Radar Detector Poll - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Yellojacket · 09-11-2009, 09:08 PM

Just wondering what everyone here prefers for a quality detector and reasons why. I have a feeling I am gonna get more attention than I want from the local police especially since unmarked cars are a huge threat here.

POWERFREAK · 09-11-2009, 09:31 PM

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the 3...but I have a V1 and love it. It's definitely saved my ass a many times. The arrows are a big plus.

OuSoonersGirl · 09-11-2009, 09:36 PM

My cousin has the V1 and he let me use it one weekend. I really liked it. It detected from one helluva distance. I am thinking about getting one too. I need it because I am down to 2 points and if I get another ticket they said I could lose my license.:(

rudack · 09-11-2009, 09:42 PM

From what I hear if the 50 are using laser and your detector goes off your cooked. Pointless... Pull over and get ready for a ticket. Most police these days use laser.

So D. Buy a CAI instead.

WLDMCDDDY · 09-11-2009, 09:45 PM

whats a cai ?

POWERFREAK · 09-11-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudack

Most police these days use laser.

not totally true...probably depends on where you live. I've only been lazer'd once, luckily I wasn't speeding. Most cops around here use KA...the only only ones that seem to have laser are the state troopers...but usually they are just using KA as well because the laser gun is harder to use.

I hate going anywhere without my V1.

OuSoonersGirl · 09-11-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudack

From what I hear if the 50 are using laser and your detector goes off your cooked. Pointless... Pull over and get ready for a ticket. Most police these days use laser.

So D. Buy a CAI instead.

Cold Air Intake?

fee5fofum · 09-11-2009, 10:43 PM

Escort 9500ix Passport

I think this is a great radar and laser detector with advance features like GPS technology and Safety Camera Database - pre-loaded with thousands of safety camera locations, including red light and fixed position speed cameras, located throughout North America which you can download updates and back up your data from your laptop and or pc..

SPANKT U · 09-11-2009, 11:09 PM

I didn't vote because I think they are all a waste of money. CA uses mainly Laser and the false alarms down here are constant in the RF bands

nessa131 · 09-12-2009, 12:23 PM

I live in Arkansas- so after careful research- I think I am going to purchase the escort 9500 IX

rudack · 09-12-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OuSoonersGirl

Cold Air Intake?

Exactly

They are a waste of money in some areas. Though the GPS updates are very cool, but I think there is an Iphone app for that

scythezo6 · 09-12-2009, 10:24 PM

I've been using an Escort for about 7 years already and it has saved me from soooo many tickets. I'm sure this guy has saved me from enough tickets to pay for itself twice maybe three times. Love this detector.

scythezo6 · 09-12-2009, 10:34 PM

Where I live the police never use laser so I have that switched off. Ka band is 99% a traffic officer. K band is about 75% a school bus (wtf right?) and x-band usually goes off in front of shopping centers like wal/k-mart and malls (security systems?) so that is off too.

Detectors are not a waste of money depending on where you live, Cali maybe yes (damn you laser!), but here its certainly not.

Relying to heavily on your detector alone will actually get you more tickets. I can take 3 ways to school/work and over time I've learned where most cops hide. This helps a ton.

Also watching people way ahead you helps even more - break lights going off.

I used to rely on my detector a lot but there was a time when I had to get it repaired (dropped it ><) so I had to drive around without it for a couple weeks.

You can easily speed and get away with it if you know what to look for. But I'd rather enjoy driving and not constantly being on the look out so I always have it on.

ZombieEatsYou · 09-14-2009, 12:43 PM

I'm getting an STi Driver. I live in MD, which is close to Va and DC; otherwise I probably would have gotten the escort.

View Poll Results: Which radar detector do you prefer
Beltronics STi Driver	3	5.08%
Escort Passport 9500ix	30	50.85%
Valentine One	26	44.07%
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09-11-2009, 09:08 PM	#1
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	Radar Detector Poll Just wondering what everyone here prefers for a quality detector and reasons why. I have a feeling I am gonna get more attention than I want from the local police especially since unmarked cars are a huge threat here.

09-11-2009, 09:31 PM	#2
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	I don't think you can go wrong with any of the 3...but I have a V1 and love it. It's definitely saved my ass a many times. The arrows are a big plus. __________________ NY5thgen.com

09-11-2009, 09:42 PM	#4
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	From what I hear if the 50 are using laser and your detector goes off your cooked. Pointless... Pull over and get ready for a ticket. Most police these days use laser. So D. Buy a CAI instead. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

09-12-2009, 10:24 PM	#12
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Escort me I've been using an Escort for about 7 years already and it has saved me from soooo many tickets. I'm sure this guy has saved me from enough tickets to pay for itself twice maybe three times. Love this detector. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

09-11-2009, 09:36 PM	#3
OuSoonersGirl I need a V-1 BAD! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 850	My cousin has the V1 and he let me use it one weekend. I really liked it. It detected from one helluva distance. I am thinking about getting one too. I need it because I am down to 2 points and if I get another ticket they said I could lose my license.:(

09-11-2009, 09:45 PM	#5
WLDMCDDDY Drives: 2011 camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 73	whats a cai ?

09-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#8
fee5fofum Drives: 2012 CTS-V Coupe & 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 374	Escort 9500ix Passport I think this is a great radar and laser detector with advance features like GPS technology and Safety Camera Database - pre-loaded with thousands of safety camera locations, including red light and fixed position speed cameras, located throughout North America which you can download updates and back up your data from your laptop and or pc..

09-11-2009, 11:09 PM	#9
SPANKT U Drives: 2010 2SSRS Inferno Orange LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 144	I didn't vote because I think they are all a waste of money. CA uses mainly Laser and the false alarms down here are constant in the RF bands

09-12-2009, 12:23 PM	#10
nessa131 Nessa131 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IBM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 326	I live in Arkansas- so after careful research- I think I am going to purchase the escort 9500 IX

09-12-2009, 10:34 PM	#13
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	Where I live the police never use laser so I have that switched off. Ka band is 99% a traffic officer. K band is about 75% a school bus (wtf right?) and x-band usually goes off in front of shopping centers like wal/k-mart and malls (security systems?) so that is off too. Detectors are not a waste of money depending on where you live, Cali maybe yes (damn you laser!), but here its certainly not. Relying to heavily on your detector alone will actually get you more tickets. I can take 3 ways to school/work and over time I've learned where most cops hide. This helps a ton. Also watching people way ahead you helps even more - break lights going off. I used to rely on my detector a lot but there was a time when I had to get it repaired (dropped it ><) so I had to drive around without it for a couple weeks. You can easily speed and get away with it if you know what to look for. But I'd rather enjoy driving and not constantly being on the look out so I always have it on. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

09-14-2009, 12:43 PM	#14
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,271 View My Garage	I'm getting an STi Driver. I live in MD, which is close to Va and DC; otherwise I probably would have gotten the escort. __________________

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