Radar Detector
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Radar Detector
Any recommendations on radar detectors? brands and types?
I dont know if it matters to know but I live in Massachusetts and drive to New York almost everyweekend. I would be interested in the type of detector to defend myself from MA and NY troops.
I dont know if it matters to know but I live in Massachusetts and drive to New York almost everyweekend. I would be interested in the type of detector to defend myself from MA and NY troops.
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Originally Posted by Substance
Any recommendations on radar detectors? brands and types?
I dont know if it matters to know but I live in Massachusetts and drive to New York almost everyweekend. I would be interested in the type of detector to defend myself from MA and NY troops.
I dont know if it matters to know but I live in Massachusetts and drive to New York almost everyweekend. I would be interested in the type of detector to defend myself from MA and NY troops.
Many people (including me) swear by Valentine. I find the directional arrows very useful. I know there are quite a few Valentine users on the E55 forum.
If you're willing to spring for it, you can also go with a very cool stealth install with the display in your rear-view mirror :p . I have this & love it.
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just ordered mine a minute ago online.
The ability to see where the radar is coming from is invaluable.
I wasn't going to buy one but lately I've been seeing way too many cops around n. cali.
The ability to see where the radar is coming from is invaluable.
I wasn't going to buy one but lately I've been seeing way too many cops around n. cali.
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Originally Posted by Jesseliu
just ordered mine a minute ago online.
The ability to see where the radar is coming from is invaluable.
I wasn't going to buy one but lately I've been seeing way too many cops around n. cali.
The ability to see where the radar is coming from is invaluable.
I wasn't going to buy one but lately I've been seeing way too many cops around n. cali.
Seriously..... if you want to speed, better take the most right lane..... at least that's what I've been doing
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valentine 1 or K40 for sure, the k40 install in my car is awesome and it has saved my *** a few times just in two months
you cant see that its even in my car, two LEDs mounted flush near trhe speedometer- perfect, no cords hanging around
you cant see that its even in my car, two LEDs mounted flush near trhe speedometer- perfect, no cords hanging around
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Valentine One is the answer....and for me the interesting and most useful feature is its ability NOT to go off at every building alarm...works great....
Have used them for over 5 years...
John
Valentine One is the answer....and for me the interesting and most useful feature is its ability NOT to go off at every building alarm...works great....
Have used them for over 5 years...
John
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2 tickets in 1 night
Originally Posted by C32 MIA
valentine 1 or K40 for sure, the k40 install in my car is awesome and it has saved my *** a few times just in two months
you cant see that its even in my car, two LEDs mounted flush near trhe speedometer- perfect, no cords hanging around
you cant see that its even in my car, two LEDs mounted flush near trhe speedometer- perfect, no cords hanging around
Those Miami cops are tough.
I have the V1 and when it's turned on, it's invaluable!
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V1 for me, but be aware that if you don’t pickup laser refractions from another vehicle a laser detector will only inform you of how you got busted. Also, a buddy of mine got a ticket on I-90 west of Ellensburg WA from a plane. I know they also pace you in traffic without radar. If they have an X band radar gun turned on it is like this huge beacon coming from the cop. You can detect them a long way off. I think most cops are aware of this so don’t keep it turned on full time.
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Escort Passport 8500 X50 Blue...great display and for saving over $100 over the V1...its well worth it..my buddy has the V1..the number of false detections becomes so annoying and since it doesnt have the control thing on the adapter ($40 extra)...which the Escort comes with...its hard to mute it easily
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I used the v1 on my previous 208 CLK55 and the performance is outstanding. But, I really like how my MB dealer installed the Passport SRX on my 06 e55. I have laser shifters in the front and back, remote mute button, light indicator and the whole installation feels factory.
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Originally Posted by blazinginder
Escort Passport 8500 X50 Blue...great display and for saving over $100 over the V1...its well worth it..my buddy has the V1..the number of false detections becomes so annoying and since it doesnt have the control thing on the adapter ($40 extra)...which the Escort comes with...its hard to mute it easily
Yes.......I have 2 of them and they're great! I'm really surprised that most of the folks just love that V1 unit! Does it really matter if the radar is on the right, or the left? I just don't "get it". Also.....it's pretty easy to tell if the radar is coming from behind you without "arrows"! They'll never try to get you from behind anyway! It's not accurate and won't hold up in traffic court!
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Radar Direction
Sorry to say, I believe you are quite incorrect about "radar from the rear". It is in fact just as accurate as front radar and there is judicial notice as to its accuracy. The principles of Doppler shift radar are the same for both types.
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going back to what was said about the direction of which the detection is coming for...my position is this, if my radar detects pop or Ka band which is basically what the jake's use generally..i dont care where its coming from im going to slow down to speed limit till the detection is gone and im in the clear...hence no need for arrows...just my opinion
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Originally Posted by blazinginder
going back to what was said about the direction of which the detection is coming for...my position is this, if my radar detects pop or Ka band which is basically what the jake's use generally..i dont care where its coming from im going to slow down to speed limit till the detection is gone and im in the clear...hence no need for arrows...just my opinion
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
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V1. I have 4 hard wired into all my cars. Way cheaper than a ticket and increased insurance rates. Use L mode and you'll get excellent range and virtually no false alarms. No tickets in 10 years despite driving E55s, Vette, and 3 M3s. You can beat V1, period.
