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Author:  LibertyRenegade [ Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:17 am ]
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Anyone use one? What would you recommend? :twisted:
I am currently pricing a few on EBAY.
Author:  rangerd77 [ Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:43 pm ]
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i have had the same one in 5 diff vehicles. and i had it hard wired in all of them. its a Whistler 945 superwide band 2.5. about 7 years old and i bought it from best buy on one of there racks not inside the locked case. i think it was about $70. 360* protection and warns me when they are about a mile away and over hills and through buildings.
Author:  NS02KJ [ Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:52 pm ]
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Radar detectors are illegal in Canada.
Author:  rt_power [ Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:29 pm ]
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NS02KJ wrote:
Radar detectors are illegal in Canada.


not in Alberta or if they are just don't get pulled over with one
Author:  jeepmedic46 [ Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:40 pm ]
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My stepdaughter has one that she likes. Thinks its a whistler
Author:  riptricket [ Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:26 am ]
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cobra can't remember the name... but i got 3 for free and let me tell you they work reallllllly well!
Author:  Black_Dog [ Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:22 am ]
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I purchased a Whistler 1744 about 5 years ago when I was commuting from Houston (weekends) to Dallas (weekdays) for about three months. I’d past so many speed traps up and down the I-45 corridor that I thought I was a worthwhile investment – cheaper than a single speeding ticket. I can’t remember how much it was, maybe $100 plus or minus a little. It’s not top shelf but I can tell you that it has paid for itself over and over again.

While we’re on the subject, I was on the road to Austin last weekend and a small-town cop paced me. I had the cruise control set to 74 mph. The officer said I was doing 81 mph. I’ve still got OEM tires on the Jeep and I was hardly blowing past anybody. Any chance my speedometer is off that badly? I figured he was bluffing because he only wrote me a warning.
Author:  Khaki-KJ [ Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:26 am ]
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NS02KJ wrote:
Radar detectors are illegal in Canada.

They are legal in British Columbia, but if you get pulled over for speeding and they find you with one, they will not show you any mercy.
Author:  QuestMan [ Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:00 am ]
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I had the cruise control set to 74 mph. The officer said I was doing 81 mph. I’ve still got OEM tires on the Jeep and I was hardly blowing past anybody. Any chance my speedometer is off that badly? I figured he was bluffing because he only wrote me a warning.


Dude was bluffing ya! :wink: I'm NOT saying you're speedometer is perfect, I'd check it against a GPS to be sure, but: If the speed limit is 70(?), and you were going 4 miles over, then it's too small to really ticket someone for going only 4 miles over, so he 'fudged' your actual mileage to pull you over. That's my theory.

I once got pulled over for going 58 in a 55. I know how fast I was going, because I commented to a friend of mine, "Gee. Think he'll pull me over for going 58 in a 55"? By the way, don't EVER say that. It's BAD karma. Anyway, when I was pulled over, the officer claimed I was doing 'at least' 69 in a 55mph zone. I asked to see his radar. They don't LIKE people to ask to see their radar: It implies they weren't honest. :oops: The radar DID say 69 - here's my theory: He NEVER reset the darned thing after the last time he used it. I REALLY was doing 58 in a 55. I'd pay for THAT ticket any day. Because it's the truth. :) But..........I paid over a $1000 in legal fees to fight a $70 ticket. I won't pay for something I DIDN'T do. Besides, I would have gone on high-risk insurance, which would have cost me $4000/year for 2 years (I had a couple of accidents), so the $1000 was a bargain. I seem to remember the lawyer saying, "But it's ONLY a $70 ticket". And when he kept filing extensions for the court appearance, the judge that let the ticket drop said, "But it's ONLY a $70 ticket". :roll:
Author:  2006 KJ [ Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:35 pm ]
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icarl wrote:
Just lift it and put on 32" mud tires. Then you won't want to speed anymore. Trust me. :lol:


x2 :lol:
Author:  Guest [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:13 am ]
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Just lift it and put on 32" mud tires. Then you won't want to speed anymore. Trust me. :lol:
Author:  David Jr [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:46 pm ]
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I have a 20 year old Cobra Trapshooter. It saved my bacon quite a few times :wink: .
Author:  tmaxx26power [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:43 pm ]
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I have a Whistler975 that's 9 years old. It was $150 in it's day, trouble free and has more then paid for itself.
Author:  Albert [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:01 pm ]
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I have a cordless Cobra that must be 15-20 years old and I havn't used it in a real long time. It has been guarding my rollaway tool box against speeding tickets......haha........ But I put batteries in it recently just to check it out and it still chirps. I really liked it because it had no wires and I could attach it anywhere on the windshield and take it off in 2 seconds flat and stash it. I am taking the KJ for a long ride tomorrow and I might just take it fot the heck of it just to be sure it still actually works.
Author:  long_tall_texan [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:28 pm ]
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I recommend an Escort Passport 8500 X50 or newer (9500 Series) or the Valentine 1 (V1). I have the 8500 X50 and it is great. Never gotten a ticket in many miles of speeding. Watch your local Craigslist. They are always on there pretty cheap.
Author:  L0st_Sail0r [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:43 pm ]
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I am running an escort 9500I (Got it of eBay). They are a bit pricey, but they rock. It gives me Multiple Signal Detection, GPS based lock out of False alarms (Ignoring ONLY that specific Frequency) It seems not to false much, and being a techno geek, I can even read the exact frequency the cops are transmitting) I run 60 Highway miles a day so it is a worthwhile investment for speed demons.
Author:  long_tall_texan [ Sat Nov 15, 2008 11:27 am ]
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Yes, I agree that the 9500i is the best out there. The 8500 X50 has all of the same detection features, technology, and range minus the GPS for false tagging and is available relatively cheap comparably speaking. If you have $100 to spend, get the 8500 X50. If you have $300 to spend, get the 9500i. It can't be beat.
Author:  TnRebel [ Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:14 pm ]
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I have a Whistler975 and havent missed a Micky D's yet LOL
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