[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

Codename067 · 04-01-2014, 01:37 AM

Thanks for your input tiger.

winnre · 04-18-2014, 10:11 PM

I weant to upgrade to either the Beltronics STi or the 500. The 500 promises no false alarms, the STi is not detectable. Wny not put ALL the features inot ONE unit?!

edconline · 04-19-2014, 12:47 AM

Because for a detector to undetectable requires a case design that doesn't 'leak' any radar signal. A case like that doesn't lend itself well to having GPS inside it. The only thing that is the best of all worlds/features is the Bel Sti-R Plus installed unit. It accomplishes that because all the components are separated out.

I just went from the Escort 9500ix to the Redline. Way better range and undetectable but false alarms went up. I added Escort Live which let me sync it with my phone and use the app to lock out all the false alerts. Not a bad solution IMO.

pokeyl · 04-22-2014, 01:32 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Whistler-PRO-3.../dp/B004HVJIGA

http://radartest.com/Whistler-Pro-3600-review.asp

Haboob · 04-22-2014, 01:48 PM

What states are they illegal in? I know Virginia, but is the "undetectable" feature needed outside of the handful of states ONE state and D.C. that they're illegal in?

They aren't illegal in CA, Winnre, so you don't need that undetectable feature.

JARblue · 04-22-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

They aren't illegal in CA

No, but in California it is technically illegal to affix them to your windshield (for obstructing vision).

Haboob · 04-22-2014, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

No, but in California it is technically illegal to affix them to your windshield (for obstructing vision).

But they won't cite you for it. Most likely the only ones getting any citation for it are the ones getting multiple violations and the officer just tacks it on.

I never had any issues with my detector, thankfully. And now I have mine hard wired and use the Blendmount.

One day I'll make it back over the border to Democratic Peoples Republic of California.

edconline · 04-22-2014, 03:46 PM

Good resource for my American comrades:
RDF Geographical Survey - Radar Detector & Laser Jammer Forum

madaz · 06-04-2014, 09:25 PM

I'm looking for a sensibly priced police radar detector that actually works and is reliable, so I'm not going to waste like 50-100 bucks on something that completely sucks. I heard the really good ones are like 600 bucks but what are some of the ones you guys would recommend that are very reliable. If the only ones that are good are 500-600 bucks then so be it.

Thanks!

Zerocool · 06-04-2014, 09:35 PM

Radar detectors here you go

onzedge · 06-04-2014, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madaz

I'm looking for a sensibly priced police radar detector that actually works and is reliable, so I'm not going to waste like 50-100 bucks on something that completely sucks. I heard the really good ones are like 600 bucks but what are some of the ones you guys would recommend that are very reliable. If the only ones that are good are 500-600 bucks then so be it.

Thanks!

If you follow my advice, you will save 600 dollars. I am not kidding.

Here you go:

Obey all posted speed limits and you will not need a radar detector.

onzedge™ has written

You are welcome.

onzedge · 06-04-2014, 09:37 PM

That said, I use an Escort 9500ix with great success.

Zerocool · 06-04-2014, 09:37 PM

I'm thinking of purchasing the passport max, I get a great discount on them.

Ubetit · 06-04-2014, 09:46 PM

Gave them up years ago. Too many scenarios where they are useless. Save your money.

Zerocool · 06-04-2014, 09:50 PM

Just know that it won't really help if the cops are using laser detectors. The "laser" travels tooo fast. The second the radar detector picks it up, you're more than likely getting pulled over.

I believe escort sells a laser jammer/detector but that cost over 1k and requires installation and removal of bumper plus interior panels.

View Poll Results: Which Radar Detector
V1	68	40.48%
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Bel	2	1.19%
Whistler	5	2.98%
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04-19-2014, 12:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Because for a detector to undetectable requires a case design that doesn't 'leak' any radar signal. A case like that doesn't lend itself well to having GPS inside it. The only thing that is the best of all worlds/features is the Bel Sti-R Plus installed unit. It accomplishes that because all the components are separated out. I just went from the Escort 9500ix to the Redline. Way better range and undetectable but false alarms went up. I added Escort Live which let me sync it with my phone and use the app to lock out all the false alerts. Not a bad solution IMO. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

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pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 896 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 54	http://www.amazon.com/Whistler-PRO-3.../dp/B004HVJIGA http://radartest.com/Whistler-Pro-3600-review.asp __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

04-22-2014, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	What states are they illegal in? I know Virginia, but is the "undetectable" feature needed outside of the handful of states ONE state and D.C. that they're illegal in? They aren't illegal in CA, Winnre, so you don't need that undetectable feature. Last edited by Haboob; 04-22-2014 at 01:54 PM. Reason: Making my post more accurate after Googling.

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edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Good resource for my American comrades: RDF Geographical Survey - Radar Detector & Laser Jammer Forum __________________ View Journal Audio Build

04-01-2014, 01:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Codename067 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Hills, CA Posts: 386 Drives: 370z, R1, 636 Rep Power: 14	Thanks for your input tiger.

04-18-2014, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 12	I weant to upgrade to either the Beltronics STi or the 500. The 500 promises no false alarms, the STi is not detectable. Wny not put ALL the features inot ONE unit?!

06-04-2014, 09:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
madaz Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: LA Posts: 16 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 11	Radar Detector I'm looking for a sensibly priced police radar detector that actually works and is reliable, so I'm not going to waste like 50-100 bucks on something that completely sucks. I heard the really good ones are like 600 bucks but what are some of the ones you guys would recommend that are very reliable. If the only ones that are good are 500-600 bucks then so be it. Thanks! __________________ My 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring w/ Nav Pearl White 6MT Tints 17% Front, 5% Back \| Plastidipped Emblems \| JDM Rear Fog Light Installed

06-04-2014, 09:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	Radar detectors here you go frost likes this. __________________ I like pizza

06-04-2014, 09:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 63 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	That said, I use an Escort 9500ix with great success. frost, Highway, jpkirk and 2 others like this. __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

06-04-2014, 09:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	I'm thinking of purchasing the passport max, I get a great discount on them. __________________ I like pizza

06-04-2014, 09:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	Gave them up years ago. Too many scenarios where they are useless. Save your money.

06-04-2014, 09:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zerocool Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N.Y Posts: 548 Drives: '09 370z Rep Power: 15	Just know that it won't really help if the cops are using laser detectors. The "laser" travels tooo fast. The second the radar detector picks it up, you're more than likely getting pulled over. I believe escort sells a laser jammer/detector but that cost over 1k and requires installation and removal of bumper plus interior panels. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ I like pizza Last edited by Zerocool; 06-04-2014 at 09:52 PM.

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