Radar detector

[Evox787]

I’m looking to install a radar detector on my FL5. What are people using that’s good but doesn’t break the bank? Those two things probably don’t go in the same sentence, but I’m trying!

Is there one that can be hardwired instead of using the cigarette lighter? I was reading that in Texas it cannot be a signal jammer, but I’m not sure if that’s even something they sell to regular folks.

I just wanted to see what everyone is using and if it’s worth it. I remember running one back in the early 2000s and it was annoying as heck.

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[AZCWTypeR]

Radar jammers are illegal in the USA. Ten states ban laser jammers, TX being one.
BTW, years ago Car & Driver jammed laser speed guns using IR-pass filters on halogen Cibie driving lights. They used a black 1st generation Integra, which had a low signature anyway due to stowed pop-up headlights, dark color, and no front license plate. The driving lights appeared to be off to the naked eye, only emitting in the IR band. I doubt the highway patrol would catch this tactic.

 

[Sketchyatbest]

I don't know what your bread situation is but the Uniden R8w has saved me countless times and paid for itself within the first month of ownership.

 

[Xmetal]

I don't know what your bread situation is but the Uniden R8w has saved me countless times and paid for itself within the first month of ownership.

Agree, but Uniden R8w will break the bank to most people. With that said, I love my R7 which I have for over 4 years now. Good radar detectors cost a fortune nowadays. If OP doesn't need arrows, I think Uniden R3 or R4 are great/excellent "budget" detectors. Valentine1 is also great, but it's also in the price range as the Uniden R7. I'm still rocking an OG Valentine1 in my other car and will only plan on upgrading to either an R7 or R8 when the price is right.

 

[Evox787]

Thanks for all the input! I’ll look into everything. I really don’t want to keep paying for classes or hiring lawyers to fight my tickets. I don’t get them often, but at least once a year I get pulled over for going 80 in a 75 or 40 in a 35. I just want to add a little extra layer to avoid this .

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