Radar detectors?
Burning Brakes
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Le Mans Master
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http://www.escortradar.com/x50.htm
Not a big deal...windshield suction cups are only $4.00. The cord is gonna look ugly hanging down from it, though, and running to a cig lighter adaptor. I understand there are "invisible" cords available...
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This web site lists windshield suction cups as separate accessories:
http://www.escortradar.com/x50.htm
Not a big deal...windshield suction cups are only $4.00. The cord is gonna look ugly hanging down from it, though, and running to a cig lighter adaptor. I understand there are "invisible" cords available...
http://www.escortradar.com/x50.htm
Not a big deal...windshield suction cups are only $4.00. The cord is gonna look ugly hanging down from it, though, and running to a cig lighter adaptor. I understand there are "invisible" cords available...
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Its like the oil pressure idiot lite....it should say TOO LATE. If you pick up laser, your goose is cooked. It's over. There are very rare instances of laser bounce which in theory would get you some warning. If you get a laser indication, you best be doing something around the speed limit.
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Laser is instant - the same split second your radar detector goes off the officer has the read out on his laser gun It is also pinpoint accurate so there is no reflected parts from the car ahead for the detector to pick up. Where I live the police are 90% laser because detectors are legal. They also don't give any breaks if they see the detector or the clips.
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Valentine - came with suction cups and visor mount. Since I switch from my DD to the vette I feel the visor mount (passenger side) to be convenient. Probably use suction cups for longer trips with wife so she can use the visor.
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Here's a couple places to research. Also Search "Radar detectors" here there have been numerous threads. Radar and Laser are two different systems and you need two different systems to help avoid them the best is what people here are saying. Good Luck
Radar Roy is up north of you in AZ. Sounds like AZ has a lot of Lazer and uses it in Hwy speed traps for pictures as well.
http://www.radarbusters.com/howwetestarticle.cfm
http://www.radarbusters.com/
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleID=8502
Radar Roy is up north of you in AZ. Sounds like AZ has a lot of Lazer and uses it in Hwy speed traps for pictures as well.
http://www.radarbusters.com/howwetestarticle.cfm
http://www.radarbusters.com/
http://www.radartest.com/article.asp?articleID=8502
Last edited by NOWUCME; Jun 1, 2007 at 01:35 AM.
Le Mans Master
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Why do people feel the need to have a radar detector? If your radar detector is going off that means the beam has already hit your car and then its way too late! Just curious, I don't own one and don't intend to buy one!
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I have an 8500, but I try to not to speed for the most part, but there are those times when you don't realize that you are going a bit faster than you should, and it's nice to have. I mainly use mine on long trips though.
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I had (still do) the PASSPORT 8500 and switched to the V1. Before I used to just say, you don't need any arrows, if the detector goes off, you will slow down, but after having the arrows and making a few road trips, I can't believe I had went years without it. The V1 is the best out there.
BTW, the PASSPORT is awesome in my wife's car.
Melting Slicks
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I have a K-40 with front & rear detectors.....no need for suction cups. Pretty good unit also.
http://www.k40.com/k40_main.html
http://www.k40.com/k40_main.html
Last edited by travelingypsye; Jun 1, 2007 at 06:32 AM.