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Old 08-21-2003, 03:00 PM   #1
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Radar Dector

i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on radar dectors i'm lookin at gettin a new one my old one broke i had a cobra price does not matter want the best please help
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Old 08-21-2003, 03:04 PM   #2
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what good do those things do anyways
think of it this way, by the time that you pick up the radar signal, guess who else is getting that signal?
any guesses.....that's right the officer with the gun, plus now most of them use Lasers to detect your speed, I would know, I got pulled over by the effer.

save the money for the impending ticket that you obviously are asking for, it's a waste
a better solution for a radar detector is simple and FREE..that's right free!
slow down a bit capt'n
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Old 08-21-2003, 03:26 PM   #3
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if price does not matter then get the Valentine 1
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Old 08-21-2003, 03:29 PM   #4
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what good do those things do anyways
think of it this way, by the time that you pick up the radar signal, guess who else is getting that signal?
any guesses.....that's right the officer with the gun, plus now most of them use Lasers to detect your speed, I would know, I got pulled over by the effer.

save the money for the impending ticket that you obviously are asking for, it's a waste
a better solution for a radar detector is simple and FREE..that's right free!
slow down a bit capt'n



What? my radar detecor cost about $130 and has saved me from a lot of tickets. I don't know where you live but most po po's here don't use laser......there are just a few state troopers, and my radar still picks that up. Also I usually pick up the signal way before they can see me, since the bands bounce off of cars in front of you. Then again you can always just slow down.
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Old 08-21-2003, 04:43 PM   #5
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hey poleman...do u know where i can buy that brand from???? never heard of it b4
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Old 08-21-2003, 10:04 PM   #6
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look on ebay, or I believe the website is valentine.com , not sure about that though. It runs about $400 everywhere. The Passport Escort 8500 is great too for a bit cheaper (240ish on ebay). You recieve radar signals from the radar gun after they bounce off trees, cars, buildings, etc, which let you know its there long before you recieve a direct signal from the gun itself. Hence why you radar detector will go crazy passing a cop but will only beep lightly before he gets you...
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Old 08-21-2003, 11:09 PM   #7
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does anyone know if the japanese radars work in the states?
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Old 08-21-2003, 11:12 PM   #8
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Go for the valentine-1....
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Old 08-22-2003, 01:32 AM   #9
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V-1 all the way, i pick up radar signals upwards of 2-3 miles in advance on the highway
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Old 08-22-2003, 02:04 AM   #10
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^^^ but isn't that bad?

you'd be slowing down for 2-3 miles...
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Old 08-22-2003, 02:05 AM   #11
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What? my radar detecor cost about $130 and has saved me from a lot of tickets. I don't know where you live but most po po's here don't use laser......there are just a few state troopers, and my radar still picks that up. Also I usually pick up the signal way before they can see me, since the bands bounce off of cars in front of you. Then again you can always just slow down.


Yea.. radar detectors are garbage.. if they "saved" you tickets it is because the cop didn't feel like pulling you over. Only thing they are good for is giving you less or a speeding ticket maybe by allowing you a second to slow down... maybe. But you can save yourself a ticket by using a little common sense. Be aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you. Watch oncoming traffic as well as the traffic you are driving with to see what speed they are driving, and what they are doing. Also a good indication is truckers. They have scanners and know what cops are doing. If they are speeding, most time it is safe.. if they are going the exact speed limit I would not push it.

Radar detectors in the city are definately 100% garbage btw.
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Old 08-22-2003, 03:30 AM   #12
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Yea.. radar detectors are garbage.. if they "saved" you tickets it is because the cop didn't feel like pulling you over. Only thing they are good for is giving you less or a speeding ticket maybe by allowing you a second to slow down... maybe. But you can save yourself a ticket by using a little common sense. Be aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you. Watch oncoming traffic as well as the traffic you are driving with to see what speed they are driving, and what they are doing. Also a good indication is truckers. They have scanners and know what cops are doing. If they are speeding, most time it is safe.. if they are going the exact speed limit I would not push it.

Radar detectors in the city are definately 100% garbage btw.


bingo. know your surroundings.. check your mirrors all the time....

night driving is trickier, but if you're on the freeway, and theres a huge gap between you and the cars behind you, you should be relatively safe to speed.
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Old 08-22-2003, 05:15 AM   #13
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I cannot speak on behalf of you guys, but there have been several times where a cop is sitting in the medium running radar, my detector picks him up from a mile or two away, and I am able to slow down and pass the cop under the speed limit. There have been several times on I-95 where I was doing 100+, the detector goes off, and I get on the brakes hard, only to pass a cop 30 seconds later.
It's really personal preference, I never thought that I would want a radar detector. Then I got one as a gift, and love it. The Valentine One is arguably the best radar detector, but it is also one of the most expensive. I personally use the Bel Vector 960 and I'm very happy with it. Tons of features, few false alarms, and easily customizable.

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Old 08-22-2003, 07:56 AM   #14
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if ur looking for a good radar dectector goto www.radartest.com they do tests on the lastest RD and post their findings.. I wouldn't go back with a cobra...bell has some good ones and valentine is good also
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Old 08-22-2003, 03:58 PM   #15
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why get the V1 when the V2 is out now?
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Old 08-22-2003, 04:23 PM   #16
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^^^ but isn't that bad?

you'd be slowing down for 2-3 miles...
no because when you learn to read the radar clips slowing down ahead of time and letting the fools flying by you getting caught allows you to speed up sooner


when did the V2 come out?
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Old 08-22-2003, 05:14 PM   #17
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understood.

my uncle has one for his car but his is inside the backmirror(solar powered).
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Old 08-22-2003, 06:46 PM   #18
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does anyone know the web page for valentine?? cause it isn't just valentine.com please help???
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Old 08-22-2003, 07:02 PM   #19
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Old 08-22-2003, 11:50 PM   #20
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Here's a almost sure fire way to not get pulled, find someone who is definatly speeding and stay behind them, unless you have bad bad luck the person infront of you will get pulled first, I don't find it often that two or more po's congegate.
watch your surroundings like others said, you can usually pick out a cop car by sight long before. oh and learn the local laws for the Police to follow and use them to your advantage.
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Old 08-24-2003, 05:23 AM   #21
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If the cops accuse you of doing something actually legal, and you challenge them, would you get into problems of resisting arrest or something? Say it was blatantly legal and the cop's an a-hole.
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Old 12-02-2020, 06:14 PM   #23
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Greetings to all community members. The reason for writing this note was a large amount of conflicting information on this topic. Sometimes there is a complete feeling that people do not even approximately know the material on which they are writing WritingEssays, and the recommendations come either purely from commercial interests, or from shallow knowledge of the material. Do you need a radar? If you receive fines from video cameras, you may need it. It all depends on what kind of cameras they are - stationary or another type.

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Old 07-11-2021, 11:06 PM   #24
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Hi, a friend of mine is also looking for a high-quality radar dector and thanks for your sharing!
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