[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

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!

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Zerocool

Radar detectors here you go

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onzedge

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.

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onzedge

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

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Zerocool

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

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Ubetit

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

Zerocool

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.

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madwi

Laser Interceptor also sells a laser jammer front kit for around $700 or so. You don't HAVE to take off the front bumper and is probably wise to leave it on while mounting the heads so you know they are level (important). I personally have used them and they work great. Good laughs when you see the officer shake the gun and try again (good idea to turn unit off so they can get a reading after you slow down so not to raise too many eyebrows).
I actually gave my radar detector to another forum member because I have no need for one. If I am in the city, I don't speed because people. On the express way if I am just using a RD, I'd be popped with a ticket very fast. If you go this route please see all applicable laws for your state.

Zerocool

700 is a lot better than 1k and change!

Seen a guy etch the display off the escort jammer into his rear view mirror. it was really cool seeing a blue led ghost effect in the mirror when ka k pop or laser signal showed up. Mounted the power button underneath the steering column. Overall it was a great installation and you couldn't tell it was every installed.

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madwi

Member plasmite had a cool installation going on inside the mirror too.