Radar Detectors

akmana · 07-31-2009, 02:58 PM

What kind of detectors do you guys have?? Im thinking about buying a Cobra XRS R10G. Anyone have one?

trfortin69 · 07-31-2009, 03:29 PM

I've got a 995 beltronics, nice but not the best on the market, i got one speeding ticket in 4 years of owning it, and it's saved me countless times. The one above looks pretty slick, I just watched the video...now I'm thinking about getting one. let me know how it works if you buy one.

DVDA · 07-31-2009, 03:34 PM

Dont have one, I have a sixth sense for cops and I dont know how....

I can always sense a cop in the near by area and always manage to slow down just before i reach them

SG Spiff · 07-31-2009, 03:47 PM

I've got a passport srx. It's got the radar detector and laser shifter. I've never really been interested in radar detectors before; I don't usually go anymore than 10 over the speed limit. This one came with the car though. I may have to start driving faster to take advantage of it.

Vertigo//SD · 07-31-2009, 03:50 PM

Valentine One is tops!

My135 · 07-31-2009, 04:01 PM

The car in front of me is my radar detector. It works 100% of time.

DVDA · 07-31-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by My135

The car in front of me is my radar detector. It works 100% of time.

Very true, if you watch brake lights, you know when there is a cop cause EVERYONE taps their brakes even if they are going the limit

ad78 · 07-31-2009, 04:19 PM

forget the cobra and they are useless...
i have 8500 and works really well. but still you have to be wall eye always lol.

and those heavy tinted charger. be very careful

ptack · 07-31-2009, 04:19 PM

Ditto, no radar detectors and no tickets. The big caveat is that this really only works on roads that you are familiar with. If I had to regularly drive on unfamiliar roads I would probably get one. The main thing is you don't want to rely on it as being fool proof. If you drive fast you got to pay strict attention.

xbook · 07-31-2009, 04:29 PM

Passport 8500 ... won't leave home without it

ORIGIN M. · 07-31-2009, 04:38 PM

I run a Passport Solo-2, Hard-wired, love it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vertigo//SD

Valentine One is tops!

Nice, but still kind of huge. Mike Valentine need to put that thing on a diet, before i will ever buy one.

DVDA · 07-31-2009, 04:47 PM

I have a Grecom Triple Trunking Scanner in my car, it works wonders on Highways thanks to Truckers who give away High Patrol Positions as they pass them...

"This is <Insert Stupid Trucker Name>, There is a Bear taking Pictures off Mile Marker <Insert Number>"

Bear = Cop
Taking Pictures = Radaring

White1 · 07-31-2009, 04:49 PM

If you want good info on radar detectors look for radarroy.com
His site is very informative, with different tests, buyers guide, and such. Because of his site i picked up my Beltronics STI Driver, it rated very high, and its undetectable by radar detector detectors, useful for states where detectors are illegal.

ORIGIN M. · 07-31-2009, 04:59 PM

I run a Passport Solo-2, Hard-wired, love it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vertigo//SD

Valentine One is tops!

Nice, but it's still kind of huge.

Mike Valentine needs to put that thing on a diet before I would ever buy one.

cagekicker · 07-31-2009, 06:16 PM

i dont need one i cop-check while speeding.

Tom K. · 07-31-2009, 06:31 PM

[quote=red-sauerkraut;5623076]I run a Passport Solo-2, Hard-wired, love it![quote]

Same here, but with batteries so I can easily move it to my cycle.

Tom

jibaholic101 · 07-31-2009, 07:59 PM

valentine 1 is the only way to go

ORIGIN M. · 07-31-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K

Same here, but with batteries so I can easily move it to my cycle.

Tom

I have batteries in it, and carry the cord in the trunk, in case I need to use it in a rental. The nice part is it back-lit, and shows volts of my cars battery when plugged in.

ORIGIN M. · 07-31-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jibaholic101

valentine 1 is the only way to go

It's not the one and only, like most V1 owners like to think. It is the only really huge one for 400 dollars, I'll give you that!

It's nice,,, but not easy to put above the mirror like others, and Mike Valentine needs to get off the high horse, and reduce the the late 90's] case, more than a liitle bit. Arrows are way over rated too...If you get shot from the side, you are done anyway, so what is the point.

The Escort models allow you to read 8 signals at once.

BAM!

DtE1 · 07-31-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My135

The car in front of me is my radar detector. It works 100% of time.

I used this method successfully many times until once, south of Casper, Wyoming two years ago, I was the sixth and last vehicle in a 95+ MPH train of cars on the interstate, and they tagged me, most likely because I had out of state plates and they knew I wouldn't be fighting the ticket. He also wanted to see the license, registration, and insurance card which we had. And this was in my wife's MINI Cooper S - I think maybe I need to investigate a radar detector for the 135.

Eazy-e · 07-31-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

It's not the one and only, like most V1 owners like to think. It is the only really huge one for 400 dollars, I'll give you that!

It's nice,,, but not easy to put above the mirror like others, and Mike Valentine needs to get off the high horse, and reduce the the late 90's] case, more than a liitle bit. Arrows are way over rated too...If you get shot from the side, you are done anyway, so what is the point.

The Escort models allow you to read 8 signals at once.

BAM!

Valentine one is better. Arrows are key. Its always good to know which direction you are getting the signal from. You are never going to see 8 cops using their radars on the same road anyways(v1 can also detect multiple sources)

jibaholic101 · 08-01-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

It's not the one and only, like most V1 owners like to think. It is the only really huge one for 400 dollars, I'll give you that!

It's nice,,, but not easy to put above the mirror like others, and Mike Valentine needs to get off the high horse, and reduce the the late 90's] case, more than a liitle bit. Arrows are way over rated too...If you get shot from the side, you are done anyway, so what is the point.

The Escort models allow you to read 8 signals at once.

BAM!

a) valentine can detect multiple sources
b) they arrows are crucial and can pick up sides as well
c) i have tried all the detectors and had friends with 9500ci, xi, and k40, all the others, none of them are as good as the v1. do you live in a state where they are illegal? use the visor mount if you need it that high

07-31-2009, 02:58 PM	#1
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trfortin69 Lieutenant 18 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seacost NH iTrader: (1)	I've got a 995 beltronics, nice but not the best on the market, i got one speeding ticket in 4 years of owning it, and it's saved me countless times. The one above looks pretty slick, I just watched the video...now I'm thinking about getting one. let me know how it works if you buy one. __________________ Jet Black/Savvanah Beige - Premium Package, Cold Package, Ipod, Style 142 Winter Wheels w/ All season runflats, Style 264 Summer Wheels w/ Ventus V12 evo K110 225/40R- 18 Front 255/35R-18 Rear Prior Vehicles: 2002 Porsche Boxster, 2004 A-4 Ultra Sport Stage II software/injectors w/ stasis street sport suspension, 2006 e90 w/ sport, premium, cold.
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DVDA Major 125 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	Dont have one, I have a sixth sense for cops and I dont know how.... I can always sense a cop in the near by area and always manage to slow down just before i reach them __________________ '10 E92 335i\|Le Mans Blue\|Black Dakota\|Light Burl Walnut Trim\|Premium\|///M-Sport\|Steptronic\|I-Drive\|Comfort Access\|
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SG Spiff Enlisted Member 1 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palo Alto iTrader: (0)	I've got a passport srx. It's got the radar detector and laser shifter. I've never really been interested in radar detectors before; I don't usually go anymore than 10 over the speed limit. This one came with the car though. I may have to start driving faster to take advantage of it.
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	The car in front of me is my radar detector. It works 100% of time. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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ad78 Yr1OfD1 107 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	forget the cobra and they are useless... i have 8500 and works really well. but still you have to be wall eye always lol. and those heavy tinted charger. be very careful
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Ditto, no radar detectors and no tickets. The big caveat is that this really only works on roads that you are familiar with. If I had to regularly drive on unfamiliar roads I would probably get one. The main thing is you don't want to rely on it as being fool proof. If you drive fast you got to pay strict attention. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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DVDA Major 125 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	I have a Grecom Triple Trunking Scanner in my car, it works wonders on Highways thanks to Truckers who give away High Patrol Positions as they pass them... "This is <Insert Stupid Trucker Name>, There is a Bear taking Pictures off Mile Marker <Insert Number>" Bear = Cop Taking Pictures = Radaring __________________ '10 E92 335i\|Le Mans Blue\|Black Dakota\|Light Burl Walnut Trim\|Premium\|///M-Sport\|Steptronic\|I-Drive\|Comfort Access\|
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White1 Private First Class 19 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 08 128i AW/Prem/PremAudio Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Regina/Sk/Ca iTrader: (1)	If you want good info on radar detectors look for radarroy.com His site is very informative, with different tests, buyers guide, and such. Because of his site i picked up my Beltronics STI Driver, it rated very high, and its undetectable by radar detector detectors, useful for states where detectors are illegal. __________________ Scream till you like it.
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cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	i dont need one i cop-check while speeding. __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	[quote=red-sauerkraut;5623076]I run a Passport Solo-2, Hard-wired, love it![quote] Same here, but with batteries so I can easily move it to my cycle. Tom
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jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	valentine 1 is the only way to go __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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