Which Radar Detector do you recommend?

Triton3K · 03-03-02, 04:10 AM

I'm in the market to get a new radar detector because my last one was stolen. I had the cobra ESD9550 or something like that and it was pretty good, but I want something better. But what do you guys recommend and what price range is the detector at?

gAmEs0n · 03-03-02, 04:35 AM

valentine one - US$400

the best in its class, worth every penny of it.

**Mike Diaz** · 03-03-02, 11:56 AM

I've also heard good things about the Bel-940 or something like that model #.

FutureX 2001 · 03-03-02, 08:01 PM

I don't believe much in radar detectors. It is kind of hard to fight those Laser guns anyways. Do they all need to go into the window area? Are there any you can connect to the front of the car or something? Wire that travels back into the cabin?

If I were to get any radar detector, it would have to have the sensor portion somewhere in the front of the car, where it is not very visible, a wire that travels all the the way back into the car, then hardwire the LEDs into the Dash area, with a speaker remotely placed, oh yes and a switch to turn it off/on at will remotely.

***LegendGS*** · 03-03-02, 08:31 PM

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Originally posted by FutureX 2001
I don't believe much in radar detectors. It is kind of hard to fight those Laser guns anyways. Do they all need to go into the window area? Are there any you can connect to the front of the car or something? Wire that travels back into the cabin?

If I were to get any radar detector, it would have to have the sensor portion somewhere in the front of the car, where it is not very visible, a wire that travels all the the way back into the car, then hardwire the LEDs into the Dash area, with a speaker remotely placed, oh yes and a switch to turn it off/on at will remotely.

K40

vince · 03-03-02, 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by gAmEs0n
valentine one - US$400

the best in its class, worth every penny of it.

Everyone seems to concur about this.

***LegendGS*** · 03-03-02, 09:26 PM

Another popular one is the Passport 8500

FutureX 2001 · 03-03-02, 10:49 PM

K40?

Someone link me

***LegendGS*** · 03-03-02, 11:24 PM

See www.k40.com .
It isn't cheap, but if you want to get one, check out Automotive Entertainment of Pasadena on Rosemead Blvd., just south of Colorado Blvd. Just tell them that Graeme sent you.

C25A1guy · 03-04-02, 12:40 AM

Love K40's. Do they have one or did have one w/ a scanner? All i know is that they are better at doing what they do vs pretty much all other in car radar dectors.

Triton3K · 03-04-02, 11:27 AM

Does anyone know if theres a website that list radar detectors so I can compare some of them?

FutureX 2001 · 03-04-02, 04:53 PM

That K40 is sweet. LegendGS, any idea how much it usually is to buy and have it installed?

***LegendGS*** · 03-04-02, 05:14 PM

Triton3K,

The only one I know of is www.radartest.com , I've heard that they may be biased though. Not sure.

FutureX,

You know, I don't really remember. I asked once a long time ago. I do know that it is quite expensive though. Something in the neighbourhood of $1k, I think.

Call Zach at Automotive Entertainment - (626)577-1200. He'll be able to fill you in.

92coupeon18s · 03-04-02, 07:45 PM

just get a phantom jammer with radar detector on it. it will tell u when a cop is there but he cant clock your speed anyways so it doesnt matter

nah im just kidding i know the valentine is GREAT i dont know about the others i have a passport and it has worked great but nothing like the valentine one.

Sean L · 03-04-02, 08:26 PM

I bought a Valentine One about 15 months ago. I don't know how I got by without it...once you have directional arrows, you can never go back.

It's worth the $400, trust me!

I got 3 speeding ticket in '99-01 when I lived in Nor Cal. Two radar, one snuck up and paced me.

Knock on wood, but I have not even been stopped since I bought the Valentine 1.

It does seem to have a few too many false positives around town, but it's easy to learn how to tune those out.

Good Luck,

03-03-02, 04:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Triton3K I'm too sexy for my car Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,517 Car 1: 1993 LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Which Radar Detector do you recommend? I'm in the market to get a new radar detector because my last one was stolen. I had the cobra ESD9550 or something like that and it was pretty good, but I want something better. But what do you guys recommend and what price range is the detector at?

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FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverside County, CA Posts: 4,664 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	I don't believe much in radar detectors. It is kind of hard to fight those Laser guns anyways. Do they all need to go into the window area? Are there any you can connect to the front of the car or something? Wire that travels back into the cabin? If I were to get any radar detector, it would have to have the sensor portion somewhere in the front of the car, where it is not very visible, a wire that travels all the the way back into the car, then hardwire the LEDs into the Dash area, with a speaker remotely placed, oh yes and a switch to turn it off/on at will remotely. __________________

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*LegendGS* GS Hog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,121 Car 1: 1994 Legend GS-Auto Car 2: 1994 Legend GS-6 spd Car 3: 1993 NSX-6 spd iTrader: (2)	Another popular one is the Passport 8500 __________________ Please read the Forum Rules and other announcements

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FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverside County, CA Posts: 4,664 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	K40? Someone link me __________________

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03-03-02, 04:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
gAmEs0n bring the gAmEs-0n !!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: wherever you want me to... Posts: 310 iTrader: (0)	valentine one - US$400 the best in its class, worth every penny of it.

03-03-02, 11:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
*LegendGS* GS Hog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,121 Car 1: 1994 Legend GS-Auto Car 2: 1994 Legend GS-6 spd Car 3: 1993 NSX-6 spd iTrader: (2)	See www.k40.com . It isn't cheap, but if you want to get one, check out Automotive Entertainment of Pasadena on Rosemead Blvd., just south of Colorado Blvd. Just tell them that Graeme sent you. __________________ Please read the Forum Rules and other announcements

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C25A1guy Legendary Dai Lo Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Chan Marino, CA Posts: 2,422 Car 1: 2002 Acura RSX Car 2: 2006 Honda Ridgeline iTrader: (0)	Love K40's. Do they have one or did have one w/ a scanner? All i know is that they are better at doing what they do vs pretty much all other in car radar dectors. __________________ Thanks To my sponsors and affaliets: M1 Autobody, ICB Motorsports, Honsport, Sierra Acura of Alhambra, Import Parts, Hondata, E Auto Parts, New Century Auto, APR Performance, Toyo Tires, Buddy Club, Torco Oils

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Triton3K I'm too sexy for my car Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,517 Car 1: 1993 LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if theres a website that list radar detectors so I can compare some of them?

03-04-02, 04:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverside County, CA Posts: 4,664 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	That K40 is sweet. LegendGS, any idea how much it usually is to buy and have it installed? __________________

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*LegendGS* GS Hog Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,121 Car 1: 1994 Legend GS-Auto Car 2: 1994 Legend GS-6 spd Car 3: 1993 NSX-6 spd iTrader: (2)	Triton3K, The only one I know of is www.radartest.com , I've heard that they may be biased though. Not sure. FutureX, You know, I don't really remember. I asked once a long time ago. I do know that it is quite expensive though. Something in the neighbourhood of $1k, I think. Call Zach at Automotive Entertainment - (626)577-1200. He'll be able to fill you in. __________________ Please read the Forum Rules and other announcements

03-04-02, 07:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
92coupeon18s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ATL Posts: 3,116 Car 1: 12sec E36 M3 iTrader: (0)	just get a phantom jammer with radar detector on it. it will tell u when a cop is there but he cant clock your speed anyways so it doesnt matter nah im just kidding i know the valentine is GREAT i dont know about the others i have a passport and it has worked great but nothing like the valentine one.

03-04-02, 08:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sean L Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 314 Car 1: '94 Cashmere LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	I bought a Valentine One about 15 months ago. I don't know how I got by without it...once you have directional arrows, you can never go back. It's worth the $400, trust me! I got 3 speeding ticket in '99-01 when I lived in Nor Cal. Two radar, one snuck up and paced me. Knock on wood, but I have not even been stopped since I bought the Valentine 1. It does seem to have a few too many false positives around town, but it's easy to learn how to tune those out. Good Luck, __________________ Sean in Norcal '05 Infiniti G35 Coupe '94 Mustang Cobra '94 Legend LS Sedan (SOLD) '97 Lex LS400 Coach Edition http://www.mustangmods.com/data/4358/legendsig2.jpg

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