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#312630 2-May-2024 19:32

Hey GZ

Anyone here clued in on todays products for Radar Detectors?

I'm coming out of a Belltronics STI Magnum that has started to constantly alert for Laser......everywhere, at all times. And given it's age, has served me very well as a large KM driver

Interested if anyone has these as a hobby, or is up with the current tech. Looks like I'll be shopping around soon.

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#3225665 2-May-2024 19:38

Easy solution would be not to speed ...

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#3225667 2-May-2024 19:42

blackjack17:

Easy solution would be not to speed ...

Yeah, not all about speeding, but thanks for the contribution

More focused on the tech behind it, and those that are in tune with it

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#3225673 2-May-2024 19:55

Pretty happy with the Uniden R7.

For me it's not about wanting to drive above the speed limit, it's about getting past slow traffic where you may need to momemtarily exceed the speed limit.

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#3225677 2-May-2024 20:07

@technofreak

If you don't mind, where did you purchase?

NZ based version?

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#3225681 2-May-2024 20:10

Technofreak:

....where you may ~~need~~ choose to momemtarily exceed the speed limit.

FTFY, I am no saint and I have momemtarily exceed the speed limit when passing however this is always a choice, not a need.

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#3225686 2-May-2024 20:25

hsvhel:

@technofreak

If you don't mind, where did you purchase?

NZ based version?

Actually it's the R3NZ that I have. I went online to see which one I had and got the R7 picture and model mixed up.

Yes, New Zealand based version. Regular database updates available. It's a bit average with the mobile cameras but otherwise very good. You can programme "trigger speeds" to prevent nuisance alerts.

Bought at PBTech about 5 years ago.

Based on recent reviews I'd probably look at the DFR7NZ as well.

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#3225692 2-May-2024 20:42

Technofreak:

hsvhel:

@technofreak

If you don't mind, where did you purchase?

NZ based version?

Actually it's the R3NZ that I have. I went online to see which one I had and got the R7 picture and model mixed up.

Yes, New Zealand based version. Regular database updates available. It's a bit average with the mobile cameras but otherwise very good. You can programme "trigger speeds" to prevent nuisance alerts.

Bought at PBTech about 5 years ago.

Based on recent reviews I'd probably look at the DFR7NZ as well.

Thank you, appreciate the insight and real world experiance

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#3225712 2-May-2024 21:50

I am looking to move on my Escort Redline EX international as I don’t drive much any more. Let me know if you are interested. GPS / Bluetooth / and great radar overall.

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#3225720 2-May-2024 22:32

I've also got an Escort Redline EX and I find it very good. Not only does it give me an accurate GPS speed (showing that 100 on my car's speedo is actually only 96), but it provides good long range detection of Mr Plod.

Like others, I don't habitually speed, but when the train of cars that has been sitting on 80-90 inevitably speeds up at the passing lane, it's good to know if the 5-0 might be approaching from the other direction with his laser on. This tends to happen a lot in south Canterbury in my experience....

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#3225728 3-May-2024 06:30

Wheelbarrow01:

I've also got an Escort Redline EX and I find it very good. Not only does it give me an accurate GPS speed (showing that 100 on my car's speedo is actually only 96), but it provides good long range detection of Mr Plod.

Like others, I don't habitually speed, but when the train of cars that has been sitting on 80-90 inevitably speeds up at the passing lane, it's good to know if the 5-0 might be approaching from the other direction with his laser on. This tends to happen a lot in south Canterbury in my experience....

“Radar Direct”, if you are looking for new (NZ based).

I find the south Canterbury paw patrol is pretty friendly mostly.

often travel it and often am pushing 120ish on passing lanes or slow traffic and mid way though I see them in the distance and they see me…..and it’s always been “as you were”.

i guess it’s how you do it…. They know the long straights very well and if you are not being a crazy idiot pushing 140 when 110 to overtake will do, then they usually understand.

However, I normally get pinged for the smallest of matters…. I.e. speeding up “way before”, the increase in speed signs or rolling at snails pace (usually with foot still on brake), through very visible intersection in all directions for at least 200m visability each way and every way…. #tradeoffs

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#3225730 3-May-2024 06:48

Wheelbarrow01:
I've also got an Escort Redline EX and I find it very good. Not only does it give me an accurate GPS speed (showing that 100 on my car's speedo is actually only 96), ;

That's very unusual for your speedo to under read, I'd say 99% over read. I know both mine are over by 4-5kmh.
Have you got larger than OEM tyre and rim package on your car?

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#3225733 3-May-2024 07:16

mudguard:
Wheelbarrow01:

I've also got an Escort Redline EX and I find it very good. Not only does it give me an accurate GPS speed (showing that 100 on my car's speedo is actually only 96), ;

That's very unusual for your speedo to under read, I'd say 99% over read. I know both mine are over by 4-5kmh.
Have you got larger than OEM tyre and rim package on your car?

I think you misread the post. He's saying that when his car's speedo is indicating 100km/h, he's only actually travelling at 96km/h

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#3225774 3-May-2024 08:57

Technofreak: For me it's not about wanting to drive above the speed limit, it's about getting past slow traffic where you may need to momemtarily exceed the speed limit.

If you need to speed (break the law) to get past someone, then they weren't going that slow then, were they? Funny way to say you are impatient.

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#3225776 3-May-2024 08:58

how do you guys deal with off -> on laser?

i'm told the detector sees nothing as the laser is off, and then when it's fired it's too late

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#3225789 3-May-2024 09:19

boosacnoodle:

Technofreak: For me it's not about wanting to drive above the speed limit, it's about getting past slow traffic where you may need to momemtarily exceed the speed limit.

If you need to speed (break the law) to get past someone, then they weren't going that slow then, were they? Funny way to say you are impatient.

How condescending of you.

You either don't do much open road driving or somehow never experience being behind drivers that consistently drive well below the speed limit or the speed at which the conditions allow but when the road has a passing lane or is less windy, rather than letting following traffic get past they speed up.

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