Radar Detectors

[MACHtobers Very Own]

Lordy I hate the fact that my state is the ONLY state where they are illegal )=

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[kbakerseven]

Yeah, but you get Shenandoah Drive……nice trade off

 

[moby4dick]

I can’t believe how expensive they are nowadays. I thought the Escort back in the day when I was 20 was expensive. I am still considering getting one for my trip from California to Florida

Thousands less than a ticket plus insurance surcharges.

 

[GJarrett]

If I remember correctly the my original Escort was $299 and my first Valentine was $499. That sound right?

That matches my memory, but I've learned to not trust my memory much anymore. So I have no idea if I am agreeing nor not LOL.

 

[Torched10]

Anyone have good advice on the best radar detector? I’m in between the Uniden R8 and Escort Redline 360.

Valentine it can sense radar laser from in front and back.they invrnted that years ago don't know if others have it now but it's great feature

 

[Woketman]

I was a hard core Escort fan since the early 80s. Then they started using cheaper capacitors in the power section. If you leave it in the car in the hot sun, the capacitors would fry and you had to send it in for service. I got tired of that real fast! Switched to Uniden. VERY happy with the R8. Totally recommend it!

 

[wildhorsejoe]

Valentine it can sense radar laser from in front and back.they invrnted that years ago don't know if others have it now but it's great feature

I cant speak on the R7, but the R8 detects laser as well.

 

[S550HPP]

Thanks for all the help!! I went with the R8 after heavy consideration. Valentines was close

Good choice. Consider Lazer jamming if used where you drive. Definitely check rdforum for radar configuration settings for your driving areas. Also note it takes time to learn. Run the update as well

I only use my R4 on highway. Should have mentioned R9 with Lazer jamming ....this will be my next one....hopefully Uniden introduces laser addon they already have port on the radar.

 

[wildhorsejoe]

Threw some GT500 side skirts on as well.

Awesome. If you're looking to get your radar detector out of your way, along with the cable, I recommend getting a mount from Radar Mount! It also comes with wiring to power it from your mirror.

 

[S550HPP]

That's a clean install and way cheaper than blend mount. Is it as sturdy as it looks?

 

[Silver Bullitt]

Still using my R3 that I bought with the car in 2018. Maybe missing a few of the new bells/whistles, but with continuous software updates, it’s still a great detector. Best range of any detector I’ve used including V1 and Escort.

 

[wildhorsejoe]

That's a clean install and way cheaper than blend mount. Is it as sturdy as it looks?

I just did a road trip from PA to GA. On the return trip I hit up Tail of the Dragon before heading back to PA. I had zero issues. Visibility was great. The only thing I did was basically turn it's screen off because at night it can be distracting. But the screen comes on when there is an alert, so I have no complaints!

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

Threw some GT500 side skirts on as well.

Nice! BTW I highly recommended tapping into the mirror harness its super easy and very clean install.

 

[JetGray_Mach1]

Valentine it can sense radar laser from in front and back.they invrnted that years ago don't know if others have it now but it's great feature

My R7 detects it. But I have done some research on it and its usually too late when you get the warning. The only thing that works is jammers which are illegal.

 

[wildhorsejoe]

Nice! BTW I highly recommended tapping into the mirror harness its super easy and very clean install.

Agreed. I was skeptical at first, as I'm not the most confident with electrical work. But after a couple YouTube videos, it was easy. I unplugged the rearview mirror, but if you know where to tap the wires into, it's really not necessary to unplug it.

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