Cobra radar detectors

Mark20242SS · 02-03-2026, 01:13 PM

Have been considering an inexpensive cobra rad 350 radar detector at 85 dollars from walmart. I do not speed a whole lot but was thinking with the yellow color of my SS it might attract some cops attention and would be nice to know when they are around. the reviews look good on this model, does anybody have one of these and how do you like it?
another question does anyone use a mount for your phone? I just put mine in the cup holder and that seems to work ok, but curious of any holders that work well for Camaro's . Thanks!

beowulf556 · 02-03-2026, 02:09 PM

I bought the rad700, rear view mirror mount, and gen5diy hardwire kit. Looks good and is nice piece of mind but I still rely on my eyes more than anything.

DamonZ28 · 02-03-2026, 02:25 PM

Vortex Radar is the premiere source for radar detector reviews.

https://www.vortexradar.com/

For phone mounts, I got the Pro Clip USA mount - just the mount itself. Then I got a sticky pad mount (MagSafe charging mount for me) to mount to it with 3M adhesive. Works great.

Mark20242SS · 02-03-2026, 03:54 PM

thanks, I will probably get one of those cobra detectors soon and see how I like it. be better than nothing and most reviews look like it is pretty good.
might also try setting my phone back in the charger location but will probably not like it since it sets so far behind the front seat. the cup holders also work ok.

arpad_m · 02-03-2026, 08:55 PM

Can't you get a Uniden R3 at least? Having a false sense of safety is worse than not owning a detector and being on the lookout at all times...

2023-SS · 02-04-2026, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by beowulf556

I bought the rad700, rear view mirror mount, and gen5diy hardwire kit. Looks good and is nice piece of mind but I still rely on my eyes more than anything.

pix?

how are the radar detectors working in the cupholder? that doesn't seem like it would get good range?

Mark20242SS · 02-04-2026, 02:54 PM

after more research yeah looks like the cobra 700i is the best choice according to reviews. it is 230 dollars and they say it performs as well as others costing up to 3 times more.
it is their newest model, read that cobra was bought out or merged with another company a few years ago and this is new technology from that company. has a magnet mount also so can take it down easily. looks nicer.

DamonZ28 · 02-05-2026, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2023-SS

how are the radar detectors working in the cupholder? that doesn't seem like it would get good range?

He was talking about putting his PHONE in the cupholder. But yeah, I thought he was talking about the radar detector at first too.

2023-SS · 02-05-2026, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

He was talking about putting his PHONE in the cupholder. But yeah, I thought he was talking about the radar detector at first too.

sorry....

LoL, the Proclip is the go to.
usually one comes up for sale every month or so
I got this one used, I think off Gabe on this forum?

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636265

Mark20242SS · 02-06-2026, 10:45 AM

I ended up ordering the cobra 380 with a nicer windshield mount and an usb cord for it, was around $120 or so for all of it. the cobra 380 is $100. it is the updated version of the cobra 350 so hopefully it works ok. got it all off amazon.
& i did try storing my phone in the holder behind the seats , it works ok but still handier to just put it in the cup holders. good enough for me lol.

keep_hope_alive · 02-09-2026, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Can't you get a Uniden R3 at least? Having a false sense of safety is worse than not owning a detector and being on the lookout at all times...

The Uniden R3 is awesome, as is the R4. Best range and getting MultiRadar is a bonus. I went with R3, it's been perfect.

Mark20242SS · 02-13-2026, 11:24 AM

I got it installed last night, everything worked ok except for the usb cord was too short to reach, it barely reaches the glove box so I used the standard cord it came with. I did tuck the power cord under where the knee pad is, looks nicer with the cord hidden there. the optional windshield mount is nicer than what it comes with, just has the one larger suction cup that has a lock unlock feature and can adjust the level of it. have only had it on for this morning to work and it only beeped once real fast when i was getting gas, think it picked up the automatic doors at the grocery store. will see how well it works in the future days.

Val Walkinshaw · 02-15-2026, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

Vortex Radar is the premiere source for radar detector reviews.

https://www.vortexradar.com/

For phone mounts, I got the Pro Clip USA mount - just the mount itself. Then I got a sticky pad mount (MagSafe charging mount for me) to mount to it with 3M adhesive. Works great.

Vortex is THE go to for advice. Met the man personally. Top notch. I am apart of the RDF forum which discusses RD and Laser jammers. I run a Uniden r8 but have been happy with my Valentine. Both are around $800 and the LJ will cost around $3k but pay to play.

Mark20242SS · 02-17-2026, 01:07 PM

I did meet an approaching cop yesterday on way home from work and it did alert me, so it seems to be working. not many false alerts in town either, no false ones on the highway. it is worth the 100 bucks i think.

02-03-2026, 01:13 PM	#1
Mark20242SS Drives: 2024 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Cobra radar detectors Have been considering an inexpensive cobra rad 350 radar detector at 85 dollars from walmart. I do not speed a whole lot but was thinking with the yellow color of my SS it might attract some cops attention and would be nice to know when they are around. the reviews look good on this model, does anybody have one of these and how do you like it? another question does anyone use a mount for your phone? I just put mine in the cup holder and that seems to work ok, but curious of any holders that work well for Camaro's . Thanks!

02-03-2026, 02:09 PM	#2
beowulf556 Drives: Camaro SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 449	I bought the rad700, rear view mirror mount, and gen5diy hardwire kit. Looks good and is nice piece of mind but I still rely on my eyes more than anything. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE M6 Stainless Works Headers & X pipe \| Redline Axleback \| E85 \| Rotofab \| Soler Ported TB \| LT2 Manifold

02-03-2026, 02:25 PM	#3
DamonZ28 Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 849 View My Garage	Vortex Radar is the premiere source for radar detector reviews. https://www.vortexradar.com/ For phone mounts, I got the Pro Clip USA mount - just the mount itself. Then I got a sticky pad mount (MagSafe charging mount for me) to mount to it with 3M adhesive. Works great. __________________ 2020 Camaro 2SS - Riverside Blue, NPP, Magnetic Ride, Sunroof Soler DLX Bluetooth Throttle Controller / OFFKAT Smoked LED Side Marker Lights / Blue SS emblems on front & rear / Wildhammer Rear Dark Reflectors / Trim Illusion Gloss Black Door Handle Covers / eBay Black Fuel Door / Screaming Chicken Fender Hash Marks / Color-Matched G2 Caliper Paint CT Sounds Tropo 10" Sub / Down4Sound MM1000 Mini Maxx amp / JL Audio LoC-22 line output converter / Sub Thump Plug N Play T-Harness With ANC Defeat Harness Kit My Camaro Journal

02-03-2026, 08:55 PM	#5
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,431 View My Garage	Can't you get a Uniden R3 at least? Having a false sense of safety is worse than not owning a detector and being on the lookout at all times... __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

02-03-2026, 03:54 PM	#4
Mark20242SS Drives: 2024 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	thanks, I will probably get one of those cobra detectors soon and see how I like it. be better than nothing and most reviews look like it is pretty good. might also try setting my phone back in the charger location but will probably not like it since it sets so far behind the front seat. the cup holders also work ok.

02-04-2026, 02:54 PM	#7
Mark20242SS Drives: 2024 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	after more research yeah looks like the cobra 700i is the best choice according to reviews. it is 230 dollars and they say it performs as well as others costing up to 3 times more. it is their newest model, read that cobra was bought out or merged with another company a few years ago and this is new technology from that company. has a magnet mount also so can take it down easily. looks nicer.

02-06-2026, 10:45 AM	#10
Mark20242SS Drives: 2024 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	I ended up ordering the cobra 380 with a nicer windshield mount and an usb cord for it, was around $120 or so for all of it. the cobra 380 is $100. it is the updated version of the cobra 350 so hopefully it works ok. got it all off amazon. & i did try storing my phone in the holder behind the seats , it works ok but still handier to just put it in the cup holders. good enough for me lol.

02-13-2026, 11:24 AM	#12
Mark20242SS Drives: 2024 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	I got it installed last night, everything worked ok except for the usb cord was too short to reach, it barely reaches the glove box so I used the standard cord it came with. I did tuck the power cord under where the knee pad is, looks nicer with the cord hidden there. the optional windshield mount is nicer than what it comes with, just has the one larger suction cup that has a lock unlock feature and can adjust the level of it. have only had it on for this morning to work and it only beeped once real fast when i was getting gas, think it picked up the automatic doors at the grocery store. will see how well it works in the future days.

02-17-2026, 01:07 PM	#14
Mark20242SS Drives: 2024 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	I did meet an approaching cop yesterday on way home from work and it did alert me, so it seems to be working. not many false alerts in town either, no false ones on the highway. it is worth the 100 bucks i think.

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