Siven Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I've been considering purchasing a radar detector for a while. I figure some of you must have them and might have some insight into which ones work well and which ones just suck. your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 They're illegal inVA..so it's good you don't live here..lol. I have no idea..so I'm no help at all. I was bored so I responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I have some radar detectors that I got for free. They're called my eyes. And yes, I'm bored too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 If you get one make sure that it can't be detected by a radar detector detector. I was bored until I found this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Look no further. http://www.valentine1.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I have this and I love it. http://www.rockymountainradar.com/product_detail.sstg?product_code=feabddfd61fd4949 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 If you get one make sure that it can't be detected by a radar detector detector. I was bored until I found this thread. He lives in MD. the problem with RD is that next month (or year) the radar gun mfg will come out with something better. cincinatti microwave used to make both the guns and the detectors (before bell, whistler....were selling units). The other problem is that most cops use "instant on" units or techniques and your detector can't help you against that. To me the RD units, while helpfull the mojority of the time will lull you into a false sense of security and the instant on radar will get you. I threw mine away 10 years ago and decided to kept below 10 over the speed limit and haven't got a ticket since. and with the new "cival penalties" in VA., I wouldn't rely on pos chirping box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOG Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 they got me more tickets than they saved me from... :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan44 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I have a BEL radar detector (can't remember the modal number) now and it has saved me many times. It covers all the radar frequencies and Laser. I have not had a speeding ticket since 1993, when I bought my first RD. I drive to Daytona Beach a lot and it has saved me from getting many tickets through the years driving up and down I-95 that it has paid for itself many times over. I am moving to VA soon, so I won’t be using it anymore, except when I go on trips outside of VA. I do have a question about the VA ban on radar detectors. Isn’t it unconstitutional that VA and DC having them illegal in their state and district??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I do have a question about the VA ban on radar detectors. Isn’t it unconstitutional that VA and DC having them illegal in their state and district??? Why would it be unconstitutional? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbiggs Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 they got me more tickets than they saved me from... Heed these words and just slow down...didn't you see the recent thread here about the kid who rolled his car? Why do you feel you need to speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Don't need one for the most part these days. That and with the hills and stuff here, they've become pretty good at hiding in spots that by the time your detector goes off, it's just about too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdogbran Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Why would it be unconstitutional? There is one very pervasive arguement that the constitution allows you to receive, without penalty, any radio signal that is receivable inside your property....be that radio, tv, or radar. The car is argued as an extension of your "personal property" More specifically, the Supreme Court has upheld any challenge to a persons right to receive "unencrypted RF band transmissions". Therefore the Virginia ban on radar detectors is illegal and all it's going to take is an appeal to the Supreme Court to get the law overturned as it has been in other States. The problem is, it's much cheaper to buy another detector than launch a campaign on the Supreme Court! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOG Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Heed these words and just slow down...didn't you see the recent thread here about the kid who rolled his car? Why do you feel you need to speed? because I like it. My best friend died in a car crash when I was 16. I have actually gotten much better...found the cruise control button...so that helps. If you dont understand the "need to speed" I really wouldnt be able to explain it to you.:2cents: :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I know where all the cop hide outs are around here, so I have no problems. If I am going to get a speeding ticket, I-95 or I-64 is where it will be, I go around 80 on both those roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I've never really seen a need for one. I don't tend to speed enough for it to have ever been worth even looking into; especially since they were (and I believe still are) illegal in CT and I think in MA as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stricknn Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I have an Escort Passport 8500. Had the cordless one for a year and the 8500 for the past 2 years. I highly recommend this model! http://www.escortradar.com/x50.htm http://www.consumersearch.com/www/automotive/radar-detectors/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da#1skinsfan Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 V1, once you live with the arrows you'll wonder how you lived without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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