Best place to buy detector? (sti-r)

[skimo]

Hi,

I am very new to this forum although I have been reading it for years . My V1 got stolen recently and I am thinking of getting the STI - r .Where is the best place to get it 1) cheap 2) with warranty!

Thanks
skimo

[v1user]

I think the only place I can legally recommend is radarbusters. (rules FTW)

[skimo]

Well radarbusters does not sell that model. Hmmm...

ok, I just read the rules. From what I read, its seems OK to tell me where without posting a direct link.

Thanks anyway.

[mikered30]

I dont see it on the radar busters site. I dont think they sell it anymore.

[Stealth Stalker]

It's discontinued, so you just have to catch as catch can.

[crazyVOLVOrob]

STi-R is discontinued and there are no authorized sellers that have STi-R's so I suggest you complain to escort about removing the best possible radar detector from their shelves

[category4]

Just have to search around on the internet and see who still has them.

If you can't find he STi-R I'm sure RB will have the new QI-45 if you want a remote mount. Not quite the same as a STi-R but probably the best in that price range for remote mount.

[skimo]

Funny, I read everywhere that the STI-r is a better performer than V1. However, the latest test for GOL shows otherwise.

What am I missing?

Thanks
skimo

[Stealth Stalker]

What am I missing?

The big picture.

Performance is not a one-dimensional entity. There are several factors to be taken into consideration. The STi-R sometimes has better range than the V1. Sometimes not. It is not consistent.

Given the shortcomings of the STi-R in regards to I/O performance, I would say that, even in the best case scenario, the extra range offered by the STi-R over the V1 compensates enough to call it a better performer.

[category4]

I see no difference in range on my STi-R and my V1. If I had to pick between one or the other the V1 would stay.