Radar detector recomendation- Florida

**WJ-Polish Guy** · October 03, 2004, 20:34

Hi there! I`m looking for decent radar detector good enough for Florida. Mostly turnpike and FHP equipment detection.

I`m aware `bout top brand names in detectors wars and prices of top of the line mpdels, just do not want to blow that kind of money if not necessery.
I think 1km (1000yds) reach with over the hill capability on the lesser distance will be enough.

What kind of hardware FHP is using these days anyway?

Burt Gummer · October 04, 2004, 09:06

WWW.RADARTEST.COM

I have had the Escort Passport 8500 for about 3 years now. She has never let me down. I did a lot of research on the V1 as well. I felt the 8500 would suit my needs best.

Situational Awareness is the key. Don't be way out in front being Smoky Bait. It is a good tool to utilize, but nothing replaces awareness.

**Abominog** · October 04, 2004, 15:28

There is only one radar detector, the Valentine V1.

Like Burt said, situational awareness (and behavior) are most important. Don't stare at the car ahead of you, look as far down the road as you can see. Keep right unless passing. Watch your mirror. Watch oncoming traffic- make it a game to ID the type of car at least 1/2 mile away.

I haven't had a radar detector (or ticket) in over three years (wife got it), and I routinely run 90 on NY highways. But if I did have one, it would be the V1.

CB is also a good investment.

Take it from the Cannonball One Lap of America drivers. They all use V1s, and all carry CBs.

**WJ-Polish Guy** · October 04, 2004, 17:18

Quote:

Originally posted by Burt Gummer
...

Situational Awareness is the key. Don't be way out in front being Smoky Bait. It is a good tool to utilize, but nothing replaces awareness.

Yeah I know... I drove 10 years w/o speeding ticket. I`m good at it. I have fast bike too

...

Since I got high end sport car recently I`m in the different category now. I pay just for looking fast, not actual speed

. ...
There are some types of thread you wont be able to dodge even with highes awarness.
Last month I was fried by incoming radar in unmarked moving cruiser. I did`nt even knw it is legal to shoot from incoming moving vehicle! I`m getting often confused by laws in different jurisdictions.

I was on the slow line behind another vehicle plus there was more cars in the fast line hauling ass going the same dirrection as me. Guess who got stopped....

I will no longer drive with my lights on on the expressway, projection lights just point you from far away to LEO, rich customer is driving! Add color red (kinda burgundy but that is what he put on the ticket, RED

...) and you have to pay moving tax... I work to hard for my money to give it upo to the insurance companies, actual ticket fine would not be biggie once a while.

If I have to I will spend $330 on Bel. but I think it is kinda overkill for thread scenario I face on turnpike. Just looking for your expirience...

**WJ-Polish Guy** · October 04, 2004, 17:26

Quote:

Originally posted by mparrish
.... With instant on, your detector won't do you any good. Also, detectors at the lower end can generate alerts for devices that emit radar signals for radar tracking purposes (like red light signals,etc.)...

I appreciate your insight mparrish. But you know that instant on devices are not that popular and I think those are less than single didgit percent nationwide.
I also do not worry for lasers as they cant be shot from incoming moving vehicle.

Lastly even cheap...()

OK now I`m gettin` it thanx Derby! Yes garage door openers and stuff...

Derby FALs · October 04, 2004, 17:49

Some devices will set the detectors off like the red light changers and infrared alarms, etc...

**Cava3r4** · October 04, 2004, 21:37

buy a car that has "speed control" and use it.
That has saved me from more tickets then anything else.
years ago I had a "fuzzbuster II" and about every 6 months the radar people switch sides and come out with radar to beat the radar detector and then detector to beat the radar. It is all another money making scam.
If you drive 5 or 10 over you are usually safe unless you are leading the pack. And even 5 over doesnt always work. I had my cruise set for 5 over and I picked up 4 more going down a hill and the sheriff was there with my ticket for NINE over!! $80 later and all was well. another money making scam.
HTH
Bob

October 03, 2004, 20:34	#1
WJ-Polish Guy Polak 210 Contributor FALaholic #: 137 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 3,874	Radar detector recomendation- Florida Hi there! I`m looking for decent radar detector good enough for Florida. Mostly turnpike and FHP equipment detection. I`m aware `bout top brand names in detectors wars and prices of top of the line mpdels, just do not want to blow that kind of money if not necessery. I think 1km (1000yds) reach with over the hill capability on the lesser distance will be enough. What kind of hardware FHP is using these days anyway? __________________ Czapajew

October 04, 2004, 15:28	#3
Abominog Old Fart Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 372 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Finger Lakes, NY Posts: 6,553	There is only one radar detector, the Valentine V1. Like Burt said, situational awareness (and behavior) are most important. Don't stare at the car ahead of you, look as far down the road as you can see. Keep right unless passing. Watch your mirror. Watch oncoming traffic- make it a game to ID the type of car at least 1/2 mile away. I haven't had a radar detector (or ticket) in over three years (wife got it), and I routinely run 90 on NY highways. But if I did have one, it would be the V1. CB is also a good investment. Take it from the Cannonball One Lap of America drivers. They all use V1s, and all carry CBs. __________________ They will live a long time, these men of the South Pacific. They, like their victories, will be remembered as long as our generation lives. Longer and longer shadows will obscure them, until their Guadalcanal sounds distant on the ear like Shiloh and Valley Forge. --- Michener, Tales of the South Pacific Tempus Edax Rerum

October 04, 2004, 17:49	#6
Derby FALs Supreme Leader FALaholic #: 2361 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 2,610	Some devices will set the detectors off like the red light changers and infrared alarms, etc... __________________ “Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add "within the limits of the law" because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.” - Thomas Jefferson Salami, salami, baloney... :bow: http://www.derbyfals.com/home.htm

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October 04, 2004, 09:06	#2
Burt Gummer Registered FALaholic #: 5993 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. C.S.A. Posts: 51	WWW.RADARTEST.COM I have had the Escort Passport 8500 for about 3 years now. She has never let me down. I did a lot of research on the V1 as well. I felt the 8500 would suit my needs best. Situational Awareness is the key. Don't be way out in front being Smoky Bait. It is a good tool to utilize, but nothing replaces awareness.

October 04, 2004, 21:37	#7
Cava3r4 Curio & Relic Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 6560 Join Date: May 2002 Location: AZ...originally from St. Paul, MN Posts: 4,297	buy a car that has "speed control" and use it. That has saved me from more tickets then anything else. years ago I had a "fuzzbuster II" and about every 6 months the radar people switch sides and come out with radar to beat the radar detector and then detector to beat the radar. It is all another money making scam. If you drive 5 or 10 over you are usually safe unless you are leading the pack. And even 5 over doesnt always work. I had my cruise set for 5 over and I picked up 4 more going down a hill and the sheriff was there with my ticket for NINE over!! $80 later and all was well. another money making scam. HTH Bob