Radar Detector

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Originally Posted by HookemHorns

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.

Radar and laseer jammers

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Originally Posted by HDDAN

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.

Ya and even though they aren't illegal in your state I believe they can right a ticket for police interferance. Is it true there is a company that if you get caught speeding using there radar that they will pay for it?

[MikeYoungSS1]

Originally Posted by 2 2

Ya and even though they aren't illegal in your state I believe they can right a ticket for police interferance. Is it true there is a company that if you get caught speeding using there radar that they will pay for it?

K40

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Originally Posted by Metalman77

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

Thanks!

Hell yea they are effective. This is one of those things you get what you pay for. IMO the Valentine V1 is the best.

This thread will prolly get moved into the electronic section. But you can find many threads on this. On all the systems and peoples opinons.

[Smirnoff]

I have stayed with the Escort line of detectors over the past 20-years & very satisfied on their performance - I currently have the Redline model & it's far the best I have ever owned

Worth every penny!

[GEN-IV]

Originally Posted by HDDAN

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.

And LEOs wonder why no one has any respect for them? Equal footing? Dedicated scofflaw? Wow.

Valentine 1!

[SSOOCH]

I have a Valentine one with the blend mount w/ invisicord on my rearview mirror. Super clean install and it has saved my butt many times.

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Originally Posted by MikeYoungSS1

K40

Thats the best I have ever seen... How much is it? I am still in shock on where they mount it as far as front and rear.

[MikeYoungSS1]

Originally Posted by 2 2

Thats the best I have ever seen... How much is it? I am still in shock on where they mount it as far as front and rear.

Depends on the dealer/installer. It pays for itself though!

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Originally Posted by MikeYoungSS1

Depends on the dealer/installer. It pays for itself though!

It doesn't stop points though!!! I am from Ohio and if we get 6 points we will lose our license. Any other states like this?

[zeke38]

Blinder m47

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[enjoyingtheride]

Don't get a cheap one, these are one of those things that I have found the more you spend the better you get.

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Originally Posted by GEN-IV

And LEOs wonder why no one has any respect for them? Equal footing? Dedicated scofflaw? Wow.

Valentine 1!

These guys are just talking a bunch of crap, man.

I was pulled over in my Lotus a few months ago while running an Escort SR7 hard wired to the car. (if you didn't know where to look, you couldn't see it when standing outside the car.)

I was the only car on the street at 8:00 AM and he had his motorcycle physically parked on the center island between two trees while he was using his radar as a point and shoot.

He hit me doing 40 in a 30.

I pulled over, shut down the car, kept my hands on the steering wheel and asked for his permission to reach into my pocket to get my wallet.

After he gave me a hard time for speeding, he asked me if I had a radar setup in the car due to how quickly he saw me slow down when he gunned me.

I laughed and showed him, then he laughed and let me go.

I find that 99% of the time people get tickets it's because of their attitude during the pull over. It won't get you off every time, but being nice and reasonable never hurts.

Come on guys, you know why you're getting pulled over.

@ the OP: if you have the cash, I'd recommend an Escort 9500ci. It out performs both the Valentine One, which has done a pi$$ poor job of innovating/advancing the technology, and the K40 by a pretty wide margin.

If you have a budget like the rest of us, I'd recommend the 9500ix, which I believe Double D Mods, a supporting vendor, has on sale right now.

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Here's the 9500ci vs K40 head-to-head.

http://radartest.com/article_2.asp?articleid=100584