radar's any use?

SM21 · 08-21-2009, 10:26 AM

im thinking of picking up a radar detector (either escort passport 8500 x50 or valentine v1) and was wondering if they are much use around our area (tri-state that is). With radar interference/pollution from other car's and other interferences, do these things really help?

Craig@SupremePower · 08-21-2009, 10:54 AM

V1 FTW!

SM21 · 08-21-2009, 11:22 AM

thanks for the confidence booster on the radar! any imput on how yours fairs against local and highway patrol?

Craig@SupremePower · 08-21-2009, 11:25 AM

The V1 has saved me many times through the years... definately a worthwhile purchase imo!

e90fanatic · 08-21-2009, 11:41 AM

word of advice...use it wisely..it doesnt make your car stealth

erocck · 08-21-2009, 01:40 PM

here's my advise...first of all im a cop and i get asked this all the time...most of us at work keep the radar unit off until we see a car that looks like its going way faster than everyone else on the road...i can't speak for everyone but this is what i do...so what im getting at is as long as the radar unit is off your radar detector is useless....so use it wisely because there's no guarentee it will get you out of getting stopped...just words of advise for u

ejazbmw · 08-21-2009, 01:49 PM

eh in nj its kinda pointless if you do a lot of parkway driving because most cops just pace you, although once in a blue moon they'll use there radars...

erocck · 08-21-2009, 01:51 PM

troopers use mostly laser on the turnpike and parkway along with pace

ejazbmw · 08-21-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by erocck

troopers use mostly laser on the turnpike and parkway along with pace

from what i notice my radar will go off sometimes but I'm not going to argue with a actual cop lol

polok with a 328 · 08-21-2009, 03:34 PM

V1 has saved me a couple times on the parkways...i like it

Bogo Shipyo · 08-21-2009, 05:18 PM

v1 is a good investment
save my ass many many times

off topic - lately i notice that a lot of cops are switching from radar to laser guns in jersey. which also mean my v1 is useless. )o=

just drive carefully

SM21 · 08-22-2009, 02:09 AM

I mean I'm not planing on any reckless driving, just plain ol' 80 mph cruising with out having to worry about being caught in a speed trap. I'll try out my cousins v1 for a day and see how i feel about it

E328xi · 08-22-2009, 07:58 AM

I've had the V1 for about 6 years. My dad has an Escort. There is no doubt that the V1 is better. But you can't rely 100% on the radar anymore. You have to use your head and keep your eyes peeled. As several people have already mentioned, troopers will pace and/or use laser. They'll also use "instant on" and get you that way. Ask me how I know...

335xiRN · 08-22-2009, 08:32 AM

I agree with everyone on the V1.

HyperM3 · 08-22-2009, 09:54 PM

Ive had radar detectors since I started driving. Currently using a V1. FWIW, I haven't gotten a speeding ticket in about 10 yrs. Not because of the detector, but because of driving smarter.

If you need a detector to tell you to slow down and you ACTUALLY have to slow down, then you were driving stupidly and you probably deserve a ticket if you get caught. If you're pacing the rest of the cars then you'll either get picked out of the lot because you're driving a BMW or you will just pass the cop and all will be merry. If you're watching all around you, especially in front of you, and you see brake lights up ahead in a group, not just one car, then there's more than likely a cop there. You don't need a detector for that.

You can buy a detector for $499 or whatever it is these days and make believe you can drive safer. Or, you can put that money towards mods and actually drive smarter.

Your choice.

08-21-2009, 10:26 AM	#1
SM21 Private First Class 12 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nyc iTrader: (1)	radar's any use? im thinking of picking up a radar detector (either escort passport 8500 x50 or valentine v1) and was wondering if they are much use around our area (tri-state that is). With radar interference/pollution from other car's and other interferences, do these things really help?
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08-21-2009, 10:54 AM	#2
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1001 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	V1 FTW!
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08-21-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
SM21 Private First Class 12 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nyc iTrader: (1)	thanks for the confidence booster on the radar! any imput on how yours fairs against local and highway patrol?
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1001 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	The V1 has saved me many times through the years... definately a worthwhile purchase imo!
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e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	word of advice...use it wisely..it doesnt make your car stealth __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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08-21-2009, 01:40 PM	#6
erocck LEO 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 M sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (2)	here's my advise...first of all im a cop and i get asked this all the time...most of us at work keep the radar unit off until we see a car that looks like its going way faster than everyone else on the road...i can't speak for everyone but this is what i do...so what im getting at is as long as the radar unit is off your radar detector is useless....so use it wisely because there's no guarentee it will get you out of getting stopped...just words of advise for u
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08-21-2009, 01:49 PM	#7
ejazbmw blahhh 304 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	eh in nj its kinda pointless if you do a lot of parkway driving because most cops just pace you, although once in a blue moon they'll use there radars...
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08-21-2009, 01:51 PM	#8
erocck LEO 6 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 M sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (2)	troopers use mostly laser on the turnpike and parkway along with pace
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polok with a 328 Lieutenant 18 Rep 464 Posts Drives: black on black 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: long island,NY iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 328I [0.00]	V1 has saved me a couple times on the parkways...i like it __________________ Black on black 328i..Flat black with red lip 18x8.5 & 18x9 Rota SVN's..Muffler and resonator delete..Injen intake..Black kidney grilles..black headlight overlays..black roundels..20% tint..Nokya yellow fogs
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Bogo Shipyo Colonel 83 Rep 2,425 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: philly - nyc iTrader: (19)	v1 is a good investment save my ass many many times off topic - lately i notice that a lot of cops are switching from radar to laser guns in jersey. which also mean my v1 is useless. )o= just drive carefully
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08-22-2009, 02:09 AM	#12
SM21 Private First Class 12 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nyc iTrader: (1)	I mean I'm not planing on any reckless driving, just plain ol' 80 mph cruising with out having to worry about being caught in a speed trap. I'll try out my cousins v1 for a day and see how i feel about it
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E328xi Private First Class 17 Rep 146 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 328xi [0.00]	V1 FTW I've had the V1 for about 6 years. My dad has an Escort. There is no doubt that the V1 is better. But you can't rely 100% on the radar anymore. You have to use your head and keep your eyes peeled. As several people have already mentioned, troopers will pace and/or use laser. They'll also use "instant on" and get you that way. Ask me how I know... __________________
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 342 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Ive had radar detectors since I started driving. Currently using a V1. FWIW, I haven't gotten a speeding ticket in about 10 yrs. Not because of the detector, but because of driving smarter. If you need a detector to tell you to slow down and you ACTUALLY have to slow down, then you were driving stupidly and you probably deserve a ticket if you get caught. If you're pacing the rest of the cars then you'll either get picked out of the lot because you're driving a BMW or you will just pass the cop and all will be merry. If you're watching all around you, especially in front of you, and you see brake lights up ahead in a group, not just one car, then there's more than likely a cop there. You don't need a detector for that. You can buy a detector for $499 or whatever it is these days and make believe you can drive safer. Or, you can put that money towards mods and actually drive smarter. Your choice. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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