JonJon said:I recommend just speeding less. A detector will help like 10% but is only a tool...
I speed less than I used to and now my heart doesn't jump through the roof when the detector would go off or when I'd see a cop.
BayArea02GT said:I just ordered Beltronic's Pro RX65 yesterday for $250.00 including shipping and insurance from ebay. It is supposed to be the best overall radar detector. Just my 2 cents
JonJon said:if you do get a detector, I'd just get a ~100 one. you shouldn't rely on it too much regardless what model it is, instant on and laser = radar detector is nearly useless.
Barker02GT said:That's the one I have and have been real pleased with its performance. Yes they say it is the best dash mounted radar detector available.
I have heard and seen on tests that jammers are a waste of money. I would just get a good radar detector and only do about 10-15mph over and that way you can hit the brakes if you need to and not get a huge surprise.
Never heard of the bumper cover thing so not sure?
mrpositraction said:I am not to worried about the laser detection in the area where I live. My friend has a beltronics (a couple years old) and he has picked up zero laser detectors, this may be due to the age of his unit, but he is very pleased w/ the distance, he claims he has picked them from miles away in states like Illinois were it is flat. I am usually a very attent driver and always looking way ahead, this was my first speeding ticket ever and I have speed everywhere ( just have to be smart). On this occasion I was thinking about something else and I was slowing down, the F&er nailed me as I passed the reduced speed sign, what a dick. And then I was in the middle of getting my KB set up and had the Switch for the switch chip on the seat and he looked at it and acted funny. I am sure he thought I was some street racing punk. I like street racing but I am not a punk.
exactly. common sense is free and won't give you a false sense of security like having a radar detector can domustangman7989 said:Be sure to use the detector with common sense.
Excellent posts JonJon! That's exactly how I see radar detectors - they give a false sense of security. Nothing like a car braking that will tell a cop that he's doing something wrong. Your common sense and eyes are your best defense, plus keeping your foot out of it. I'm not slow, but I don't hammer it all the time either. Knowing when to go, and when to go slow (or along with the rest of traffic) will keep your license clean.JonJon said:exactly. common sense is free and won't give you a false sense of security like having a radar detector can do
i think i only turn on my detector now because it has a built in compass
The new red light camera by my house DOES NOT flash. I don't know how they work but my friend said there was an article in the local paper about it. I wish I got to read itmyponyrocks said:theres a spray they used on TechTV for the liscense plate that makes it so those pictures ticket things cant get you. Its illegal in every state though. What it is, a paint with glass beads you spray over your plates, when the speeding camera snaps a shot it flashes, the flash is reflected off the beads, and no ticket.
Radar detectors are hit and miss, I use mine for the emergency vehicle warning and the compass, and thats about it.
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