Radar detectors?

[azsunfun]

Took electronics out of truck since motor was bad, always had escort detectors from original 80's model to the passport series. Well since I kept truck installed new motor thought new radar upgrade, I'm looking at escort max and have read valentine are decent. Now inmate input on their detector recommendations.

 

[FlyByWire]

Valentine One.

Go ahead and close the thread now

 

[joecfd1]

We have MAX 360c MKII detectors in our cars and have had great luck with them. Saved my ass many a time.

 

[azsunfun]

Valentine One.

Go ahead and close the thread now

Ok now I have to go with escort, your looking for that toaster.

 

[Doc]

Valentine One for me, turn off X and K bands so thing isn't always beeping and your good to go. Paid for itself first run out to the river.

 

[Bobby V]

Valentine One for me, turn off X and K bands so thing isn't always beeping and your good to go. Paid for itself first run out to the river.

X2 That’s what I use,

 

[JFMFG]

Passport escort mine is about 8 years old not sure of exact model but has blue display

 

[Radioactive]

Best Police Radar Detectors of 2024 | Vortex Radar

Discover 2024's top radar detectors with Vortex Radar. Compare brands, features, and find the best option to keep you protected on the road.

www.vortexradar.com

After a bunch of research...

R7 Extreme Long Range Radar/Laser Detector

The Uniden R7 Extreme long range Radar Detector is a top of the line Radar Detector. With 360° threat detection, It's fully customizable, ultra-bright OLED screen displays arrows indicating the direction of the radar or laser threat.

uniden.com

 

[azsunfun]

Does valentine offer real time other user alerts? As in traffic, speed traps, etc. Escort has some sort of app now.

 

[Orange Juice]

Waze app. Free.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

I have the Escort Passport 9500IX and I swear by it. It has saved me so many tickets I lost count. It works amazing and it's GPS enabled so it automatically erases repetitive alerts from surrounding radar signals, like speed warning signs. My Dad has a Valentine one and I got a ticket with it pulling a trailer on the 40, never again. The Escort Passport along with the Waze app reduces the chances of getting caught speeding to almost zero.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

Waze app. Free.

Cannot count on that alone.

 

[FlyByWire]

Ok now I have to go with escort, your looking for that toaster.

It really doesn’t matter what you run, if I’m running the radar correctly (which I don’t always do) all the detector will tell you is you’re getting a ticket.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

It really doesn’t matter what you run, if I’m running the radar correctly (which I don’t always do) all the detector will tell you is you’re getting a ticket.

Not with my Escort Passport 9500ix..... Over time you learn the detectors alert characteristics. You know when you're getting close to a LEO with Radar. The only real time that you can get zapped and not have enough time slow down is with the Laser alert (which the Escort has) then the time to react and slow down is cut in half. But I don't run into real laser alerts at all. It's all about the KA band..

 

[Dalton]

So these work with speed cameras?

 

[hallett21]

Escort has worked for me over the years. Like what has been said above you need to know how to read it’s signals. If you’re gonna just drive a 120mph and expect it to save you, you’re gonna be disappointed in a big way.

 

[JFMFG]

Not with my Escort Passport 9500ix..... Over time you learn the detectors alert characteristics. You know when you're getting close to a LEO with Radar. The only real time that you can get zapped and not have enough time slow down is with the Laser alert (which the Escort has) then the time to react and slow down is cut in half. But I don't run into real laser alerts at all. It's all about the KA band..

Agree the passport has saved me multiple times I have 99.9 percent faith in it. If CHP has laser it doesn’t matter. That shit was instant when I got popped on the 10. Thing said laser then POP lol

 

[BingerFang]

I’ve ran a V1 for 14 years now. They are the best.

 

[azsunfun]

It really doesn’t matter what you run, if I’m running the radar correctly (which I don’t always do) all the detector will tell you is you’re getting a ticket.

You need detectors in cali? Most there can drive better and faster, and if your nailing them with the speed gun they are hauling ass from my observation of cali drivers. ( compliment not putdown )

 

[azsunfun]

So these work with speed cameras?

Yes, known traps and camera location's the one I'm thinking of also learns your travels and false pickup signals to eliminate them, the app supposedly let's others put in problem areas like gas buddy.

 

[Yoshiro]

Radenso DS1. Love it. Works fantastic and I programmed it per Vortex Radar specs.

(Radenso is under the same ownership as Uniden)

 

[MPHSystems]

How fast are you fuckers driving that you need a radar detector?

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

Waze App is the best thing I have ever had. Radar detectors are from the 80's/90's and not 100%. I'd rather trust all the Karen's out there who over post cop locations. To be honest, I'm amazed they can even write tickets anymore.

 

[DRYHEAT]

How fast are you fuckers driving that you need a radar detector?

I’m sure they are exceeding the speed limit in a safe and prudent RDP acceptable kind of way.

 

[azsunfun]

How fast are you fuckers driving that you need a radar detector?

When your being passed by a Yugo on the 99 is when you need to pick up some speed.

 

[MPHSystems]

When your being passed by a Yugo on the 99 is when you need to pick up some speed.

 

[BingerFang]

Let me tell you about my best friend……

 

[Dan Lorenze]

Let me tell you about my best friend……

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Your dash looks identical to my dash on my 07 Tahoe, with the same cracks, very common.

 

[traquer]

Valentine One. I can't stand the others that don't tell you if the radar is behind or in front of you.

Also Valentine one always has the same alert tone. The Escorts talk to you and make all kinds of different stupid noises that scare you for no reason.

 

[BingerFang]

Your dash looks identical to my dash on my 07 Tahoe, with the same cracks, very common.

Everyone I know with this generation has a crack there… so annoying!

 

[dezertrider]

Valentine One, Dont waste your time with anything else. Like others have said turn off X and K bands and you wont get any false alarms.

I have one in every vehicle. The side benifit is the Parker Police, CRIT Police and Havasu cops all leave there radar on around town, You will get alerted if there is a cop near you

 

[MPHSystems]

Everyone I know with this generation has a crack there… so annoying!

Here you go

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[relaxalot]

I have an Escort 360 max that has been barely used. I will sell it 100 under retail. Perfect working condition. Duplicate detectors.. I don't need this one.

 

[ChrisV]

Valentine one. Have three of them. The truck, gtr, and wife’s car.

 

[angiebaby]

We have the Escort iX and cannot say enough good things about it, but I think the model may be discontinued. Paid for itself on our first trip from Reno to Twin Falls, ID. I see that Doc stated to turn off the X & K bands. That would work if you only drive in big cities or the interstates. Small-town sheriffs and police often use still the older technology, so you may want to use caution with that, depending on where you drive. We use WAZE sometimes also.

 

[gqchris]

Best Police Radar Detectors of 2024 | Vortex Radar

Discover 2024's top radar detectors with Vortex Radar. Compare brands, features, and find the best option to keep you protected on the road.

www.vortexradar.com

After a bunch of research...

R7 Extreme Long Range Radar/Laser Detector

The Uniden R7 Extreme long range Radar Detector is a top of the line Radar Detector. With 360° threat detection, It's fully customizable, ultra-bright OLED screen displays arrows indicating the direction of the radar or laser threat.

uniden.com

X2, I have this one. It is a great unit and I have had them all.

 

[bocco]

So how about mounting these. I thought it was illegal to just stick one on your windshield.

 

[traquer]

BTW side note, I rented a Renault in Europe for a month, it was badass I ran Google maps via carplay, but in the backround their car's GPS was constantly connected to Waze and it gave me an audible alert ahead of every cop, speed camera etc! Even if I didn't have any navigation turned on or my phone connected!

So slick I hope they bring this tech here

https://media.renault.com/renault-the-first-brand-to-integrate-waze-directly-into-its-multimedia-system/

 

[relaxalot]

So how about mounting these. I thought it was illegal to just stick one on your windshield.

blendmount.com

 

[Riverbound]

valentine one.

 

[River Dirt 2]

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Why would any of you need a radar detector? I’ve read every RDP member drives the speed limit and not a MPH more or less. That would be unsafe!! Yore destination will be there in another 10 mins, just slow down!

 

[Bowtiepower00]

You definitely don’t need one to run 78 mph down the 10 in the high speed lane, lol.

 

[mjc]

Why would any of you need a radar detector? I’ve read every RDP member drives the speed limit and not a MPH more or less. That would be unsafe!! Yore destination will be there in another 10 mins, just slow down!

I use it to let me there are officers in the area to help if needed i never speed.

 

[MeCasa16]

When I have the 5th wheel and the boat running tandem behind the F-150, I usually keep the cruise set at 95.. the truck stop special uniden detector hasn’t failed me yet.

 

[DRYHEAT]

Why would any of you need a radar detector? I’ve read every RDP member drives the speed limit and not a MPH more or less. That would be unsafe!! Yore destination will be there in another 10 mins, just slow down!

MYOFBK.

 

[Chili Palmer]

I was coming up to the second bend by the railroad tracks from leaving Vidal Junction, a guy behind me was matching my speed when my V1 went off. I slowed down and tapped my brakes repeatedly to give this guy a warning, he flew by me and his passengers (college sausage fest) flipped me off as they passed me. A mile plus up the road road they were pulled over. I honked and my wife waved as we drove by. You can lead a horse to water….

 

[azsunfun]

You definitely don’t need one to run 78 mph down the 10 in the high speed lane, lol.

78 with boat in tow, needed when no boat.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

You know what’s crazy ? Since I retired, I now never drive faster than the flow of traffic , don’t have to because everyone is speeding . On long trips I do use a radar detector, but it’s mainly for going through small towns . The cost of a speeding ticket isn’t just the ticket itself with all the fees , you get points on DL , insurance goes up and it affects your credit score too . Plus I absolutely hate contributing to the general fund .

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

78 with boat in tow, needed when no boat.

“The lake will be there when you get there! Slow down!” - RDP safety safari.