Thoughts on K40 Radar Detector

Ive been looking at a K40 system and its gauranteed to keep you from getting tickets for 1 year. If not they will pay the ticket. This has me very intrigued. VERY. Does anyone have this system? I have been a V1 wannabe for a year and was thinking about just going ahead and ordering it. But then I saw a report on the local Kansas city news that there is a radar thing thats still legal in kansas and missouri and they will pay your ticket if you get one. I missed the report so I dont know anyhting about it, and I cant find it on the internet. So I will ask you for advice, Specifically K40 vs V1.

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Originally Posted by boggtown

Ive been looking at a K40 system and its gauranteed to keep you from getting tickets for 1 year. If not they will pay the ticket. This has me very intrigued. VERY. Does anyone have this system? I have been a V1 wannabe for a year and was thinking about just going ahead and ordering it. But then I saw a report on the local Kansas city news that there is a radar thing thats still legal in kansas and missouri and they will pay your ticket if you get one. I missed the report so I dont know anyhting about it, and I cant find it on the internet. So I will ask you for advice, Specifically K40 vs V1.

I am curious about this also... found this thread:

radar detectors

Ive read that too, but no mention of the K40 system.

http://www.k40.com/home_main.html

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Originally Posted by boggtown

Ive read that too, but no mention of the K40 system.

http://www.k40.com/home_main.html

I know that my local car stereo installation owner installs and swears by them. The company will pay for the ticket, but I'd be more worried about the points on my record for insurance, etc.

Personally, I'll be sticking with an outboard model, because of cost and I don't speed too often.

How much is it installed anyway?

I sent a question through the website and got 2 responses so far.

"Hello Jon. Auto Werks is the local distributor & installer for all your auto customizing needs. The K-40 system is fully stealth & has 3 options. Forward facing intergrated, Front & Rear intergrated & Laser Diffuser add-on.
The base unit is Front & Rear w/ display lights in driver forward position in front of speedo gauges. It cost $599.99 for the unit & installation runs $200. We also recommend the laser diffuser which looks like a license plate cover. Your choice of front coverage or rear or both. Each diffuser runs $225, buy two for front & rear cover & get them @ $199 per. If diffusers are purchased @ the same time as main unit labor on install is FREE. Your porsche may need a license plate adaptor (we can get that for you from Aristocrat Motors (local porsche dealer) we work with them a lot). We also are a full customizer w/ wheels, tires, audio video upgrades, navigation, sat radio (XM & Sirius), & go fast parts to make your Porsche stand out & go. Please feel free to e-mail us. Autowerks@kc.rr.com My name is Brian Kearney or BK to everyone. We strive to create a hassle-free experience. We can help with any & all automotive needs, just ask.

Thanks again for your interest in K-40. If any other questions you can contact me @

Auto Werks
2018 W. 43rd ( West of the Plaza on State Line)
913-722-0438 O#


P.S. Driver to driver. GO GO GO ..... but B Careful. K "


"if your in the kc area, the full radar installed in any car is 1500.00, front and rear with lazar , this is the lastest unit with full protection, call if you need to discuss this more, thanks john
913-888-5780 "


So Im thinking if I get the detector and a front laser defuser and install it all myself its 800 bucks. A V1 is $400 though....

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I like the permanent installation of the K40. I have owned a V1 for years. Radar/laser detectors are just that. None are impermeable to faults. I have avoided many tickets with my V1 and have received my fair share with my Valentine 1. So they pay for any tickets within a year. They still make money from the sale. I would pay double for any tickets to avoid the points on my record. I hate having to remove my V1 each time I take the Box out. For this reason, I am considering a permanent install..Just my two cents..