Radar Detectors....Not too expensive yet effective.

[BadMannersGod]

Does anyone have any info on some Radar Detectors around the 200< range that are pretty effective. I know that V1 is supposidly the best, but I want some ideas.

[polizei144]

i got my escort 8500 x50 off of ebay for about 200

[nondescript]

rabbits are always free... Just use one of them.

[BadMannersGod]

Originally Posted by nondescript

rabbits are always free... Just use one of them.

Rabbits? I don't quite understand if thats lingo for something else.

[One 328is]

Would not get into a car with out one. My current one is a Beltronics Vector 995. Would have rather had a Valentine V1, but at the time needed one right now. Valentine One radar and laser detectors If you have time time to wait for there unit get one from them.

Radar Detectors, Laser Detectors - Beltronics USA

Vector 995 Radar Detector Features
10x Range vs. Imports
All Radar and Laser Band Coverage
Multi-Sensor Laser Protection
Complete VG-2 Immunity
Digital "POP" Alert
Advanced AutoScan™ Processing
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Virtually Eliminates False Alerts
Clear Digital Voice or Audio Alerts
Easy-to-Use Options and Controls
7 Selectable Features
Ultra-Bright High Definition Display
Brightness Control with Dark Mode
One year limited warranty
2 year extended service plan available
Free 30 day test drive (applies to factory direct orders only)

[polizei144]

Originally Posted by One 328is

Would not get into a car with out one. My current one is a Beltronics Vector 995. Would have rather had a Valentine V1, but at the time needed one right now. Valentine One radar and laser detectors If you have time time to wait for there unit get one from them.

Radar Detectors, Laser Detectors - Beltronics USA

Vector 995 Radar Detector Features
10x Range vs. Imports

All Radar and Laser Band Coverage
Multi-Sensor Laser Protection
Complete VG-2 Immunity
Digital "POP" Alert
Advanced AutoScan™ Processing
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Virtually Eliminates False Alerts
Clear Digital Voice or Audio Alerts
Easy-to-Use Options and Controls
7 Selectable Features
Ultra-Bright High Definition Display
Brightness Control with Dark Mode
One year limited warranty
2 year extended service plan available
Free 30 day test drive (applies to factory direct orders only)

+1
if you can swing it i would get the V1. That was my first choice.

[One 328is]

Originally Posted by polizei144

+1
if you can swing it i would get the V1. That was my first choice.

I have the 995 good luck so far, might look at the 955 or 940- 199.65, 169.95- Might be able to find good price on ebay. Might find the 995 for 200.

[nondescript]

Originally Posted by BadMannersGod

Rabbits? I don't quite understand if thats lingo for something else.

Think: Greyhound racing... That motorized rabbit that runs ahead of all the dogs... they never catch it but they keep chasing it...

Just let a rabbit pass you; make sure they drive an automatic and are generally not that great a driver; and keep back ~600 yards... Their brake lights will be a better warning system than any radar detector you can buy.

[BadMannersGod]

Originally Posted by nondescript

Think: Greyhound racing... That motorized rabbit that runs ahead of all the dogs... they never catch it but they keep chasing it...

Just let a rabbit pass you; make sure they drive an automatic and are generally not that great a driver; and keep back ~600 yards... Their brake lights will be a better warning system than any radar detector you can buy.

Thats a great term in that sense, however, they're arent that many rabbits that will be going the same speed i am.

[bizlur]

Originally Posted by nondescript

Think: Greyhound racing... That motorized rabbit that runs ahead of all the dogs... they never catch it but they keep chasing it...

Just let a rabbit pass you; make sure they drive an automatic and are generally not that great a driver; and keep back ~600 yards... Their brake lights will be a better warning system than any radar detector you can buy.

Word... watching for brake lights has saved me a couple times. I was going 80 once and saw people about 1/2 a mile up hitting brakes. Sure enough there was a cop. The person that was behind me at 80 stayed right behind me from then on.

I have always heard this about radar detectors... if they are cheap and offer the "we'll pay your speeding ticket" deal... the detector is junk. They are so cheaply made that the profit margins that they have on them can easily pay the speeding tickets.

[BadMannersGod]

Originally Posted by bizlur

Word... watching for brake lights has saved me a couple times. I was going 80 once and saw people about 1/2 a mile up hitting brakes. Sure enough there was a cop. The person that was behind me at 80 stayed right behind me from then on.

I have always heard this about radar detectors... if they are cheap and offer the "we'll pay your speeding ticket" deal... the detector is junk. They are so cheaply made that the profit margins that they have on them can easily pay the speeding tickets.

So the bottom line is. Save up some more till I can get a V1, the best one there is right now or is there better?

[bizlur]

Originally Posted by BadMannersGod

So the bottom line is. Save up some more till I can get a V1, the best one there is right now or is there better?

You should be safe with the V1. Here in VA it's not the best thought because they have came out with newer technology that can even detect the V1's. But... on the other hand... the distance at which the V1 will detect radar is far enough so that you can turn it off and have nothing to worry about when you get to the cop. Are they illegal where you are? VA is the only state I believe that they are illegal in. If they aren't illegal, you don't have to worry about cops knowing that you have one. You have to worry about instant-on with all radar detectors though. I cop could be sitting at the side of the road with it off, not radaring anyone because they look to be within limits, they see you right in front of them, they flick it on, and hit you with it and they have you.

[BadMannersGod]

Originally Posted by bizlur

You should be safe with the V1. Here in VA it's not the best thought because they have came out with newer technology that can even detect the V1's. But... on the other hand... the distance at which the V1 will detect radar is far enough so that you can turn it off and have nothing to worry about when you get to the cop. Are they illegal where you are? VA is the only state I believe that they are illegal in. If they aren't illegal, you don't have to worry about cops knowing that you have one. You have to worry about instant-on with all radar detectors though. I cop could be sitting at the side of the road with it off, not radaring anyone because they look to be within limits, they see you right in front of them, they flick it on, and hit you with it and they have you.

Here, it's not illegal to have them or to use them, it's just frownded upon if you're caught with it.

[Ryan]

After getting pulled over for the second time ever doing 80 in a 55 in NY I'm definitely looking into getting a detector. I was basically going with the flow of traffic and got snatched. Prob gonna pick up a used V1 on ebay.

[Firosche]

Yeah not only do they frown on the fact that you have one, they will probably write you a ticket for using one and still getting caught. Seen it and herd it before. On the other hand the V1 is the best of the best, at least thats the word on the street. Only works when you are in traffic and some one else gets hit. Or out in the country for a Sunday cruise. Even still, be aware in traffic these days because of the new improved system of "The Laser." They can target individual cars with a set of sites mounted on the gun. So either way, you still have to pay attention.