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R3 seems to work well for all my buds, I'm probably upgrading to that myself.
as others have mentioned laser detector feature is useless except to let you know to start looking for a place to pull over. Same goes for pop radar, best technique we have is setting the cruise 6-7 mph over the limit and relax.
now if I find a bird dog aka guy flying down the road and free way is fairly open I am gain to sit about a 3/4 mile or So behind him/her and roll for a bit, in this case what I am hoping for is my detector to pick up scatter off either my bird dog or someone else ahead and I shut her down. I also suggest using waze, it has become fairly accurate, even alerted me the other day to a tire inn the road...
another technique is a good old fashion hand held CB and a passanger who doesnt mind chatting to the big boys.
Last technique, when pulled over, don't try and over BS a cop, he has heard it all, except usually the truth, my favorite line when asked what the rush is?
" no real reason Officer, except a bad day, and now my **** poor decision making trying to feel better about it clearly back firing" this has often dropped my tickets from 15-20 over to 5 over and no points, why? Because I didn't BS the guy, sure I'm paying 200-300 bucks but points are the real cost, and when I mail the check in include a short letter stating how much i would like to thank the officer for showing true professionalism, especially in these days, well because that's true too, and I may see him/her again and it doesn't take but a few minute to give thanks to the guys and gals that keep our dumb asses in check lol....
Don't worry about POP ... Turn the setting off. There are lots of reasons for this that are beyond the scope of a Corvette forum. Just do it.
The proper term for the "bird dog" you speak of is a "rabbit" lol .... at least in the circles of people who take speeding seriously.
I’m convinced that a filthy Shark Grey with no front plate reduces the range of a laser gun by a substantial margin over the typical vehicle out there.
Lots of theories behind this sort of thing. No front plate is big. Pop up headlights like on the c4 and c5 cars is also big ...
I have heard of people painting the front of their cars flat black ... Not really sure how effective this is but it seems to make sense on the surface.
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I have not had a radar detector in 30 years. That one didn’t work very well. The 360, to me, is amazing how well it works. It has GPS and Bluetooth that works with the Escort app which I always use with the detector. It’s expensive but cheaper than tickets and insurance.
Just my opinion. Everyone has one.
The 360 is a great product. For some reason Escort customer service has been upsetting quite a lot of people lately, and doing so on a pretty regular basis, but the 360 is a great product.
Don't worry about POP ... Turn the setting off. There are lots of reasons for this that are beyond the scope of a Corvette forum. Just do it.
The proper term for the "bird dog" you speak of is a "rabbit" lol .... at least in the circles of people who take speeding seriously.
yeah I've heard rabbit and bird dog either works for me hahaha I prefer a dog actively hunting for my sake lol then again w traffic these days I don't speed to long anyway.
I use the 360 mounted with velcro, I hard wire my cars and easily move it from car to car. Yes some will say it's not in the optimum position but having my detectors mounted in this location for many years I never have an issue with late alerts.
Do you use the GPS functionality? Is it built-in or do you have to connect the R3 to your phone or your car's wireless? I can't find any info on that.
It's built in. The R1 model doesn't have GPS and is $100 less expensive. I like the GPS feature because you can mark annoying speed sign places to be ignored. Youtube "Uniden R3 and R1". A lot of good information. I have the R3 and it lives up to the hyperbola. Comparatively, it is the best bang for the buck even at $399 for the R3 model. A lot of good features. And you can google what experienced users set each setting at. But out of the box it is good to go.
Waze is good in conjunction with the detector depending on how hip the drivers are in your area. In Portland, Or it was pretty good. Down here in AZ not so much. Must be a lot of luddites down here. I use Waze and mark locations, but seem to be the only one in this city of 60,000 people. I go up and down US 95 daily. A lot of traffic so you would think some of these drivers would participate, but not so.
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Uniden R3 gets my vote, it is a beast... No need for any arrows, if you hear it beep on KA slow down PERIOD, does not matter where they are... once it is no longer detecting KA you can speed up..
The longest detection I have gotten is between 3 and 4 miles (on video) I have KA hits at least 5 times a day and now if I travel anywhere I take it with me..
Big advocate for the R3 and blendmount. Coming from escort 9500xi it has been a big improvement. I use the older uniden blendmount mount and it holds the R3 perfectly.
I bought a Legal Speeding HARD system for one of my bikes off of eBay and in the box was an added bonus, the guy who was ending his riding career threw in a Escort 9500i.
That thing reaches out forever. I have picked up cops hiding behind a rise more than a mile away on straight open interstate.
Also - WAZE is one of the best tools you can drive with.
It could be as good as adding RFID tags to patrol cars if everyone used it.
I use this on the top of the windshield:
It doesn't put the detector in your line of sight. I am not a fan of wires hanging down or anything hanging off the mirror.
yeah I've heard rabbit and bird dog either works for me hahaha I prefer a dog actively hunting for my sake lol then again w traffic these days I don't speed to long anyway.
I agree completely. No one is better off by shaving two or three minutes off of a twenty minute drive. Speeding is really only helpful on a long trip.
Interesting Tread. My response is a bit different.
Have had radar detectors in all 5 Vettes+. When I ordered my C7 months before the first production (actually a month before there was pricing) also ordered an ESCORT Passport Max when announced. Received it just before my September 2013 built C7 Z51. Have it now on my Grand Sport. Works great, saved me a number of times.
Now I do hit redline frequently in 3rd BUT on rural roads with farm fields on each side and no other cars. I set cruise control on the Interstate 8 mph over the speed limit. Will pass an 18 wheeler quickly but right back to the set limit. Will often set it the same way on our rural 55 mph roads.
However in our rural area there are a number of speed traps. The key feature that has saved me is I mark them any time I see them as “speed traps.” A nice female voice warns me as I approach, there is a speed trap potential! I also mark school zones the same way. We have some small towns that set 35 mph limits from a 55 rural road limit. Have seen police use Lasers at school locations well after there are any children but where I limit flashing light is still blinking. Great way to catch folks! The 2 1/2 hour trip to Charleston SC on back roads has many! The source of extra income for some. Have the Passport set to warn of those areas as some have the posted signs almost hidden. One has highway 45 crossing and a big 45 with Route above looking similar to a limit sign. Right behind it is the 35 mph limit sign! That was my last ticket some years ago driving the wife’s SUV with a low cost detector but no “speed trap” warning! Yep it was 12 over the limit and $200!
Agree, on an Interstate you are relying on a tropper using “instant on” for a car in front of you. The Passport Max has a long range. No need for arrows, if I hear a beep, I make sure I am not exceeding a speed that will be me a ticket. Sure I am more cautious and drive slower when I hear the beep, but better safe than sorry. Have not had a ticket in the C7.
For those traveling where they have red light camers you can update the unit by going to the ESCORT website any time. I seldom drive in “Big Cities” where they are used.
I mount mine within excellent Sticky Mount” to the right of the mirror, high on the windshield and only use the zblendmount wire to the mirror for power. Does not obstruct my vision.
let's face it, the corvette can go 0 to speeding ticket in less than 5 seconds. So i've been considering picking up a radar detector or other similar tech to avoid a $300 (or more) mistake. Looking for actual user experiences. I haven't owned a radar detector since i was 20, and at that time they were pretty much worthless. Not sure how they'd protect against lasers since you can't react faster than the speed of light, lol.
What have you guys used that has worked?
valentine one pay attention to the arrows of course unless you have stealth coating they'll get you
I’m convinced that a filthy Shark Grey with no front plate reduces the range of a laser gun by a substantial margin over the typical vehicle out there.
Isn't it the headlights that really light up a laser? I've found that when the laser warning goes off you"re already bagged.
Uniden R3 gets my vote, it is a beast... No need for any arrows, if you hear it beep on KA slow down PERIOD, does not matter where they are... once it is no longer detecting KA you can speed up..
The longest detection I have gotten is between 3 and 4 miles (on video) I have KA hits at least 5 times a day and now if I travel anywhere I take it with me..
The arrows did help me a few times. What troopers do upstate NY is have a stationary shooter and 1/2 mile him they have another for people who think they past it and start speeding again. My 360 tells me with arrows and signal from rear and then flashes a 2 with front signal and arrow. The 2 tells me there are 2 units hitting me, saved me a few times. Also the rear arrows let me know when there is one coming up from behind
I have not had a radar detector in 30 years. That one didn’t work very well. The 360, to me, is amazing how well it works. It has GPS and Bluetooth that works with the Escort app which I always use with the detector. It’s expensive but cheaper than tickets and insurance.
Just my opinion. Everyone has one.
So the new apps that a lot of models come with...do they tie into other people's data for sightings/recordings of 5-0 activity...kind of similar to what Waze does? I've used waze in the past, and thought it did a pretty good job on long road trips alerting you to potential hazards and speed traps.
now if I find a bird dog aka guy flying down the road and free way is fairly open I am gain to sit about a 3/4 mile or So behind him/her and roll for a bit, in this case what I am hoping for is my detector to pick up scatter off either my bird dog or someone else ahead and I shut her down. I also suggest using waze, it has become fairly accurate, even alerted me the other day to a tire inn the road...
Ah, yes! I've used that strategy plenty of times myself, and have come to refer to it as the 'Pigeon' technique. Seen more than one SHP come tearing out of the median just as I'm reaching him only to watch him run down said pigeon.
I’m convinced that a filthy Shark Grey with no front plate reduces the range of a laser gun by a substantial margin over the typical vehicle out there.
LOL...funny you mention that. Was watching a video on laser jammers and it said coppers try to target a bright spot on most vehicles (like the front license plate). Makes me think of the T-rex in Jurassic park. Cops can't see the grey, but then some guy like me in an arctic white corvette might as well be waving a signal flare Though maybe the opposite is actually the case...maybe targeting a white car is like staring into the sun
LOL...funny you mention that. Was watching a video on laser jammers and it said coppers try to target a bright spot on most vehicles (like the front license plate). Makes me think of the T-rex in Jurassic park. Cops can't see the grey, but then some guy like me in an arctic white corvette might as well be waving a signal flare Though maybe the opposite is actually the case...maybe targeting a white car is like staring into the sun
The only effective way to be protected from laser is with a jammer.
I have front radar/jammer and rear anti-flash plate holder. No pulled over speeding ticket since installation (radar) and no dusk to night photo radar ticket since installation. I don't know if it's because of the equipment but still, no tickets.
02-05-2018, 11:40 PM
Though maybe the opposite is actually the case...maybe targeting a white car is like staring into the sun 
