K40 CALIBRE vs. ESCORT 9500ci Radar/Laser Detector/Shifter Experience
05-20-2010, 11:15 AM
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Like I said, believe what you will. there is a reason why that havent yet, and dont tell me it's because having rear radar is not important cause that is bull. Speaking of court and lawsuits !
06-04-2010, 11:18 PM
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whats the cheapest concealed unit on the market right now? and how much in labour to be installed profesionally? or should i just stick with a dash mount valentine 1 or something smiliar?
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06-05-2010, 02:43 PM
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The best value in concealed detectors is the escort Qi45 at $550 (although many people argue that the SR7 is a better deal for the money... You could go with something like the whistler concealed but not many people like it and it has gotten bad reviews...
07-10-2010, 11:40 AM
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Hi, I'm a new member, and found this discussion of radar detectors very informative -- well researched, reasonable and well written. I must agree, from my own experience, I prefer the Escort 9500CI to the K40. I had the K40 installed in a previous vehicle (Lexus) and was stopped twice for speeding. Never ticketed, but the fines would have been hefty -- 107 in a 70 mph zone and 98 in a 70mph. In both cases the K40s alert was much too late to react. I had the K40 removed, and used a Valentine for awhile -- constant false alarms -- and the used a Escort 9500 window unit until I was convinced it was (in my opinion) far superior. I had the CI installed in my previous vehicle, and having the system installed, on Monday, in my new vehicle, a Mercedes -- which I love.
