Radar Detector Recommendation

[BostonRob]

Searching for a RD that works well with Driver Assist, etc...features on F80.

Thanks!

[MNhv]

Look at the Uniden R1/R3. Tons of reviews on YouTube - check out the "Vortex Radar" channel.

[IM2C]

Uniden R3. Mine is being delivered tonight. Check out this dude, he's ultra RD nerd. Has a great youtube channel. Reviews, settings etc.

https://www.vortexradar.com/

[TMD29]

@Vortex Radar is a member on this forum. Or check out rdforum.org. Plenty of information already posted over there.

[Vortex Radar]

Thanks for the recommendations gents! Yeah the R3 has basically become the go-to choice for a windshield mount radar detector.

There's some other good options to consider too like an Escort Max360 (adds arrows, autolockouts, and cloud alerts) or Radenso Pro M (MRCD detection and better BSM filtering than the R3), but overall the R3 is generally the way to go.

I just updated my RD recommendation page last night and it goes over these options.

https://www.vortexradar.com/best-radar-detectors/

[Fender150]

But without laser jamming how helpful are they really? unless you live in the 90s where everyone uses radar

[itsmeeeugene]

i have a uniden R3 and it has been pretty good. ive gotten a few laser notifications, but i honestly couldn't figure out where they were hiding, so its nice to know around what areas they are checking for speed.

[Deteria]

I just installed a Uniden R3 not too long ago and it's been great. I sold my V1 for it since it wasn't filtering out enough false positives from modern cars' blind spot monitoring. Uniden R1/R3 has very good range too, and in reviews it tops V1 and Max 360 for a fraction of the price.

If you get a radar, you should blendmount it to your rear view mirror and tap it.

[J-rock]

Originally Posted by Deteria

I just installed a Uniden R3 not too long ago and it's been great. I sold my V1 for it since it wasn't filtering out enough false positives from modern cars' blind spot monitoring. Uniden R1/R3 has very good range too, and in reviews it tops V1 and Max 360 for a fraction of the price.

If you get a radar, you should blendmount it to your rear view mirror and tap it.

[psun786]

Originally Posted by Fender150

But without laser jamming how helpful are they really? unless you live in the 90s where everyone uses radar

I want to know about this as well. In CA, most patrol cars have active radar but those doesn't pin point to which car is speeding. I always see the patrol car before they locked onto me. Because I am constantly scan the surrounding when ever I am speeding.

The only time I got clocked is by a stationary CHP hiding behind a hill. We saw each other exactly the same split second. By the time I step on the brake, his laser is already on my license plate.

So I am wondering how effective is radar detector prevent speeding ticket given the fact that most officer use laser nowdays?