Radar Detector?

[CSSM]

Originally Posted by Guff

No, they still work at night. If they don't then some cops have been scamming me out of 1-2 HJ's on more than one occasion...

Hard to get back after they are lost. They do work at night, since they do not rely on light

[Longhorn248]

Apparently the rain thing is bogus too. The new laser will compensate for it and get you all the same. Range may be slightly affected though. But why be an idiot and speed in the rain anyway unless you're on rain tires.

[Swancoat]

My Daily Driver has a Passport 9500ci (incl laser jammers) AND a second set of stand-alone laser jammers (Laser Interceptors). There are 7 laser jamming heads on the car in total. It was pricey, but those things WORK. They run a lot of laser in Houston, and I've had the car shot with a few guns in a test scenario. It's basically invisible. Not bad for a white car.

[3scapist]

Radar detectors only work when a vehicle ahead of you is being "marked" That would also mean you're speeding when other motorists are around . What happens when you're speeding down an empty road? You could get a radar jammer but if you're caught with one of those, you face federal charges. Also, not every band can be jammed.

Another fun fact, police can now tell if their attempt to mark you is being interfered by such a device which will land you in a heap of trouble. Bottom line, take it to the track ya ricers :p

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by 3scapist

Radar detectors only work when a vehicle ahead of you is being "marked" That would also mean you're speeding when other motorists are around . What happens when you're speeding down an empty road? You could get a radar jammer but if you're caught with one of those, you face federal charges. Also, not every band can be jammed.

Another fun fact, police can now tell if their attempt to mark you is being interfered by such a device which will land you in a heap of trouble. Bottom line, take it to the track ya ricers :p

Your first statement is false. Radar jammers are illegal and no one mentioned anything regarding them until you. Lastly please troll elsewhere with your ricer comment.

[3scapist]

Originally Posted by Swancoat

My Daily Driver has a Passport 9500ci (incl laser jammers) AND a second set of stand-alone laser jammers (Laser Interceptors). There are 7 laser jamming heads on the car in total. It was pricey, but those things WORK. They run a lot of laser in Houston, and I've had the car shot with a few guns in a test scenario. It's basically invisible. Not bad for a white car.

Originally Posted by 3scapist

Radar detectors only work when a vehicle ahead of you is being "marked" That would also mean you're speeding when other motorists are around . What happens when you're speeding down an empty road? You could get a radar jammer but if you're caught with one of those, you face federal charges. Also, not every band can be jammed.

Another fun fact, police can now tell if their attempt to mark you is being interfered by such a device which will land you in a heap of trouble. Bottom line, take it to the track ya ricers :p

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

Your first statement is false. Radar jammers are illegal and no one mentioned anything regarding them until you. Lastly please troll elsewhere with your ricer comment.

Regarding the post about radar jammers, laser jammers fall under the same category and are also illegal. Please read and comprehend what you're reading before you respond...Thank you very much and the ricer comment was a joke. I'm sorry, I'll never joke about something like that again sir.

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by 3scapist

Regarding the post about radar jammers, laser jammers fall under the same category and are also illegal. Please read and comprehend what you're reading before you respond...Thank you very much and the ricer comment was a joke. I'm sorry, I'll never joke about something like that again sir.

Again, you're wrong. Laser jammers do not fall under the same category as radar jammers. Radar is regulated under the FCC and interfering with radar signals is illegal under federal law (read any label on any device that transmits or receives a signal). Lasers are not regulated by the FCC and laser jammers are only illegal in certain states. Pretty sure my reading comprehension is just fine.

[3scapist]

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

Again, you're wrong. Laser jammers do not fall under the same category as radar jammers. Radar is regulated under the FCC and interfering with radar signals is illegal under federal law (read any label on any device that transmits or receives a signal). Lasers are not regulated by the FCC and laser jammers are only illegal in certain states. Pretty sure my reading comprehension is just fine.

[bambbrose]

Can an Escort 9500 be stealth mounted and connected to activate an LED?

I've always wanted one tucked up in the dash, with only LEDs mounted in my gauge cluster. No sound. Any products like this exist?

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by bambbrose

Can an Escort 9500 be stealth mounted and connected to activate an LED?

I've always wanted one tucked up in the dash, with only LEDs mounted in my gauge cluster. No sound. Any products like this exist?

I know the V1 has a remote display that can be mounted wherever you like, not sure if there's a purchasable option like that for the Escort...I guess you rig one up but it would probably turn out pretty hap hazard.

[Altezza_86]

Passport 8500 x50. I LOVE IT.

[iff2mastamatt]

Wow, I was dead set on a V1 until I read some of these posts. Great thread.

[SteelReign]

Originally Posted by Altezza_86

Passport 8500 x50. I LOVE IT.

Same here. The Escort Passport 8500 X50 a bit less expensive than the V1 (Valentine One) and if it needs to be repaired/tuned up, it lets you know. And if you wait, you might be able to get it on sale. The V1 never goes on sale. I don't think you can go wrong if you get an Escort 8500 or above or the V1. They (people on radar detector forums) say the Escort 8500/9500 are good for people new to radar detectors, but the V1 is for more experienced users. They also say the V1 gives a boat load of false negatives (alerts when its not a police radar), especially in the city and can get loud and annoying. But how often will you be speeding in the city?

The best part about getting any radar detector is that it makes you slow down and increases your awareness of your surroundings. The first few days I had mine, I was always doing PSL (posted speed limit) but these days it just keeps me on my toes. Even helps me stay awake.

Just remember to hide the damn thing when you park. Too many people will bust a window to get to it.

If you go to the radar detector forums, try to look up your local area and see what the most prevalent radar band is being used in your area, along with laser (LIDAR) use. They've got lots of great info there. Maybe that can narrow your selection down.

[Yenadar]

You don't just get false alerts 'in a city'. I've been all over the country and found false alerts everywhere. Plus, what about Los Angeles? Chicago? Baltimore? Atlanta? Or any other major city with one or more highways running through it? What about I-95 between DC and Boston? Nearly continuous false alerts the whole way, even between 'cities'.

I run mine on highway mode for high detection and lock out all the false alerts. First time and it never bothers me again.

In the end, I have exactly zero appetite for false alerts, with a really healthy appetite for real ones, and I don't care which direction the real alert is coming from.

So no V1 for me.