Radar Detector Suggestions
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Radar Detector Suggestions
While I'm not one of those "speeders" who zig and zag on the road. I have a little sports car and tend to have a heavy foot. Surprising that I havent gotten a ticket or even pulled over yet. I think it's only a matter of time. I am looking for a radar detector.
Is there a big difference between those expensive models and the cheaper one's. I'd really like to keep the cost under $150. Anyone have suggestions?
Is there a big difference between those expensive models and the cheaper one's. I'd really like to keep the cost under $150. Anyone have suggestions?
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Olathe KS
There's a huge difference between the El Cheapo's and the good stuff. For under 150, bout all you're going to get is a few pretty lights, an ugly power cord and a little box that makes cute little sounds right before you get pulled over.
That' said, I've had my Solo S2 for 2 years now, and it's never let me down. Well, there was once just north of Oklahoma City on 35, but I was doin bout 135 when it picked up on the signal. No way I was slowing down in time for that one.
That' said, I've had my Solo S2 for 2 years now, and it's never let me down. Well, there was once just north of Oklahoma City on 35, but I was doin bout 135 when it picked up on the signal. No way I was slowing down in time for that one.
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I have a Valentine 1, bought it about a year ago. I could not be happier. It has saved my *** 100 times, and normally picks up cops on the interstate from 3 miles or so away, and within plenty of time to slow down in town. It even picks up laser in time to slow down. It picks up laser while cops are clocking other cars around you, something i have never seen another detector do. It's a bit price in the 3-400$ range, but for the price of two tickets, it really is the best on the market. You can get them brand new from valentineone.com for like $399. Or you can get on ebay and occasionally pick one up for less. maybe check around other places online and catch them on sale. I wouldn't waste my money on any other detector. It doesn't do some of the cool sh*t like gps lockout for false positives and stuff, but It's advanced logic mode is pretty smart, and it tells you where the radar is, what it is (x band, K band, or Ka band, or laser) how strong the signal is, and how many there are all the time. It's really nice to have.
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It's also not just the cost of a ticket that bites but what it can do to your insurance for the next 3+ years. 2 tickets usually will wind up costing a lot more that $400 in the end.
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From: Montgomery, TX
Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector with POP Detection
Mounts in Faring where your Air Temp guage is or has handlebar mount.
List Price: $399.95 for Cruisader only
Price: $241.31 & eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime
You Save: $158.64 (40%)
Product Features
High-gain optical lens for increased laser sensitivity
Backlit LCD screen with blue text displays outdoor temperature and battery voltage
VG-2 undetectable
Prioritizes incoming alerts if multiple alerts are received
3 city modes and quiet/auto quiet modes
Technical Details
Model number: CRUISADER
Detection mode: 3 city modes and highway mode
POP detection: Yes
VG-2/VG-3 alert: VG-2 alert, VG-2 undetectable
Alert type: Audio mode, visual mode
Detection band: X band, K band, Ka band, laser, Ka super wideband
Display: Blue backlit alpha-numeric text display
Warranty: 3 years
In the Box: Laser/radar antenna, laser receiving module, control panel, LED assembly, mounting brackets, power cable, owner's manual, installation guide
Also bought this:
Price: $69.99
Sale: $42.99
You Save: $27.00 (39%)
Optional Wireless In-Helmet Display (WIHD) works exclusively with the Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector
Discrete installation inside of helmet
LED provides warning of detected signals
Bright and Dim settings for day and night "Cruising"
Auto shut off feature - unit "sleeps" when the Cruisader is off - Long battery life
got both for $284.00 shipped to my home from Amazon
Mounts in Faring where your Air Temp guage is or has handlebar mount.
List Price: $399.95 for Cruisader only
Price: $241.31 & eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime
You Save: $158.64 (40%)
Product Features
High-gain optical lens for increased laser sensitivity
Backlit LCD screen with blue text displays outdoor temperature and battery voltage
VG-2 undetectable
Prioritizes incoming alerts if multiple alerts are received
3 city modes and quiet/auto quiet modes
Technical Details
Model number: CRUISADER
Detection mode: 3 city modes and highway mode
POP detection: Yes
VG-2/VG-3 alert: VG-2 alert, VG-2 undetectable
Alert type: Audio mode, visual mode
Detection band: X band, K band, Ka band, laser, Ka super wideband
Display: Blue backlit alpha-numeric text display
Warranty: 3 years
In the Box: Laser/radar antenna, laser receiving module, control panel, LED assembly, mounting brackets, power cable, owner's manual, installation guide
Also bought this:
Price: $69.99
Sale: $42.99
You Save: $27.00 (39%)
Optional Wireless In-Helmet Display (WIHD) works exclusively with the Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector
Discrete installation inside of helmet
LED provides warning of detected signals
Bright and Dim settings for day and night "Cruising"
Auto shut off feature - unit "sleeps" when the Cruisader is off - Long battery life
got both for $284.00 shipped to my home from Amazon
Tourer
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From: Montgomery, TX
A lot of people like to swear by Radar Roy, so here is his two cents on the Cruisader
http://www.radarbusters.com/radar-de...ardetector.cfm
http://www.radarbusters.com/radar-de...ardetector.cfm
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I have a Valentine 1, bought it about a year ago. I could not be happier. It has saved my *** 100 times, and normally picks up cops on the interstate from 3 miles or so away, and within plenty of time to slow down in town. It even picks up laser in time to slow down. It picks up laser while cops are clocking other cars around you, something i have never seen another detector do. It's a bit price in the 3-400$ range, but for the price of two tickets, it really is the best on the market. You can get them brand new from valentineone.com for like $399. Or you can get on ebay and occasionally pick one up for less. maybe check around other places online and catch them on sale. I wouldn't waste my money on any other detector. It doesn't do some of the cool sh*t like gps lockout for false positives and stuff, but It's advanced logic mode is pretty smart, and it tells you where the radar is, what it is (x band, K band, or Ka band, or laser) how strong the signal is, and how many there are all the time. It's really nice to have.
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Cruiser
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From: Burleson, Texas
I bought the Escort ZR3 and Passport 8500 for my '05 Mustang and it paid for itself five times over.
Around here, they hide on overpasses, up on-ramps, in the bushes, behind signs... all over the damn place...
It provides wonderful radar detection, front and rear laser protection. Worth its weight in gold and it WORKS!!
Around here, they hide on overpasses, up on-ramps, in the bushes, behind signs... all over the damn place...
It provides wonderful radar detection, front and rear laser protection. Worth its weight in gold and it WORKS!!