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View Poll Results: Do you run a radar detector? | |||
Yes | 75 | 60.48% | |
Maybe in the future | 26 | 20.97% | |
No | 23 | 18.55% | |
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02-02-2019, 06:50 AM | #23 |
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Thanks. I had the last V1 in all my other BMWs and worked great. I was going to try shutting off gesture control today I'm not sure if I can shut off the laser component on a V1?
My has jammers in it like you had. Great until they figure out it's your car. Lol |
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Stay aware and alert primarily, but I do have an old ( 12 year old ) V1 without any updates. It ends up being muted more often than not from so many false alarms, and I use it visually more than anything else in the corner of my eye. But it still adds some info to the situation. Otherwise, on familiar roads I kind of know where to expect them and remain vigilant.
I was about to get a fresh/updated V1, but the Uniden R7 looks super neat at first glance. Will need to check this out further. |
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02-02-2019, 12:31 PM | #26 |
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I got a 1100ft lidar ticket thrown out by the judge.
the farther you are the larger the beam becomes and other factors such as angle cause it to read 'faster'. I was riding a motorcycle when I received the citation. less frontal area to hit as well.
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02-02-2019, 03:56 PM | #28 |
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Yeah, thats why you'll see law enforcement hitting under 500ft most of the time. The farther the target, the harder it is to get an accurate reading. Radar is point and shoot, very easy.
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02-02-2019, 10:15 PM | #29 |
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V1 and laser jammers. laser jammers saved me when a cop hit me at 110mph. I was able to get it down to 73mph in a 65mph before i killed my jammers so he could get my speed. Ended up with a warning for speed and a ticket for no front tag.
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02-03-2019, 03:06 PM | #31 |
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As a highway driver is it worth dropping the $ on a limited use radar detector or put it all into a jammer? $2k is stiff but necessary
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I am contemplating getting a laser jammer in addition to my R3. |
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02-05-2019, 05:51 AM | #33 |
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I was just just sticker shocked. Quoted $6k for jammers. I need to shop that. Fortunately no metal on front of M550xi. No front tag or bracket. Seems steep.
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On the F80 I still run my 9500ci with laser shifters (front/rear) that I bought new in 2012 that was in my old 135i. I regularly update it and its still working wonderfully. Also use Waze as a backup.
On my E46 I use a 9500i from about that same time with regular updates and that too works wonderfully.
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02-05-2019, 08:01 PM | #37 |
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Both, if your getting jammers id reccomend the ALP system its the best on the market and i wanna say about ~1500. Spend the other 500 on the radar detector if you can save labor costs lol
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Thanks. I expected 2k on an ALP installed. I have the updated V1.
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03-01-2019, 09:43 PM | #41 |
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Uniden R7 Pre orders are now live! I have two on order, cant wait!
http://www.bestradardetectors.net/Uniden-R7.html |
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02-23-2020, 02:58 PM | #42 |
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Apologies for reviving an old thread, but curious as to where folks have their detectors installed. In my province, they are illegal, but I might be willing to take the risk.
Not interested in a blendmount as that would be obvious if I’m ever stopped for a reason other than speeding. Also, I have my dashcam tucked under the drivers visor so it is virtually invisible (when the visor is down, which almost always). Does anyone have their detector tucked up by headliner on the passenger side, so that visor hides it? |
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See https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=24138686 for my ALP install. |
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03-04-2020, 09:12 PM | #44 |
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Those who run both Waze and a detector - what are your experiences?
I have been a radar detector guy for years (V1 and Escort ix) but stopped using them due to falses. My setup now is just my 2 eyes and Waze on Carplay...sad to say but its honestly worked the best. |
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