[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

XwChriswX · 11-28-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonderbread

Yeah that's what I thought at first and it was my main concern since he didn't have the window mounts. I tested it out and it picks up the speed trap near my house pretty well and grabs radar from behind. I can't really compare it to anything els though. Subbed so I can see your setup.

Since the weather looks to be playing nice this weekend, I'll make sure to get out there and snap some.

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

One of the best for the money is the Beltronix RX65. Doesn't have the arrows like the V1 but has better range. Range is slightly less than the 9500 but for $200 less you can't beat it. Plus at a certain point, more range doesn't benefit you.

I've picked up a cop 6+ miles away... plenty of time to slow down.

Its all a matter of distance, visibility, angles, and placement. You'll get a Radar hit much further and easier than you'll get a laser hit.

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

For bang for your buck the Beltronix is hard to beat. I have a 9500XI in my truck and Z and love it

Beltronix is actually owned by Escort and is their "lower price point" tier. However many of the same features are incorporated into both brands. The only main difference is in Escort models, they use Blue lettering, and in Beltronix, they use Red lettering.

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gsxr750 · 11-28-2013, 05:43 PM

Read this old posting, its been recently discussed, well passed the dead horse stage.

Actual testing and a lot of good comments from everyone, even some law enforcement.

where to purchase highend radar detector at discount?

TerribleONE · 11-28-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Since the weather looks to be playing nice this weekend, I'll make sure to get out there and snap some.

Its all a matter of distance, visibility, angles, and placement. You'll get a Radar hit much further and easier than you'll get a laser hit.

Beltronix is actually owned by Escort and is their "lower price point" tier. However many of the same features are incorporated into both brands. The only main difference is in Escort models, they use Blue lettering, and the Beltronix, they use Red lettering.

themoreyouknow.jpg

Does the Beltronix have the GPS? That is my favorite feature.

winnre · 11-28-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Does the Beltronix have the GPS? That is my favorite feature.

Used to be mine too. It pointed out traffic cameras. But then the cameras got removed, and when I am on a freeway it alerts me to traffic cameras on roads below. You'd think the device could tell I was doing 80 and not 40 and just maybe I was on the freeway.

XwChriswX · 11-28-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Does the Beltronix have the GPS? That is my favorite feature.

Yes, the STiR (high end Beltronics installed, comparable to the Escort 9500ci) does come with GPS. It is essentially a 9500ci with red LED board instead of blue. Wanna trade me for one??

https://www.beltronics.com/store/stir-plus.html

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Originally Posted by winnre

Used to be mine too. It pointed out traffic cameras. But then the cameras got removed, and when I am on a freeway it alerts me to traffic cameras on roads below. You'd think the device could tell I was doing 80 and not 40 and just maybe I was on the freeway.

Mine does that with me, if I am within 1500ft of any red light camera on the highway it will alert me. I just say thank you and keep driving.

frost · 11-29-2013, 12:03 AM

XwChriswX · 11-29-2013, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I've never seen a road sign referencing your pen0r before.

RoadsterST · 11-29-2013, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Yes, the STiR (high end Beltronics installed, comparable to the Escort 9500ci) does come with GPS. It is essentially a 9500ci with red LED board instead of blue. Wanna trade me for one??

https://www.beltronics.com/store/stir-plus.html

Mine does that with me, if I am within 1500ft of any red light camera on the highway it will alert me. I just say thank you and keep driving.

Escort 9500ix available in red or blue

FERRARI · 11-30-2013, 01:15 PM

I noticed several mentions about red light cameras...........I have PHOTOBLOCKER on my plates and I figured everybody did...........PhotoBlocker keeps your plates from being photographed........when an traffic camera takes a picture of your plates it uses a flash.........and the picture comes out with just a bright spot where you plates are because the coating that PHOTOBLOCKER PUTS on you plates is a reflective coating..........I have never had a ticket and I am in my 60's........have driven sports cars my whole live and I had the first Red 240 Z sold in Tennessee .........a 1970 ....240 Z

Wonderbread · 11-30-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FERRARI

I noticed several mentions about red light cameras...........I have PHOTOBLOCKER on my plates and I figured everybody did...........PhotoBlocker keeps your plates from being photographed........

I have not heard a single story about this product working. Not sure if you have had a different experience.

winnre · 11-30-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FERRARI

I noticed several mentions about red light cameras...........I have PHOTOBLOCKER on my plates and I figured everybody did...........PhotoBlocker keeps your plates from being photographed........

You can easily see if you have it by pointing a phone camera at the plate. And you will get a ticket for it here in California.

However since I still have those new car paper ads for plates I guess I should run lights while I have a chnace.

EndyKwon · 11-30-2013, 02:07 PM

Amazon is currently having a good deal on the 9500ix, $350 brand new for the blue display. Jump on it! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F0RPGG/..._s_amzn_mx2g9c

winnre · 11-30-2013, 02:14 PM

You'd get that over the Valentine?

EndyKwon · 11-30-2013, 04:19 PM

I figured the GPS and the smartphone integration feature is better than the arrows imo. As far as performance goes, people say that the valentine one is slightly better. I needed a radar anyways for roadtrips and my old $150 whistler decided to die on me.

FERRARI · 11-30-2013, 08:03 PM

You are wrong.........a cell phone uses no flash........traffic cameras use a flash......come on get a program........or at least do some research.....I am in my 60's and have never had a speeding ticket and have never been bothered by traffic cameras...........

View Poll Results: Which Radar Detector
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11-30-2013, 01:15 PM	#399 (permalink)
FERRARI Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 324 Drives: PERFECTION Rep Power: 493	I noticed several mentions about red light cameras...........I have PHOTOBLOCKER on my plates and I figured everybody did...........PhotoBlocker keeps your plates from being photographed........when an traffic camera takes a picture of your plates it uses a flash.........and the picture comes out with just a bright spot where you plates are because the coating that PHOTOBLOCKER PUTS on you plates is a reflective coating..........I have never had a ticket and I am in my 60's........have driven sports cars my whole live and I had the first Red 240 Z sold in Tennessee .........a 1970 ....240 Z Last edited by FERRARI; 11-30-2013 at 08:09 PM. Reason: add something

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gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 14	Read this old posting, its been recently discussed, well passed the dead horse stage. Actual testing and a lot of good comments from everyone, even some law enforcement. where to purchase highend radar detector at discount?

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EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 14	Amazon is currently having a good deal on the 9500ix, $350 brand new for the blue display. Jump on it! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F0RPGG/..._s_amzn_mx2g9c

11-30-2013, 02:14 PM	#403 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	You'd get that over the Valentine?

11-30-2013, 04:19 PM	#404 (permalink)
EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 14	I figured the GPS and the smartphone integration feature is better than the arrows imo. As far as performance goes, people say that the valentine one is slightly better. I needed a radar anyways for roadtrips and my old $150 whistler decided to die on me.

11-30-2013, 08:03 PM	#405 (permalink)
FERRARI Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Posts: 324 Drives: PERFECTION Rep Power: 493	You are wrong.........a cell phone uses no flash........traffic cameras use a flash......come on get a program........or at least do some research.....I am in my 60's and have never had a speeding ticket and have never been bothered by traffic cameras...........