What Radar Detector does everyone use?
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Heel & Toe
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What Radar Detector does everyone use?
Good afternoon everyone. I was wondering if anyone here can recommend a really good radar detector. I have heard of two: The Valentine One and Rocky Mountain Radar. I was wondering if anyone has had personal experiences with either of these and if there are better tech out there.
Thanking you you in advance....
Thanking you you in advance....
Burning Brakes
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Last edited by Steve Garrett; Aug 14, 2018 at 10:05 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I use the "Speed Limit Plus 5" system ... It has the advantage of being very inexpensive (i.e.; FREE), has no need for software updates, and is equally effective against radar, laser, lidar, ESP and avoiding extraterrestrial speed traps. 
Melting Slicks
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Don’t speed, don’t need one, win win.
Or use Waze, with one or all of the Valentine, Escort, or Uniden products, and you’ll probably be fine, for a while, but without a laser jammer, If you’re a habitual speeder, you’ll eventually be toast.
Not sure about the Rocky Mountain Radar Rammer.
Good luck!
Or use Waze, with one or all of the Valentine, Escort, or Uniden products, and you’ll probably be fine, for a while, but without a laser jammer, If you’re a habitual speeder, you’ll eventually be toast.
Not sure about the Rocky Mountain Radar Rammer.
Good luck!
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Heel & Toe
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I appreciate all the sincerely helpful information. It’s good to hear everyone’s thoughts. To those who say simply “don’t speed” I didn’t buy a Z06 to do 55mph. Every now and again every corvette owner will float above the speed limit. So I’m just trying to take precautions, understanding NOTHING is guaranteed. I do know l plan on cruising as well as gibing it some gas.
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Melting Slicks
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Don’t speed, don’t need one, win win.
Or use Waze, with one or all of the Valentine, Escort, or Uniden products, and you’ll probably be fine, for a while, but without a laser jammer, If you’re a habitual speeder, you’ll eventually be toast.
Not sure about the Rocky Mountain Radar Rammer.
Good luck!
Or use Waze, with one or all of the Valentine, Escort, or Uniden products, and you’ll probably be fine, for a while, but without a laser jammer, If you’re a habitual speeder, you’ll eventually be toast.
Not sure about the Rocky Mountain Radar Rammer.
Good luck!
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Do radar detectors even do anything of good anymore? I remember those things back in the 80s lol.
Safety Car
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I appreciate all the sincerely helpful information. It’s good to hear everyone’s thoughts. To those who say simply “don’t speed” I didn’t buy a Z06 to do 55mph. Every now and again every corvette owner will float above the speed limit. So I’m just trying to take precautions, understanding NOTHING is guaranteed. I do know l plan on cruising as well as gibing it some gas.
I don't bother with radar detectors anymore, but there are marked cars around shooting radar or lidar.
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I appreciate all the sincerely helpful information. It’s good to hear everyone’s thoughts. To those who say simply “don’t speed” I didn’t buy a Z06 to do 55mph. Every now and again every corvette owner will float above the speed limit. So I’m just trying to take precautions, understanding NOTHING is guaranteed. I do know l plan on cruising as well as gibing it some gas.
Safety Car
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I have tried a few, but stayed with Valentine. You really can get addicted to the arrows. I also like the very simple interface. I can customize the sweeps if desired using my iPhone, but when driving the mute and volume are simple and logical. Alerts are bright enough to see during the day.