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    Default Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    Ok, so I'm from BC Canada. I'm looking for a RD that is in the $100-$120 price range (I just bought a new car and money is tight).. I've had a lot of responses of people telling me to wait and save up more.. But I can't I'm very impatient and I need it now. I will upgrade later but right now I would like to find a radar up too $120 (w/ shipping).

    These are the bands/lasers used in my area:
    Surrey: K, Ka, Laser (LTI Marksman, Ultralyte, Laser Atlanta, PL III)
    If you need more info just let me no.. Thanks in advance.

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    You can't afford to speed. Do you know much about laser and how it works with RD's?
    Last edited by v1user; 08-12-2009 at 06:49 PM. Reason: proven wrong

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    Why don't you spend $150 and get a refurb Escort 8500 off of eBay.

    They still perform very well and they did good against the Valentine One in 2005 and 2006.

    http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...ctor-test.html

    http://guysoflidar.com/radar-detecto...testjan06.html
    Last edited by <<JAZZY>>; 08-12-2009 at 06:38 PM.

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    The 940 is going to run him over his price limit with shipping.

    Honestly, dude, you'd be better off just slowing down, or putting that money away for a lawyer than into a radar detector. No radar detector is going to save you from laser, which seems to be your biggest threat. And a hundred dollar detector is only going to give you a false sense of security, causing you to get pwn3d.

    Probably the only detector I'd even briefly consider looking at at that price is the Whistler XTR 190. But again, I'd probably just skip it altogether if I couldn't get something reliable.

    "Buy the BEST and screw the rest." - fire65

    "im intrested to see how well you do.i never seen a car JTG before would be a first for me.." - radarrob

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    Quote Originally Posted by <<JAZZY>> View Post
    Why don't you spend $150 and get a refurb Escort 8500 off of eBay.

    They still perform very well and they did good against the Valentine One in 2005 and 2006.

    Guys of LIDAR - Radar Detector Test

    Guys of LIDAR - Radar Detector Test
    I agree. The Escort 8500 is by far his best option anywhere close to his prie range, but I don't think Escort will ship him one to BC. I don't like the 940 option, because it cannot disable X band, which he says he doesn't need. The best option for him is the Bel v955, which he can't afford. Looks like I agree with Stealth Stalker, he should just slow down, since none of that will save him from laser anyhow. Speeding has become a pay-to-play game. He can't afford to play.

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    Quote Originally Posted by v1user View Post
    You can't afford to speed. Do you know much about laser and how it works with RD's?
    Yes, I need a laser jammer RDs dont do much for lasers.

    Quote Originally Posted by <<JAZZY>> View Post
    Why don't you spend $150 and get a refurb Escort 8500 off of eBay.

    They still perform very well and they did good against the Valentine One in 2005 and 2006.
    These go for $175 + Shipping Canadian.

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    Can somebody tell me a decent RD please in my price range ... I need one for now and in a couple of months I will upgrade.

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    Quote Originally Posted by nb23 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by v1user View Post
    You can't afford to speed. Do you know much about laser and how it works with RD's?
    Yes, I need a laser jammer RDs dont do much for lasers.
    There is no laser jammer available that is in your price range.

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    You've been told. Ask again and you're banned.

    "Buy the BEST and screw the rest." - fire65

    "im intrested to see how well you do.i never seen a car JTG before would be a first for me.." - radarrob

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    Default Re: Yes another which radar should I get (w/ information)

    Quote Originally Posted by snoopyc4 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by nb23 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by v1user View Post
    You can't afford to speed. Do you know much about laser and how it works with RD's?
    Yes, I need a laser jammer RDs dont do much for lasers.
    There is no laser jammer available that is in your price range.
    I no I was answering his question.

    Quote Originally Posted by Stealth Stalker View Post
    You've been told. Ask again and you're banned.
    Ask what again? I haven't done anything.

 

 

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