Radar/Laser Detectors

[S14 Ender]

I've been thinking about getting a Passport Escort 9500i since they've gone down a bit in price, especially if you buy a used one. How many of you on here use a detector or have used on in the past? Which one would you guys recommend?

in b4 don't speed.

[Chl_drifter]

In b4 use the search button

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[S14 Ender]

There wasn't a specific thread about them and new ones come out every year thus changing what the prices are and what's better in the market.

[da_crew10]

I use a cobra don't know the model was about 100 bucks after tax, best investment ever , save me atleast 100+ times since I got it 4 years ago.

[greenmachine300zxtt]

I'd recommend k40 calibre have it installed currently on my 09 zo6 works well it really saves you a ticket speaking from experience could had at least 5 tickets within past year but thx to my k40 gave me enough time to decelerate my speed n at the same time jammed the detectors ima buy one for my s14... They r cheap now n very reliable

[h2v7]

valentine 1

[gist864]

Originally Posted by h2v7

valentine 1

i have been looking into getting the valentine anybody else has one care to give a review

[racepar1]

I don't see any point to a radar detector. If you just pay attnetion while you're driving you can see the cop before he gets you. My last moving violation was when I was 17, I'm 30 now. I've never used a radar detector nor will I ever.

[tootall4la]

Racepar1 thanks for the input let the thread move on..

[racepar1]

Originally Posted by tootall4la

Racepar1 thanks for the input let the thread move on..

It's not my fault that people have their heads halfway up their asses when they drive and I do not. Why don't you leave well enough alone rather than trying to fuck with someone who'se out of your league kiddo...

[tootall4la]

Nowadays people really on assistance, I didn't mean any disrespect. It's only obvious you have the vision of a hawk. Not only can you spot a cop 2 miles ahead but can see into ones future. Cease and desist I'm not trying to fight with you. Just don't turn this thread into a debacle. Your a hostile individual

[racepar1]

Originally Posted by tootall4la

Nowadays people really on assistance, I didn't mean any disrespect. It's only obvious you have the vision of a hawk. Not only can you spot a cop 2 miles ahead but can see into ones future. Cease and desist I'm not trying to fight with you. Just don't turn this thread into a debacle. Your a hostile individual

People rely on electronic assistance far too much. Yes I do have the vision of a hawk. Yes I am ALWAYS scanning for cops, obstacles, etc... That is how you are SUPPOSED to drive a car.

There was no reason to respond to my post at all so I took offense and took it as you trying to be a big guy and fuck with me. End of story. You can act all innocent, but you stepped over the line a bit there.

[FormatX]

this one is rated as the best in the world, you can look it at Antilaser

Technical information

Size:
Inner unit (LxHxW) – 85×22x40 mm
Outer unit (LxHxW) – 50×20x50 mm
Operating temperature:
-20°C to +60°C
Laser wavelength:
904 nm
Power:
Operational power supply – 10,5V to 15V
Current consumption – 600 mA max.
Speaker volume:
85 dB
Built-in self-test:
Performed at power-up
( LEDs flash + sound)

Operation

Activation mode – few seconds following activation – selftest
Search mode – until LIDAR detection
Jamming mode – upon LIDAR detection
LIDARs Tests

AntiLaser has been tested on
(the following LIDARs):
LTI – Marksman 20.20, Multalaser
LTI – UltraLyte, LR, 100, 100LR, 200, 200LR, Compact, LRB
Redflex – Lasercam, Lasercam NT
Jenoptik – LaserPatrol
Jenoptik – Laveg, Video-Laveg
Multanova – StarLaser
Robot – TraffiPatrol, V
Sagem – MestaLaser
Sagem – EUROLaser
Truvelo – Lidar, D-Cam

Kustom – ProLaser I
Kustom – ProLaser II
Kustom – ProLaser III
Kustom – Pro-Lite
Kustom – LaserCam II
Riegl – LR90-235
Stalker – LZ-1
Laser Atlanta – SpeedLaser, S, R, Stealth Mode
Cleartone – Stealth SpeedLaser
Fama – famaLaser II
Fama – famaShot III
Traffic Observer – LMS 291/221/04/05
NJL Kft – SCS-101/SCS-102
Robot – TraffiPatrol XR
Riegl – FG21-P
LTI – TruSpeed
LTI – TruSpeed 2
LTI – TruCam
Vitronic – PoliscanSpeed
Camea – Unicam section control
Unipar – SL700
RedSpeed – SpeedGuard

[tootall4la]

Can we be frwends? Hey man I apologize for making you feel disrespected. Truce.

[h2v7]

i thought the cops esp in cali knew if you were jamming and bent you over harder

[KiDyNomiTe]

Originally Posted by racepar1

I don't see any point to a radar detector. If you just pay attnetion while you're driving you can see the cop before he gets you. My last moving violation was when I was 17, I'm 30 now. I've never used a radar detector nor will I ever.

I bought one for a friend and was using it before I got it to her. Having it made me just drive faster when it was silent, and way slower when it was loud. Seemed pretty useless, I'll just stick to my normal driving.


But for the OP, Passport if you are cheap, Valentine if you want to spend a little cheese is the general consensus I hear.

[blkvrtswp]

Originally Posted by racepar1

I don't see any point to a radar detector. If you just pay attnetion while you're driving you can see the cop before he gets you. My last moving violation was when I was 17, I'm 30 now. I've never used a radar detector nor will I ever.

Are you kidding me? So you can see around corners and over hills? My detector goes off way before I see the cop car. Not everyone lives in flat terrain.

[!Zar!]

Personally I find them worthless.

Just drive with the flow of traffic and stay within ~10mph of the posted speed limit.

[DJ-of-E]

Originally Posted by racepar1

People rely on electronic assistance far too much. Yes I do have the vision of a hawk. Yes I am ALWAYS scanning for cops, obstacles, etc... That is how you are SUPPOSED to drive a car.

Originally Posted by blkvrtswp

Are you kidding me? So you can see around corners and over hills? My detector goes off way before I see the cop car. Not everyone lives in flat terrain.

Seriously, driving on the street is a previlege, not a right. If they posted speed limits or signs not to do something, you suppose to follow it. The only once we use these devices are the ones who didn't follow the rules of the road and the law.

I mean hell, I have to decide to sell my Greddy exhaust and find a stock looking exhaust because I'm moving to Seattle for work because "i follow the local laws."

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Personally I find them worthless.

Just drive with the flow of traffic and stay within ~10mph of the posted speed limit.

Exactly, you shouldn't be doing more than 25mph in a small street. You never know a small kid will come rushing after a ball. At least with that speed, you could stop within 10 feet with crappy tires and brakes. I got hit by a car in the past before for this very same reason, I made him regret it with a law suit, but I have permnament knee problems. You know how crappy it is not to drive stick shift for long periods of time without your knee going in pain??? for the rest of your life???

[marvlrose]

Originally Posted by gist864

i have been looking into getting the valentine anybody else has one care to give a review

I have been using my Valentine One for almost 3 years now. Far superior to any other radar detector I have used. I have used several variations of Passports and they just dont compare especially since I got 2 tickets using their products. The Valentine One offers POP protection which lets you know the moment they turn their K or Ka band system on which will give you an opportunity to hit the brakes or let off the gas before he gets his accurate reading. Cops cannot use the first reading that appears when initially turning on their radars because it is inaccurate. The Valentine One also has much better range than all others I have tried. Be aware that in order for any radar detector to work properly it should be mounted at the highest point possible in your vehicle while still being able to have bothe sensors detect through front and rear windows. The Valentine One also offers arrows and a digital display of how many and in what direction. So for those cases where there are two cops in close proximity but you only see the one that has already pulled over you will know there is more than one. The Valentine One has saved my butt so many times its not even funny. If you want an over the top radar detector that won't let you done the V1 is what you want. A little pricey but it pays for itslef after the first 3 or 4 saves. The V1 company also offers updates for your detector so if its been a few years and new technology has come out they offer you the option to send yours in to be updated rather than having to fork out another 5 or 6 hundred dollars for a new one. The accessories are also a great feature, offering hard wiring and concealed display which I use both and are fantastic.
Valentine One vs. Other Detectors

As for laser detection and prevention you are screwed unless you get a jammer. Once they pull that trigger you are got and there isn't a detector in the world that can let you know before he pulls that trigger. Great news, Laser Jammers are not federally regulated and are legal in several US States. There have been a few states that have taken it upon themselves to ban them though.
Laser Jammer Laws by State

[racepar1]

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Personally I find them worthless.

Just drive with the flow of traffic and stay within ~10mph of the posted speed limit.

Yeah, that's the other thing. DRIVE INTELLIGENTLY.

[imoverherre]

Originally Posted by h2v7

valentine 1

Best one ever ^^^^ worth every penny.

[blkvrtswp]

Holy shit. Grandpa convention in here. Is this a fucking sports car forum or a Depends blog? My 35 mile each way all-highway commute involves a 55 mph limit where traffic flow is 75, and if you are in a gap and a cop gets you it's a lot of cash. So save your preaching, jesus what a bunch of babies!