Radar Detector

[Metalman77]

Are they effective? . . . Best mounting/wiring configs? . . . . Recomendations for best unit?

Thanks!

[Weezerj]

I've been wondering this as well.....and are there systems that mount out of sight? I don't want a system that has to be suctioned cupped to the damn windshield.....

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Ya they are. The more you pay the better you are. I bought one from target for 50 bucks and it saved me plenty of times. I cut off the cig plug and mounted in the corner of my windshield at eye level so if I had my music up I could still see it flashing. It was tapped into the fuse on between the drivers side door and airvent. So whenever I turned on ACC the radar would turn on.

Good brands
Valentine one
Escort
Beltronics

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Originally Posted by Weezerj

I've been wondering this as well.....and are there systems that mount out of sight? I don't want a system that has to be suctioned cupped to the damn windshield.....

It has to be visable to see the radar and laser but you could prob. conceal it.

[SSSugar]

I have a Beltronics, I do use the suction cups on the windshield but mount it behind my rear view mirror. I can take the cord off when not going to use it and its not that noticeable.

[upflying]

Laser/LIDAR is the choice of most LEO's. A laser ping on your detector will simply be a signal to pull over.

[10RsCamaro]

pepboys cobra 14 band for like 130 bucks. Save you a ton!

[HDDAN]

Remember, they are illegal in some states. If a cop stops you and you have one and he sees it, you are gauranteed a ticket. I had one once. I crested a hill, it lit up at full chat, the trooper already had me. Some people swear by them. I can't help but remember what happened to me. The one that I had won the shootout that year too.

[HookemHorns]

Valentine1 is probably top notch...

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Originally Posted by HDDAN

Remember, they are illegal in some states. If a cop stops you and you have one and he sees it, you are gauranteed a ticket. I had one once. I crested a hill, it lit up at full chat, the trooper already had me. Some people swear by them. I can't help but remember what happened to me. The one that I had won the shootout that year too.

True. But even if they aren't illegal in your state but you get pulled over and the LEO spots it, chances are you will be owing that city some money. Rather then a written warning or verbal.

[MikeYoungSS1]

K40 RL series with laser defuser hands down. And you can have it custom installed where the led's are set in an inconspicuous spot.

[ZED SLED]

I have a Passport 9500ix that's saved me many times, but as mentioned, if LIDAR goes off and you aren't in a pack of traffic, go ahead and pull over. But remember, no radar detector can overcome stupidity. Use common sense when exceeding the speed limit (by a little), don't appear aggressive, and you will likely be left alone whether you have a detector or not. That being said, I sometimes drive like an idiot.

[HookemHorns]

Originally Posted by mclark10

I have a Passport 9500ix that's saved me many times, but as mentioned, if LIDAR goes off and you aren't in a pack of traffic, go ahead and pull over. But remember, no radar detector can overcome stupidity. Use common sense when exceeding the speed limit (by a little), don't appear aggressive, and you will likely be left alone whether you have a detector or not. That being said, I sometimes drive like an idiot.

So true...a detector has to be used in combination with being aware of your surroundings. Meaning, if you are the only person speeding, then chances are you will get a visit from a LEO. Watch truck drivers, those guys talk to each other and will alert other truckers about a speed trap. Don't speed at night because you will not be able to see the officers.

There is not a single device that provides 100% protection.

[HDDAN]

Originally Posted by 2 2

True. But even if they aren't illegal in your state but you get pulled over and the LEO spots it, chances are you will be owing that city some money. Rather then a written warning or verbal.

Right. They are not illegal in my state. A cop friend told me that if he sees one you get a ticket because you are supposedly on equal footing with your self defense detector and that you are showing him that you are a dedicated scofflaw.