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90GT510
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Almost got caught up last night, not worth the risk. What do I look for when shopping for a radar detector? Which stores have good ones I can go and buy?
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Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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Greasy
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Don't get a detector, get a jammer ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 3272 | From: North Dallas | Registered: Jan 2005
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MikeD.
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That shit don't work. Liedar will get your ass everytime.
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JUNKYARD5.0
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Originally posted by MikeD.:
That shit don't work. Liedar will get your ass everytime.
Don't they say they have some that detect the lidar?, or is it just a scam?
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Mr.Lucky
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Originally posted by 90GT510:
not worth the risk.
Then don't speed jackass! Lol
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Posts: 4197 | From: Manteca | Registered: Sep 2002
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JUNKYARD5.0
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Originally posted by bottled95GT??:
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Originally posted by 90GT510:
not worth the risk.
Then don't speed jackass! Lol
LOL, seriously though.
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Stangn5oh
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I heard for sure jammers are illegal.
Also i kno alot of ppl have the radar detector "thingy" but u can still get a ticket for that. I think its obstruction of view is what they call it. An example is u cant have anything hanging from your rear view mirror like a lanyard or air freshner youll get a ticket.
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Eddie510-
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Only one that actually works is a valentine .. Dont waste ur money on any other crap . its around 400 bucks
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JUNKYARD5.0
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I think radar detectors are good for the city streets no? In case a cop is sitting down, not shooting the gun but with a radar on their cars no? Correct me if I am wrong, my information could be wrong/out of date.
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Boss 327
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Originally posted by Eddie510-:
Only one that actually works is a valentine .. Dont waste ur money on any other crap . its around 400 bucks
Ive been looking at those. Do you own one?
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Loudness
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Originally posted by Eddie510-:
Only one that actually works is a valentine .. Dont waste ur money on any other crap . its around 400 bucks
I had the valentine and it worked good.
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SwEeT03Gt
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Originally posted by Stangn5oh:
I heard for sure jammers are illegal.
Also i kno alot of ppl have the radar detector "thingy" but u can still get a ticket for that. I think its obstruction of view is what they call it. An example is u cant have anything hanging from your rear view mirror like a lanyard or air freshner youll get a ticket.
ya i got an obstruction of view ticket for it and the mother fer wasnt even on lol
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BUKSING
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Jammers do work if you know where to get them. Highly illegal but what else is illegal on your car lol.
Posts: 1571 | From: 510 | Registered: Mar 2006
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90GT510
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Its only an obstruction ticket in CA and Minnesota.i don't need to worry about that. Thanks I'll be checking out the Valentine.
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Beltronics Vector 995 FTW!
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DLo
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Originally posted by Eddie510-:
Only one that actually works is a valentine .. Dont waste ur money on any other crap . its around 400 bucks
This.
Posts: 1879 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Oct 2005
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HaulinAss Motorsports
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I use one daily! well almost daily. The few times in the past 3 years I didn't have it with me, I got 2 speeding tickets (same fucking cop). They do work well. It alerts you nearly a mile or so before you approach them.
The one I have picks up laser, radar and lidar
Posts: 22494 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Nov 2001
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ISP89LX
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Originally posted by bottled95GT??:
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Originally posted by 90GT510:
not worth the risk.
Then don't speed jackass! Lol
Couldn't of been said any better, ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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88DroptopGT
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V-1 or you're wasting your $$$.
Saved my buddies ass and mine 2-3 times. Insurance hikes along with moving violations are ridiculous enough to merit it's seemingly high price factor.
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19mystic96
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Originally posted by Eddie510-:
Only one that actually works is a valentine .. Dont waste ur money on any other crap . its around 400 bucks
had a valentine 1.. worked great.. then it got stolen. i replaced it with a Beltronics STi driver and it works just as good, if not better... only downside is that it doesnt have the arrows of where the signal is coming from..
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Rigo5.0
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Originally posted by DLo:
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Originally posted by Eddie510-:
Only one that actually works is a valentine .. Dont waste ur money on any other crap . its around 400 bucks
This.
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I have one in my Cobra. Matter of fact, it saved my ass a couple nights ago on 880
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ChrisS
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If youre in dallas and on dfwmustangs, pm EW
He runs autosound in Bedford and i think they sell them there.
Posts: 632 | From: Dallas Texas | Registered: Apr 2006
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SLOWSN95
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I have a Cobra 12 Band radar/lidar detector. Payed around $90 for mine and it has saved me at least 8-10 times in the past 3 years. 1st time was on the San Mateo Bridge doing about 90mph.. Ka band went off, then Lidar went off, and 1/2 mile later there was a CHP waiting for speeders. Doesn't completely protect you, but does in fact help a lot.
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Posts: 2214 | From: 510/east bay | Registered: Mar 2008
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ChrisS
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I have a Passport 8500 in my Trans Am btw and it has saved my ass several times.
Posts: 632 | From: Dallas Texas | Registered: Apr 2006
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90GT510
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Originally posted by ChrisS:
If youre in dallas and on dfwmustangs, pm EW
He runs autosound in Bedford and i think they sell them there.
Iight ill send him a pm. Its crazy your the second person i met on cafords this week that is in dfw.
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Posts: 1725 | From: East Bay/Dallas, TX | Registered: May 2009
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