echristodo Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I need a radar detector tomorrow before I drive to the IPD garage sale but I have no knowledge on the subject whatsoever. What should I buy? Any NW posters know where I can get the recommended model in seattle? Additionally, I did not know where to put this post so if a Mod wants to move it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvoson Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Well, for this drive, as long as you stick with the pack, we have a few Valentine 1's floating around to keep us safe But, in general, Valentine 1's, K40's, Passports, anything with radar/laser detection is a pretty good detector.Check out the pinned thread for the "Police Countermeasures", 2 of the mods on here are installing The K40 Calibre systems in their car which are stealth, as well as laser jamming Nice looking kit, but $$$$$.Just come to Bay Valve tomorrow around 5pm if you want to caravan down to Portland with us. The address is:4385 So. 133rd StSeattle, WA 98168Take the Interurban exit off of I-5 S, turn right at the light onto Interurban, go to the 2nd stop light (133rd St.) and turn left, Bay Valve is 2 blocks away on the left :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 silly carson.. Tukwila! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gioseppe Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 silly carson.. Tukwila!i was thinking that, and i live two states away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmelviØØ7 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Yeah totatlly sounds like fun to caravan down there. One problem......I drive the slowest car Volvo ever made.......:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Yeah totatlly sounds like fun to caravan down there. One problem......I drive the slowest car Volvo ever made....... no matter.I5's a parking lot until about the Nisqually Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echristodo Posted May 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 no matter.I5's a parking lot until about the Nisqually Valley.Then its settled, we will meet in tukwilla at 5 and proceed to oregon like a band of swedish camels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwein Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 lol sounds like fun for you boys :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PullMyFinger Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I'm leaving at 7, see you at the border :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Yeah totatlly sounds like fun to caravan down there. One problem......I drive the slowest car Volvo ever made.......You have an S80? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 V1 saved me many times. k40 if you've saved your graduation money.nujw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaGiK Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Not trying to flame but radar jammers, ect don't even do anything. Im a cop and a master laser/radar instructor here in hawaii and we've tested many models. If you want a expensive piece of plastic that makes pretty sounds though i'd say go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyWriter Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Not trying to flame but radar jammers, ect don't even do anything. Im a cop and a master laser/radar instructor here in hawaii and we've tested many models. If you want a expensive piece of plastic that makes pretty sounds though i'd say go for it.they sure work great if you want to find the nearest police station though. mine always goes off near our stations, or parked cars. do police radars come with an off switch? but seriously, do you mean they are not good at finding radar period, or not finding it in time to avoid getting caught? i sincerly believe i have seen at least 90% of the radars that i've enountered, but never been in a postion to be caught. just lucky - for 25 years. just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteT5 Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 they sure work great if you want to find the nearest police station though. mine always goes off near our stations, or parked cars. do police radars come with an off switch? but seriously, do you mean they are not good at finding radar period, or not finding it in time to avoid getting caught? i sincerly believe i have seen at least 90% of the radars that i've enountered, but never been in a postion to be caught. just lucky - for 25 years. just wondering.Not trying to flame but radar jammers, ect don't even do anything. Im a cop and a master laser/radar instructor here in hawaii and we've tested many models. If you want a expensive piece of plastic that makes pretty sounds though i'd say go for it.And he's right. Pre-made "store bought" jammers won't do jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaGiK Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 To be honest I haven't tested any for about 2 years now but I tested a ton of them before and none of them did anything but make noises. We tested a few radar jammers and other stuff on a few different phantom and kustom guns and stationary systems and they did practically nothing.Got a better idea instead of wasting money on a useless piece of plastic spend it on some kinda other interior/exterior mod. and just do the speed limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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