Black_SLK_280

I really don't do a lot of driving but I am thinking of picking up a radar detector for the added security when I decide to drive more than 10 mph over the speed limit. Any recommendations? TIA

Ynot

Valentine one from what I've read, I don't have one either but everything seems to give good reviews for V1.

9moon

isnt it illegal to have a radar??

Black_SLK_280

In some states it is but not where I live.

Ynot

Not here either.

Eiso

Yea, V1 is the way to go!

Vodil

I prefer Escort as the battery powered one is neat, tucks away easily and is less prone to the false positives that V1 has.

If you don't want to use the handle to your trunk, you can get a nice built-in detector than interfaces with the dashboard display.

bloflin

In the US there is only 1 state (Virginia) that Radar Detectors are illegal for passenger cars. A second place is DC (as in Washington D.C.).

9moon

Are u sure? well, unless the cop was messin w/ my bro.. i remember about a year or so ago that he got stopped for his exhaust (noise) and when the guy saw the radar in my bro's corvette, he ended up giving him another ticket.. i better ask him what kinda ticket it was.. funny..

oldman55

have V1 in 06' SLK55 mounted next to mirror driver side. No problems. Detects far enough even in triple digit sprints. Highly recommend

eleven11

If you google for this topic, you'll find some really good review articles. Some appear to have a product placement, etc. while the best ones appear unbiased. The Valentine consistently gets good reviews, as well as the newer Escort Passport 8500 X50. There are also laser blocking devices which you can use in addition to the detectors for added protection. If you're up for spending a bigger chunk ($1200-1500) of change, companies (e.g. Escort) make "custom" devices - these have sensors discretely hidden outside the vehicle and a hardwired device is placed in your car wherever you want.

bloflin

Yep. The only exception is Military installations, they are illegal there too. Was it Military Police on a Base?

http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/radar4.html

Wallance

i seen one that's installed into the rear view mirror? does anyonee know what brand it is and how much it is?

slktyperice

The rearview mirror one is a custom install where an installer will etch out what lights up in the hideaway module into your mirrow. Quite expensive actually.

RaDaRkInG

The latest independent radar detector test proves that the Valentine One is #1.

http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html

GDawgC220

There is always going to be a debate on which one is better, V1 or 8500. Both are very good detectors, each one has pros and cons. You really can't go wrong with either one. I've had my 8500 for a couple of years now, couldn't be happier. Range and sensitivity is great. Very few false alarms.

Magazine and site reviews about even out as to which one is #1.

SLK55R

I love the ability to know which direction the radar is coming from.