what detector ? k40, 9500ci or 9500xi
01-20-2011, 07:19 PM
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"Why would you speeding in the city where it is extremely unsafe? Hell, I'll call the law on you myself!"
If you are talking blowing thru a residential area...then I would agree it is more dangerous. But a broad term of City doesn't apply. We have many multi lane roads that run thru cities in our area that arre flanked on either side by service roads that have a heavy bussiness presence. The cities love to run radar on the stretches that come thru their town. Many people pass through these towns on a daily basis. Protection is needed for all.
In case your not sure what number to call it's 911....good luck with that!
If you are talking blowing thru a residential area...then I would agree it is more dangerous. But a broad term of City doesn't apply. We have many multi lane roads that run thru cities in our area that arre flanked on either side by service roads that have a heavy bussiness presence. The cities love to run radar on the stretches that come thru their town. Many people pass through these towns on a daily basis. Protection is needed for all.
In case your not sure what number to call it's 911....good luck with that!
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01-20-2011, 07:25 PM
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"Why would you speeding in the city where it is extremely unsafe? Hell, I'll call the law on you myself!"
If you are talking blowing thru a residential area...then I would agree it is more dangerous. But a broad term of City doesn't apply. We have many multi lane roads that run thru cities in our area that arre flanked on either side by service roads that have a heavy bussiness presence. The cities love to run radar on the stretches that come thru their town. Many people pass through these towns on a daily basis. Protection is needed for all.
In case your not sure what number to call it's 911....good luck with that!
If you are talking blowing thru a residential area...then I would agree it is more dangerous. But a broad term of City doesn't apply. We have many multi lane roads that run thru cities in our area that arre flanked on either side by service roads that have a heavy bussiness presence. The cities love to run radar on the stretches that come thru their town. Many people pass through these towns on a daily basis. Protection is needed for all.
In case your not sure what number to call it's 911....good luck with that!
01-20-2011, 10:51 PM
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Le Mans Master
Do you buy a radar detector for customer service?
Has the radar detector saved you from a $500 ticket? Or even jail?
It has me. 9500ix all the way. I can honestly say I have NEVER gotten a ticket in my Vette and I owe it to this radar detector.
01-29-2011, 01:01 AM
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Escort Redline, Valentine 1, Beltronics STi-R, Passport 9500ci vs Constant-on Moving 34.7 Ka Radar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMIilRyXoe8
03-03-2011, 09:49 PM
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Running multiple dashmounts in the same car is far from a good accurate way of testing.
Ask any radar enthusiast or pro tester.
Check these videos out
Escort Redline vs. Ka Band Leo Encounter
This video was .52 secs long and was on a basic straight away highway with the Leo on left side of road. The Redline alerted .14 secs into video they passed the Leo .46 secs into the video giving at most .32 secs of warning time to the driver take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFXdo8brAnM
K40 RL100 vs. Ka Band Leo Encounter:
This video was .62 secs long also on a straight away highway with the Leo on left side on the road. The K40 RL100 detected .62 secs into video and they passed the Leo .80 secs into video giving the driver .62 secs of warning time. Take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_dNtBAub-4
K40 RL360 Vs. V1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paen1gf_NW4
These are real world driving encounters which we all should base our decisions on and not what we read on the internet. I didnt believe they caught bigfoot when they posted that all over either.... I still think he's out there LOL
Ask any radar enthusiast or pro tester.
Check these videos out
Escort Redline vs. Ka Band Leo Encounter
This video was .52 secs long and was on a basic straight away highway with the Leo on left side of road. The Redline alerted .14 secs into video they passed the Leo .46 secs into the video giving at most .32 secs of warning time to the driver take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFXdo8brAnM
K40 RL100 vs. Ka Band Leo Encounter:
This video was .62 secs long also on a straight away highway with the Leo on left side on the road. The K40 RL100 detected .62 secs into video and they passed the Leo .80 secs into video giving the driver .62 secs of warning time. Take a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_dNtBAub-4
K40 RL360 Vs. V1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paen1gf_NW4
These are real world driving encounters which we all should base our decisions on and not what we read on the internet. I didnt believe they caught bigfoot when they posted that all over either.... I still think he's out there LOL
03-08-2011, 03:24 PM
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I find some perverse joy in the consternation that differing opinions on this subject evoke. I think we could talk trash about each others kids and not see such strident responses. Personally, I have an issue with "the best" radar detector label - it's what works for you.
Now when you get to talking about systems costing over $2,000 as the best thing since toast, and comparing them to systems cost one-fourth that price I think you ought to do some homework. And by all means - consider the source. The "RadarTest" review guy sells systems, so you know he has a bias.
http://radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=100584
Here's another that seems to like the K40 (although I don't think he had to pay for one
)
http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/06/k...er-protection/
That said, you don't have to be impartial to notice fertilizer has a "certain piquant bouquet" ... That's not bias - it's an observation. BS smells like BS
Finally. desperat-vette would you please post pics of your instal in your Vette? I am sure we'd all like to see what a K40 looks like in a users ride.
Now when you get to talking about systems costing over $2,000 as the best thing since toast, and comparing them to systems cost one-fourth that price I think you ought to do some homework. And by all means - consider the source. The "RadarTest" review guy sells systems, so you know he has a bias.
http://radartest.com/article.asp?articleid=100584
Here's another that seems to like the K40 (although I don't think he had to pay for one
)http://www.autoblog.com/2005/10/06/k...er-protection/
That said, you don't have to be impartial to notice fertilizer has a "certain piquant bouquet" ... That's not bias - it's an observation. BS smells like BS
Finally. desperat-vette would you please post pics of your instal in your Vette? I am sure we'd all like to see what a K40 looks like in a users ride.
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03-09-2011, 08:52 PM
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SilvrVette,
I am not sure I understand your post, you radartest article by " Craig Petterson...LOL can you say Sabotage ...Everyone knows he is in the pockets of Escort. We will write a favorable review on any product for the right amount of money. The Autoblog article was done in 2005 product when it first came out. Can we compare current product at least?
I will agree with you that you can not compare in $2,000 installed radar like the 9500ci or K40 to the V1, your right different product different price range. Seeing that the V1 hasnt change in a decade doesnt offer the features some of the current portable or dashmount radars like the K40 RL100 or the Escort 9500ix both othering GPS features and great detection performance now lets compare prices. The RL100 is $349.95 and the 9500ix is $499.95 and the V1 is $499 as well but doesnt have near the features of the 9500ix or the RL100 you can see for yourself how the K40 RL100 compares to the Escort redline and V1 which is touted for it's range on my above post.
Your right we can argue all day like but when it comes down to it it is your choice what you want for radar protection.
Cheers.
Oh yea I will take a pic of my Z06 with the K40 RL360 installed in it and post them ASAP for you.
I am not sure I understand your post, you radartest article by " Craig Petterson...LOL can you say Sabotage ...Everyone knows he is in the pockets of Escort. We will write a favorable review on any product for the right amount of money. The Autoblog article was done in 2005 product when it first came out. Can we compare current product at least?
I will agree with you that you can not compare in $2,000 installed radar like the 9500ci or K40 to the V1, your right different product different price range. Seeing that the V1 hasnt change in a decade doesnt offer the features some of the current portable or dashmount radars like the K40 RL100 or the Escort 9500ix both othering GPS features and great detection performance now lets compare prices. The RL100 is $349.95 and the 9500ix is $499.95 and the V1 is $499 as well but doesnt have near the features of the 9500ix or the RL100 you can see for yourself how the K40 RL100 compares to the Escort redline and V1 which is touted for it's range on my above post.
Your right we can argue all day like but when it comes down to it it is your choice what you want for radar protection.
Cheers.
Oh yea I will take a pic of my Z06 with the K40 RL360 installed in it and post them ASAP for you.
03-17-2011, 11:55 PM
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To the OP, any of the systems you first referenced will be fine, except the K40.
K40 = way over priced for inferior performance.
There is a new detector out from Beltronics you may want to consider. The STi-R Plus was just released into the US market in the last few weeks.
Basically a 9500ci without the worthless Escort ZR4 shifters.
K40 = way over priced for inferior performance.
There is a new detector out from Beltronics you may want to consider. The STi-R Plus was just released into the US market in the last few weeks.
Basically a 9500ci without the worthless Escort ZR4 shifters.
03-18-2011, 12:06 AM
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Go with the proven best! 9500ix. It is so good that you can block out repeats because it has memory using GPS. Plus when a cop pings me, I don't see him yet for another 5 minutes. This detector is no joke!
03-18-2011, 12:28 AM
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How are these things with lidar? I got poped this afternoon by an undercover California Highway Patrol unit that was on the side of the road with his door open zapping people.. I doubt a detector in this type of situation would help.
03-18-2011, 12:32 AM
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Burning Brakes
Detectors won't help but jammers definitely work.
03-18-2011, 11:57 PM
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Only thing that's going to work for you there is a laser shifter (i.e., jammer)
There's a few systems out there and a few forums dedicated to discussing the pros and cons (ad nausium IMHO)
03-19-2011, 12:01 AM
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03-19-2011, 12:09 AM
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03-19-2011, 12:12 AM
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Get the best. The Valentine One has the arrows to tell you where the bogey is and how many in what direction. That's essential. The other radar detectors can only beep and flash lights
Using the Valentine One along with the DashTronix Radar Projector puts all this information in the Heads Up Display (HUD) so the radar detector itself stays dark and stealth, but still gives the audio alarm. This is a great combination!
Using the Valentine One along with the DashTronix Radar Projector puts all this information in the Heads Up Display (HUD) so the radar detector itself stays dark and stealth, but still gives the audio alarm. This is a great combination!
03-19-2011, 12:18 AM
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To the OP, any of the systems you first referenced will be fine, except the K40.
K40 = way over priced for inferior performance.
There is a new detector out from Beltronics you may want to consider. The STi-R Plus was just released into the US market in the last few weeks.
Basically a 9500ci without the worthless Escort ZR4 shifters.
K40 = way over priced for inferior performance.
There is a new detector out from Beltronics you may want to consider. The STi-R Plus was just released into the US market in the last few weeks.
Basically a 9500ci without the worthless Escort ZR4 shifters.