[Genesis7]

May have to do with all the chip manufacturing shortages, but Theia has been teased since 2019. It reminds me of APR's "2 weeks" promise

Yeah I am waiting for the theia.... wonder if is gonna be just a hype.

 

[Genesis7]

Vortex radar is the ****!
Have a redline 360c and a uniden r7 in my cars, save me on a daily basis from jail in NJ. Depending on where you live laser isn’t used as much. Something else to watch out for if you’re in states like VA is you want your detector to be “undetectable” the redline 360, 360ci and the r7 can’t be seen by cops. The regular max 360c can be seen and can generate trouble for you.
If you go escort can always add the wireless laser shifters another time.
Uniden r7 can now do auto lockout with the newest firmware.

edit: a word

Thanks man I have decided to go with the R7 I was impressed to see their range and sensitivity to alert you. I am sold ordered then Uniden R7 good news is not Made in Philippines or China like many others.

 

[Genesis7]

I think for most mortals like us a windshield self installed radar is good, I think the custom installed radars that cost as much as 4000 USD is for people that like racing to pick up their babies to the daycare and when getting milk from the market. Maybe overkill? 🤷‍♂️

 

[Genesis7]

There's no way to get a fool-proof system unless you want to drop $5k on a jamming system (which at that point, would take quite a few tickets to make it worth it). Cops use both radar and laser still. That being said, I've encountered more radar than laser (and I drive daily). Downside of laser from a cop perspective (from what I understand) is you need to manually point it at each vehicle since it shoots a beam. This can be tiresome and requires the cop to be pulled over. Radar casts a wider net and cops can run them in their cars (dash mounted front / back) and keep them switched on all the time and just wait. They can also travel with traffic and have them on, monitoring cars around them. This only works with radar. The detector will save you here.

Most detectors have a laser detector built in. I second the ValentineOne Gen 2. Have it and it's the best on the market. It's saved me countless times already so it's paid for itself. That + Waze and you should be fine for 90% of the time. I'd recommend getting a Valentine. $500 vs. a $500 ticket + insurance = worth it.

Cannot thank you enough, very informative, thank you.

 

[Genesis7]

I heard cops nowadays are using laser and all these radar detectors are useless, sorry Im newbie in this topic, is it true? I don't wanna shell 500 plus and pay a speeding ticket.

 

[Genesis7]

R7, v1, redline360, couple with a blendmount and mirror tap

Thanks so much never thought about the blendmount and tapping it into the mirror.