radar detector? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tYtEn86 · 08-08-2014, 04:32 PM

Had a closed call a couple of days ago, never have a radar detector before was wondering if anyone can suggest me some good ones.

BRZZZZZZZZZZ · 08-08-2014, 04:57 PM

Solution is to not speed. Getting a radar detector isn't a guarantee you wont get caught.

Akari · 08-08-2014, 07:12 PM

My personal favorite is the passport escort 9500ix. Zero false alerts on roads you've driven before and some of the best range out there.

I've still never been pulled over after many years of driving a STi and now a year with the BRZ. It saves me pretty much daily as I drive 70+ miles in light traffic.

Gunman · 08-08-2014, 07:22 PM

I have a Valentine V1, and really like it. But, like mentioned above, it's not a guarantee...I got a ticket a month or so ago, because the volume got turned down, and the way the sun was I didn't see the lights. You still have to drive smart.

cnk · 08-08-2014, 10:14 PM

Valentine 1 with YAV1 app, Escort Redline, Bell STI-R for custom installation. Anti-Laser Priority for laser countermeasures.

Skeneypoo · 08-09-2014, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tYtEn86

Had a closed call a couple of days ago, never have a radar detector before was wondering if anyone can suggest me some good ones.

I have a passport 9500ix. I have the box but i would have to go into storage to get it. I used it for a cross country trip and haven't used it since. I'll give it to you 15% cheaper than any other ones you find since it's basically brand new. PM me

FT86JC · 08-09-2014, 01:31 AM

Valentine 1 for sure. Located on the top of your windshield not middle or bottom. Of course the only 100% way to not get caught is to not speed. But I've had the V1 for approximately 6-7 years and it definitely a life saver.

trigger happy · 08-09-2014, 10:33 PM

I have a Valentine 1 its never let me down

bryanttttttta · 08-12-2014, 11:19 AM

I use a combination of the passport 9500ix and Waze. When cops don't have their gun on usually someone on the freeway marks the cop on Waze.

Google RadarRoy for info about radar detectors.

Maximal · 08-12-2014, 11:28 AM

Love my valentine 1 but like already mentioned it won't save you from tickets. With laser and instant on radar there are situations where they're practically useless.

bryanttttttta · 08-12-2014, 11:32 AM

I read a lot of reviews. Valentine 1 had better range but more false signals. It doesn't have the gps feature. Thats why I went with the 9500ix. But also check out the Passport Max. As with laser or instant on. I slam my breaks. At one time i was going 87 got shot slammed went down to like 75 and was okay. The cop usually shoots u multiple times to confirm. Most cops with radar detectors are lazy and just keep them on.

08-08-2014, 04:32 PM	#1
tYtEn86 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: FRS Location: Mebane, NC Posts: 71 Thanks: 54 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	radar detector? Had a closed call a couple of days ago, never have a radar detector before was wondering if anyone can suggest me some good ones.

08-08-2014, 07:12 PM	#3
Akari Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 417 Thanks: 181 Thanked 149 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My personal favorite is the passport escort 9500ix. Zero false alerts on roads you've driven before and some of the best range out there. I've still never been pulled over after many years of driving a STi and now a year with the BRZ. It saves me pretty much daily as I drive 70+ miles in light traffic. Last edited by Akari; 08-08-2014 at 08:17 PM.

08-09-2014, 01:31 AM	#7
FT86JC Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2015 FRS :) Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 14 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Valentine 1 for sure. Located on the top of your windshield not middle or bottom. Of course the only 100% way to not get caught is to not speed. But I've had the V1 for approximately 6-7 years and it definitely a life saver. __________________ A work in progress: 5% tint all around On the way: Spyder smoked LED taillights, Smoked bumper side marker lights, Spyder smoked projector headlights, Spyder smoked style fog lights

08-09-2014, 10:33 PM	#8
trigger happy Bang Bang Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: louisville, ky Posts: 216 Thanks: 334 Thanked 61 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a Valentine 1 its never let me down __________________ Raven 6MT//Injen CAI//VDS UEL//Invidia N1//OFT//ST Coilovers

08-12-2014, 11:19 AM	#9
bryanttttttta Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 199 Thanks: 25 Thanked 48 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use a combination of the passport 9500ix and Waze. When cops don't have their gun on usually someone on the freeway marks the cop on Waze. Google RadarRoy for info about radar detectors. __________________ Co-Founder of SlideFactoryInc Grip/Drift Events www.slidefactory.org

08-08-2014, 04:57 PM	#2
BRZZZZZZZZZZ Car Nut Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BMW 335d, Toyota Echo RS, FRS Location: Calgary Posts: 1,557 Thanks: 368 Thanked 603 Times in 346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Solution is to not speed. Getting a radar detector isn't a guarantee you wont get caught.

08-08-2014, 10:14 PM	#5
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Valentine 1 with YAV1 app, Escort Redline, Bell STI-R for custom installation. Anti-Laser Priority for laser countermeasures.

08-12-2014, 11:28 AM	#10
Maximal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Dodge Stealth Location: Bath, NY Posts: 650 Thanks: 4 Thanked 40 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Love my valentine 1 but like already mentioned it won't save you from tickets. With laser and instant on radar there are situations where they're practically useless.

08-12-2014, 11:32 AM	#11
bryanttttttta Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: Posts: 199 Thanks: 25 Thanked 48 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I read a lot of reviews. Valentine 1 had better range but more false signals. It doesn't have the gps feature. Thats why I went with the 9500ix. But also check out the Passport Max. As with laser or instant on. I slam my breaks. At one time i was going 87 got shot slammed went down to like 75 and was okay. The cop usually shoots u multiple times to confirm. Most cops with radar detectors are lazy and just keep them on. __________________ Co-Founder of SlideFactoryInc Grip/Drift Events www.slidefactory.org

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