radar detector users encouraged to read this

LukasC · 03-15-2012, 02:56 PM

Thats intense. I know here in san antonio tx there was a hellicopter that would run our loop hitting people but only when they are really desperate. The troopers here arnt the nicest in the world. Its hard to get off a ticket.

TerribleONE · 03-15-2012, 03:03 PM

"one" of the websites...? I know my 9500I gives me more than 10-12 seconds... matter of fact most of the time its before I can even see the cop. (I have enough time to look all around me as the signal strength increases) or maybe I am just losing it and imagining it going off before it really did...?

ccdominic · 03-15-2012, 03:04 PM

my assumption is that something as expensive as the valentine one works or people wouldn't be buying em

Mecinoid · 03-15-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ccdominic

my assumption is that something as expensive as the valentine one works or people wouldn't be buying em

All I know is my friend was about to lose his license because in his business he has to get there quick because it's 100's of thousands of dollars to his customers if he doesn't. He has a valentine one and it has saved him many times.... But, he has been caught still the same by pacing and aircraft technique as well as Lidar. They wait in the bushes (I've seen it), Lidar you, drive out behind you and pull you over. Generally, this is a motorcycle officer however, I have seen a squad car do this too.

I use the 10% rule... If I see any car I do not go over 10% faster than the speed limit unless I'm willing to get that ticket.

I do have a radar detector and it does help me with the photo / speed cameras. My GPS tells me the speed limit pretty accurately for a given area. So I don't get a ticket because I do not know the speed limit.

The last ticket I got was in a merge situation 50 in 45... Radar. This was over 10 years ago. The officer was sitting in left turn lane oposite direction. I had to speed up a little because this guy was not letting me in (squeezing me) and I was going to be forced to stop if I didn't... So, I speed up just enough to merge. The officer didn't care. Simple Speed Trap. That was before I bought the radar detector. Know what I know now and having a radar detector I would have still done the same thing out of fear of being rear ended by the the guy I was merging in front of or the guy right behind me trying to get over too.

Thank God for traffic school on that one. 0 points.

How much do I drive? Over 30K miles per year. I still believe your ticket allotment should be on how many miles you drive a year. Because the more you drive the more chance you have of getting a ticket.

Hope this helps someone.

ZMan8 · 03-15-2012, 03:04 PM

yeah i have had it go off sometimes over 1/2 mile away

theDreamer · 03-15-2012, 03:11 PM

And some quick reading the only place I could find 1200ft was for the traffic warning (speed traps, red light cameras, etc), I found the Escort 9500ix is rated a 1,200ft alert distance before arriving at a speed trap.

Edmunds Tech Test: Escort Passport 9500ix Radar and Laser Detector - Edmunds.com

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will give you an audible alert ("Caution — Speed Trap Ahead") 1,200 feet before you reach the location. Such an alert can easily mean the difference between complete rate-of-travel awareness and a momentarily lapse that results in a speeding ticket.

ZMan8 · 03-15-2012, 03:38 PM

myth busters didn't test radar detectors though...according to Dreamer's link....

theDreamer · 03-15-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

myth busters didn't test radar detectors though...according to Dreamer's link....

Ssshhhh....waiting to see if he has realized they never tested radar detectors.

ZMan8 · 03-15-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Ssshhhh....waiting to see if he has realized they never tested radar detectors.

this is too funny

TerribleONE · 03-15-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Ssshhhh....waiting to see if he has realized they never tested radar detectors.

gsxr750 · 03-15-2012, 03:50 PM

I think they had some detectors along with jammers in the cars, just using there findings to illustrate the point. With the advent of k band radar and hand held laser units, you simply are not going to beat them. You may not get nailed because the cop was clocking someone else or your speed wasn't enough for him to go after you. But most of the time if the cop has you targeted and you are clocked in his set speed range, then he will probably ticket you.

One again if anyone has a sight that posted real world independent lab testing, please do.

ccdominic · 03-15-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

I think they had some detectors along with jammers in the cars, just using there findings to illustrate the point. With the advent of k band radar and hand held laser units, you simply are not going to beat them. You may not get nailed because the cop was clocking someone else or your speed wasn't enough for him to go after you. But most of the time if the cop has you targeted and you are clocked in his set speed range, then he will probably ticket you.

One again if anyone has a sight that posted real world independent lab testing, please do.

prolly a cop. too pro-cop/anti-radar to not be.

Bonzo · 03-15-2012, 04:53 PM

....and both these things still hold true.

#1. All threads on topics like this wind up going down in flames over radar detectors and or speeding. They are a waste of time.

#2. gsxr750, you and people like you who say good detectors don't work have ZERO clue what you are talking about. None. Notta. Zippo. Ziltch.

This thread jumped the shark about 5 pages back.

I'm outta here. Cheers --- Bonzo

gsxr750 · 03-15-2012, 04:53 PM

I'm not a cop and I personally only found 2 in my life that did any service, one was actually a beat cop on the street in Buffalo New York that really did his job and another one that caught a pick pocket for me, that cop died in a shooting later. From what I found most cops are really just collecting a high pay check for doing nothing but harassing innocent ppl for basic BS minor petty crimes, that should not be crimes at all and not really protecting the public as the are paid to do.

I also had enough run ins with cops witnessing , false charges, outright lies,beatings,cops bragging about how they beat up ppl and fabricate charges etc.

Other issue when ppl shell out $400-$500 for a useless radar dector, no one wants to admit it.

TerribleONE · 03-15-2012, 03:38 PM

Try buying one and putting it in your car for a few months and come back and report what you have found. I bought one for each of my cars, and many of my friends have purchased them now as well after seeing first hand how often they can save you... You dont have any real facts IMO to back up why you think they dont work. Are you a cop?

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Bonzo Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 690 Drives: Finally, a 370Z!!! Rep Power: 3373	Like I Said Back On Page #2 ....and both these things still hold true. #1. All threads on topics like this wind up going down in flames over radar detectors and or speeding. They are a waste of time. #2. gsxr750, you and people like you who say good detectors don't work have ZERO clue what you are talking about. None. Notta. Zippo. Ziltch. This thread jumped the shark about 5 pages back. I'm outta here. Cheers --- Bonzo __________________ Finally Able To Order 2012 Model 8/24/2011 Delivered Tuesday November 15, 9:57 am!!! 2012, Auto, White, Sport, Kick Plates

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5852	Try buying one and putting it in your car for a few months and come back and report what you have found. I bought one for each of my cars, and many of my friends have purchased them now as well after seeing first hand how often they can save you... You dont have any real facts IMO to back up why you think they dont work. Are you a cop? __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-15-2012, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 19	Thats intense. I know here in san antonio tx there was a hellicopter that would run our loop hitting people but only when they are really desperate. The troopers here arnt the nicest in the world. Its hard to get off a ticket.

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ccdominic Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 615 Drives: Built LS1/T56 RX7 FD Rep Power: 16	my assumption is that something as expensive as the valentine one works or people wouldn't be buying em

03-15-2012, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 15	I think they had some detectors along with jammers in the cars, just using there findings to illustrate the point. With the advent of k band radar and hand held laser units, you simply are not going to beat them. You may not get nailed because the cop was clocking someone else or your speed wasn't enough for him to go after you. But most of the time if the cop has you targeted and you are clocked in his set speed range, then he will probably ticket you. One again if anyone has a sight that posted real world independent lab testing, please do.

03-15-2012, 04:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 15	I'm not a cop and I personally only found 2 in my life that did any service, one was actually a beat cop on the street in Buffalo New York that really did his job and another one that caught a pick pocket for me, that cop died in a shooting later. From what I found most cops are really just collecting a high pay check for doing nothing but harassing innocent ppl for basic BS minor petty crimes, that should not be crimes at all and not really protecting the public as the are paid to do. I also had enough run ins with cops witnessing , false charges, outright lies,beatings,cops bragging about how they beat up ppl and fabricate charges etc. Other issue when ppl shell out $400-$500 for a useless radar dector, no one wants to admit it.

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