What radar detectors do you guys use?
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What radar detectors do you guys use?
While I am in the process of my build, I began to think how am I going to stay out of trouble with the 5-0?
If you know ohio you know it is flat and straight. its really hard not to go fast. (that's why my daily isn't a fast car!)
so what are your experiences with radar detectors?
What one do you guys recommend?
If you know ohio you know it is flat and straight. its really hard not to go fast. (that's why my daily isn't a fast car!)
so what are your experiences with radar detectors?
What one do you guys recommend?
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Those gps memory system ones sound real promising. I used to have a v2 but in this car I have a $25 unit I picked up on a road trip years ago. It works fine enough, all kinds if hot spots around here so having the volume down is important. Mine is hidden behind the mirror
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Kira, I had the 9500ix for a minute. I had to downgrade to the 8500 because my detector kept powering off. We thought it might be an alternator or fuse issue. How'd you get yours to not randomly shut off? Mine was going throughout the cig lighter, for clarification.
ScEnf, Escort and Valentine make small add on units that you can hide in the instrument cluster or under the mirror. They're totally plug and pray, so all is good.
I modified my 8500 with a clip from one of those sunglasses visor holders. It was a two part thing... I hated the hot GA sun kept heating the suction cup and I'd find my detector on the seat or the floor (not to mention I hated the wire dropping down and being visible). Also, since I have it clipped to the passenger sun visor and the SC sits so low, cops never see it unless they're looking directly at it.
I can post pics if you'd like. But reserve judgement, because the girl is dirty right now. Too much ice and gravel here in the DSM as of late.
EDIT: I forgot to add, if you're going to invest in a high end one, make sure it's an upgradable one. Valentine, Beltronics and Escort make theirs so you can either flash them yourself or send them back to the manufacturer. Also, Escort has an Android and Apple app that you can download and it will show you speed cameras and allow you more... POWER!!
ScEnf, Escort and Valentine make small add on units that you can hide in the instrument cluster or under the mirror. They're totally plug and pray, so all is good.
I modified my 8500 with a clip from one of those sunglasses visor holders. It was a two part thing... I hated the hot GA sun kept heating the suction cup and I'd find my detector on the seat or the floor (not to mention I hated the wire dropping down and being visible). Also, since I have it clipped to the passenger sun visor and the SC sits so low, cops never see it unless they're looking directly at it.
I can post pics if you'd like. But reserve judgement, because the girl is dirty right now. Too much ice and gravel here in the DSM as of late.
EDIT: I forgot to add, if you're going to invest in a high end one, make sure it's an upgradable one. Valentine, Beltronics and Escort make theirs so you can either flash them yourself or send them back to the manufacturer. Also, Escort has an Android and Apple app that you can download and it will show you speed cameras and allow you more... POWER!!
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Kira, I had the 9500ix for a minute. I had to downgrade to the 8500 because my detector kept powering off. We thought it might be an alternator or fuse issue. How'd you get yours to not randomly shut off? Mine was going throughout the cig lighter, for clarification
EDIT: I forgot to add, if you're going to invest in a high end one, make sure it's an upgradable one. Valentine, Beltronics and Escort make theirs so you can either flash them yourself or send them back to the manufacturer. Also, Escort has an Android and Apple app that you can download and it will show you speed cameras and allow you more... POWER!!
EDIT: I forgot to add, if you're going to invest in a high end one, make sure it's an upgradable one. Valentine, Beltronics and Escort make theirs so you can either flash them yourself or send them back to the manufacturer. Also, Escort has an Android and Apple app that you can download and it will show you speed cameras and allow you more... POWER!!
I like the idea of the hidden radars like the ones that used to come installed on SC's. I may go that route someday.
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didn't know that radar detectors could be upgraded. interesting
the modern day radar detectors, the ones you guys have mentioned, they also detect laser as well?
how well have they worked for you?
the modern day radar detectors, the ones you guys have mentioned, they also detect laser as well?
how well have they worked for you?
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Laser warning is nice but it's instant pop deal. If the detector catches te signal you are caught. I use mine fot situational awareness more than evading and the like.
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Mech, the higher end ones detect everything but the kitchen sink it seems. And I like the idea of being able to access the Escort ones with my Android phone. It's an 80 dollar part, I think.
Kira, let me know what you think of my setup when I post this weekend. I'd genuinely like to hear your thoughts as someone who's got the exact model I want to upgrade to.
Kira, let me know what you think of my setup when I post this weekend. I'd genuinely like to hear your thoughts as someone who's got the exact model I want to upgrade to.
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Valentine I heard is the bomb, but very expensive. I have used Beltronics for years and it offers everything I need and then some. The one I have now is the 955STI Plus front and rear detection. I have a used one if someone needs one for cheap side. PM me.