Radar detectors

Do radar detectors work/ Worth the money?

  • YES

    Votes: 27 64.3%
  • NO

    Votes: 15 35.7%

  • Total voters
    42
  • Poll closed .

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OHSIXX

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Do I have one-Yes. Would I buy I new one-No. I have transferred my BEL from vehicle to vehicle(kinda like a security blanket) for the last ten years. She is old but good to me-just a tri-band w laser-yep old school but still works good though. Don't really speed anymore but it is just nice to keep me on my toes. Made good use of it when I had my JGCSRT8 but now not so much...... I have mine hardwired in as well....maybe someday I will take it out.

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It's pretty clear that the V-1 folks think that V-1s are worth it, and the non-V-1 folks don't think [radar detectors] are worth it. That tells me that nothing compares to a V-1, and that the non-V-1 folks just don't know it yet.

So, either get a V-1, or save your money. And if you think you'll save money by not getting one and getting a ticket instead, then you're not going to save money. The V-1 will pay for itself the second time it saves you from getting a ticket.

It's a no-brainer.


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Not worth the money IMO. I just dont speed. Completely different driving habits than when I was younger. No need to get anywhere faster than the speed limit. Also not worth risking my life to get anywhere faster.

When you were younger????????? :lol:
 

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I just love it when some dumb-ass with a radar detector goes flying by everyone on a highway and gets nailed. Frankly, I'd be in favor of a federal law confiscating the vehicles with one in it, and uising the money to help the now-ownerless person buy a bicycle.
 

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I had a V1 for many years before someone broke my window and stole it. That thing saved me from countless tickets. Here in Dallas the highways are like a racetrack everyone goes 10-15 over the limit and state troopers are always posted up on the shoulder. I would highly recommend the V1
 

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Lol I hear ya Dallas is fast. When I go people are racing along atleast 20 over and I'm like okay:)
 

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I just love it when some dumb-ass with a radar detector goes flying by everyone on a highway and gets nailed. Frankly, I'd be in favor of a federal law confiscating the vehicles with one in it, and uising the money to help the now-ownerless person buy a bicycle.

How do you really feel, Steve? ;)

If you don't like speeders, then say you don't like speeders. (Not sure how you'd know that any of them have detectors or not, anyway.)

Radar detectors are just that. They don't speed up or slow down the car. They simply let you know when you're beig hit with radar. Idiot drivers are idiot drivers.


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How do you really feel, Steve? ;)

If you don't like speeders, then say you don't like speeders. (Not sure how you'd know that any of them have detectors or not, anyway.)

Radar detectors are just that. They don't speed up or slow down the car. They simply let you know when you're beig hit with radar. Idiot drivers are idiot drivers.


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SO TRUE!!!!

Well those that have it mounted or hard wire...Do you take it off everytime you get out of your car?

The one my partner gave me was a 9500xi. I do not speed like I did, but every now and then I do. The question came to my mind because I am planning a trip across three states and would be nice to have a "heads up"
 

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I have mine wired into the back of the mirror. I don't take it down unless I'm using it in another vehicle. Otherwise, you can't really see that it's there (to the left of the mirror, up in the shade strip).


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NathanJax

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When you were younger????????? :lol:

Hey now, I can still say that... :)


I know 31 is still young, but my driving has DRASTICALLY slowed down since my teen and early twenties. I guess going home to the wife and kids helps too.
 

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