I need a radar detector!!!

01redgt1 · 10-06-2004, 11:13 AM

Sup guys? Im wondering if any of ya know of a good radar detector thats reliable, I just got rid of all my tickets and im catching my self speed again, so now i need something to warn me before anything.... I also need to price and place where i can find it at.

Hodge · 10-06-2004, 12:02 PM

beltronics RX65 pro, its on ebay for like 239.00 retail is 330.00

atc3434 · 10-06-2004, 12:31 PM

If your a frequent speeder, you'll get tickets, detector or not. It can't save your from instant on Laser, which is the new fad anyways. They are useful, but if your a major speeder, you'll find they won't always help. (This is coming for somebody who used to swear by one, and used it constantly.) Not to metion, if they do stop you, and see a detection, your getting a ticket, end of story.

2003SCT · 10-06-2004, 02:52 PM

Yeah, if you are catching yourself speed and don't want to.....a radar detector won't help with that! That reminds me of the Lincoln COntinental that I had...black with the Signature Series package...nice car...
It actually had a speed alarm that you could set....default was 10 above the limit.....! That car had SO many cool features....it had the electric eyes that would turn your brights on and then off when a car was coming at you. It also told you how many miles you could go on how much gas you had left, your avg. mpg at what your throttle position was...etc....lots of stuff.

I don't know but I still wouldnt trust a radar detector......thats just me.

CHRIS

matts · 10-06-2004, 07:39 PM

passport 8500 x50......supposed best one on market. i've got one of those and the older 8500 and i love them both. both are great detectors.

MattBatt · 10-08-2004, 11:35 PM

I've heard Valentine is the best Never used a Radar Detector so I don't Know.

AznGA · 10-09-2004, 12:45 AM

I went to best buy and spent about $140 on a Whistler detector. Works fine with me.

2002GT · 10-09-2004, 01:05 AM

Cobra

xxbackhillxx · 10-09-2004, 04:57 AM

haha cobras are terrible they couldnt detect a cop if he was sitting right in front of you waving his radar gun.
the passport 8500 and 8500 x50 or even the valentine are the best ones on the market. the passports go for about 250 on ebay last time i checked. the valentine is retailed at $400 but you can find it around $300 sometimes if you're lucky.

GTon9teens · 10-09-2004, 06:25 AM

i got one from radio shack cause it was the only place open with good detectors when i went to buy, i believe its actually awhistler because it has the exact same casing as a whistler radar detector, i spent $189 and in the 3 years i've had it i'veonly gotten one ticket, cops are using instant on more and more, which makes a radar detector usless

Hodge · 10-09-2004, 08:22 AM

i'll tell you what i just got the beltronics RX65 pro, "best overall performance" over the passport 8500, and the valentine. The bel is awesome, very sensitive, it has three city modes, highway and autoscan. I like it a lot. it has the pop protection to which if you drive a highway a lot is essiential. ebay you can get it for 234.00 shipped. it's definitely worth it. my dads going up north sunday and im gonna see what he thinks about it, cause there's a lot of cops on I75 and when u go 85, you need it. Bel RX65 Pro = best overall performance. PLUS it talks to u so you dont even need to look over. another thing that most radar detectors dont have.

GroundZero · 10-09-2004, 08:25 AM

get the k40 system I have it and I love it . It is by far the best radar you can buy.

xxbackhillxx · 10-09-2004, 08:42 AM

k40 is very expensive but i would agree its the best. i was trying to keep the prices reasonable.

hodge ... where is it stated that the bel has "best overall performance?" or is that just your opinion?

rocketfast123 · 10-12-2004, 03:36 PM

I have a one that is like 4 years old(or older). Little cheap thing and work very well belive it or not. It beeps at everything in the city, but work like my sisters $140 Whistler on the interstate and country.

matts · 10-12-2004, 03:43 PM

i didn't care for the valentine. i have a friend that has one.....only feature it has i like over my passport is the directional arrows. but other than that the passport pics up better than the valentine in the unofficial tests i've put them in.......which consists of putting both on the same windshield and driving around.

the x50 also has a POP feature on it. it also can be reprogrammed to recieve new threats when the time comes.

the Bel RX65 has "new" features that the passport has had for a few years now. and the only thing i see that the Bel has that the passport don't is the "Ku" band for use in europe. but i dont travel to europe very often, and when i do i dont worry about carrying my radar detector....so that feature isn't an issue.

not knocking the detector....it's undoubtedly a great detector, but everyone has their preferences....and mine's the 8500 x50

DJ Ryan's GT · 10-12-2004, 07:54 PM

I like my sr-7 it seems to work very well. But if your looking for a more afforable one I would agree with a 8500 or 8500 x50.

Jagey · 10-12-2004, 09:33 PM

isn't going 75 or 80mph on the highway limit enough for you guys down there. I was in Minnesota, and that speed limit is about 20 mph higher than the limit in my province alone

matts · 10-12-2004, 10:15 PM

speed is never enough

. give us 80 and we like 90. give us 90 and we like 140......we just can't help it

AznGA · 10-12-2004, 10:35 PM

I don't think you need to spend $400 on a Valentine. I payed $120 for this Whistler at Best Buy and it really works great. It goes off a lot, but I can usually ignore it with my music on and it gives me enough time to slow down.

2002GT · 10-12-2004, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxbackhillxx

haha cobras are terrible they couldnt detect a cop if he was sitting right in front of you waving his radar gun.

wrong

10-06-2004, 11:13 AM	#1
01redgt1 GAGT - Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Age: 37 Posts: 59 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	I need a radar detector!!! Sup guys? Im wondering if any of ya know of a good radar detector thats reliable, I just got rid of all my tickets and im catching my self speed again, so now i need something to warn me before anything.... I also need to price and place where i can find it at.

10-06-2004, 12:02 PM	#2
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	beltronics RX65 pro, its on ebay for like 239.00 retail is 330.00 __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

10-06-2004, 12:31 PM	#3
atc3434 Grand Am Again AKA: Andrew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Auburn, NY Age: 38 Posts: 1,999 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	If your a frequent speeder, you'll get tickets, detector or not. It can't save your from instant on Laser, which is the new fad anyways. They are useful, but if your a major speeder, you'll find they won't always help. (This is coming for somebody who used to swear by one, and used it constantly.) Not to metion, if they do stop you, and see a detection, your getting a ticket, end of story. __________________ 1999 Grand Am SE2 - Blue, TOG Headers, SLP Exhaust, DHP - SOLD 1996 Vert' Z-28 - M6, magnaflow muffler-back, K&N FIPK, Hurst Short-throw - 13.6 @ 103mph. 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Daytona - Go Mango Orange #2832 of 4000. Tune/exhaust. 14.009@97mph. 2002 Saab 9 5 Aero Wagon - 3" turboback/tune. 17psi of sleeper fun just waiting to surprise you.

10-06-2004, 02:52 PM	#4
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	Yeah, if you are catching yourself speed and don't want to.....a radar detector won't help with that! That reminds me of the Lincoln COntinental that I had...black with the Signature Series package...nice car... It actually had a speed alarm that you could set....default was 10 above the limit.....! That car had SO many cool features....it had the electric eyes that would turn your brights on and then off when a car was coming at you. It also told you how many miles you could go on how much gas you had left, your avg. mpg at what your throttle position was...etc....lots of stuff. I don't know but I still wouldnt trust a radar detector......thats just me. CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

10-06-2004, 07:39 PM	#5
matts 18" Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jonesboro AR Age: 38 Posts: 624 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	passport 8500 x50......supposed best one on market. i've got one of those and the older 8500 and i love them both. both are great detectors. __________________ 1-18"Kicker Comp VR,Crossfire 1000D, Kenwood Excelon Headunit Alpine Type R 6x9, Alpine Type R 5 1/4" Componet Set, Kicker KX3 Crossover, Stinger aux. battery, Stinger 1 Farad Cap

10-08-2004, 11:35 PM	#6
MattBatt I'm An Audio Monkey AKA: Matt Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orlando FL Age: 41 Posts: 1,015 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	I've heard Valentine is the best Never used a Radar Detector so I don't Know. __________________ My car is dieing My Website "Life's big problems include the words 'Indictment' or 'Inoperable'. Everything else is small stuff."

10-09-2004, 12:45 AM	#7
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	I went to best buy and spent about $140 on a Whistler detector. Works fine with me.

10-09-2004, 01:05 AM	#8
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	Cobra

10-09-2004, 04:57 AM	#9
xxbackhillxx Spoils AKA: Tom Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Detroit Age: 34 Posts: 2,926 Vehicle: 2015 Sierra, F80 M3	haha cobras are terrible they couldnt detect a cop if he was sitting right in front of you waving his radar gun. the passport 8500 and 8500 x50 or even the valentine are the best ones on the market. the passports go for about 250 on ebay last time i checked. the valentine is retailed at $400 but you can find it around $300 sometimes if you're lucky.

10-09-2004, 06:25 AM	#10
GTon9teens $Greed GT$ AKA: GREEDGT Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: MIDWEST BITCH Age: 39 Posts: 342 Vehicle: grandamgt.com=faggots	i got one from radio shack cause it was the only place open with good detectors when i went to buy, i believe its actually awhistler because it has the exact same casing as a whistler radar detector, i spent $189 and in the 3 years i've had it i'veonly gotten one ticket, cops are using instant on more and more, which makes a radar detector usless

10-09-2004, 08:22 AM	#11
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	i'll tell you what i just got the beltronics RX65 pro, "best overall performance" over the passport 8500, and the valentine. The bel is awesome, very sensitive, it has three city modes, highway and autoscan. I like it a lot. it has the pop protection to which if you drive a highway a lot is essiential. ebay you can get it for 234.00 shipped. it's definitely worth it. my dads going up north sunday and im gonna see what he thinks about it, cause there's a lot of cops on I75 and when u go 85, you need it. Bel RX65 Pro = best overall performance. PLUS it talks to u so you dont even need to look over. another thing that most radar detectors dont have. __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

10-09-2004, 08:25 AM	#12
GroundZero BaGgEd Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DG Age: 36 Posts: 236 Vehicle: 99 GaGt	get the k40 system I have it and I love it . It is by far the best radar you can buy. __________________ (`-==Fastest BaGgEd Ga EvEr==-`) --------(`=======`)---------

10-09-2004, 08:42 AM	#13
xxbackhillxx Spoils AKA: Tom Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Detroit Age: 34 Posts: 2,926 Vehicle: 2015 Sierra, F80 M3	k40 is very expensive but i would agree its the best. i was trying to keep the prices reasonable. hodge ... where is it stated that the bel has "best overall performance?" or is that just your opinion?

10-12-2004, 03:43 PM	#15
matts 18" Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jonesboro AR Age: 38 Posts: 624 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	i didn't care for the valentine. i have a friend that has one.....only feature it has i like over my passport is the directional arrows. but other than that the passport pics up better than the valentine in the unofficial tests i've put them in.......which consists of putting both on the same windshield and driving around. the x50 also has a POP feature on it. it also can be reprogrammed to recieve new threats when the time comes. the Bel RX65 has "new" features that the passport has had for a few years now. and the only thing i see that the Bel has that the passport don't is the "Ku" band for use in europe. but i dont travel to europe very often, and when i do i dont worry about carrying my radar detector....so that feature isn't an issue. not knocking the detector....it's undoubtedly a great detector, but everyone has their preferences....and mine's the 8500 x50 __________________ 1-18"Kicker Comp VR,Crossfire 1000D, Kenwood Excelon Headunit Alpine Type R 6x9, Alpine Type R 5 1/4" Componet Set, Kicker KX3 Crossover, Stinger aux. battery, Stinger 1 Farad Cap

10-12-2004, 07:54 PM	#16
DJ Ryan's GT Member AKA: Ryan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Flint MI Age: 38 Posts: 18 Vehicle: 2005 GP GXP	I like my sr-7 it seems to work very well. But if your looking for a more afforable one I would agree with a 8500 or 8500 x50.

10-12-2004, 09:33 PM	#17
Jagey Red is cool AKA: Jag Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 37 Posts: 1,919 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	isn't going 75 or 80mph on the highway limit enough for you guys down there. I was in Minnesota, and that speed limit is about 20 mph higher than the limit in my province alone __________________ 2002 Black GAGT w/ Red Accents Jagey's N-Body registry Manitoba Grand Am Club Thread

10-12-2004, 10:15 PM	#18
matts 18" Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jonesboro AR Age: 38 Posts: 624 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	speed is never enough . give us 80 and we like 90. give us 90 and we like 140......we just can't help it __________________ 1-18"Kicker Comp VR,Crossfire 1000D, Kenwood Excelon Headunit Alpine Type R 6x9, Alpine Type R 5 1/4" Componet Set, Kicker KX3 Crossover, Stinger aux. battery, Stinger 1 Farad Cap

10-12-2004, 10:35 PM	#19
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	I don't think you need to spend $400 on a Valentine. I payed $120 for this Whistler at Best Buy and it really works great. It goes off a lot, but I can usually ignore it with my music on and it gives me enough time to slow down.

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