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Nighthawk89 · 02-26-2013, 05:41 PM

What is the best radar detector on the market or which one have you had the best experience with?

Not worried about the cost.

flyer08 · 02-26-2013, 05:43 PM

I have escort 9500 and like it. Next person will tell you v1. Both are the only two I'd use

Austin45 · 02-26-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer08

I have escort 9500 and like it. Next person will tell you v1. Both are the only two I'd use

You are right. I'm going to tell you to get a V1. In my opinion they are the best. With radar detectors you have to spend money to get a decent one. I'm running a $30 Cobra (what 99% of America has) and the thing is trash. It's only good for detecting motion sensors.

http://www.valentine1.com/

=Stephens= · 02-26-2013, 05:47 PM

Passport 8500 for the money. I got mine on Ebay for 199.00, haven't had a ticket in 7 years since I have had it.

GB EB · 02-26-2013, 05:56 PM

9500ix. Great with iPhone app.
It gives me an average of a little over 1 mile notice.

INTIMIDAT3R · 02-26-2013, 05:57 PM

The cruise control.

Hasn't failed me yet.

BrainleSS · 02-26-2013, 06:17 PM

+1

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Originally Posted by Austin45

You are right. I'm going to tell you to get a V1. In my opinion they are the best. With radar detectors you have to spend money to get a decent one. I'm running a $30 Cobra (what 99% of America has) and the thing is trash. It's only good for detecting motion sensors.

http://www.valentine1.com/

AieaboyHI · 02-26-2013, 06:27 PM

Since I never drive above 55, I don't own one. Hehehehe.......

Del's12SS · 02-26-2013, 06:46 PM

V1 and Done.

The IOM Ninja · 02-26-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by msp2887

It's at his discretion just like most moving violations. Having a detector means you're looking to speed and not get in trouble. Hard to say you were speeding by accident in that situation.

Not the reason I bought mine, quite the opposite actually....

DuskSS · 02-26-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiveg56

I hear this a lot...good for you.

It's your money...but if I see one, it usually means I'm issuing a citation instead of a warning.

And that is why they have stealth installs available as well.

Most officers down here are pretty laid back when it comes to upper middle class in nice cars unless you are really flat outright speeding ( 20+ over) or reckless or racing. they are more interested in the illegal immigrants with no licenses or insurance which is a serious issue here in Houston.

msp2887 · 02-26-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob3D

That's like saying you get a ticket for having a 500 hp car... Why would you have all that HP if you weren't looking to speed...

You know, you're absolutely right. Every cop should just always issue and never gove warnings. How dare they ever cut anyone some slack.

Rob3D · 02-26-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonpope2003

And that is why they have stealth installs available as well.

Most officers down here are pretty laid back when it comes to upper middle class in nice cars unless you are really flat outright speeding ( 20+ over) or reckless or racing. they are more interested in the illegal immigrants with no licenses or insurance which is a serious issue here in Houston.

Same up here..... They give you 15 or 20.... Seems to be Texas wide when it comes to that.... We have a road with an 85 limit...

Frid · 02-26-2013, 07:22 PM

I have a Cobra 15 I believe it is. Works great for me. 360*, laser, K, KA, X, etc. Was only like $150

02-26-2013, 05:41 PM	#1
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02-26-2013, 05:56 PM	#5
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	9500ix. Great with iPhone app. It gives me an average of a little over 1 mile notice. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

02-26-2013, 07:22 PM	#14
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	I have a Cobra 15 I believe it is. Works great for me. 360*, laser, K, KA, X, etc. Was only like $150 __________________

02-26-2013, 05:43 PM	#2
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	I have escort 9500 and like it. Next person will tell you v1. Both are the only two I'd use

02-26-2013, 05:47 PM	#4
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	Passport 8500 for the money. I got mine on Ebay for 199.00, haven't had a ticket in 7 years since I have had it.

02-26-2013, 05:57 PM	#6
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	The cruise control. Hasn't failed me yet.

02-26-2013, 06:27 PM	#8
AieaboyHI Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 132	Since I never drive above 55, I don't own one. Hehehehe.......

02-26-2013, 06:46 PM	#9
Del's12SS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wyoming, MI Posts: 566 View My Garage	V1 and Done.