i'm thinking about getting a radar dectector...but can someone tell me some info about them first...??...like what does 7 ban radars/ 11 ban radar do..??...and what's the most realiable one to buy...thanks...
my family has had really good luck with the escorts, even back in the day when the smallest one fit above the visor on the passinger side, my dad currently has the passport 8500 http://www.escortradar.com/
I have a V1. As far as I can tell it's a ticket detector. When it goes off, for real not false, if you're speeding you look around, see the cop with laser and then get a ticket. It does save you if they are moving and aren't in parked in a speed trap. If I'm going to speed, I keep my eyes up and watch for cars tapping their brakes ahead. I've gotten two tickets with my V1. It went off and oh, yep there he is. And yep, crap, here he comes. Best bet, cruise (with no CEL, damn Subie for that one) at 8+ mph over speed limit. Or know the road and where they hide and put it down!
BUY THE K40!! Its kinda expensive but if you get a ticket the first year they will pay for it!! Can't beat that kin of guarentee! PM if you want more info.
I have a V1. Has worked fine on my long distance highway trips. Otherwise, around town, just try to keep within speed limits.
uuhh, sorry, but no radar detector has a 4 mile range. It would be utterly useless. (While I do agree that the X50 is a great unit, as is the V1)
Radar detectors are good mostly for the hiways and rural areas. Around town, the beep so much that you always have to watch yourself. I use to have a Valentine-1. I figure it defeats the purpose of having one when it forces you to slow down anyway. Good Radar Detector = $300 Obeying Traffic Laws = Free
