Hidden radar detectors...
 

Well I have been thinking about a hidden radar detector, kinda considering that signifigant of an investment....Now after getting a ticket down by Skyline drive in Virginia...I am convinced it is a necessity.Can anyone point me to a good quality hidden radar detector system...thanks,john

CAR&DRIVER plugged one in their December issue. Page 127. Passport 9500ci...
$pendy as all get out. $1600 before installation.

www.escortradar.com

I've also heard of hidden front and rear laser jammers... maybe there is a model that does both.

I had a couple of k40's that were built in. They were okay, but I like my Valentine 1 much better. I get a lot less false readings, and a much earlier warning than the k40's. I just miss the concealed factor, that was pretty nice.

It looks like the new Passport concealed is the hot stick right now.I like the hidden features as well as voice command and alerts.Its a larger inverstment,but also a one time cost.I am thinking early Christmas present...john

I have 2 cars with built in detectors which I like. I also have a car I cut out an opening in the top of the sun visor for the detector to sit in and placed the power wire under the windshield rubber trim. This is probably best as you can get a valentine, hidden, and no install cost.

am interested in laser jammer topologies..

Best,

Doyle

Note that this escort unit has what are called "laser shifter" thingamajobs, but the website doesn't say how they work...

I found a deal for it at a local audio shop.$895 plus $300 for install...Sounds like a good deal,but I am gonna check two more spots. john

www.Radardetector.net
http://www.radarbusters.com/

Out of visible sight may not be too effective. See below link for hidden radar detector detector; if a detector is "listening to the outside world" (turned on) it will likely be detected:


http://www.stalkerradar.com/spectreIV/redirect.html

I don't think you need to go THAT stealthy. It's not easy to spot unless you were looking for it. See here:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=171738&highlight=valentine+stealt h

Wouldn't be easier to go the speed limit?

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WTF? Bet you you thought just for a second I was serious!!! Muhahahahaaaa!!

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I think it was over on bimmerforums.com there was a thread or two...hidden laser jammer. In some states they are illegal... one discussion was hiding the control module between the seats. Can't be visible from either side of the car/etc.

They're illegal in Va. and the police here do use radar detector detectors, as Jim mentioned, to keep everyone honest. Years ago they'd confiscate the radar detector, don't know if they still do today.
These days the Skyline Drive is generally too crowded and has too many park rangers with radar. At the southern end is the Blue Ridge Parkway, the road and views are basically the same but the speed limit is 45 instead of 35. Of course with the leaves turning both roads will be crowded.

Since Radar is pretty well out of use in most areas of Canada....(they have Lidar....laser detection) why bother with a piece of gear that wont detect anything?
Bob

Radar is still used here. Ka instant on is still equipped in police cars (city and highway) as is in the photo radar trucks. Laser is used for manned traps. That's where a good laser jammer can come in.

If I have missed some thing there is a post that some one posted about a V1 and had the display unit in the tach , way cool.

The 9500ci is PERFECT. Absolutely love it. Doubt you found one for $895. They were released in May 08 for $1600 no deals. When it goes off its real. Is also stealth and supposedly cant be detected.

i have had a valentine for about 10 years. i have the remote display under the ash tray and have the unit itself on the rear deck lid under a baseball hat.

the unit itself is an odd shape and larger then passports or what have you. but it works wherever you put it.