I want to buy my hubby a radar detector

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falcon-hell, Nov 25, 2:46pm
looking at around $1200-ish,what are the best sorts and why,please help a female who knows nothing about these matters,thank you.

saxman99, Nov 25, 2:53pm
Very happy with my bel.

bevharris1938, Nov 25, 2:54pm
$1200 is way to expensive for one of those , you can buy a great one on here for around $900 , a beltronics rx sti

falcon-hell, Nov 25, 2:59pm
thanks guys,what about escort! i have had a nosey on here and google,but its great to hear peoples experiences with them.

bevharris1938, Nov 25, 3:08pm

elect70, Nov 25, 3:10pm
Bel or valentinebest .but remember,cant beat the stalker if cop is using it properly, unless hes pinging someonefurther aheadby a couple k at the most . there isnt anyanswer toityet .

headcat, Nov 25, 3:19pm
About the only toy that will pay for itself over and over.

sanremo, Nov 25, 3:23pm
Why don't you just tell him not to speed!

bevharris1938, Nov 25, 3:37pm
oh here they come , the anti speed campaigners

redslapper, Nov 25, 3:45pm
i don't really believe in them because my brother is a cop and he told me that he can turn his radar on and off to beat the detectors, he turns his on at the last minute just before you see him and BAM, he got you, he laughs at people that have one, they cant believe it. Lesson to be learnt, just don't speed

sandypheet, Nov 25, 3:49pm
Your vehicle left the factory with one fitted,its called a speedometer.

peasgood, Nov 25, 4:11pm
#10 yeah bet it makes him feel good pinging motorists 5k over the limit,actually even if is turning it on /off you pick the scatter up ,so they help.

nightsky1, Nov 25, 4:48pm
buy him a few driving lessons.or a bicycle for when his licence is gone.
you are married to a drop kick

flybye_in_a_rx7, Nov 25, 5:01pm
you've never sped!

dozerman, Nov 25, 5:01pm
Ive got a valentine 1.Even when they are flashing the radar if your quik on the brakesu can wipe out 30kmh .Buy him a valentine!.See how quick he is!

bevharris1938, Nov 25, 5:20pm
This will never happen with a radar detector , maybe you are the drop kick!

jmma, Nov 25, 5:46pm
Nice Lady, wants to get her hubby an escort, kinky (o:

bae13, Nov 25, 5:52pm
Bel or valentine. People on here will tell you one is better than the other,both ways. Both are very good radars. Bel has a few models valentine have one. Get one and you will be surprised how far it gets cops.
The person talking about the cop turning the radar on and off is correct, they can catch you out that way, BUT the range on the radars is very good and usually the detector will beep and turn off. Then beep and turn off again you learn this to be the cop doing instant on checkingand slow down
Check out www.radardirect.co.nz

falcon-hell, Nov 25, 5:56pm
gee how nice of you to wander away from the prudes threads and come in here,and voice your opinion,and since we are calling each other names i have one for you-saddo.

gedo1, Nov 25, 6:34pm
Here's a thought.I think I heard somewhere the average fine (remembering there are higher ones as well) being paid by NZ drivers for radar detected speeding is $80.Why not pay his first 15 fines for him and thus spend the same amount as you would to buy a radar detector!Just a thought.

offrd1, Nov 25, 6:57pm
I have a Escort and a Bell STIand to be honest i like the Escort better,not sure why but i do,the Escort is certainly better on the bike [ louder ear piece ].distance wise they both pick up the cops about the same.
Even if the cops do use their radar only when they see you you do have time to scrub off speed.mine has paid for it self 1000 times over,I'm not a ridiculous speeder but do travel over the limit conditions pending,i would travel over 2000ksa week,.don't listen to the anti speed twats,in there wonderful little world they would have us all traveling round like bloody sheep

alan1111, Nov 25, 6:59pm
Dont speed wont need 1 then simple.

r15, Nov 26, 5:54am
To the anti speed crew

If the speed limits were appropriate or the police has appropriate leaniency we would all be better off. Eg napier to palmy is a very long straight and empty road at night. 100k is just too slow

brants, Nov 26, 6:07am
ESCORT REDLINE
BEL XR NZ/AU

I think there still a good idea if you have the money.
How many times do you see them put speed cameras by the passing lanes its the safest and sometimes only place to pass a slower vehicle.

jimjonesy, Nov 26, 6:49am
If your caught three times or so speeding, you will lose your licence because of demerits, so dumb post. My Uniden saves me all the time and has paid for it self numerous times over.