Radar detector
#2
a used or reconditioned passport 8500 or valentine v1. super cheap, still effective. you should research what kind of equipment is common for your area, though.
additionally, I think radar detectors are nothing but a false sense of security, and a reminder to slow down when you get false readings. chances are, you're already gunned when it goes off. good luck getting off with a warning with a detector hanging on your winshield, too.
additionally, I think radar detectors are nothing but a false sense of security, and a reminder to slow down when you get false readings. chances are, you're already gunned when it goes off. good luck getting off with a warning with a detector hanging on your winshield, too.
#4
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The only thing I like about the V1 is the little arrows that indicate where the threat is coming from. That's "nice to have". But, in reality it doesn't matter because you are going to be slowing down regardless.
#5
a used or reconditioned passport 8500 or valentine v1. super cheap, still effective. you should research what kind of equipment is common for your area, though.
additionally, I think radar detectors are nothing but a false sense of security, and a reminder to slow down when you get false readings. chances are, you're already gunned when it goes off. good luck getting off with a warning with a detector hanging on your winshield, too.
additionally, I think radar detectors are nothing but a false sense of security, and a reminder to slow down when you get false readings. chances are, you're already gunned when it goes off. good luck getting off with a warning with a detector hanging on your winshield, too.
as far as v1 vs. passport, the passport has a little better range and has built in GPS with red light camera databases, but the V1 has arrows that tell you the direction of the source, and for me that situational awareness is the best part. also, its what the guys used in the cannonball run video in the M3 haha
but with radar detectors you get what you pay for. dont bother with anything less than those 2
#8
i would have to disagree with this. my V1 paid itself off in probably the 1st year (it only takes two tickets). of course you always have keep an eye out for cops with lasers, but just this morning my v1 alerted me to a cop sitting in the median around a blind corner and i was able to slow down.
as far as v1 vs. passport, the passport has a little better range and has built in GPS with red light camera databases, but the V1 has arrows that tell you the direction of the source, and for me that situational awareness is the best part. also, its what the guys used in the cannonball run video in the M3 haha
but with radar detectors you get what you pay for. dont bother with anything less than those 2
as far as v1 vs. passport, the passport has a little better range and has built in GPS with red light camera databases, but the V1 has arrows that tell you the direction of the source, and for me that situational awareness is the best part. also, its what the guys used in the cannonball run video in the M3 haha
but with radar detectors you get what you pay for. dont bother with anything less than those 2
Having the radar detector makes any drive a little more fun. Especially when you pick up the signal with the Escort it is fun to try and spot the cop because there are no directional arrows. Also, I am amazed every time at how far away the cop really is from me. They are sensitive and pick up signals from shopping malls, and stores with automatic doors. It is well worth the small hassle of slowing down just to make sure.
To sum it up. The V1 and Escort are both worth the price and the only 2 that I would recommend. I would recommend if buying used that you send it back to the factory for re-calibration.
#9
thanks. and also to expound on what brazen said, the false alarms can mostly be identified because cops almost solely run Ka band, while most automatic doors/cruise control radars/security alarms are X or K band and are weak.