where to purchase highend radar detector at discount?

Chuck33079 · 06-16-2013, 08:51 PM

Laser/Lidar will not be defeated without a separate laser jammer. It's silly to use that as a knock on a RADAR detector.

CSGLEON · 06-16-2013, 09:04 PM

I actually had a cobra 9570 and it worked pretty well! Saved me several times on the highways of Austin and on windy roads around lake Travis. I had no complaints with it besides the fact I read all the hype about the escort and sold my cobra to my mom. They both give me ample warning.....

Chuck33079 · 06-16-2013, 09:09 PM

Funny how all the actual owners of radar detectors seem to all report that their unit has saved them multiple times when they apparently don't work.

CSGLEON · 06-17-2013, 01:26 AM

I have owned both the cobra 9570 and now the escort. To be honest as stated before, they both work. The cobra worked very similar to the escort. The only thing I would argue is that the escort has better range, but the cobra 9570 gave me plenty notice of KA band when cops were hiding under bridges on the freeway. They ave both gave me plenty of notice doing 85 on a 65. In my opinion if someone doesn't want to break the bank the cobra works fine! And I would have kept it but my mother wanted one and I got the escort. Major difference? No not really! If you get hit by a laser and are speeding "it's to late" you might as well pull over! Got hit twice on a trip to Colorado with the escort. 2 tickets with laser. But a speed trap or cop using K, KA the detectors either or work pretty well. They do work! It just depends on if the cop has his radar gun on!

madwi · 06-17-2013, 02:24 AM

^ Exactly. A radar detector by itself is not going to save you from all tickets (as csgleon proved). I have a 5 year old Beltronics STI and it works just fine for RADAR, does nothing for the state police that use mostly if not all laser guns. If you want protection from laser, buy a laser jammer, if they are legal in your state. I had a Laser Interceptor on my 350Z and it performed amazing, gives you time to slow down and then turn it off so they can get a reading of your speed. If you are relying on just a radar detector for protection you are going to have a bad time and will be spending $ for tickets.

CSGLEON · 06-17-2013, 02:37 AM

If it wasn't a felony to own a laser a jammer in Texas I would have one! It's not worth a felony to get caught with one. Absolutely no way! Get caught with a jammer and your felon! Yeah sure play with your car here and there but don't jeopardize your freedom for getting to work 2 min faster. Seriously!

madwi · 06-17-2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

If it wasn't a felony to own a laser a jammer in Texas I would have one! It's not worth a felony to get caught with one. Absolutely no way! Get caught with a jammer and your felon! Yeah sure play with your car here and there but don't jeopardize your freedom for getting to work 2 min faster. Seriously!

Glad I don't live there

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A quick note, it LOOKS like laser jammers are illegal in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, Tennesse, Virginia and South Carolina. Please be sure to do your own homework if you are thinking about buying one and dont rely on my list

. Radar jammers are illegal in all 50 states and I believe is controlled by the FCC.

theDreamer · 06-17-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Glad I don't live there

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A quick note, it LOOKS like laser jammers are illegal in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, Tennesse, Virginia and South Carolina. Please be sure to do your own homework if you are thinking about buying one and dont rely on my list

. Radar jammers are illegal in all 50 states and I believe is controlled by the FCC.

I posted a page back about the federal laws on jammers, the FCC or federal government currently has no law stopping private citizens jamming a laser signal. It is down the state, and sometimes local, governments to decide what they ban per laser jamming. The list you have is accurate and as much as I want a jammer I just do not want to risk the felon charges in Texas.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-17-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I posted a page back about the federal laws on jammers, the FCC or federal government currently has no law stopping private citizens jamming a laser signal. It is down the state, and sometimes local, governments to decide what they ban per laser jamming. The list you have is accurate and as much as I want a jammer I just do not want to risk the felon charges in Texas.

I think the jammer is a C misdemeanor. But i feel you.

madwi · 06-17-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I posted a page back about the federal laws on jammers, the FCC or federal government currently has no law stopping private citizens jamming a laser signal. It is down the state, and sometimes local, governments to decide what they ban per laser jamming. The list you have is accurate and as much as I want a jammer I just do not want to risk the felon charges in Texas.

Sorry, I didn't read all the replies. I was bored at work and fired off a reply after reading a few of the later posts.

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Radar isn't useless by itself though. Remember, the cop will be pinging plenty of cars, not just you. When he pings another car, Your detector may start to pick up that frequency from far, way before you are in the target range. That's the warning you're looking for with a radar. The jammer kicks in when your radar detector failed to pick up the pings on other cars in front of you and now you're the target. Good radars don't miss many pings, though no technology is perfect.
the jammer is a strong layer of protection but with radar alone and good human instinct. you can avoid 85% of most tickets

I agree with you 100%. For fun I plugged in the STI on the waya home from work tonight and I got hit 3 laser warnings and saw the Officer on the ON ramp shooting our rears. About 10 miles up the road I got hit another time with laser, never saw this guy, he has good hiding spot lol. When someone is shooting radar, I usually pick it up early when other cars are in front.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-17-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by madwi

^ Exactly. A radar detector by itself is not going to save you from all tickets (as csgleon proved). I have a 5 year old Beltronics STI and it works just fine for RADAR, does nothing for the state police that use mostly if not all laser guns. If you want protection from laser, buy a laser jammer, if they are legal in your state. I had a Laser Interceptor on my 350Z and it performed amazing, gives you time to slow down and then turn it off so they can get a reading of your speed. If you are relying on just a radar detector for protection you are going to have a bad time and will be spending $ for tickets.

Radar isn't useless by itself though. Remember, the cop will be pinging plenty of cars, not just you. When he pings another car, Your detector may start to pick up that frequency from far, way before you are in the target range. That's the warning you're looking for with a radar. The jammer kicks in when your radar detector failed to pick up the pings on other cars in front of you and now you're the target. Good radars don't miss many pings, though no technology is perfect.
the jammer is a strong layer of protection but with radar alone and good human instinct. you can avoid 85% of most tickets

gsxr750 · 06-17-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

^ Exactly. A radar detector by itself is not going to save you from all tickets (as csgleon proved). I have a 5 year old Beltronics STI and it works just fine for RADAR, does nothing for the state police that use mostly if not all laser guns. If you want protection from laser, buy a laser jammer, if they are legal in your state. I had a Laser Interceptor on my 350Z and it performed amazing, gives you time to slow down and then turn it off so they can get a reading of your speed. If you are relying on just a radar detector for protection you are going to have a bad time and will be spending $ for tickets.

That's exactly what I have been trying to tell ppl. the best dectors may be able to pick up x or k band far away 5-10 miles. If the police set up parallel to the road and the road is completely flat or you have a elevation to your advantage that would allow your detectors to detect the police miles away.

My point is even with the old x band or k band police radars , all the police would have to do is set up their radar, perpendicular to road, thus making their radar beam narrow or short to the on coming target and the not allowing drivers radar detector to alert the driver.

So with all the instant ons, lasers, and other police tricks a 50/50 chance gambling your insurance costs and driving records are just to risky.

There is also a big debate if these little led jammers even work.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-17-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

That's exactly what I have been trying to tell ppl. the best dectors may be able to pick up x or k band far away 5-10 miles. If the police set up parallel to the road and the road is completely flat or you have a elevation to your advantage that would allow your detectors to detect the police miles away.

My point is even with the old x band or k band police radars , all the police would have to do is set up their radar, perpendicular to road, thus making their radar beam narrow or short to the on coming target and the not allowing drivers radar detector to alert the driver.

So with all the instant ons, lasers, and other police tricks a 50/50 chance gambling your insurance costs and driving records are just to risky.

There is also a big debate if these little led jammers even work.

Deferred adjudication my man. Thats why America is great.

Chuck33079 · 06-17-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

That's exactly what I have been trying to tell ppl. the best dectors may be able to pick up x or k band far away 5-10 miles. If the police set up parallel to the road and the road is completely flat or you have a elevation to your advantage that would allow your detectors to detect the police miles away.

My point is even with the old x band or k band police radars , all the police would have to do is set up their radar, perpendicular to road, thus making their radar beam narrow or short to the on coming target and the not allowing drivers radar detector to alert the driver.

So with all the instant ons, lasers, and other police tricks a 50/50 chance gambling your insurance costs and driving records are just to risky.

There is also a big debate if these little led jammers even work.

If there's other traffic on the road, a good detector will pick up the splash from the other cars being radared whether the cop is perpendicular, parallel or any other position. This isn't the first time this fact has been brought up in this thread.

What's the debate about laser jammers? I seriously doubt that many states would have bothered to criminalize their use if they didn't do anything.

imwazn · 06-17-2013, 06:30 PM

Store V1 Mirrors

This is something I found while looking for one. It's a stealth display, but they're a bit on the pricey side... They have Valentines and Escorts.

06-16-2013, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Laser/Lidar will not be defeated without a separate laser jammer. It's silly to use that as a knock on a RADAR detector. XwChriswX, UNKNOWN_370, gbrettin and 1 others like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-16-2013, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	Funny how all the actual owners of radar detectors seem to all report that their unit has saved them multiple times when they apparently don't work. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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06-16-2013, 09:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 14	I actually had a cobra 9570 and it worked pretty well! Saved me several times on the highways of Austin and on windy roads around lake Travis. I had no complaints with it besides the fact I read all the hype about the escort and sold my cobra to my mom. They both give me ample warning.....

06-17-2013, 01:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 14	I have owned both the cobra 9570 and now the escort. To be honest as stated before, they both work. The cobra worked very similar to the escort. The only thing I would argue is that the escort has better range, but the cobra 9570 gave me plenty notice of KA band when cops were hiding under bridges on the freeway. They ave both gave me plenty of notice doing 85 on a 65. In my opinion if someone doesn't want to break the bank the cobra works fine! And I would have kept it but my mother wanted one and I got the escort. Major difference? No not really! If you get hit by a laser and are speeding "it's to late" you might as well pull over! Got hit twice on a trip to Colorado with the escort. 2 tickets with laser. But a speed trap or cop using K, KA the detectors either or work pretty well. They do work! It just depends on if the cop has his radar gun on!

06-17-2013, 02:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684430	^ Exactly. A radar detector by itself is not going to save you from all tickets (as csgleon proved). I have a 5 year old Beltronics STI and it works just fine for RADAR, does nothing for the state police that use mostly if not all laser guns. If you want protection from laser, buy a laser jammer, if they are legal in your state. I had a Laser Interceptor on my 350Z and it performed amazing, gives you time to slow down and then turn it off so they can get a reading of your speed. If you are relying on just a radar detector for protection you are going to have a bad time and will be spending $ for tickets.

06-17-2013, 02:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 14	If it wasn't a felony to own a laser a jammer in Texas I would have one! It's not worth a felony to get caught with one. Absolutely no way! Get caught with a jammer and your felon! Yeah sure play with your car here and there but don't jeopardize your freedom for getting to work 2 min faster. Seriously!

06-17-2013, 06:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
imwazn Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 187 Drives: 11 370Z Base, M/T Rep Power: 15	Store V1 Mirrors This is something I found while looking for one. It's a stealth display, but they're a bit on the pricey side... They have Valentines and Escorts.