radar detectors, who has one?

88COBRA · 03-11-2001, 04:25 PM

Just wondering if you guys/gals have detectors. What brand? Model?

Where did you mount it?

Is the Cobra RSA-800 "Trapshooter" a good brand and model? Can it be detected by the cops?

Ian

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Try Me · 03-11-2001, 08:25 PM

IAN:
One word, VALENTINE.

joe4speed · 03-11-2001, 08:48 PM

Ian, I have a Bel 970 and I love it.. it picks everything except for junk up.... It has paid for itself time and time again and I would recommend it to everyone! I mount it right in the lower middle of my windshield just above the wipers.

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1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:
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1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!

RedLilPony · 03-12-2001, 02:01 AM

OK, I'm backin Joe! up on this one... I have a BELL and it's saved my booty more than a few times!!! I respect mine so much for saving me, I gave it a name!

Ole Bleepy never lets me down!

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Jodi
AKA PonyGirl
Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe
"Not your average Mustangs..."
http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

joe4speed · 03-12-2001, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RedLilPony:
Ole Bleepy never lets me down!

LMAO!! hehehe

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Joe!
1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:
www.joe4speed.com
1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!

Skyman · 03-12-2001, 05:41 AM

can you guys tell me about yours? Maybe its different out here w/ california cops. But I have a 9 band and laser uniden. It picks up stuff, but everytime I see a cop in radar location it never goes off. And I got a ticket when the cop SAID he used radar?

Hmm?

Sky

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0-110MPH In car view (963k)
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COP TZR · 03-12-2001, 08:54 AM

Hey guys, was down in St. Paul for summer nationals. Picked up a Bel $180 US. Its one of the best out there. 3 Radar bands, Laser, VG2, and safety warning system(ambulance, fire, construction).
Hey Ian you really from Ottawa 'cause you know their Illegal and it's confiscated with a $150.00 fine. Been there done that.
I won't trust the cobra model. I went to three electronic shops in Il. and the Bel was the best but most expensive.

88COBRA · 03-12-2001, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the replies.

I am from Ottawa, and so I will not be adding one to my ride. I cannot afford the chance

Ian

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STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded
LOTS OF PRODUCTS, AWESOME PRICES! Visit my site:
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Capri306 · 03-12-2001, 11:20 AM

I have an old old OLD Uniden, and all it picks up is X, K, and Ka. Saved my arse a few times. I live out in BFE, so lasers aren't even used out here. I swear it's the most sensitive detector I've seen. I can pick up cops 2-3 miles away with it! Damn plug broke on it....hey, there's something I can do on my Spring Break!

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1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73
1987 Mustang LX Notch

joe4speed · 03-12-2001, 11:53 AM

IMO it doesn't really matter if you have laser or not... If that laser warning goes off, it just means you were just hit, so pull over!(or floor it!!

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Sky, That's weird.. you should be picking something up! Is your radar blocked from the front by tint or the windshield wipers? I remember seeing a post about a radar test with links... I'm gonna have to go look for it...
Joe

COP TZR · 03-12-2001, 12:48 PM

I found a new way to hide mine. I picked up a G-tech performance meter and it uses the same style cord, therefore they can't prove there was ever a radar detector. Cheaper models are not that reliable against anti-detection. Have had mine beeping in parking lot several times and Cop in their car parked near by (usually Beckers or Tim Hortons) they don't even pick it up. You get what u pay for!

98'MustangGT · 03-12-2001, 02:29 PM

Hey, does anyone know if radar detectors are illegal in Minnesota? Also, where can I buy a Bell from? Thanks

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1998 Mustang GT with a 4.6 liter V8, Black

COP TZR · 03-12-2001, 02:38 PM

They're legal in MN. I was there for the Car Craft Summer Nationals and bought one in IL. They're only illegal in Michigan and somewhere further west, can't remember, and Canada, even though, many people probably don't know this, a lot of radar detectors are made in Missisauga, Ontario, CANADA. One in particular is BEL.

R-MODEL · 03-12-2001, 03:06 PM

I have a Bell, its about 5 years old and still works like the day I bought it. I had to call an 800 number in Montreal and I had it in 2 days.

86GT · 03-12-2001, 03:18 PM

Living close to Windsor, I see a lot of Americans coming across and having to hide theirs. The Unidens seem like they are alright, seen lots of them. I must admit I love the signs at the border and on the beginning of the 401, "Radar Detection Devices Forbidden." and the other ones about handguns, etc...

Unit 5302 · 03-12-2001, 03:35 PM

Radar detectors are legal here in MN, but if you do actually get busted and if the cop sees you have one, you may as well kiss the fine money goodbye. They'll give you a ticket gauranteed if they see a detector.

Radar Jammers are illegal here, though it'd be fun as hell to screw with the cops by using one.

Skyman · 03-12-2001, 06:42 PM

Hmm, I ripped mine off the second I get pulled over. I figure it pisses em off so no use doing that.

I dont trust mine much anymore, I may sell it.

SKyler

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-1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, 2 1/4" exhaust, and 4.10's.
332RWHP@5500
351RWTQ@3750
Runs on 87 Octane!

joe4speed · 03-12-2001, 07:04 PM

Found it... http://www.radartest.com./

BTW the cop car behind the cop standing there with the radar guns is a Mustang!!

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Joe!
1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:
www.joe4speed.com
1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!

95GTS · 03-12-2001, 09:39 PM

Sky, he probably did use the radar. Alot of times they wait untill you are right up on them and then turn on the radar and hit ya with it. That way you can't detect them untill it's too late. That's most likely what that cop did. Waited till you were on him and then GOTCHA!

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1996 Mustang GTS <---Must sell. $10,900 obo 56,000 miles

03-11-2001, 04:25 PM	#1
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	radar detectors, who has one? Just wondering if you guys/gals have detectors. What brand? Model? Where did you mount it? Is the Cobra RSA-800 "Trapshooter" a good brand and model? Can it be detected by the cops? Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded LOTS OF PRODUCTS, AWESOME PRICES! Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

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03-11-2001, 08:25 PM	#2
Try Me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 465	IAN: One word, VALENTINE.

03-11-2001, 08:48 PM	#3
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Ian, I have a Bel 970 and I love it.. it picks everything except for junk up.... It has paid for itself time and time again and I would recommend it to everyone! I mount it right in the lower middle of my windshield just above the wipers. ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website: www.joe4speed.com 1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!

03-12-2001, 02:01 AM	#4
RedLilPony It's been awhile, huh? Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: I'm from Texas, Bitch! Posts: 505	OK, I'm backin Joe! up on this one... I have a BELL and it's saved my booty more than a few times!!! I respect mine so much for saving me, I gave it a name! Ole Bleepy never lets me down! ------------------ Jodi AKA PonyGirl Red 68 GT Fastback and Black 99 GT Coupe "Not your average Mustangs..." http://hometown.aol.com/redlilpony/Homepage.html

03-12-2001, 05:41 AM	#6
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	can you guys tell me about yours? Maybe its different out here w/ california cops. But I have a 9 band and laser uniden. It picks up stuff, but everytime I see a cop in radar location it never goes off. And I got a ticket when the cop SAID he used radar? Hmm? Sky ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406-TFS Heads, E-303 Cam, Edelbrock Intake, and more. Added Eibach drag launch springs and 70/30's w/ 50/50's. 0-110MPH In car view (963k) All Throttle through 3 gears! (497k) <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/lskymanl/burnout.mpg" TARGET=_b

03-12-2001, 08:54 AM	#7
COP TZR Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada eh¿ Posts: 22	Hey guys, was down in St. Paul for summer nationals. Picked up a Bel $180 US. Its one of the best out there. 3 Radar bands, Laser, VG2, and safety warning system(ambulance, fire, construction). Hey Ian you really from Ottawa 'cause you know their Illegal and it's confiscated with a $150.00 fine. Been there done that. I won't trust the cobra model. I went to three electronic shops in Il. and the Bel was the best but most expensive.

03-12-2001, 11:08 AM	#8
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	Thanks for the replies. I am from Ottawa, and so I will not be adding one to my ride. I cannot afford the chance Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded LOTS OF PRODUCTS, AWESOME PRICES! Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com

03-12-2001, 11:20 AM	#9
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	I have an old old OLD Uniden, and all it picks up is X, K, and Ka. Saved my arse a few times. I live out in BFE, so lasers aren't even used out here. I swear it's the most sensitive detector I've seen. I can pick up cops 2-3 miles away with it! Damn plug broke on it....hey, there's something I can do on my Spring Break! ------------------ Capri306, Moderator, The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73 1987 Mustang LX Notch

03-12-2001, 11:53 AM	#10
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	IMO it doesn't really matter if you have laser or not... If that laser warning goes off, it just means you were just hit, so pull over!(or floor it!! ) Sky, That's weird.. you should be picking something up! Is your radar blocked from the front by tint or the windshield wipers? I remember seeing a post about a radar test with links... I'm gonna have to go look for it... Joe

03-12-2001, 12:48 PM	#11
COP TZR Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada eh¿ Posts: 22	I found a new way to hide mine. I picked up a G-tech performance meter and it uses the same style cord, therefore they can't prove there was ever a radar detector. Cheaper models are not that reliable against anti-detection. Have had mine beeping in parking lot several times and Cop in their car parked near by (usually Beckers or Tim Hortons) they don't even pick it up. You get what u pay for!

03-12-2001, 02:29 PM	#12
98'MustangGT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Raymond, MN Posts: 240	Hey, does anyone know if radar detectors are illegal in Minnesota? Also, where can I buy a Bell from? Thanks ------------------ 1998 Mustang GT with a 4.6 liter V8, Black

03-12-2001, 02:38 PM	#13
COP TZR Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada eh¿ Posts: 22	They're legal in MN. I was there for the Car Craft Summer Nationals and bought one in IL. They're only illegal in Michigan and somewhere further west, can't remember, and Canada, even though, many people probably don't know this, a lot of radar detectors are made in Missisauga, Ontario, CANADA. One in particular is BEL.

03-12-2001, 03:06 PM	#14
R-MODEL Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 54	I have a Bell, its about 5 years old and still works like the day I bought it. I had to call an 800 number in Montreal and I had it in 2 days.

03-12-2001, 03:18 PM	#15
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Living close to Windsor, I see a lot of Americans coming across and having to hide theirs. The Unidens seem like they are alright, seen lots of them. I must admit I love the signs at the border and on the beginning of the 401, "Radar Detection Devices Forbidden." and the other ones about handguns, etc...

03-12-2001, 03:35 PM	#16
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Radar detectors are legal here in MN, but if you do actually get busted and if the cop sees you have one, you may as well kiss the fine money goodbye. They'll give you a ticket gauranteed if they see a detector. Radar Jammers are illegal here, though it'd be fun as hell to screw with the cops by using one.

03-12-2001, 06:42 PM	#17
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Hmm, I ripped mine off the second I get pulled over. I figure it pisses em off so no use doing that. I dont trust mine much anymore, I may sell it. SKyler ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, 2 1/4" exhaust, and 4.10's. 332RWHP@5500 351RWTQ@3750 Runs on 87 Octane!

03-12-2001, 07:04 PM	#18
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Found it... http://www.radartest.com./ BTW the cop car behind the cop standing there with the radar guns is a Mustang!! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website: www.joe4speed.com 1999 Ninja ZX-6R 10.32@135mph!

03-12-2001, 09:39 PM	#19
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Sky, he probably did use the radar. Alot of times they wait untill you are right up on them and then turn on the radar and hit ya with it. That way you can't detect them untill it's too late. That's most likely what that cop did. Waited till you were on him and then GOTCHA! ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS <---Must sell. $10,900 obo 56,000 miles