Radar Detector setups

[AWE46M3]

For anyone running the 703 Infrared windshield, mounting a radar detector in line with the dot matrix cutout can be challenging. I can confirm that placing the detector anywhere else on the windshield renders it useless.

I picked up a V1 Gen 2 and managed to squeeze it between the rearview mirror and the headliner to clear the cutout. It sits at an angle—not ideal—but it works perfectly.

I couldn’t find much info on radar detectors for infrared/climate comfort windshields, so hopefully, this helps someone looking for a viable solution.

I’ve always used a Uniden R7, but it’s too bulky for this setup. The V1 Gen 2, being about half the thickness, fits and does the job well.

[RawS54]

I got my Uniden R7 mounted as high up as I can and it's hardwired. Very lowkey spot and doesn't reduce visibility.

You gotta mess around with the settings to reduce the annoyance. I have auto mute after 3 seconds, and no voice alerts. I just have different sounds for each band that Ive remembered. Ka is the most common, but small towns still use K band. In my area they only use Ka(luckily no Laser) so I just reduce the K band sensitivity to further quiet it down.

So far Ive been loving the radar detector, however, ITS A TOOL. Don't rely on it.

Terrain makes a huge difference. And Cops are not stupid.

Ive encountered some cops that drive with only their rear radar antenna on, so as you're approaching them, no detection. Then as soon as you pass them, BANG your detector goes off. The one time this happened I was FLYING, but he didnt turn around. Makes me wonder if their rear radar only picks up their side of the highway? Or he just didnt wanna try haha

Would love a laser jammer. Been looking at ALP, but it sucks GPS is required for it to work now. You lose connection, there goes your protection.

[Jimbo's M]

With the V1 only chirping when it smells Ka, I am very attentive to it since any noise means cop. Sometimes I'll cover hundreds of miles without ever hearing a peep.

Same. I disabled X-band on my original V1 in the mid 90's and my second and current V1 I disabled K-band probably a good 15 years ago. I definitely don't poo-poo at all now as any alert is almost certainly genuine.

[ZHPizza]

Can’t stand the constant chirping of V1’s so never bothered with a detector myself. Waze was great until pandemic times and accuracy/reporting seems to have diminished significantly, so I’m just going off the usual spots where cops hide more than anything.

A few years back I paid to send in my V1 upgraded to the latest filtering software and it was still an absolute nuisance to the point I just grew to ignore it altogether. Then I wised up and reprogrammed it to only detect Ka (and laser but y'all know the deal with that). I spend my time in cities and major highways so the likelihood of finding some antique Mayberry ass cop still running K is nil.

With the V1 only chirping when it smells Ka, I am very attentive to it since any noise means cop. Sometimes I'll cover hundreds of miles without ever hearing a peep.

[m3nt0s]

Can’t stand the constant chirping of V1’s so never bothered with a detector myself. Waze was great until pandemic times and accuracy/reporting seems to have diminished significantly, so I’m just going off the usual spots where cops hide more than anything.

[Circa Surviven]

V1 for the directional arrows. I've bought several different ones on eBay, second hand. I had two passports that didn't work right. On a budget I found the Beltronics (made by escort) rx 65 worked decent for the price.

[dukeofchen]

If we're talking backroads, long stretches of highway, etc. they can be plenty useful, and have saved me from getting pulled over in places where the cops might not have been sympathetic to an out-of-towner speeding through their jurisdiction. For city driving or around town, I never hoon it so there's no point.

That being said, these things really only need to save your ass once to pay for themselves – at least based on the price and hassle of dealing with speeding tickets around here.

Previously had a V1 gen 1 hardwired above my mirror, running the K-band filtering via YaV1 on an Android phone to reduce falses. With that setup, found it good for general awareness of CHP presence on the highways, as their cars all run Ka band. It's definitely more of a security blanket than anything as my awareness is fine and if I'm speeding it's with the flow of traffic, but I drive an LSB so you never know when they might make an example out of you.

Took it out recently before dropping my car off at a shop and haven't been able to find the damn thing since...

[Davis]

I'm proud to say I've never owned a radar detector.

Me neither, until my coworker gifted me a V1. It's still in the box...

I used to get pulled over all the time, but my only ticket was in the middle of nowhere Wyoming where a radar detector might actually have been useful.

[jet_dogg]

No tickets in a decade, and I'm a lead foot. I'm doing fine.

It's pretty simple really, know when and where to drive like a hooligan

[Tbonem3]

Then youre not doin it right😁

No tickets in a decade, and I'm a lead foot. I'm doing fine.

[Rkymtnrider]

False sense of security. I got more tickets with a RD than without.

Then youre not doin it right😁

[Stack]

Valentine 1 Gen 2

Order it straight from them

Best price


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[jet_dogg]

I'm proud to say I've never owned a radar detector.

[Phoenix///M3]

Another R7 here. Best I've ever used. I've seen positive alerts at 3 miles. Uber customizable and upgradable. This plus Waze and not driving like a total ass and you're good.

I have it hard wired to the mirror in another daily vehicle and just unplug and transfer to the m3 when needed. Suction mount and ghetto lighter plug cord. I really should hard wire and just get another whole unit.

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[Ipeciulis]

Uniden R7 hardwired to the fuse box. I use the suction mount on the windshield and I love it because there are no rattles and its very secure (also free).
I've had the radar for about a month now. I have all the filters turned on and its very quiet. There are some false alerts with BSM cars (honda/acura mostly) and construction zone markers.
The range is unreal honestly. Huge upgrade over my passport x8500i

I had the Redline 360c ordered but it was backordered and I did not want to wait any longer. The Uniden R7 is about 300$ cheaper and the performance differences are miniscule with Unidens updates.
IMO you cant go wrong with either option. Do what works for your budget.