Daily Slideshow: Radar Detectors for Your RC
The Lexus RC is designed to deliver a lot of power in a great looking package—offerings include two strong V6 engines plus a turbocharged I-4. And that’s not even getting into what’s under the hood of the F Sport. Needless to say, it behooves any owner of an RC to outfit the vehicle with a worthwhile radar detector. The following are some of the better-reviewed models among ClubLexus members.
Valentine1 radar detector
One of the few, if only, radar detectors that use a radar with a laser to detect and track multiple threats. The general consensus is that this model is the best one on the market at the moment, but you do pay for it. What do you get? Well, for one, earlier detection than most other competing models. It can also be updated with new software whenever improvements are made; this saves you from having to buy a new model time and again over the years. Amazon price: $470.
Escort passport max2
Excellent radar detection, including risks that go beyond the line of sight. It includes Bluetooth technology to give users access to the Escort's app, Escort Live. The company’s real-time ticket-protection network warns drivers of upcoming alerts received and reported by other users in the area, and gives access to local speed limit data for over-speed alerts. Max ll comes pre-loaded with red light and speed camera locations throughout North America. Weekly updates are available to keep drivers up-to-date with the latest changes. Amazon price: $382.
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Escort passport 9500ix
What’s nice about the 9500ix is the clarity of sound with which the system notifies you about a possible risk. What’s also nice about this particular detector is that it delivers extreme long-range warning on all radar bands including X, K, Superwide Ka, and instant-on POP modes. It’s outfitted with multiple fronts and rear laser sensors, too, to provide 360-degree laser protection. The PASSPORT 9500ix can be used in conjunction with the company’s Laser Shifter product. Its GPS-powered intelligence provides permanent relief from false alarms including automatic door openers, motion sensors, and other radar-based sensors. Worth noting: The 9500ix comes pre-loaded with thousands of red light and fixed position speed camera locations throughout North America. Amazon price: $330.
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Uniden R3
A fully-featured, top-of-the-line radar detector, the R3 is GPS-enabled, provides fantastic filtering, and is pretty much undetectable to police officers. Some of the key features include a digital signal processor, extreme radar sensitivity, GPS with red light camera alerts, free GPS database updates, color OLED display, K false filter, and a KA false filter too. Amazon price: $400.
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Beltronics Magnum STI
Outfitted with a wide range of features, the Magnum STI offers superb range and is also undetectable to most RDDs. The device itself is located within a magnesium housing unit, adding an extra layer of durability to it. It is compatible with Escort Live and the system includes built-in Bluetooth that links the detector to either a smartphone loaded with the free Escort Live app. Once the two have been paired, the phone adds the benefits of GPS to the Beltronics STi Magnum, cutting false alarms while warning of red light cameras and speed traps. Amazon price: $528.
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