Anyone know a cheap but good Radar?

[xpanda305x]

i want to get a radar since im always driving and i dislike being annoyed by the police. so can anyone tell me a good cheap radar? cobra? passport?

[GeorgeM]

There is no such thing as a good cheap radar detector, you get what you pay for. Forget about the Cobra, it's junk. The Passport 8500 or 9500 series is the one to get, anywhere from $310 to $500. I have two 8500 series (one for each car) and they are great. They have long range without the false alarms plagued by other cheap brands.

I have owned many radar detectors since 1978 and the Passport is the best.

GeorgeM

[skuttduck]

I really like the whistler radar detectors. I got one from my brother in 1995 and it died in 2008 only because it was on the sun visor and my wife busted the power outlet.

Since it was going crazy with false alarms, but still catching valid ones, I went with whistler again. I got the Whistler Fuzion for the Camry and a Whistler Pro 3450 for the Camaro.

[Racer-X]

Radar is not the issue this days. Lidar is the issue. a detector will only tell you when you are getting a ticket. look into the ZR4 shifter to accompany the 8500 or 9500 Passports. or go big and get the 9500ci.

The ZR4 can also be used as a stand alone, but is better as a package.

[The 2010 Sin]

Valentine one. its worth every dime... the only time I ever got a ticket is when i said.. theres no way theres a cop there... WEEWW WEEW red and blue.

[Makris]

I really want a radar I'm just shit scared that I'd get caught!!

Any thoughts? And what happens if you do?

[jmaryt]

me too!..these days,ya pretty much gotta float a second mortgage on the house to pay it!
get caught?..you're fu*8ed!..smart money says to slow down goin' through small towns.and keep pace with traffic on the highways,and you SHOULD be all right!
one other thing!..buy a camaro in a subtle shade of color so you can "blend" better in traffic..maybe silver,or gray!..whatever the fu*K you do,do NOT buy "arrest" me red!
'nuff said!

[Makris]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

me too!..these days,ya pretty much gotta float a second mortgage on the house to pay it!
get caught?..you're fu*8ed!..smart money says to slow down goin' through small towns.and keep pace with traffic on the highways,and you SHOULD be all right!
one other thing!..buy a camaro in a subtle shade of color so you can "blend" better in traffic..maybe silver,or gray!..whatever the fu*K you do,do NOT buy "arrest" me red!
'nuff said!

lmao, your passionate on this subject!!


no but it also depends on where you live, i'm in canada and i dont think its as harsh as the penalties that are in the states

[Makris]

WOO HOO!!

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Canada

• Illegal: Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories[9]:
• Legal: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan

United States Law varies from state to state, but detectors are generally legal in private vehicles under the Communications Act of 1934[20] and illegal in commercial vehicles by DOT regulation (49 CFR 392.71). Exceptions:

• Illegal in all vehicles: Virginia, Washington D.C., U.S. military bases
• Illegal in commercial vehicles under state law: Illinois, New York, New Jersey (specifically, commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) and all vehicles over 18,000 pounds (8,200 kg)) Also illegal in all commercial vehicles over 10000 lbs under US federal law
• Prohibitions against affixing items to windshield - "obstructing vision"): Minnesota, California[1], New York[21]
• Repealed: Connecticut (repealed in 1992)[22]

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Im in Manitoba but moving to BC in a couple months! That means road trip through ALL the legal provinces!

and yea in the US its legal except virginia, and washington, dc

but that doesnt include radar jammers and scramblers

[rcracer78]

I picked up my V1 for a decent price. One of my clients gave it to me!

[MacTruck]

I got the passport solo s2 and I love it. I also picked up the Escort Redline but so far its being a pain in the butt. Goes off every second. Its too powerful.

[DJ D-REK]

I need a Radar detector that detects everything is there one available yet

[Racer-X]

Passport 9500ci will protect you from everything radar and lidar (laser).

[DJ D-REK]

Cool that is what I need super speeder law in GA now so I need something that can watch for everything or tickets get expensive fast