Hi new guy from CA

**Hliang** · 08-11-2010, 09:41 PM

I am from San Diego, but I will be moving up to San Jose really soon, by next week

I wanted to introduce myself and ask a question.

First off, Hi I am Hector

I was wondering what would be the best radar detector for me?
Conditions - My drive will consist of driving on the 5 interstate all the way up to San Jose.
I will also be driving all over Norcal quite often, both city and highway driving.

Also I will be visiting San Diego at least 3-4 times a year so that is more driving on the interstate.

Thank you in advance for your help

**MarshVegas** · 08-11-2010, 09:47 PM

Spend as much M-O-N-E-Y on an RD you can

Whatever You don't want to give to the Boys in BLUE

**OpenRoad** · 08-12-2010, 12:14 AM

Welcome to the club.
I've lived in SF Bay Area for 30 years and CHP is fairly predictable about where they tag people for speeding. I've had zero tickets from CHP in the Bay Area, so you really have to stand out from the crowd to get tagged. It is also hard to go PSL due to traffic. They do have "sweeps" where 6 motor cops with handheld radar or LIDAR will snag a ton of cars, but that's usually once a year for a week, and it is usually on the news.

Either Valentine 1 or Escort Redline. If you're on a budget, refurb Belscort 8500.

**Hunter** · 08-12-2010, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by MarshVegas

Spend as much M-O-N-E-Y on an RD you can

Whatever You don't want to give to the Boys in BLUE

I think that is very well said.A good RD will serve it's purpose and pay for itself over time.

**Akosikojak** · 08-12-2010, 02:57 AM

I would go V1 1st from what your indicating about traveling allot on the Interstate, also understand LIDAR is becoming more and more popular up in the NorCal areas. NO RD is going to give you much of a chance if your >PSL. Also the V1 is a very noisy RD (which I like, but allot don't) inside the city so take that into account.

The REdline is also a very good RD and you would be very satisfied w/it if/when you purchased it.

Both RD's give you the option to turn bands off so that can cut a serious amount of noise out of either one of these fine RD's. Just something to think about when your comparison shopping.

Also check out this great website,http://www.guysoflidar.com/radar-det...ctor-test.html it will give you some performance/related criteria you can look at and might help you determine which RD is right for you.

Welcome to our forum.

**Hliang** · 08-12-2010, 11:39 AM

Thank you everyone for the welcomes and advice

The V1 seems to be the "best" for my situations, if not at least a very good medium between different brands.

Thank you again

**GreenRadar** · 08-12-2010, 11:41 AM

I would say it sounds like your best bet is going to be the V1

**Meech_G35** · 08-12-2010, 08:51 PM

I currently live in the Stockton, CA area. Im using an Escort 940 and it works great for me. CHP runs KA only. Local PD is KA as well and Ive run into a few older Sheriff cars with K.

Im looking to upgrade to a V1 shortly. Im mostly speed on the freeways. 5 and the 99.

**Akosikojak** · 08-12-2010, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Meech_G35

I currently live in the Stockton, CA area. Im using an Escort 940 and it works great for me. CHP runs KA only. Local PD is KA as well and Ive run into a few older Sheriff cars with K.

Im looking to upgrade to a V1 shortly. Im mostly speed on the freeways. 5 and the 99.

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