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Originally Posted by wlknthedog
Ditto..... exactly
I love my RX65 and I think mine replace a 950, i would have to go look. On a recommendation a friend who bought a GT500 last year bought a Bel STi and like it very much, however, for a second detecter he purchased a Valentine. Those of you that know radar detectors know the Valentine is supposed to tell you which direction the radar is coming from. Well, if he had to buy again he says it would be another Valentine. I guess its not just a gimmick...
I am about ready to purchase another one and will most likely sticking with Bel. If you drive "aggressively" then they will definitely save you money. Honestly, I still get one to three tickets every two years.
Like others have said, you have to drive smart. You don't drive in the fast lane when there is little traffic, you look at every turn out and on ramp, and you have to learn the language the detector is speaking. Pop radar and Lasers are extremely difficult to defeat, so don't expect the detector to do all the work, plan on using your head as well. I have been using them for about 23 years now.
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Exactly. I drive between two major cities on a stretch of interstate and it is heavily patrolled. I have no detector as of yet, but have managed to avoid at least 5 tickets this year alone, just by keeping my eyes open. Check the ramps, let the hill bleed off some speed until you see the valley is clear. If you cant focus and pay attention, then dont be speeding anyway.
However, Looking isnt always perfect. My two tickets have been from;
1: A cop in a personal vehicle (not fair at all)
2: A motorcycle cop behind a toll booth (again, cheeaap)
So id like to know what people think about my last question here.