Radar Detectors - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

swag · 01-28-2013, 01:40 PM

I've never had a radar detector but think it might be a good investment. Anyone have any recommendations? What should I be looking for?

tnt · 01-28-2013, 01:44 PM

valentine, beltronics, escort 9500

ProTekk · 01-28-2013, 01:44 PM

Not going to do the whole "OMFG SEARCH NUB!" to ya but here ya go...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...radar+detector

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22650

chuy21 · 01-28-2013, 02:30 PM

Ill go ahead and say it. Use the search function. Took me all of 4 seconds to find 5 threads on it...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...radar+detector

Indestruct · 01-28-2013, 04:44 PM

I have a V1 w/the blendmount, V1 is only for the arrows. But the Escort Redline supposedly has the best detecting power.

Grey · 01-28-2013, 04:48 PM

Save your money and stop speeding.

BRZfan · 01-28-2013, 05:45 PM

I used to use a radar detector but don't anymore altho I still get from place to place just as fast as when I had used them.

Reason: Sheer experience.

jmaryt · 01-28-2013, 07:09 PM

and a very sharp eye! VERY sharp!

BRZfan · 01-28-2013, 08:08 PM

Comes with the experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmaryt

and a very sharp eye! VERY sharp!

jmaryt · 01-28-2013, 08:23 PM

yup! me too! like the v1 as back up though!
i am suffering from a sense of insecurity due to my advanced age.

swift996 · 01-28-2013, 08:30 PM

The Waze app I have found helpful at times. I generally don't speed but I'll open it up sometimes through some turns on a backroads. If law enforcement is monitoring you without a warrant, I think you should be entitled to have technology that helps you understand that. I'm in VA where it's illegal to have one.

xjohnx · 01-28-2013, 08:32 PM

I installed a Bel STi-R Plus recently, love it.

The display is hidden behind the glass of the autodimming mirror (like the compass), the radar receiver is hidden behind the bumper facia. Pics can be seen here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25140

xjohnx · 01-28-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swift996

The Waze app I have found helpful at times. I generally don't speed but I'll open it up sometimes through some turns on a backroads. If law enforcement is monitoring you without a warrant, I think you should be entitled to have technology that helps you understand that. I'm in VA where it's illegal to have one.

Also in VA but I'm willing to risk it. A radar ticket is a non-moving violation and doesn't hit your insurance, not to mention it's cheaper than a speeding ticket. Just get a quality detector like the Bel STi-R Plus, Escort 9500ci and you should be set. Fully immune to radar detector detectors, unlike the V1.

Calin · 01-29-2013, 12:09 AM

I have the Escort 9500i and love it. It's saved me quite a few times

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chuy21 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2009 Cobalt SS 373 FWHP 431 Lb-Ft Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 62 Thanks: 17 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ill go ahead and say it. Use the search function. Took me all of 4 seconds to find 5 threads on it... http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...radar+detector

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Indestruct Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP Limited BRZ, MT Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 252 Thanks: 52 Thanked 51 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have a V1 w/the blendmount, V1 is only for the arrows. But the Escort Redline supposedly has the best detecting power.

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BRZfan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013BRZ Premium St Silver Metallic Location: USA Posts: 824 Thanks: 79 Thanked 212 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I used to use a radar detector but don't anymore altho I still get from place to place just as fast as when I had used them. Reason: Sheer experience.

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jmaryt Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2012 honda civic ex Location: salem,nh. Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 299 Thanked 186 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	and a very sharp eye! VERY sharp!

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jmaryt Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2012 honda civic ex Location: salem,nh. Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 299 Thanked 186 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yup! me too! like the v1 as back up though! i am suffering from a sense of insecurity due to my advanced age.

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