what kind of radar detector to get????

[His Eaziness]

I go to college about 400 miles away from my house, and needless to say do a little speeding now and then.

I'm looking for some feedback as to what kind of radar detector i should get. Not looking to pay 200 bucks for one though, so keep the suggestions realistic.

Thanks
His Eaziness

[Amish_kid]

i dunno the model name is right but i heard the best one on the market is something like Valentine V1

[kris]

Originally posted by His Eaziness
I go to college about 400 miles away from my house, and needless to say do a little speeding now and then.

I'm looking for some feedback as to what kind of radar detector i should get. Not looking to pay 200 bucks for one though, so keep the suggestions realistic.

Thanks
His Eaziness

Not willing to pay $200? lol, then go to radio shack, they have them for $40.

Until you change your mind, I wont give my opinion.

[S Brake]

you might be able to pick up a used valentine one on ebay for $250, but no less. They are the best on the market and cost 400 new.

[Shortbus]

teh boss has a k40 with front and rear detection, spent some major bling bling on it too.

Still got a speeding ticket.

[Steel]

Just dont speed. HA! who am I kidding!!

Truth is, it's getting harder to beat the fuzz, because of their laser detectors. If it's legal for your state, get a radar detector/jammer.

[kris]

Originally posted by Steel
Just dont speed. HA! who am I kidding!!

Truth is, it's getting harder to beat the fuzz, because of their laser detectors. If it's legal for your state, get a radar detector/jammer.

Technically, the jammers/detectors are not illegal. The FCC does not regulate that frequency.

[Polygon]

It doesn't matter anyhow. Radar Jammers don't work, the real ones would take up your entire frickin' trunk. I wouls say just don't speed, but we all know that ain't happening. I would only buy the Valentine if I were buying one.

[KatWoman]

I got a Cobra radar detector for about $100 from Incredible Universe (now Fry's Electronics owned by Tandy Corp. who owns Radio Shack). Got it 7 years ago, haven't been pulled over for speeding since Not that a Neon goes that fast but ya know..........

[kris]

Originally posted by Polygon
It doesn't matter anyhow. Radar Jammers don't work, the real ones would take up your entire frickin' trunk

Car to elaborate?

[His Eaziness]

the reason that i'm afraid of spending so much is i dont know how the technology's advancing and i dont wanna buy a v1 and turn around and have to buy something else next year because the cops came out with something new

[His Eaziness]

if i do wind up getting a v1 off ebay what should i look for in the 'product description'(?), what attributes, so i dont get shafted?

[His Eaziness]

in browsing ebay i found a v1 1.7 that looks appealing, i checked the serial on valentine's website and an upgrade would cost like $200

what do you think about the 1.7? or should i look for a used 1.8?

[YogsVR4]

The name Valentine has been mentioned for good reason. Its the best out there. And like most things, you get what you pay for.

[flylwsi]

http://k40.com/Products/Radar/LaserDefuserPlus.html

i read a pretty good test on this, and it worked...

it scrambles the first shot they get at you and gets you a warning signal... by the time the radar gun gets you, you'll have slowed down...

it was tested in some mustang mag i was reading, and it worked pretty well...