Need some help selecting a radar detector in VA

[ukiltmybrutha]

A few months ago, I got a reckless driving ticket for going over 80 mph. Haven't had a ticket in 9 years and right to reckless. I don't want to get into my case or be judged here. Suffice it to say, I am usually trying to see how much fuel economy I can get out of my vehicles but things happen to many of us eventually especially when a few of your vehicles are very powerful

The radar detector needs to be undetectable by a RDD. I have done a fair amount of research before signing up.

Here is my biggest issue. I drive up to 4 different vehicles on a 60 mile commute from Virginia to DC. on a daily basis. I don't want to buy 4 radar detectors at $400-500 bucks each or hardwire just one and forget about the others.

...or even worse, buy 4 radar detectors and end up finding out that they have all become obsolete and detectable.

I was thinking of buying 4 of these since the price is so good...but don't want to buy 4 paperweights...the reviews on Amazon seem to be good though.

Cobra ESD7400 Performance Radar/Laser Detector with Ultra Bright Data Display, Safety Alert and VG2/Spectre Surveillance Undetectable

They are good for Spectre 1 and VG-2. However, a large portion of my commute is through urban jurisdictions that have plenty of our tax dollars and probably have the latest technologies. These jurisdictions also border DC where all of our money goes too.

Any thoughts on what I can do in this case?

Thanks

[johnblaz2000]

If you are driving in the Richmond area, I would recommend the Escort Redline. I am in Virginia every month. I have the 9500xi. I have had two close encounters where I had to take mine off the mirror. The Redline is undetectable but it doesn't have the gps tracking. I would've gotten that if it did have the tracking features. You always have to keep your eyes open down in VA, if you keep your detector in the window. And if you past the cop and he turns on the gun, don't use your breaks. They are testing to see if you are going to use your breaks.

[ukiltmybrutha]

Thank you for your thoughts. I am driving in the area that is about 50 miles North of Richmond then skipping the beltway and going up 395 right into DC. I got nailed right across from the Pentagon. The Pentagon is actually in VA (Arlington County) not DC.

In my case, I always look ahead but the bastard was hiding around a corner behind a concrete wall. Being a former electronic technician, I can't imagine radar being able to go through a concrete.

Anyways, this is far from an every day thing but since I happen to live here because there are actually jobs here, I dont want to get nailed for reckless again and get tossed in jail.

The multiple vehicle problem still remains. Not looking to get rid of any of my vehicles either. Most of them are paid for and each has a very well defined purpose.

If you are driving in the Richmond area, I would recommend the Escort Redline. I am in Virginia every month. I have the 9500xi. I have had two close encounters where I had to take mine off the mirror. The Redline is undetectable but it doesn't have the gps tracking. I would've gotten that if it did have the tracking features. You always have to keep your eyes open down in VA, if you keep your detector in the window. And if you past the cop and he turns on the gun, don't use your breaks. They are testing to see if you are going to use your breaks.

[djrams80]

Cobra advertizes some of their radar detectors as undetectable to Spectre, but that is a flat out lie. We tested one of their supposedly undetectable models at the last GoL and it was, by far, the easist to detect.

Radar Detector Tests and Reviews by Guys of LIDAR - LASER



Unfortunately for you, you only have four choices of detectors that are truly undetectable and none of them are cheap. They are the Bel STi Magnum, the Escort RedLine and two permanently installed detectors, the Bel STi-R Plus and the Escort 9500ci. Since you mentioned that you will be moving your detector between cars a lot, I'd personally recommend the Bel STi Magnum over the RedLine because it has better audio rampup, meaning that the audio alert better matches the actual alert strength. The best way to hide your radar detector is to hardwire it high. It's pretty easy to do, but it'll take some time for four cars.

[ukiltmybrutha]

Thank you very much for this information. Now I have it all necked down to my choices and can begin to price shop.

Your post and the other individuals does bring up a few new questions:

1) If I do happened to get pulled over, I am sure he will just look up at my visor inside or wherever I have it mounted. (Don't want to lose my detector after that sort of investment). Of course this is unlikely to happen since I am not a habitual speeder at this point in my life.

2) I saw this here.....

(Competitor link edited out)

It is a bit pricey for 4, but I was thinking that I could incoporate that or something similar into my setup to be sure. Thoughts on that?

3) What is this GPS thing? Is it like the GPS I use to find my way around?

Cobra advertizes some of their radar detectors as undetectable to Spectre, but that is a flat out lie. We tested one of their supposedly undetectable models at the last GoL and it was, by far, the easist to detect.

Radar Detector Tests and Reviews by Guys of LIDAR - LASER



Unfortunately for you, you only have four choices of detectors that are truly undetectable and none of them are cheap. They are the Bel STi Magnum, the Escort RedLine and two permanently installed detectors, the Bel STi-R Plus and the Escort 9500ci. Since you mentioned that you will be moving your detector between cars a lot, I'd personally recommend the Bel STi Magnum over the RedLine because it has better audio rampup, meaning that the audio alert better matches the actual alert strength. The best way to hide your radar detector is to hardwire it high. It's pretty easy to do, but it'll take some time for four cars.

Thank you

[AvsBest]

The fact that the Redline will apparently have RDR and Ka band segmentation through Escort Live! is something to look at

[djrams80]

The fact that the Redline will apparently have RDR and Ka band segmentation through Escort Live! is something to look at

I will not be buying a RedLine(or any other Escort detector for that matter) until they fix their busted audio rampup. Let's hope they eventually give the STi Magnum these same features.

[ukiltmybrutha]

Are my responses making it here...this is a quick test. I posted some reasonable questions and don't see them yet. In the meantime, thanks all for your thoughts!

[ukiltmybrutha]

Sorry, but what does this mean?

The fact that the Redline will apparently have RDR and Ka band segmentation through Escort Live! is something to look at

[ukiltmybrutha]

Ok, will stay away from the Cobra, thanks for that. So I have a few thoughts/questions based on your post.

1) You mention mounting it up high but I would guess that still is only a start around here since the cops probably look up at the visor first. I was thinking about getting 4 of these although probably too pricey for 4....figure I could improvise with other tipes of visor attachments etc:

PRS, Bel STi Driver, Blinder M47 Laser Jammer - Visor Radar Detector Mount hides your Bel STi Driver radar detector from view, yet allows it to give...

I guess that the chance of me getting pulled over will be seriously reduced anyways for starters...I haven't been pulled over in 9 yrs, I suppose that is more than the average guy with performance vehicles.

2. What is the GPS tracking about?

Cobra advertizes some of their radar detectors as undetectable to Spectre, but that is a flat out lie. We tested one of their supposedly undetectable models at the last GoL and it was, by far, the easist to detect.

Radar Detector Tests and Reviews by Guys of LIDAR - LASER



Unfortunately for you, you only have four choices of detectors that are truly undetectable and none of them are cheap. They are the Bel STi Magnum, the Escort RedLine and two permanently installed detectors, the Bel STi-R Plus and the Escort 9500ci. Since you mentioned that you will be moving your detector between cars a lot, I'd personally recommend the Bel STi Magnum over the RedLine because it has better audio rampup, meaning that the audio alert better matches the actual alert strength. The best way to hide your radar detector is to hardwire it high. It's pretty easy to do, but it'll take some time for four cars.