[BobbyG]

I haven't had a radar detector in 20 years . They clock people from the sky here over painted lines . Occasionally a lone radar still exists but even more common is the officer just flows with traffic and plucks out the guy who blows by him not noticing . In fact thats what did in the radar for me . I remember being in my 20's and getting what was the first and best . I felt invincible so I blasted it and sure enough I got pulled over . I told the cop I got this awesome radar for the first time and was just testing it . He looked at me and said " I didnt even have radar on . I saw you flying " I felt so stupid . I was about 25 . He looked at me and said " do you see this little area of road from there to there " ? I nodded. He said "I am going to let you go but if I ever see you doing this on my turf right here I wil be writing for a long time." I thanked him . To this day I never drove over the limit on his turf even if he's retired by now . I promised I would and kept my word .

Good one Larry!

 

[BobbyG]

Good one Larry!

I bought a radar detector but found out after they were illegal in Pa. I only used it half a dozen times and forgot about it.

 

[BobbyG]

Checking to see if radar detector are with it or not

I currently use a valentine one generation two that seems to work very well! I’m not a speeder either, but I feel better using it. It is a legal in Pennsylvania where I am but who cares. It saved me a handful of times with cops, hiding behind barns, etc.

 

[BobbyG]

Whole thing about detectors is ya gotta be smart when using them. In NY, the Troopers hide up
On ramps so as you go whizzing past they hit you with instant on or laser from behind. Either that or they hide in turn arounds that are wooded. Can’t just turn on a detector and think you’re safe bc you aren’t.

True.

 

[BobbyG]

Looks good the blend mount products are expensive.

Does look good!

 

[BobbyG]

Perhaps someone can educate me here. Don't remember the source but I recall hearing that LiDAR (LEO radar) is so effective that by the time any radar detector goes off you have already been had. True?

Not familiar with that brand sorry.

 

[BobbyG]

Shocker no one said Valentine Gen 2, its been saving me tickets for years as its in everything I own. Always plenty of time to slow down at high speeds.

Thats the one I have!

 

[BobbyG]

Hey Folks...so looking to purchase a Radar for our new 992.

I have had radars before but the "need for speed" ended a while back.

However with the 992, I know, inevitably I will be pushing it.

And here in SoCal the CHP is quick and unforgiving.

I have been looking into below models thus far:

1. Valentine V1 Gen2
2. Uniden R8
3. Escort Redline 360c

Appreciate all your recommendations and advice.

Thank You!

I have the valentine and it saved me a few times. Only bought it because it was advertised in a Porsche magazine. I'm sure they are all good though.

 

[BobbyG]

I have been getting mixed reviews thus wanted ya'lls feedback. Do you have the Gen2?

Yep, Gen 2.

 

[BobbyG]

I have 2 Uniden 7’s and a Passport

I would recommend either brand

I use the radar detector together with Waze police warnings to give me as much advance warning as possible

That’s hard core!

 

[BobbyG]

Not all in one car 🤣🤣🤣

That’s different!

 

[BobbyG]

IMHO GPS is essential. it enables the radar to remember and ignore false alarms on your frequently travelled routes and can also utilize a database of stationary speed cameras/red light cameras so you get a warning before you reach them. The redline occasionally and automatically updates the database over wifi when I park at home.

Didn’t know that, thanks.