# Radar Detectors **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 25, 2008, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476 "2008-01-25T23:19:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Niskyspy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/50afbb/32.png) [@Niskyspy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Niskyspy)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2008, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/41 "2008-01-29T19:50:58Z")
So I ordered V1 today, I guess it was a good decision. And yes after a week of research I can agree that Cobra is like some dog shit on the floor that has 12V running to it through a wire. I have Cobra in my car and its ok but after looking though radar tests on [http://guysoflidar.com](http://guysoflidar.com) you can see why cobra is just crap. ---
**Author:** ![McBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@McBitchin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/McBitchin)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2008, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/42 "2008-01-29T19:52:29Z")
wow now i feel bad about my radar :lol oh well i’ll just take it easy, 100% guarentee no tickets that way ---
**Author:** ![Niskyspy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/50afbb/32.png) [@Niskyspy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Niskyspy)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2008, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/43 "2008-01-29T20:18:33Z")
Don’t feel too bad, I had 2 other cobra radar detectors before this one. And only now I am realizing how crappy Cobras are. It seems they get people to buy their product because of good looks, stupid functions (compass, color screen) and of course 12band detection :headbang you just need to remember that all you actually need is K, Ka, Laser all the other stuff is just useless now. ---
**Author:** ![That\_Blue\_DA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/2bfe46/32.png) [@That\_Blue\_DA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/That_Blue_DA)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2008, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/44 "2008-01-29T20:37:31Z")
> [@Niskyspy](#): > > Don’t feel too bad, I had 2 other cobra radar detectors before this one. And only now I am realizing how crappy Cobras are. It seems they get people to buy their product because of good looks, stupid functions (compass, color screen) and of course 12band detection :headbang you just need to remember that all you actually need is K, Ka, Laser all the other stuff is just useless now. Most people that buy Cobra radars AKA CRAPras think that just because they have A radar detector that it will save them from anything. Not every cop uses radar. A radar detector is not a cop detector!!! V1 FTW! ---
**Author:** ![Code\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ea924/32.png) [@Code\_Blue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Code_Blue)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2008, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/45 "2008-01-29T23:08:56Z")
thats mostly for london/UK. they have the geo coordinates for the speed cameras…you load them into your gps and you can see whenever your coming to a speed trap… it has NOTHING to do with the United States. and there is no “Service” from any gps company, its just that, a rumor. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/46 "2008-01-30T04:15:03Z")
> [@Code Blue](#): > > thats mostly for london/UK. they have the geo coordinates for the speed cameras…you load them into your gps and you can see whenever your coming to a speed trap… it has NOTHING to do with the United States. and there is no “Service” from any gps company, its just that, a rumor. if you read up on it further, what it actually does is recognize false alarms, mark them on it’s gps, so that it never false alarms there again, however if on that same spot in the future has a new signal, like a cop sitting in a known false parking lot, it will warn you. > [@http://www.escortradar.com/9500i-blue.htm](#): > > The PASSPORT 9500i radar detector puts an end to false alarms. Its new GPS-powered TrueLock™ feature allows you to simply press the mute button a couple of times and never hear a radar-based automatic door opener or motion sensor again. Our patented design captures the location coordinates and the exact frequency of the signal and stores them in memory. Once stored, TrueLock™ will reject these signals, but is intelligent enough to warn you of a new or different signal in that same location. That’s right, no more false alarms! It’s actually kinda cool. but i just don’t like having somethign that is capable of tracking my speed inside my car…v1 ftw. ---
**Author:** ![jtviggen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ed8c4c/32.png) [@jtviggen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jtviggen)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/47 "2008-01-30T04:47:31Z")
> [@bennyfizzle](#): > > you can’t possibly tell me you think fwd is better in any performance aspect than rwd. > > noob :tong FWD/RWD(European cars) are good for cornering and ok in straights FWD/RWD(American/jap cars) are good for straights and ok in cornering IMHO ---
**Author:** ![1stgen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1stgen/32/6288_2.png) [@1stgen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1stgen)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/48 "2008-01-30T05:35:28Z")
> [@bennyfizzle](#): > > you can’t possibly tell me you think fwd is better in any performance aspect than rwd. > > noob :tong How about on snow noob? :lol Or higher entry speeds? Easier to drive fast and get it straight- AFTER it breaks traction at 100mph. ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/49 "2008-01-30T05:38:53Z")
that’s what benny’s awesome sentra :number1 , which is ofcourse fwd, is for…snow :shifty ---
**Author:** ![1stgen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1stgen/32/6288_2.png) [@1stgen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1stgen)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/50 "2008-01-30T05:42:58Z")
I also forgot to mention that depending on what your doing with the car, each has it’s advantages. It’s not a gran turismo world, all cars have the potential to be quick and handle well, and some obviously better than others, but when it comes down to it it’s all about personal preference. Both are very capable platforms if there is a capable driver behind the wheel. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/51 "2008-01-30T06:01:27Z")
> [@K-20power](#): > > that’s what benny’s awesome sentra :number1 , which is ofcourse fwd, is for…snow :shifty word, trying to change the cunt’s waterpump right now, goddamn seized belt tensioner ☹ ---
**Author:** ![1stgen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1stgen/32/6288_2.png) [@1stgen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1stgen)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/52 "2008-01-30T06:12:17Z")
Torch ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/53 "2008-01-30T06:21:45Z")
> [@bennyfizzle](#): > > > [@K-20power](#): > > > > that’s what benny’s awesome sentra :number1 , which is ofcourse fwd, is for…snow :shifty > > word, trying to change the 's waterpump right now, goddamn seized belt tensioner ☹ i love my 230,xxx mile beater , half a quart of oil every month and it’s good ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/54 "2008-01-30T08:51:59Z")
> [@jtviggen](#): > > escort and Beltronics are owned by the same company just an FYI: > > "…One point to consider, Escort and Beltronics are now owned and operated by the same company. The Escort 8500 X50 and the Beltronics RX65 are virtually the same radar detector with the following exceptions: > > The Escort is available in red or blue display with the blue display at a higher price. The reason for the price difference in the blue display is that the gases used to make the blue cost considerably more then the red > > The RX65 has voice, what Radar Roy feels is a better tech mode (display of technical information such as voltage received at the radar detector) > > The RX65 also has Ku band. Ku band was authorized for use within the USA over ten years ago, however the band has not used by any police radar gun manufacture. Kustom radar has been exploring the possibility of developing a new gun for this band, even as going so far as making a prototype in 2005. But demand from police departments has been low, and it is now doubtful that Kustom will follow through with this new Ku gun any time soon…" > > [Escort vs Valentine One - Radar Roy](http://www.radarbusters.com/belescortvalentinearticle.cfm) thank you. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/55 "2008-01-30T08:53:38Z")
V1 1.8 has ku as well ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/56 "2008-01-30T08:55:39Z")
yo ben, for fun, i wanna hook up both of our detectors next to each other. i think that’ll make my mind up for me once and for all. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/57 "2008-01-30T08:57:03Z")
> [@germanmusclecars](#): > > yo ben, for fun, i wanna hook up both of our detectors next to each other. i think that’ll make my mind up for me once and for all. Sounds like an article for Shift… I know a few Sheriffs that wouldn’t mind helping out with the gun, or I can get our own gun. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/58 "2008-01-30T08:58:55Z")
> [@germanmusclecars](#): > > yo ben, for fun, i wanna hook up both of our detectors next to each other. i think that’ll make my mind up for me once and for all. I don’t really care if the rx65 picks up from a slightly longer distance, i have arrows, bogey count, and it prioritzes what signal is coming from where and is the highest threat, no looking around saying where the fuck is that cop, it’s nice to not have to worry about EVERY signal the detector throws out, plus if you turn off x band, which isn’t used except for garage door openers now it eliminates the whole ‘false alarm’ problem with v1 well, not eliminate but it sure helps but yeah, we can do that this season some night we go out ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/59 "2008-01-30T09:03:39Z")
i have honestly never really seen 2 separate radar signals at once with any detector, and i have used the v1 before. the rx doesn’t really “throw out” random alerts when i’m driving. its pretty quiet. having the ability to turn the x band off is the shit. its fucking annoying, and useless now a days. cops do not use it anymore. it really has a pretty user friendly operation, which i like. i’d def. be interested in doing this sometime. it would be pretty cool to have your buddies get in on it too vlad. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2008, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476/60 "2008-01-30T09:11:17Z")
> [@germanmusclecars](#): > > i have honestly never really seen 2 separate radar signals at once with any detector, and i have used the v1 before. > > the rx doesn’t really “throw out” random alerts when i’m driving. its pretty quiet. > > having the ability to turn the x band off is the shit. its fucking annoying, and useless now a days. cops do not use it anymore. > > it really has a pretty user friendly operation, which i like. > > i’d def. be interested in doing this sometime. it would be pretty cool to have your buddies get in on it too vlad. Weren’t you with me once when i got like 4 signals? I’ve had as many as 6 from the trooper station in malta during shift change :rofl [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-detectors/235476.md?page=4)