[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

theDreamer · 05-01-2011, 11:07 AM

I know in Houston, before they were removed, we had a 3rd party human factor put into place for those reasons.
Right on red - thrown out
Stopping - thrown out

Basically it was because the lights were so sensitive to any movement and people complained so much we hired a firm to put in a human check. It worked and people stopped complaining.

Viera · 05-01-2011, 01:50 PM

To me, if you know your area fairly well and know where the cops like to hide, it's not necessary to have one. If you take long trips via the highway across the state, it can be quite beneficial; as it has saved my rear a few times!

ImportConvert · 05-01-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Viera

To me, if you know your area fairly well and know where the cops like to hide, it's not necessary to have one. If you take long trips via the highway across the state, it can be quite beneficial; as it has saved my rear a few times!

Wrong.

I take the same way home every day. For the first time in a year of driving home this way at 0800, I saw a state trooper where there had been none before.

Cops may not all be shining examples of blazing intellect, but even a backassward hillbilly knows how to hunt a deer, and setting up to hunt motorists isn't much different. Sometimes you move the deer stand.

onzedge · 05-01-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Wrong.

I take the same way home every day. For the first time in a year of driving home this way at 0800, I saw a state trooper where there had been none before.

Cops may not all be shining examples of blazing intellect, but even a backassward hillbilly knows how to hunt a deer, and setting up to hunt motorists isn't much different. Sometimes you move the deer stand.

Yes, indeed. Remember, too, that catching speeders and such is one of their prime obeectives and many troopers, etc., put a great deal of thought and practice into it.

ImportConvert · 05-01-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Yes, indeed. Remember, too, that catching speeders and such is one of their prime obeectives and many troopers, etc., put a great deal of thought and practice into it.

Judging by some of their hiding places and tactics I have seen you are very right.

warbird · 05-05-2011, 07:48 PM

I rock a V1 and would not use anything else. Here in NC (Raleigh) you are subject to get hit still w/xBand although KA seems to be the preferred method by Five-0 to bust you. I have used a few other and nothing works for me like the V1....hands down!!!

Fern to the Z · 05-05-2011, 08:33 PM

I rock an Escort Solo S2 Cordless, hasn't failed me yet.
K-Band
Ka-Band
X-Band
and Laser
In west texas Cops use Ka, sheriff K and motorcycle highway patrol radar.

Bubba · 03-14-2012, 03:14 PM

Hi Guys new to this forum, bought myself a 2009 370z last november.... oh man!!!!! can this baby fly!!!!! I was wondering where can I get these radars... I live in Canada don't mine going to the state to get it....

Thanks in advance
Steve,

KillerBee370 · 03-14-2012, 03:31 PM

Whoa! Revival!

Drex · 03-14-2012, 03:33 PM

best buy sold them by the car audio equipment last i checked

SCORPION · 03-14-2012, 04:07 PM

Get the v1 it paid for its self the first 6mo I had it...just order it off their website Valentine One radar and laser detectors

Shotta · 01-23-2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba

Hi Guys new to this forum, bought myself a 2009 370z last november.... oh man!!!!! can this baby fly!!!!! I was wondering where can I get these radars... I live in Canada don't mine going to the state to get it....

Thanks in advance
Steve,

Beltronics and Passport are the same company which is in Ontario Canada. You cant buy them here though since they are illegal. Just google the sti-r or undetectable radar and you will get to a Canadian website where you can buy the detectors but depending on where you live you might need a more expensive undetectable model.

ahhlun · 03-18-2012, 05:36 AM

escort redline for me!

ImportConvert · 03-18-2012, 07:27 AM

V1 integrated into my HUD in the z06, kept it and putting it ib my 370z when it gets back from v1. It glitched out and randomly threw "E"s on me :/

Nak4mura · 01-21-2013, 11:59 PM

Passport escort 9500ci!!!!!!!!!!!!
This thing is incredible: 2 sensors mounted in the front and one mounted in the rear- The thing sends off all readings everynight and filters through the fakes (grocery stores etc). Picks up redlight cams, speed cams the whole 9 yards. Incredible even has an led that flashes so you can just mute it and still know that they are still around. Everything for mine was custom mounted and looks good no wires or anything sticking to the windshield.

View Poll Results: Which Radar Detector
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Bel	2	1.19%
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05-01-2011, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I know in Houston, before they were removed, we had a 3rd party human factor put into place for those reasons. Right on red - thrown out Stopping - thrown out Basically it was because the lights were so sensitive to any movement and people complained so much we hired a firm to put in a human check. It worked and people stopped complaining. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-01-2011, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 265	To me, if you know your area fairly well and know where the cops like to hide, it's not necessary to have one. If you take long trips via the highway across the state, it can be quite beneficial; as it has saved my rear a few times! __________________ Fast Intentions / VarrsToen / Stillen / BC Racing / SPC / K&N / Project Kics / Hankook / Morimoto / JDM Rear Fog

05-05-2011, 08:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fern to the Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Far West TX Posts: 151 Drives: 16 PW nismO Tech Rep Power: 15	I rock an Escort Solo S2 Cordless, hasn't failed me yet. K-Band Ka-Band X-Band and Laser In west texas Cops use Ka, sheriff K and motorcycle highway patrol radar. Last edited by Fern to the Z; 05-05-2011 at 08:35 PM. Reason: added the bands.

03-14-2012, 03:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	best buy sold them by the car audio equipment last i checked __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

05-05-2011, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
warbird Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 28 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 15	I rock a V1 and would not use anything else. Here in NC (Raleigh) you are subject to get hit still w/xBand although KA seems to be the preferred method by Five-0 to bust you. I have used a few other and nothing works for me like the V1....hands down!!!

03-14-2012, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bubba Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: canada Posts: 5 Drives: 2009-coupe-black-STD Rep Power: 14	Hi Guys new to this forum, bought myself a 2009 370z last november.... oh man!!!!! can this baby fly!!!!! I was wondering where can I get these radars... I live in Canada don't mine going to the state to get it.... Thanks in advance Steve,

03-14-2012, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	Whoa! Revival!

03-14-2012, 04:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
SCORPION Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: THE BAY AREA Posts: 126 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 14	Get the v1 it paid for its self the first 6mo I had it...just order it off their website Valentine One radar and laser detectors

03-18-2012, 05:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
ahhlun Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: redmond/richmond Posts: 59 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 14	escort redline for me! __________________ 2004: MCS 2010: 370z 40th

03-18-2012, 07:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	V1 integrated into my HUD in the z06, kept it and putting it ib my 370z when it gets back from v1. It glitched out and randomly threw "E"s on me :/

01-21-2013, 11:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nak4mura Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Puyallup WA Posts: 48 Drives: 2009 Nismo370z Rep Power: 14	Passport escort 9500ci Passport escort 9500ci!!!!!!!!!!!! This thing is incredible: 2 sensors mounted in the front and one mounted in the rear- The thing sends off all readings everynight and filters through the fakes (grocery stores etc). Picks up redlight cams, speed cams the whole 9 yards. Incredible even has an led that flashes so you can just mute it and still know that they are still around. Everything for mine was custom mounted and looks good no wires or anything sticking to the windshield.

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