Radar/laser detectors

[A Y]

Police in California don't seem to have problems with my V1. I was stopped once for an expired registration sticker on my license plate, and the first thing the officer did was gesture to my V1, and say, "Don't worry, you weren't speeding."

--Andre

 

[enjoiii]

Passport 9500 is a good radar as well.

 

[BP348]

I've never heard of the Valentine 1 but it must be a pretty good unit. I'm glad it's saving everyone because I have an officer who lives a few houses down from me and he pretty much told me that if he clocks someone and they have a radar detector then it's an automatic ticket he won't even think about giving a warning. He said that's the way most of the others cops feel as well.

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by BP348

I've never heard of the Valentine 1 but it must be a pretty good unit. I'm glad it's saving everyone because I have an officer who lives a few houses down from me and he pretty much told me that if he clocks someone and they have a radar detector then it's an automatic ticket he won't even think about giving a warning. He said that's the way most of the others cops feel as well.

So what? The thing is, he has to catch you speeding first. If you have a good radar, and a decent dose of common sense, you'll have your speed reduced down to the speed limit by the time he gets a good reading on you. So, unless the radar is illegal in your state, I don't see what the guy is going to give you a ticket for.

 

[Germanicus]

I thought about getting a V1 aswell but they're illegal in Germany and the police are allowed to confiscate and even destroy it, plus it will cost you 75€ and some points. Having seen how good the V1 works I'd definitely recommend it , unfortunately it's almost 600€ over here.

 

[A Y]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

So what? The thing is, he has to catch you speeding first. If you have a good radar, and a decent dose of common sense, you'll have your speed reduced down to the speed limit by the time he gets a good reading on you. So, unless the radar is illegal in your state, I don't see what the guy is going to give you a ticket for.

+1. If you're so oblivious that you don't hear your radar detector, you have no business driving at any speed.

--Andre

 

[jgold47]

Originally Posted by DarkNWorn

So what? The thing is, he has to catch you speeding first. If you have a good radar, and a decent dose of common sense, you'll have your speed reduced down to the speed limit by the time he gets a good reading on you. So, unless the radar is illegal in your state, I don't see what the guy is going to give you a ticket for.

If your speeding your speeding. Cops are not going to pull you over if you have a RD in your windshield. ****, do you know how hard it is to see one anyways when someone is approaching you.

States/canada where its illegal is a differnt story. If your really a cannonballer, then get the k40 hard mounted unit. detectors go in your bumpers/grille and then you get a very discrete dashboard indicator.

 

[turboman808]

Originally Posted by jgold47

If your speeding your speeding. Cops are not going to pull you over if you have a RD in your windshield. ****, do you know how hard it is to see one anyways when someone is approaching you.

States/canada where its illegal is a differnt story. If your really a cannonballer, then get the k40 hard mounted unit. detectors go in your bumpers/grille and then you get a very discrete dashboard indicator.

I have seen alot of bad reviews for the K40 system. It looks really nice though. Your gonna spend a ton of money on it and it will only work with the one car(i have 3 looking for a 4th). This kind of technology changes and hard wiring any electronic gadget IMO is a bad idea.

I am gonna go ahead and hard wire laser blinders into 2 of my sports cars in the next few month. I have seen where people have suctioned cupped these into the windows but I doubt it works very well.

 

[CityConnection]

Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife

My daddy used to put his radar detector in a tissue box on his dashboard.

Did this actually work? Doesnt it limit your range?

 

[CityConnection]

Originally Posted by turboman808

I have seen alot of bad reviews for the K40 system. It looks really nice though. Your gonna spend a ton of money on it and it will only work with the one car(i have 3 looking for a 4th). This kind of technology changes and hard wiring any electronic gadget IMO is a bad idea.

I am gonna go ahead and hard wire laser blinders into 2 of my sports cars in the next few month. I have seen where people have suctioned cupped these into the windows but I doubt it works very well.

I have been looking into the K40 but it is way out of my price range. I cant justify buying a $1500 system when Im not even all that much of a speeder. Maybe if I had a porsche or Lambo, but I dont think it will suit my 4runner or a civic/mini (soon to buy)... hahaha

 

[Faded501s]

Shameless plug... I've got a NIB K40 RD850 I'm willing to let go for $125 ($300 retail). It's the same technology as the hard wire unit but portable. To make a long story short, a friend works at the plant where they make K40 and she donated one to a charity raffle that I ended up winning. I've run a V1 for years and love it, so I'm not to going change now. Having just had a rather lively debate with some friends (her husband and my other friends), they swear by the RD850 and one (speed freak) was a devoted V1 user for years, tried the Passport 9500, and currently uses the RD850. His rationale is that the K40 (and Passport also) totally eliminates false signals while picking up "real" ones. Whatever...this is already starting to sound too much like a sales pitch

. I'm sticking with my trusty V1 so if anyone wants the K40...