? for all you Va owners.

[Nates GTS Viper]

I recently purchased a 96 GTS fron Bernie at BJ Motors. It will be three weeks until the parts will be in and it feels like it'll be the longest three weeks of my life, but I know Bernie will do my car right so I can wait. My question is do any of you use radar detectors, shhhhh I know they're illigal but thought I would just ask. If so what works best and what happens if you get caught with it.

 

[costanZo]

I recently purchased a 96 GTS fron Bernie at BJ Motors. It will be three weeks until the parts will be in and it feels like it'll be the longest three weeks of my life, but I know Bernie will do my car right so I can wait. My question is do any of you use radar detectors, shhhhh I know they're illigal but thought I would just ask. If so what works best and what happens if you get caught with it.

My Thread: http://forums.viperclub.org/general-viper-discussion/611064-best-radar-detectors.html

Read up.. haha

P.S.
I also purchased a 96 GTS B&W from Mark Burnstein in the Detroit Area- he is on vacation this week so once he gets back he is going to have the car transported to where he gets the car serviced so I can schedule shipping to have it picked up.. the next couple of weeks will be the longest in my life ever as well!


Quick Summary:
This is quoted from something I wrote on another thread called "Broken Valentine?"

I posted a thread a couple weeks back regarding Radar Detectors in general; can be found here:
http://forums.viperclub.org/general-viper-discussion/611064-best-radar-detectors.html

I would say about 90% of the Viper community; at least from what I saw own the V1 and the other 10% have some form of ******, either 9500i or 8500 x50 and/or Bell, most likely the STi or RX65.

If you do a google search for "Best Radar Detectors" or anything else along those lines you will find sites like these:

Radar Detectors and Jammers - Reviews & Shopping at RadarBusters.com
Here is the actual forum from radarbusters.com which I did some research on as well:
Radar detector jammer forum: Index

Radar Detectors Reviews; Best Radar Detector

007 Radar Detectors - Best Radar Detector Reviews and Tests

Radar Detector Reviews & Comparisons Test: Beltronics (BEL) RX-65 Pro vs. ****** Passport 8500 X50 vs. Valentine One (V1)

Which Radar Detector is the World's Best?

There are obviously a lot more sites I have checked out but those were the first few from the google search I did real quick..

I must have done research for about 3 weeks straight while at home and most of the time while at work haha

To be honest, reading reviews regarding tests on radars are a good idea. However, there is nothing better then hearing comments regarding personal experience from people who actually own radars; not so much from tests done by car&driver, motor trend etc.,. Although I would take everything into consideration, I would just assume you would get the BEST information from people who actually own certain radar detectors and use them on a daily basis.

From my research of hearing what people actually own and their experiences plus online tests and/or reviews; the three BEST and most recent radars are:

Valentine One:
Pros: Best for front and rear detection, laser detection overall is amazing, POP Mode and arrows feature. Also the fact that you can always upgrade to a newer version for cheap money and they send you a brand new updated unit so you don't have to pay top dollar for a brand new detector when the newest and best features are available is a great deal.
Cons: A $hit load of false alerts, looks like something you would never want to put on your car's windshield.

****** Passport 9500i:
Pros: GPS which allows you to program false alerts to be removed along with the alerts telling you how fast your going as the alert goes off(then again its really not hard to look at ur spedometer as the alert goes off either haha)
Cons: Laser detection isn't as good as V1(at least that is what I've heard)

Beltronics STi Driver:
Pros: Complete stealth; Best Radar Detector Detector; so if your a professional driver, drive a truck over 10,000 pounds or if radars are illegal in your area(Virginia and Washington DC.); your best bet is to buy this.
Cons: laser Detection is worse then the 9500i and far worse then V1.

I'm still trying to get as much information as I can before I buy mine; but I'm really leaning towards either the V1 or 9500i; and also considering one of the custom installs and buying the SR7 or SRX from ******.

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

You need to join VCA, PM me for details. I don't live in VA so I will let members from there advise you.

 

[Fast Too]

I have been considering one as well, if you do it get a hidden one as you know they are illegal in VA and DC. I would go with the ****** if I buy and have it installed in Maryland.

 

[costanZo]

I have been considering one as well, if you do it get a hidden one as you know they are illegal in VA and DC. I would go with the ****** if I buy and have it installed in Maryland.

What do you use now?

I really know I should get the V1, but I don't like the looks and I'd rather have Blue LED to match my car haha so I'm considering the ****** 9500i... I also don't get why BLUE LED cost more then RED LED..

Blue: Passport 9500i Radar Detector & Laser Detector Specifications - Blue - ****** Inc.
Red: Passport 9500i Radar Detector & Laser Detector Specifications - Red - ****** Inc.

Is it just because Blue is a cooler color! And the fact that it's newer?

 

[Fast Too]

I don't have one now.......but am considering the ****** as mentioned.

 

[Ken Lally]

My question is do any of you use radar detectors, shhhhh I know they're illigal but thought I would just ask. If so what works best and what happens if you get caught with it.

Bel STI here.

It is the ONLY one for VA. It it undetectable and at night you can go dark with it, the lights go out and onto the pwr cord.

So far so good.

 

[DEKE01]

Welcome to Viperdom. I've PM'ed you. Will get you on our NOVA email list so that you can attend our next cruise. We did one this past Sunday and you missed a good time.