radar detector?

[devon.818]

i speed a lot on the highway, most often when i get off work late(catering so after 12 or 1). the state troopers out here hide in the shadows like ninjas, I HATE NINJAS!

not looking to spend bookoo bucks, but this looked like a good deal.
says it detects all radar bands.

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-ESD7400-.../ref=de_a_smtd

anyone have experience with this, or similar cobra products?
anyone wana point me in a better direct?

thanks!

[Pantless Spency]

i thought you were talking about this,

great song.

[Raxe]

You get what you pay for. Not worth skimping out on a radar detector, get a V1 and be safe.

[devon.818]

You get what you pay for. Not worth skimping out on a radar detector, get a V1 and be safe.

OMG!
those are expensive as hell!
anything good for under 100?

[ejnight]

K40 make some good stuff.

[devon.818]

K40 make some good stuff.

damn! expensive too. lol

[browntown]

V1, depending on your state fees, it'll pay for itself easily

[Justin B]

Another vote for a V1. Its great, but you gotta pay. Other brand comparable units are still just as expensive.

[Asbradley21]

I had that exact one. It is complete fucking garbage. I tossed it in the trash (gave it to my brother for his e46), and bought a Valentine 1 off craigslist for cheap.

[e30rapidic]

escort 8500

[SoEm0]

I would say V1 or something from escort. Also check with your state laws on detectors. I recently found out that it is illegal to attach anything to your windshield in Ca.

[Raxe]

OMG!
those are expensive as hell!
anything good for under 100?

Look at it this way: you buy a junk detector and continue speeding down the highway, not really thinking much of it because you figure you'll get a warning when there's a cop hiding behind the next sign. Except the junk detector fails, you get busted anyways and now you're paying the price of a V1 while still being stuck with a junk detector.

[foofopps]

I got an escort 8500 for like $80 on ebay, hardwired it with a piece of phone cord. Done.

[devon.818]

Look at it this way: you buy a junk detector and continue speeding down the highway, not really thinking much of it because you figure you'll get a warning when there's a cop hiding behind the next sign. Except the junk detector fails, you get busted anyways and now you're paying the price of a V1 while still being stuck with a junk detector.

how well do the v1's work?
i usually roll at 85-90 and slam on the brakes hard. usually there's very few cars on the road when im on my way home late at night.
i've had about 7 or 8 close encounters in the last month.
at least 4 times the cop actually pulled out and followed me.
last time i floored it, took a freeway change and didn't see him.
so i doubt im gonna stop speeding, hmmm maybe the V1 would be a great investment....

[89DelphinE30]

I don't leave the house without the v1!