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Old 07-24-2007, 09:41 PM   #1
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Radar Detectors...

I did a search, but didn't find a thread about this so if someone had made one before...well point me to it.

I am looking to get a good detector...any recommendations...I would like to have one that also informs you when EMS vehicles are near.


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Old 07-24-2007, 11:57 PM   #2
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http://www.radarbusters.com/radar-de...DBL013#details

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Old 07-25-2007, 06:58 AM   #3
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Radar detectors are bullshit. They really only work if the cop has the radar on all the time (like those little stations that show you how fast you are going and say "Your speed:"). 99% of police just "zap" people, meaning the radar is off most the time, making the detector useless. The only _chance_ the dectecor will help is if they are zapping a ton of people ahead of you.
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Old 07-25-2007, 08:13 AM   #4
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the only way to beat this is to SLOW down and obey the speed limit
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Old 07-25-2007, 09:31 AM   #5
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they are all right, no luck for me with radar/laser detected. i had escort wireless from bestbuy for nearly $400 bucks and still don't even works right at all that thing make me got 2 tickets, i sold it on ebay and buy a cheaper one like $40 bucks to leave it there for fun, it's make noises too
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Old 07-25-2007, 01:20 PM   #6
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the only way to beat this is to SLOW down and obey the speed limit
What's the fun in that?
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Old 07-25-2007, 02:08 PM   #7
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the only way to beat this is to SLOW down and obey the speed limit
Thanks for your two cents on this however not to be rude, but if I wanted "talking to about it" I would ask for that. I am asking for true advice on equipment...not supposed words of wisdom. I have to travel 185 miles one way to get to the airport for example and over 130 miles of that is just woods and highway. We don't have much traffic at all on the stretch....I might come across literally maybe 20 vehicles the entire way so safety for others is not an issue...when I come across them anyway I slow down. I mainly drive 10 miles an hour over the limit....nothing stupid. I am wanting to have one to be notified as well like I said about EMS warning as I feel that is a valuable component when in towns and cities. Like I said....no offense, it is just that people tend to put in their personal opinion not directly related to what someone asks and for many that is just frustrating...it doesn't truly answer the question at hand. Thanks.
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Old 07-25-2007, 02:09 PM   #8
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Thanks...I will have to check that out.
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Old 07-26-2007, 04:36 PM   #9
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Old 07-26-2007, 07:45 PM   #10
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What's the fun in that?
You'll live longer
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Old 07-27-2007, 12:10 AM   #11
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But Death is her Gift? why would you want to take that from her?

Oh and good luck finding that radar detector
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Old 07-27-2007, 12:42 AM   #12
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Valentine 1 all the way. OK its expensive but it really works. I've been doin 110 and 120 mph and as soon as it beeps You hit the brakes and it gives you time and saves you the Ticket. For me its worth all the money.
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Old 07-27-2007, 02:19 AM   #13
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Valentine 1 all the way. OK its expensive but it really works. I've been doin 110 and 120 mph and as soon as it beeps You hit the brakes and it gives you time and saves you the Ticket. For me its worth all the money.
Agreed. This is what I use as well. The best portable radar detector bar none:

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Old 07-27-2007, 03:24 AM   #14
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i have both in my car and my escort usually catches stuff about 2 seconds b4 the valentine only thing it catches first is the laser stuff and thats the one where if you get hit by that your screwed already.
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Old 07-27-2007, 09:57 AM   #15
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I have owned radar detectors for every year that i have been driving (about 19) Owned most brands, Uniden, Bel, Valentine, Whistler, Cobra..You really have to be alert while using it and be able to determine what is a B.S. signal and what is real, Example: Being a mile behind a cop that is driving with his radar on will have a constant weak signal and confuse the hell out of you. Now there are signs that set on the side of the road and run x-band radar that tells you how fast you are going just to f@ck with you! Not to mention that every detector that I have owned (All of them!) will pick up on C.B. radios and other radar detectors, Alarm systems, etc.. If you have to drive around this paranoid then you might as well drive close to the speed limit anyways or just be prepared to get a ticket, I guess the only reason I still own one is because i always have. They are good for potheads that are already going under the speed limit, This way they don't go by the cop burnin one at 15 mph looking suspicious as hell and get pulled over...Saved my ass quite a few times back in the day!
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Old 07-27-2007, 11:46 AM   #16
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just learn the sweet spots

thoes are good points mr large balls you really do have to learn where these BS spots are. the passport 8500 has a feature where you can read up to 4 k band 2 x band and 2 ka band im my area most cops use ka but on the way to work there is a spot where both a single k and a single x go off so if i see more than one i slow down valentine only shows what direction i dont wanna know from whit side im gettin f***ked
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Old 07-27-2007, 03:21 PM   #17
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Old 07-28-2007, 04:37 PM   #18
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I found this article on the Valentine

http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=100542
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