[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

SurfDog · 02-17-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1NONLY

You should slow down and kill the jammers quickly. That way you don't draw any extra attention to the jammer community.

Most cops think jammers don't work, and we want to keep it that way so they don't put effort into defeating them.

Jammers can be defeated when you use the right equipment and techniques.

Stealth is our friend.

I agree. I always disarm and slow (hence downshift comment-engine braking no brake lights.).

I like to let the tax collector get a good read on me on his second shot. That way he thinks it was a gun malfunction.

The funny thing is I don't really even drive fast. (5-10 over usually.). I just hate being harvested to support out of control local spending.

I'd rather spend 2000 buck on ECM then 500 on tickets.

GaleForce · 02-17-2013, 01:11 PM

I could use something very stealthy. These are not legal here, and most traps are laser (lidar) and also speed measurement via aircraft

NissanGuy23 · 02-17-2013, 01:19 PM

My car is wired (previous owner) for a passport. Id love to get the 9500ix, if it wernt so ungodly expensive.

Staggered357 · 02-17-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

I agree. I always disarm and slow (hence downshift comment-engine braking no brake lights.).

I like to let the tax collector get a good read on me on his second shot. That way he thinks it was a gun malfunction.

The funny thing is I don't really even drive fast. (5-10 over usually.). I just hate being harvested to support out of control local spending.

I'd rather spend 2000 buck on ECM then 500 on tickets.

That's why I like the paddle shifters in the Maxima... Downshift and engine braking...

SurfDog · 02-17-2013, 05:03 PM

The Sport SRM works well too. Unfortunately I usually keep it off so I just pump and dump then hang on!!!

LMBmikeZ · 02-17-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I could use something very stealthy. These are not legal here, and most traps are laser (lidar) and also speed measurement via aircraft

might not be legal up here for us but I am still considering getting one, we would obviously need the best of the best since it is illegal for us which is why I am leaning towards the 9500ci to help stay stealth. Not to mention the laser shifters which is exactly what we need for our Lidar traps

Staggered357 · 02-17-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

might not be legal up here for us but I am still considering getting one, we would obviously need the best of the best since it is illegal for us which is why I am leaning towards the 9500ci to help stay stealth. Not to mention the laser shifters which is exactly what we need for our Lidar traps

9500ci is definitely the way to go.

Z1NONLY · 02-18-2013, 06:11 AM

Laser Interceptor is the "best of the best" when it comes to laser jamming, and IIRC, it even has a switch to put the system in "parking sensor only" mode.

"Jammer? No officer, those are parking sensor heads, go ahead and test them."

SurfDog · 02-18-2013, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z1NONLY

Laser Interceptor is the "best of the best" when it comes to laser jamming, and IIRC, it even has a switch to put the system in "parking sensor only" mode.

"Jammer? No officer, those are parking sensor heads, go ahead and test them."

Agreed. I have a 9500ci but the Laser interceptor tests better than them all. I'm working on stealthing my lights and plates now.

LMBmikeZ · 02-18-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Agreed. I have a 9500ci but the Laser interceptor tests better than them all. I'm working on stealthing my lights and plates now.

if you can I would love to see some more setups since it would be the same unit as I want. A lot of the pics/threads on the forum are for either the 9500xi or the V1 detector.

SurfDog · 02-18-2013, 09:50 PM

Ill post when I get home to the z in a few days

81DAWG · 02-22-2013, 09:58 PM

Escort Redline or 9500. Both have beat the Valentine in numerous independent tests. I had an Escort 8500 for about 8 years and just upgraded to the Redline when I bought my 2013 Z

MiStR.NGuYeN · 02-27-2013, 12:33 AM

Ive got a v1 and it works great! I have to agree that I do feel blind driving without it

SurfDog · 03-02-2013, 09:13 PM

Sorry this took so long here are the 9500ci pix I promised.
Front "diffusers" (in grill next to plate)
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279209.635906.jpg

Rear "diffuser" right above plate
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279259.800583.jpg

Control head which I might move
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279290.413218.jpg

Display unit I will soon be putting onto my mirror to shine from inside
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279427.317276.jpg

Led which reflects off my speedo (really only visible at night.) blips red when I'm getting lit up by speed gun
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279493.974937.jpg
It's a poor picture but it acts like a kind of heads up display on my speedo. I can't really get a good pic if it cause its dim and overpowered by flash.

The display ANC control unit could be way better concealed (you can put them anywhere really.)

In fact I just moved it mid post to here (better I think)
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362280324.440987.jpg
My wrist was bumping the volume while driving sometimes and it looks less out of place there.

Anyhow I hope the install pix help.

LMBmikeZ · 03-02-2013, 09:16 PM

looks good thanks SurfDog

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02-17-2013, 01:11 PM	#242 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I could use something very stealthy. These are not legal here, and most traps are laser (lidar) and also speed measurement via aircraft __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

02-17-2013, 05:03 PM	#245 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	The Sport SRM works well too. Unfortunately I usually keep it off so I just pump and dump then hang on!!! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

02-18-2013, 06:11 AM	#248 (permalink)
Z1NONLY Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Florida Posts: 355 Drives: 16 FR-S Rep Power: 40	Laser Interceptor is the "best of the best" when it comes to laser jamming, and IIRC, it even has a switch to put the system in "parking sensor only" mode. "Jammer? No officer, those are parking sensor heads, go ahead and test them." LMBmikeZ and SurfDog like this.

02-18-2013, 09:50 PM	#251 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Ill post when I get home to the z in a few days __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

02-17-2013, 01:19 PM	#243 (permalink)
NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	My car is wired (previous owner) for a passport. Id love to get the 9500ix, if it wernt so ungodly expensive.

02-22-2013, 09:58 PM	#252 (permalink)
81DAWG Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 25 Drives: '13 Mid-Blue 370Z Rep Power: 16	Escort Redline or 9500. Both have beat the Valentine in numerous independent tests. I had an Escort 8500 for about 8 years and just upgraded to the Redline when I bought my 2013 Z

02-27-2013, 12:33 AM	#253 (permalink)
MiStR.NGuYeN Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: long beach, ms Posts: 175 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 12	Ive got a v1 and it works great! I have to agree that I do feel blind driving without it

03-02-2013, 09:13 PM	#254 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	Sorry this took so long here are the 9500ci pix I promised. Front "diffusers" (in grill next to plate) ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279209.635906.jpg Rear "diffuser" right above plate ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279259.800583.jpg Control head which I might move ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279290.413218.jpg Display unit I will soon be putting onto my mirror to shine from inside ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279427.317276.jpg Led which reflects off my speedo (really only visible at night.) blips red when I'm getting lit up by speed gun ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362279493.974937.jpg It's a poor picture but it acts like a kind of heads up display on my speedo. I can't really get a good pic if it cause its dim and overpowered by flash. The display ANC control unit could be way better concealed (you can put them anywhere really.) In fact I just moved it mid post to here (better I think) ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362280324.440987.jpg My wrist was bumping the volume while driving sometimes and it looks less out of place there. Anyhow I hope the install pix help. Mitco39 likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-02-2013, 09:16 PM	#255 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	looks good thanks SurfDog __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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