Car Audio Car audio related questions and helpful hints for building the best sound system for your car or getting the most out of what you have.

Radar Detectors

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-03-2000, 09:49 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
rd44bb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Delafield, WI.
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Radar Detectors

What kind does everyone have. I just got the Uniden Lrd767 at cuircity for 100 even though it said 129.99 at the store, i said thats not what the web site says!
Oh yeah does anyone ever pick up SWS messags, VG2 or Laser, none of the cops use any of that around here.

------------------
88 Olds toronado trofeo 3.8. Black with gray leather
It's a 305 with the last two cylinders cut off...
hehe
165 H.P.
215 lb/ft Torque

Pioneer DEH-46DH
Pioneer TS-A6969
Stock "Dimensional Sound" Seperates up front.

My Trofeo Site
realdeal44 on AIM!
Old 10-04-2000, 12:51 AM
  #2  
TGO Supporter

 
Justins86bird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Another world, some other time
Posts: 3,838
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Originally posted by rd44bb:
Oh yeah does anyone ever pick up SWS messags, VG2 or Laser, none of the cops use any of that around here.
Welp, About 5 years ago, the Sheriff nailed me with laser. Was the second time i drove it after the new paint job.


------------------
-Justin-
T-Top '86 5.0L LG4 700R4 WS6 Now Bilstein equipped!
T-Top '92 5.0L TBI 700R4
My '86 Firebird Homepage
The F-body Model Kit Pictoral Archive (updated 9/18/00)

There can be only one!!
Old 10-04-2000, 01:11 AM
  #3  
Moderator

iTrader: (6)
 
AmorgetRS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Near Seattle, WA
Posts: 5,645
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I have a Bel Signature Series S83i I enjoy it a lot, although it rattles when I turn the bass way up. Anyway, I have never had a VG2 or SWS alart. Laser on the other hand... our Staters sometimes use laser. The time i most remember was crusin' home in my Camaro I had the front plate off late at night and my detector goes nuts saying Laser! I slow a bit, I was only going 65 in a 60 zone in the carpool lane w/ 2 other people in the car with me. Anyway, it was kinda weird cause the cop seemed to have problems getting me because the detector kept going off over and over. Oh well... but yeah, most cops use radar... good for us!
Later,
RS
Old 10-04-2000, 07:34 AM
  #4  
TGO Supporter

iTrader: (2)
 
Jim85IROC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Readsboro, VT
Posts: 13,579
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Car: 85 IROC-Z / 88 GTA
Engine: 403 LSx (Pending) / 355 Tuned Port
Transmission: T56 Magnum (Pending) / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
I had a couple ambulance alerts on my old Whistler. I miss that detector. Somebody stole it. I recently bought a K40 ($$$$$$) and it is a worthless sack of ****.

------------------
The IROC Homepage
<A HREF="http://www.rit.edu/~jli4307/camaro" TARGET=_blank>
View the restoration of an 85 IROC</A>
"I didn't know a bored out Ford could go so slow" -Shenandoah
Old 10-04-2000, 03:41 PM
  #5  
Member
 
Buck Mustard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
There was one in my Trans Am when I bought it. Don't know what the brand is. It trips every once in awhile by traffic lights but has never chirped when a cop is nearby.

I don't trust it and do not rely on it. I'll try to remember to check the brand & model of it (but, I think it is kinda old)
Old 10-04-2000, 11:26 PM
  #6  
Moderator

iTrader: (6)
 
AmorgetRS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Near Seattle, WA
Posts: 5,645
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Jim, did you get the K40 laser defuser or a detector?
If you got the laser jammer thingy, wanna sell it?
Later,
RS
Old 10-05-2000, 06:07 PM
  #7  
Senior Member

 
92RS shearn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 788
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 92' RS
Engine: LO3
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9-bolt
I have the Passport 7500 ny escort. It was pretty expensive but I like it. Itt has saved me more than one. I'vr gotten several SWS messages on it, from nearby train to road hazard. Seen laser come up only twice, on time i was 5 over, in that instance it didn't help at all, but wasn't pulled over so didn't matter. Though cops do like to follow me. I think its the combo of the car itself, the radar detector and the tail light blackout, anyways im off the subject.

------------------
Flowmaster,Edelbrock open filliment filter with K&N filter in it
160 stat,
Old 10-09-2000, 08:23 PM
  #8  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
rd44bb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Delafield, WI.
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I saw a VG-2 message tonight, but i saw no cop!
I noticed the guy infront of me either had a radar or a jammer, could that of set the VG-2 off.
Anyhow also today, i was goin 55 in a 35, Ka flashes up, i SLAM on my brakes until i reach about 38 then a little down the road there he was...
The first really close call, I love the Uniden LRD767! I barly get false alarms also, which suprised me.

------------------
88 Olds toronado trofeo 3.8. Black with gray leather
It's a 305 with the last two cylinders cut off...
hehe
165 H.P.
215 lb/ft Torque

Pioneer DEH-46DH
Pioneer TS-A6969
Stock "Dimensional Sound" Seperates up front.

My Trofeo Site
realdeal44 on AIM!
Old 10-16-2000, 09:40 AM
  #9  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
MikeDwhoROCZImports's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: CT
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm saving up for a Valentine One........it's $400 bucks but you absolutely can't beat it. If I remember correctly it's been rated number one by Car and Driver since 1991 or something.

------------------
"Doin 120 Mowin' over mail boxes, radar detector, to show me where the cops is."

"Ain't no such thing as a front wheel drive sports car...I can smoke the tires in my 1985 Accord with 87hp (factory rated)."

1987 IROC-Z28 Camaro
-ADS Super Chip-Replaced all fluids with Red Line Racing Synthetic fluids-Griffen "Nascar" Aluminum Racing Radiator-Good Year Super Hi-Miler Cooling Hoses-160 Degree Thermostat-Jet Fan Switch- Center Force Dual Friction Clutch-Hays Flywheel-New Alternator-Polyurethane transmission mount-Doors sound insulated with Dynomat Super-Replaced Ratted Hoodliner with new one from GM-Accel 300+ Spark Plug Race Wire with Pro-Sleeve -Bosc Platinum +4 Spark Plugs-305 H.O. Dual snorkel intake-Four Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tires (245/50ZR16)-New 3.70 gears in a Posi Rear End off 89' Trans-Am (Sandblasted and Painted Black with Yellow rear end cover)-Rear Disc Brakes (11.65 inch rotors with PBR Aluminum Calipers off 89' Trans Am)-Polyurethane bushings on rear sway bar-Catco free flowing high performance catalytic converter-Hooker Super Competition 3" Mandrel Bent Cat back exhaust-Replaced cardboard headliner with a waterproofed fiber glass headliner....much more comin' soon. =)
Old 10-18-2000, 04:20 AM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Omar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 994
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I am also saving up for a Valentine One. Definitely cant beat it.

------------------
1989 IROC-Z 5.7L
Old 10-18-2000, 08:11 PM
  #11  
Junior Member
 
imadagoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Cleveland/oh
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I get the VG2 and laser alerts everday. The Po-lice are everwhere where i live. Dont know what they mean, only the po-po's near. Those are the only two readings i usualy get. what do each mean
Old 10-19-2000, 06:06 PM
  #12  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
rd44bb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Delafield, WI.
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
When your detector has VG-2 that means the cop has a radar-detector-detector, so they can tell if you have a radar detector. The new models not only tell you if they have on, the detector shuts down for 30 sec. so the cop doesent know.

------------------
88 Olds toronado trofeo 3.8. Black with gray leather
It's a 305 with the last two cylinders cut off...
hehe
165 H.P.
215 lb/ft Torque

Pioneer DEH-46DH
Pioneer TS-A6969
Stock "Dimensional Sound" Seperates up front.

My Trofeo Site
realdeal44 on AIM!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Frozer!!!
Camaros for Sale
35
01-19-2024 04:55 PM
92GTA
History / Originality
45
04-09-2016 07:39 AM
V6camaroman
Electronics
9
12-05-2001 10:03 AM
Hummer
Car Audio
4
04-16-2001 02:07 PM
Dellz
Electronics
12
12-10-2000 03:07 PM



Quick Reply: Radar Detectors



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:55 AM.