but has the arrows. The escort is smaller and has free firmware updates. I went with the passport as it seems to be easier to keep updated.

Laser is hard. Your only option is a laser shifter ( jams the laser for a few sec) this gives you a little bit of time to slow down. A detector can detect laser off the cars in front of you giving you a little bit more time.

I have a few friends who are cops up here. They can only do laser when stationary and even then they do not always get perfect readings, some times they have to hit a car a few times to get a proper reading. Burst radar will get you but I find most cops leave their radar on all the time. I always give my friend a hard time, because my detector always goes off at Starbucks or Tim hortons.


If you buy a radar detector it will pay for itself.

[tommy583]

I have always used the Escort/Passport brand. I ended up getting a great deal on my current Passport on CL. I thought about trying a V1, but i'm so used to the Passports noises i decided to stick with it. Honestly the best part is it can display your speed. Since it is already in my field of view, I almost never have to look at the gauges to know my actual speed.

[antny]

Originally Posted by Fintro11

I have a friend with the V1 he likes it. I have tried both, the V1 is bigger but has the arrows. The escort is smaller and has free firmware updates. I went with the passport as it seems to be easier to keep updated.

Laser is hard. Your only option is a laser shifter ( jams the laser for a few sec) this gives you a little bit of time to slow down. A detector can detect laser off the cars in front of you giving you a little bit more time.

I have a few friends who are cops up here. They can only do laser when stationary and even then they do not always get perfect readings, some times they have to hit a car a few times to get a proper reading. Burst radar will get you but I find most cops leave their radar on all the time. I always give my friend a hard time, because my detector always goes off at Starbucks or Tim hortons.


If you buy a radar detector it will pay for itself.

HAHA I am sure there is a automatic door around there. Yes Laser and hand held radar has to be stationary. I they are legal in your state to get a jammer I would buy you a few seconds. I go through cars to fast to install a K40. I would like the sensors and hidden displays in the car.

[Taipanic]

I use an Escort 9500ix and the Escort app on my phone. Completely eliminated any K or KA band tickets. Only effective thing for laser is a set of blinders (jammers) and even then are only effective on certain models of lasers. It is a constant cat & mouse battle between the laser manufacturers and the jammer manufacturers. For passive laser resistance you can use the Veil laser coating on your headlights and shiny surfaces.

[Taipanic]

I use an Escort 9500ix and the Escort app on my phone. Completely eliminated any K or KA band tickets. Only effective thing for laser is a set of blinders (jammers) and even then are only effective on certain models of lasers. It is a constant cat & mouse battle between the laser manufacturers and the jammer manufacturers. For passive laser resistance you can use the Veil laser coating on your headlights and shiny surfaces.

[antny]

For the people that use radar detectors still, how many false alerts are you seeing from all these new cars with the radar assisted cruise control?

[Fintro11]

Originally Posted by antny

For the people that use radar detectors still, how many false alerts are you seeing from all these new cars with the radar assisted cruise control?

All depends on where you live I think, I get false from new merc, bmw ect. Mainly from the blind spot detection. I was in Vancouver the other week And it was going off a lot, but I don't speed in new places too busy trying to figure out how to get somewhere

[jb92563]

Originally Posted by antny

For the people that use radar detectors still, how many false alerts are you seeing from all these new cars with the radar assisted cruise control?

Only getting false alarms from a few fixed locations with radar gate beams in town.

However if new cars are transmitting in the police radar bands then that pretty much opens the door to Jammers that transmit their own signals just like the radar cruise and blind spot sensors.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by antny

For the people that use radar detectors still, how many false alerts are you seeing from all these new cars with the radar assisted cruise control?

Valentine Research just released a software upgrade for the V1 that seems to significantly reduce the alarms from lane departure and cruise control systems.

[Teddyonine]

Originally Posted by tommy583

While I realize speeding is not condoned universally on this site. I happen to use the Passport 9500IX. I like the fact it uses a GPS to weed out false alarms and for locating red light cameras. Since it has a GPS, you can set the home screen as current speed. In this set up I use the detector as a poor mans heads up display.

What are your favorite models and why?

I've used a Rocky Mountain Radar for 15 years. Currently have the RMR 435 in my work truck . I put about 65k miles a year on my company vehicles and with the RMRs I haven't had a speeding ticket since 1999. In the Porsche I have an older unit, but no tix in that car either. RMRs cover the spectrum of radars plus have a " scrambler" that supposedly screws up the guns ability to get an accurate read. I won't pretend I get the technology they apply, but personally I can vouch for the results.