what's the best radar and security system?

[940camaro]

i had a passport escort 9500ix, but some jackass decided to bust into my car, break my window, and steal my radar...so i want to know what i should do


thanks for any responses

[strauchpete]

security hands down is viper 5702

[RMGee]

You're going to get a million people tell you Valentine.

Please just ignore them.

[CamaroSkooter]

Open the floodgates:

I have a V1, and it works for me. Do some research and decide what features you want out of a radar detector and then ask that question.

The same holds true for a security system. And a trunk monkey is not a real option

[940camaro]

damn i wanted a trunk monkey..what about a raging pitt?

[RichieRich]

An armed security guard.

[Madcat0911]

Originally Posted by 940camaro

i had a passport escort 9500ix, but some jackass decided to bust into my car, break my window, and steal my radar...so i want to know what i should do


thanks for any responses

Best thing to stop them from stealing your radar detector? Don't leave it visible in the car when you're not around. A car alarm won't necessarily stop them. Nobody pays attention to alarms nowadays, so if they really want it, they'll break in, grab it, and walk off when everyone ignores the thing.

I'd recommend getting one that pages you when it goes off, at least you won't ignore it. That's the type I'll be getting installed at least, for that very reason.

[940camaro]

ttt

[RogueSS]

As a cop, don't waste your money on a car alarm.

They don't deter anyone. As previous posters said, just don't leave anything visible in your car. Even a coat sitting on a seat will draw attention.

People who prowl cars look for something that might be of value, smash the window, grab it and go...takes them 10 seconds, no alarm stops them from doing that.

As a side note, if you're using the detector as a toy, have fun, if you're expecting it to warn you of cops...don't bother, they're worthless. I had one until I got into law enforcement...having been certified in Radar and Laser, I gave mine away....absolutely worthless.

[StrangeMan]

Originally Posted by RogueSS

As a cop, don't waste your money on a car alarm.

As a side note, if you're using the detector as a toy, have fun, if you're expecting it to warn you of cops...don't bother, they're worthless. I had one until I got into law enforcement...having been certified in Radar and Laser, I gave mine away....absolutely worthless.

They are worthless if you don't know how to drive with a detector.

Rule #1: Don't lead the pack. If you lead the pack or are speeding solo, the detector isn't going to help you. Find a pace car and follow 300+ yards behind. Let him get tagged then you slow down. Better yet, be the 3rd+ car in a pack and stay just in visible range of lead car.

[RogueSS]

Originally Posted by StrangeMan

They are worthless if you don't know how to drive with a detector.

Rule #1: Don't lead the pack. If you lead the pack or are speeding solo, the detector isn't going to help you. Find a pace car and follow 300+ yards behind. Let him get tagged then you slow down. Better yet, be the 3rd+ car in a pack and stay just in visible range of lead car.

If you play the pack mentality you don't need the detector anyway

Most stationary enforcement these days is with Laser....so you pick whichever car you want out and tag it.

Reality is, smart driving tactics are far more effective than a detector

[CamaroSkooter]

Originally Posted by RogueSS

Most stationary enforcement these days is with Laser....so you pick whichever car you want out and tag it.

Maybe in Utah. Not every state is the same. None of the jurisdictions close to San Antonio use laser at all. This is just an example, so take it for what it is...

[StrangeMan]

Originally Posted by RogueSS

If you play the pack mentality you don't need the detector anyway

Most stationary enforcement these days is with Laser....so you pick whichever car you want out and tag it.

Reality is, smart driving tactics are far more effective than a detector

I agree with what you saying RogueSS. Except when I see 2-3 police cars in one hidden spot. Car 1 is triggered by Cop 1. Car 2 is triggered by Cop 2 then both cops pull out and pull them over. If you are Car 2+ and you aren't close to Car 1, you can pickup the radar on Car 1 and slow down before Cop 2 can get you.

Also, a lot of our unmarked speed traps (stationary or moving) are non-triggering types where the Cop just leaves his radar on and waits for someone not paying attention. A radar detector would help in that situation.

But I agree, awareness is free and effective.

[RogueSS]

Originally Posted by StrangeMan

I agree with what you saying RogueSS. Except when I see 2-3 police cars in one hidden spot. Car 1 is triggered by Cop 1. Car 2 is triggered by Cop 2 then both cops pull out and pull them over. If you are Car 2+ and you aren't close to Car 1, you can pickup the radar on Car 1 and slow down before Cop 2 can get you.

Also, a lot of our unmarked speed traps (stationary or moving) are non-triggering types where the Cop just leaves his radar on and waits for someone not paying attention. A radar detector would help in that situation.

But I agree, awareness is free and effective.

Guess some agencies aren't into the 21st century yet

I haven't seen a non-triggered radar gun around here in years....our agency doesn't even own radar anymore, it's all laser.

As for the scenario you presented with multiple cars, if they are using radar, go fight the ticket. Radar actually can't distinguish between multiple vehicles. It picks out the fastest (or largest) vehicle in the pack. Now if they're using Laser, they'll pick out each car, but in that case the detector isn't likely to help, it's too quick 99% of the time.