Good deal on a radar detector - Page 3

Trip · 01-14-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

This is obviously another "I can't afford something, so it must be worthless" type items!

I can afford it, I am just a cheap bastard and rather spend my money elsewhere and change my driving habits before I spend 500 on a detector.

That beltronics 995 that was recommended above was on that radarbusters site as the best one under 300 I believe. I have found some good deals on that one.

Amber Lamps · 01-14-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I can afford it, I am just a cheap bastard and rather spend my money elsewhere and change my driving habits before I spend 500 on a detector.

That beltronics 995 that was recommended above was on that radarbusters site as the best one under 300 I believe. I have found some good deals on that one.

No not you, silly. Other guys that the second you post about something they jump up with the "that piece of technology is worthless"... BTW I've owned a 995 and it's a good unit, I still like the Escort 8500 for $200...

Trip · 01-14-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

No not you, silly. Other guys that the second you post about something they jump up with the "that piece of technology is worthless"... BTW I've owned a 995 and it's a good unit, I still like the Escort 8500 for $200...

didnt see your refurb link, I may get that one.

Captain Morgan · 01-14-2010, 10:10 PM

I haven't had a radar detector since I got pulled over and the cop was kind enough to give me a warning for 20 over. Told me that normally, he'd give a ticket to anyone that had a radar detector and was speeding. Got rid of the radar detector and never looked back.

fasternyou929 · 01-14-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

This is obviously another "I can't afford something, so it must be worthless" type items!

Clearly. I hope one day I can be Tigger rich.

Trip · 01-14-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

I haven't had a radar detector since I got pulled over and the cop was kind enough to give me a warning for 20 over. Told me that normally, he'd give a ticket to anyone that had a radar detector and was speeding. Got rid of the radar detector and never looked back.

I've never gotten out of a ticket and I don't have a radar detector...

Amber Lamps · 01-14-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Clearly. I hope one day I can be Tigger rich.

haha...I'm just saying that if "YOU" don't own it, it's worthless. It gets a bit tired is all.

quackPOT · 01-14-2010, 11:17 PM

I have had an x50 for several years now and it has paid for itself time and again. Radar waves go everywhere and if a cop is using one on the people ahead of you, a mile or more down the road, a good detector will let you know LONG before you get within distance of the LEO, in most situations. Plus, even when you are not speeding, it is always nice to know when there is a LEO in the area with a radar gun. A quality detector is definitely a potential ace up your sleeve.

You also need to understand what your detector is telling you when it beeps. It is pretty easy to tell what alerts are bogus, if you understand the types of radar, and how strong the signal is when it is detected. It won't work miracles for you, it just gives you intel on who is broadcasting around you.

I've been using radar detectors for many years and I've had several units. Cheaper units = more noise and are less useful. The higher end units = less noise and are very useful. It is just my opinion, and YMMV, but if you are serious about keeping tickets to a minimum, invest in a good detector and read about how cops use their radar guns.

Radar Roy was mentioned already in this thread, he knows his shit. His site is worth poking through and reading some of his articles.

I can honestly say that having a radar detector has saved me at least half a dozen tickets or more in the last 10 years, and I've never been ticketed for speeding while using one.

Flexin · 01-14-2010, 11:41 PM

Around here you can't have them at all. I remember looking at them in mags and in stores before I could drive. I was looking to see what I was going to buy. They made the law against them around the time I starting driving. I remember using a friends for a bit. It worked fine but I think the ticket for one is more then the speeding ticket (can't remember) so for me they are no good.

James

fasternyou929 · 01-15-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

haha...I'm just saying that if "YOU" don't own it, it's worthless. It gets a bit tired is all.

That's not really it at all. I don't own one because I never got much benefit from it. They do little to nothing against instant-on or laser, and that was pretty much all they ran in Chicago. You'd go from no warning to max warning, then see the red and blue lights coming for you... not exactly worth the money in that scenario.

But I prefaced my posts with that and said I don't know how often they use those technoligies where he drives.

And for some reason that upset you. It gets a bit tired is all.

01-14-2010, 10:10 PM	#24
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I haven't had a radar detector since I got pulled over and the cop was kind enough to give me a warning for 20 over. Told me that normally, he'd give a ticket to anyone that had a radar detector and was speeding. Got rid of the radar detector and never looked back.

01-14-2010, 11:17 PM	#28
quackPOT Grand Master Fu Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Treasure Valley, ID USA Moto: Ducati Multistrada GT Posts: 90	I have had an x50 for several years now and it has paid for itself time and again. Radar waves go everywhere and if a cop is using one on the people ahead of you, a mile or more down the road, a good detector will let you know LONG before you get within distance of the LEO, in most situations. Plus, even when you are not speeding, it is always nice to know when there is a LEO in the area with a radar gun. A quality detector is definitely a potential ace up your sleeve. You also need to understand what your detector is telling you when it beeps. It is pretty easy to tell what alerts are bogus, if you understand the types of radar, and how strong the signal is when it is detected. It won't work miracles for you, it just gives you intel on who is broadcasting around you. I've been using radar detectors for many years and I've had several units. Cheaper units = more noise and are less useful. The higher end units = less noise and are very useful. It is just my opinion, and YMMV, but if you are serious about keeping tickets to a minimum, invest in a good detector and read about how cops use their radar guns. Radar Roy was mentioned already in this thread, he knows his shit. His site is worth poking through and reading some of his articles. I can honestly say that having a radar detector has saved me at least half a dozen tickets or more in the last 10 years, and I've never been ticketed for speeding while using one.

01-14-2010, 11:41 PM	#29
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	Around here you can't have them at all. I remember looking at them in mags and in stores before I could drive. I was looking to see what I was going to buy. They made the law against them around the time I starting driving. I remember using a friends for a bit. It worked fine but I think the ticket for one is more then the speeding ticket (can't remember) so for me they are no good. James