Share your defense system

[4everRS]

Looking to see/hear about different setups out there. I would like to get a good detector and probably laser defense too. I have been wanting to buy a detector, but can't make up my mind.

[JSRS6]

Passport Escort 9500ci. Amazing.

[TozoM8]

Passport Escort SRX.

[hahnmgh63]

I have a Escort 9500ix which is an improved 9500CI and a Valentine 1 and I like the new Escort better. It is past time for the Valentine to be updated. The Valentine has very good range but too many false alerts compared to the Escort. The Escort also has an updateable database of Speed & stop light cameras and will learn the positions of other false alerts due to the built-in GPS. I do have a built-in top of the line K40 radar/laser detector w/laser Jammer in the Cayenne and it isn't as good at detecting as either the Escort or the Valentine and has more falser alerts, but has a very OEM looking installation.
The next thing I need to get is a laser jammer as they've improved a lot over the last 5 years.

[NSU RS6]

What a funny question.

My near fully RS2'd 94S4 always provided a bit of lag between my go pedal foot and my brain, which was a help in a way - like "are you sure you wanna go fast?". Still, I was able to manage a couple of speeding tix when I was not paying attention.

My best Radar Detection has always been my eyes - pretty easy to see a trooper from 1/3 to 1/2 mile in the zones they typically operate where I live. As long as you are paying attention. This also includes having rabbit running the corner in front and seeing unusual braking = cop.

But this car is pissing me off in some ways - I have no quick way to get to work (14mi) - and the trans has learned to go into grandma mode it seems. So on occasion I open it up (because that was what this car was designed to do) but I am worried I may do this at an inopportune time (smokey in the weeds).

This car begs to be driven at speeds not normal, so I am considering a detection system.

If I am toodling around town at 15mpg - I want to have some fun.

New Radar/Laser recommendations will be appreciated.

[kday]

I had a Lidatek laser jammer in my 94 S4. When it was working, it worked very well. It saved me from a handful of tickets where I was hit directly with laser at high speed. However, it wasn't reliable -- I went through two or three transponders. I gave up on it once I got my first ticket in a decade when I was assuming it was working but it wasn't. I also have a Valentine One but it's been in a drawer somewhere for years. Too annoying, plus it seems to be 100% lidar in Mass. now. I have my common routes mapped out well enough that I don't need the electronics. The only time I really miss them is on road trips when I'm not familiar with the territory.

[NSU RS6]

I had a Lidatek laser jammer in my 94 S4. When it was working, it worked very well. It saved me from a handful of tickets where I was hit directly with laser at high speed. However, it wasn't reliable -- I went through two or three transponders. I gave up on it once I got my first ticket in a decade when I was assuming it was working but it wasn't. I also have a Valentine One but it's been in a drawer somewhere for years. Too annoying, plus it seems to be 100% lidar in Mass. now. I have my common routes mapped out well enough that I don't need the electronics. The only time I really miss them is on road trips when I'm not familiar with the territory.

Exactly. Your eyes paying attention, and watching other people's brake lights work best most of the time....problem being MOST.

[lswing]

My best Radar Detection has always been my eyes - pretty easy to see a trooper from 1/3 to 1/2 mile in the zones they typically operate where I live. As long as you are paying attention. This also includes having rabbit running the corner in front and seeing unusual braking = cop.

But this car is pissing me off in some ways - I have no quick way to get to work (14mi) - and the trans has learned to go into grandma mode it seems. So on occasion I open it up (because that was what this car was designed to do) but I am worried I may do this at an inopportune time (smokey in the weeds).

This car begs to be driven at speeds not normal, so I am considering a detection system.

If I am toodling around town at 15mpg - I want to have some fun.

New Radar/Laser recommendations will be appreciated.

Been using eyes for years, works pretty darn good, might as well be on high alert when speeding...but am tempted to get something for the day I miss the man...

Now, as for the car pissing you off, you need to stop pissing off your car and get on the gas As long as a 0-60 is clean it shouldn't be a ticket. I drive around like grandma all day at it seems, but every day or two find a spot to throw a good 0-60 at least. The beast always cooperates, big time power, more often in tip. I average 13mpg btw, actually 12.8 the last month

I've been driving on the damn snow tires this mild winter anyhow so if I really hit it they spin anyway...

[aussie rs6]

I have a Passport 9500ix- great for detecting memorised speed camera installations and false radar alarms with its gps memory as per hahnmgh63 post. Also provides secondary vehicle speed readout when detects radar.

Laser Speed scanners are another matter. I have looked at latest radar jammers, but here in Western Australia, the new 'Poliscan laser'- a multiple forward and backward scanning laser with photographic capture is very hard to jam.

The 9500ix has no problem detecting the Poliscan laser but unfortunately only when you pass through its beam. The focused Poliscan laser beam also provides very little back scatter from vehicles in front of you before you hit the beam.

Sharp eyes and remembering where the favourite 'fishing spots' (for revenue raising) are and using the cruise control around the city is the best defense against the Poliscan.

john

[papadoc]

Escort Redline. There is no need for redlight camera notifications unless you are a fool, and when X band is turned off false alerts are way down. The GPS feature makes little sense except for cameras, and it is the local gendarme that is the issue, and he doesn't sit in the same spot each time. Still get lots of K band around the city, but there is a quick mute button on the plug. However, the range of detection is incredible. It picks up Ka band on the highway well before you ever see Smokey. Since there is little need for the detector on city streets and highway "defense" is most important, even Escort recommends Redline for that. We have a lot of laser use in the daytime in CA, and fortunately with the need for line of sight, and Mr. CHP leaning on his open door looking like a sniper aiming down the road, if you are awake you can usually see them in time. As noted above, your eyes still are your best defense.

[Antagonist]

Special operations sticker next to my license plate. Works better than any radar detector.

[kevin]

Glock and Smith & Wesson

Oh you meant radar! Nothing yet but this thread will help me decide!

[4everRS]

Glock and Smith & Wesson

Oh you meant radar! Nothing yet but this thread will help me decide!

LOL Kevin. Nice.

I am surprised to hear a couple of you don't like the v1. I assume that it is likely due to being in more densely populated areas? I see how great the 9500 would be in a more populated area though where the authorities could be using the same spots.

[speedtrapped]

Escort 9500ix, I live in a populated area, and between the GSP and turnpike, there way to many blind curves for troopers to hide. As for eyes and ears, always...but considering I get up pretty darn early in am, the escort has saved my butt on several occasions as roads were dark and near empty.

[ben916]

Special operations sticker next to my license plate. Works better than any radar detector.

Can you confirm or deny the existence of such an institution?!?!?

In Cali, there is a license plate holder that you pay a HUGE sum for - 11-99 foundation - from what I understand it is a get out of jail free card...

[melsas]

I can recommend Laser Interceptor for your laser jamming needs.

[as350]

I have a K40-2000P system that has saved my license more than once. It's downside is the multiple false alerts. It is also professionally integrated into the instrument panel for a completely OEM look.

[hahnmgh63]

The K40 unit in my Cayenne is the K40-2000P system and I can tell you that not only are there many more false alerts (only a few more than the Valentine but many more than the Escort) but the range doesn't come close to the Escort or Valentine. I have even tried to relocated the antennas thinking that might improve the range but the K40 is comparatively junk but it is a great integrated looking install, just wish I could hook the Escort or Valentine up to the K40 LED displays.