Who has/uses a radar detector - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Hib Halverson · 02-17-2015

Used a V1 since the early 90s. I've had it upgraded three times.

Just in driving my ZR-1, it's saved it's cost in avoided cites for exceeding the posted speed limit.

That said, I can't say it's made me "immune" from traffic enforcement radar. Twice in 20 or so years, even with my V1 installed and working, I've been zapped with radar and ended up going to "traffic school" because the manner in which the LEO was using the equipment counteracted any advantage a radar warning receiver offered, i.e.: they were properly using "instant on" radar and were well-hidden.

View Poll Results: Radar detector bard?
Escort 8500 x50	6	9.23%
Escort 9500ix	4	6.15%
Valentine v1	25	38.46%
Other	9	13.85%
I can't use one (illegal where I live)	5	7.69%
I don't use one	16	24.62%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

02-17-2015	#13
Hib Halverson Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CenCoast California Posts: 897	Re: Who has/uses a radar detector Used a V1 since the early 90s. I've had it upgraded three times. Just in driving my ZR-1, it's saved it's cost in avoided cites for exceeding the posted speed limit. That said, I can't say it's made me "immune" from traffic enforcement radar. Twice in 20 or so years, even with my V1 installed and working, I've been zapped with radar and ended up going to "traffic school" because the manner in which the LEO was using the equipment counteracted any advantage a radar warning receiver offered, i.e.: they were properly using "instant on" radar and were well-hidden. __________________ Hib Halverson Technical Writer former owner 95 VIN 0140 current owner 19 VIN 1878