back on the road

**geneinnc** · 05-26-2009, 07:49 PM

I haven't been on the road a lot since 2002. I'm going to buy a "super car" since it's a buyers market.

I can't seem to find any comparison reviews that aren't several years old. That's why I'm here.

I figure you folks are up to date.

**Stealth Stalker** · 05-26-2009, 08:33 PM

You're correct on all counts!

The best place to get reliable numbers on both radar detectors and laser jammers is Radar Detector Tests and Reviews by Guys of LIDAR. Some of their information is slightly dated because of a few new products in the last year, but still relevant. And they will be testing again in the next few months, so stay tuned.

Unless you are in a state that outlaws radar detectors (VA and DC), there are really only two serious choices in the "best of the best" categories, and those are the Valentine 1 and the Escort 9500 series. Narrowing it down between those two takes a lot of careful consideration of a lot of factors that you will easily find with just a little search of the Escort and Valentine 1 forums here.

Be aware that no radar detector has the slightest chance of saving you from a laser hit. If laser enforcement is used anywhere that you drive, you will need to invest in a separate laser jammer to save you from that threat.

Welcome, and have fun with the upcoming project!