radar detector

lebreeze · 01-23-2010, 12:10 AM

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a radar detector and wanted to know which one is the best for Canada. The two most popular seem to be the V1 and passport. Which ones do you guys use? With this stupid speed racing law I think I have to get one. I've only ever got one ticket and the officer never filed it so technically I have a clean record. I don't drive that fast, but I do go 50 km for a short burst at least once a day. I commute down county back roads twice a weak and it's so easy to hit 130 km's in a 80. That's not even red line in 3rd.
On a side note the c 63 is a beast. It just pulls so hard. I hit 200 km today real fast for a sec. I was little skeard because I'm on winter rubber, but it felt rock solid

BCA · 01-23-2010, 12:23 AM

I just happened to see this thread. I too was torn just like you are and decided to go with the V1. I love it. I chose it because it always seems to perform best in tests (see www.guysoflidar.com) not to mention that it was $100 cheaper. And I now echo what many others have said: Once you've experienced the arrows, it's hard to imagine going back!

darklord · 01-23-2010, 07:41 AM

I have Bel STi...works very effectively. I think most the higher end ones do a pretty good job!

Jaypod · 01-23-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by darklord

I have Bel STi...works very effectively. I think most the higher end ones do a pretty good job!

+1

For Ontario - these are pretty much your only options if you want undetectable:

http://kmph.ca/guides/radar-detector...rn-canada.html

Glad to hear you are having fun with your C63 "beater"- but thats what a Benz is isnt it...

lebreeze · 01-23-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

+1

For Ontario - these are pretty much your only options if you want undetectable:

http://kmph.ca/guides/radar-detector...rn-canada.html

Glad to hear you are having fun with your C63 "beater"- but thats what a Benz is isnt it...

Thanks. Yea I want one that is undetectable for sure. The worst part about the speed racing law is they impound your car for a week. They probably park it under some tree and let birds shit all over it.
lol Benz's make the best beaters ever.

Jaypod · 01-23-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lebreeze

Thanks. Yea I want one that is undetectable for sure. The worst part about the speed racing law is they impound your car for a week. They probably park it under some tree and let birds shit all over it.
lol Benz's make the best beaters ever.

lol - no kidding. Not sure about the C63, but in the M3 to run the hardwire to keep the detector (assuming you dont go built in so you can use in both cars) out of sight is actually a pretty simple install. I think it took me about 20mins or so.

schnell325 · 01-23-2010, 11:10 AM

Having run a radar detector for 20 years, I can also be a poster boy for the V1.... The arrows are so sweeet.

However, with you being in Ont, an undetectable one is a must.....something I am not sure if the V1 is.

CATCH_M3 · 01-23-2010, 02:54 PM

For Ontario the only way to go is Beltronics STi or Escort Redline.
However the Beltronics STi is proven and the signal leakage can only be detected from a few feet away; bsaically even a cop right beside or behind you would most likely will not be able to detect it even with the lastest Spectre radar detector detector unit; if you get anything else eventually you'll probably get caught. I used to have another brand unit and got caught with it,

haha. I wasn't even going fast when I was using it.. 120kmh, insult to injury.

So now I don't have it anymore.. GROUP BUY?

AWESOM3 · 01-23-2010, 06:50 PM

Count me in for a group buy....

montreal red · 01-23-2010, 07:04 PM

i have an escort... but even then, i dont feel like it gives enough protection... too many cops using laser nowadays... i am hoping to get enough cash one day to invest in a laser jammer system... i dont think radar detectors work any more in this day and age. the cops are getting too rich and a lot of them are using laser instead of good old radar.

darklord · 01-23-2010, 07:30 PM

Radar detectors are most effective on highways...rarely do I see OPP with laser detectors.

M3 vert · 01-24-2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AWESOM3

Count me in for a group buy....

+ 1

I am in for a group buy of the Beltronics STI

lebreeze · 01-24-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 vert

+ 1

I am in for a group buy of the Beltronics STI

group buy ftw

enfield · 01-24-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

lol - no kidding. Not sure about the C63, but in the M3 to run the hardwire to keep the detector (assuming you dont go built in so you can use in both cars) out of sight is actually a pretty simple install. I think it took me about 20mins or so.

How did you do the install? Don't post it because I don't want the cops knowing. Could you PM me instead please? Pretty please?

M3 vert · 01-24-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by enfield

How did you do the install? Don't post it because I don't want the cops knowing. Could you PM me instead please? Pretty please?

I am with the 34th division PEEL, and now I know

lebreeze · 01-24-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by enfield

How did you do the install? Don't post it because I don't want the cops knowing. Could you PM me instead please? Pretty please?

enfield · 01-25-2010, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lebreeze

You know cops. They impose policy such as The Highway Traffic Act.

By the way - did anyone ever wonder why it's called an Act and not The Highway Traffic LAW!

VP M3 · 01-25-2010, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 vert

+ 1

I am in for a group buy of the Beltronics STI

Count me in also!

lebreeze · 01-25-2010, 09:45 PM

The best price I can find is $469 US. I think I going to order one tomorrow.

cap_freez · 01-25-2010, 10:10 PM

how about the one @ 1000$ that is supposed to be hidden? is that any good? is it hard to install?

AWESOM3 · 01-26-2010, 10:48 PM

So r we considering a group buy or what?

lebreeze · 01-26-2010, 10:51 PM

If someone can set up a group buy. I am in

01-23-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
lebreeze Captain 162 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 18’c63s,15’macanturbo,14’ 991s Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: windsor iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 e92 m3 [0.00]	radar detector Getting ready to pull the trigger on a radar detector and wanted to know which one is the best for Canada. The two most popular seem to be the V1 and passport. Which ones do you guys use? With this stupid speed racing law I think I have to get one. I've only ever got one ticket and the officer never filed it so technically I have a clean record. I don't drive that fast, but I do go 50 km for a short burst at least once a day. I commute down county back roads twice a weak and it's so easy to hit 130 km's in a 80. That's not even red line in 3rd. On a side note the c 63 is a beast. It just pulls so hard. I hit 200 km today real fast for a sec. I was little skeard because I'm on winter rubber, but it felt rock solid __________________
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BCA Captain 21 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I just happened to see this thread. I too was torn just like you are and decided to go with the V1. I love it. I chose it because it always seems to perform best in tests (see www.guysoflidar.com) not to mention that it was $100 cheaper. And I now echo what many others have said: Once you've experienced the arrows, it's hard to imagine going back! __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2019 Porsche Cayenne Past BMWs: 2015 M3, 2014 550i, 2013 M3 ZCP, 2012 535i, 2011 E90 335i, 2009 E90 M3, 2008 X5, 2006 330i, 2004 330i
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darklord Ruler of the Universe 10 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 11 Silver Merc E63 (W212) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: GTA-ish iTrader: (0)	I have Bel STi...works very effectively. I think most the higher end ones do a pretty good job!
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Having run a radar detector for 20 years, I can also be a poster boy for the V1.... The arrows are so sweeet. However, with you being in Ont, an undetectable one is a must.....something I am not sure if the V1 is. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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CATCH_M3 Lieutenant 67 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	For Ontario the only way to go is Beltronics STi or Escort Redline. However the Beltronics STi is proven and the signal leakage can only be detected from a few feet away; bsaically even a cop right beside or behind you would most likely will not be able to detect it even with the lastest Spectre radar detector detector unit; if you get anything else eventually you'll probably get caught. I used to have another brand unit and got caught with it, haha. I wasn't even going fast when I was using it.. 120kmh, insult to injury. So now I don't have it anymore.. GROUP BUY?
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i have an escort... but even then, i dont feel like it gives enough protection... too many cops using laser nowadays... i am hoping to get enough cash one day to invest in a laser jammer system... i dont think radar detectors work any more in this day and age. the cops are getting too rich and a lot of them are using laser instead of good old radar. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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darklord Ruler of the Universe 10 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 11 Silver Merc E63 (W212) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: GTA-ish iTrader: (0)	Radar detectors are most effective on highways...rarely do I see OPP with laser detectors.
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lebreeze Captain 162 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 18’c63s,15’macanturbo,14’ 991s Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: windsor iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 e92 m3 [0.00]	The best price I can find is $469 US. I think I going to order one tomorrow. __________________
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cap_freez Lead, follow, or get the hell out of my way 32 Rep 429 Posts Drives: 2010 X3, 2013 RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, oh Canada iTrader: (0)	how about the one @ 1000$ that is supposed to be hidden? is that any good? is it hard to install?
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AWESOM3 Private First Class 8 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 17M4;15G63AMG;14E63SAMG Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ONTARIO,CANADA iTrader: (0)	So r we considering a group buy or what?
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lebreeze Captain 162 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 18’c63s,15’macanturbo,14’ 991s Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: windsor iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 e92 m3 [0.00]	If someone can set up a group buy. I am in __________________
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