Radar

nav792 · 02-04-2020, 08:58 AM

Hi Guys

Just curious what radar detectors you guys recommend. I have a 10+ year old Valentine one and am looking to upgrade.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Larry77 · 02-04-2020, 09:57 AM

After my online research, I decided on the Uniden r7, the r3 was widely popular and the r7 has a lot of upgrades including GPS. I will be installing it later this week but there are a lot of reviews on it. Personally, I would love to have more of a smartphone based radar detector but I figured I would start with this one (cheaper) and if I want to move to the smartphone version later, I'll just give this one to the wife who has more of a lead foot than me (unless I'm punching it of course).

Uniden r7 on Amazon

Video comparing Uniden r3 to r7

Uniden r7

josec70 · 02-04-2020, 01:24 PM

Radenso Pro-M

Ickdeep · 02-04-2020, 02:57 PM

Uniden R7 is the way to go. I've had my uniden R3 for over a year now and its great. I want to get the R7 but don't really have to get it as my R3 is pretty good as well.

If you end up getting an R3, I recommend this guide to setting it up. Works perfect for me. https://www.vortexradar.com/2017/06/...den-r1-and-r3/

NotSooFast · 02-04-2020, 06:17 PM

Another vote for Uniden.

Over the Thanksgiving season I had seen quite a steep discount on some lightly used ones.

13M5F10 · 02-04-2020, 06:19 PM

Uniden R7 and I've had several escort radars before. Definitely a great buy.

josec70 · 02-04-2020, 07:15 PM

If you want the best range buy Uniden .. if you want great range paired with the best BSM filtering in the game buy Radenso Pro-M.

Tiny size and super quiet .. if it makes a peep, 99% of the time the threat is real.

It has no arrows but I honestly don't miss them at all .....

nav792 · 02-05-2020, 09:19 AM

Thanks guys! Looks like I'm going with the r7

Larry77 · 02-10-2020, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentm

I've been rocking V1 for over 10 years now and it paid for it self several times through the years. Still have it in my e39 and e46.

When I got my F10it came with a laser and jammer.

Front sensors are a stealth install behind the front grill. Can't even tell when looking directly at it. There is a remote laser sensor integrated in the lower housing of the rear view mirror. From outside it looks like a rain sensor or dimmer sensor. The brain is tucked in the ash tray. Ash tray closes.

Now here is someone who actually should censor their license plate in his pics...looks expensive and very illegal.

silentm · 02-11-2020, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry77

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentm

I've been rocking V1 for over 10 years now and it paid for it self several times through the years. Still have it in my e39 and e46.

When I got my F10it came with a laser and jammer.

Front sensors are a stealth install behind the front grill. Can't even tell when looking directly at it. There is a remote laser sensor integrated in the lower housing of the rear view mirror. From outside it looks like a rain sensor or dimmer sensor. The brain is tucked in the ash tray. Ash tray closes.

Now here is someone who actually should censor their license plate in his pics...looks expensive and very illegal.

What is legal and illegal is subjective.. car came equipped... so let's remove it

silentm · 02-11-2020, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry77

Quote:

Originally Posted by silentm

I've been rocking V1 for over 10 years now and it paid for it self several times through the years. Still have it in my e39 and e46.

When I got my F10it came with a laser and jammer.

Front sensors are a stealth install behind the front grill. Can't even tell when looking directly at it. There is a remote laser sensor integrated in the lower housing of the rear view mirror. From outside it looks like a rain sensor or dimmer sensor. The brain is tucked in the ash tray. Ash tray closes.

Now here is someone who actually should censor their license plate in his pics...looks expensive and very illegal.

Awesome board member👍🏻👍🏻

theinfamousdrew · 02-11-2020, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry77

Now here is someone who actually should censor their license plate in his pics...looks expensive and very illegal.

Technically, laser jammers are legal in most states with a few exceptions.
They're illegal in these states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, D.C

The more you know....

spudslatte · 02-11-2020, 02:30 PM

Radenso Pro-M - it gets everything - now i am outfitting my car with a Radenso stealth system( radar and lidar ) by a pro installer in South Jersey.

silentm · 02-11-2020, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudslatte

Radenso Pro-M - it gets everything - now i am outfitting my car with a Radenso stealth system( radar and lidar ) by a pro installer in South Jersey.

Careful what you say round here, the big brother might be watching....

02-04-2020, 08:58 AM	#1
nav792 Private 45 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M4, 2022 BMW x7 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando , FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 m4 [9.00]	Radar Hi Guys Just curious what radar detectors you guys recommend. I have a 10+ year old Valentine one and am looking to upgrade. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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Larry77 Private First Class 85 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp "Ultimate Pkg" Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	Just researched this topic After my online research, I decided on the Uniden r7, the r3 was widely popular and the r7 has a lot of upgrades including GPS. I will be installing it later this week but there are a lot of reviews on it. Personally, I would love to have more of a smartphone based radar detector but I figured I would start with this one (cheaper) and if I want to move to the smartphone version later, I'll just give this one to the wife who has more of a lead foot than me (unless I'm punching it of course). Uniden r7 on Amazon Video comparing Uniden r3 to r7 Uniden r7
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josec70 Major General 4065 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Radenso Pro-M __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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Ickdeep Brigadier General 5718 Rep 4,209 Posts Drives: '13 F10 M5 \| '15 F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 [10.00] 2013 BMW M5 [SOLD] [10.00] 2013 BMW 535i [SOLD] [10.00]	Uniden R7 is the way to go. I've had my uniden R3 for over a year now and its great. I want to get the R7 but don't really have to get it as my R3 is pretty good as well. If you end up getting an R3, I recommend this guide to setting it up. Works perfect for me. https://www.vortexradar.com/2017/06/...den-r1-and-r3/ __________________ Stage 2 Tune BPM \| Fabworx DP \| SSP Performance Clutch \| Muffler & Resonator Delete Dinan Adjustable Springs \| Powder Coated 343 Wheels \| F&R Spacers \| RW Carbon Front Lip & Diffuser Sold!
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13M5F10 Hide! My wife's coming! 812 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 \| MSR Stage 3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Las Colinas, TX iTrader: (5)	Uniden R7 and I've had several escort radars before. Definitely a great buy. __________________ * SOLD * 2013 BMW M5 \| Space Grey \| MSR Stage 3 Tune \| Catless Downpipes \| MSR Intake and Charge Pipes \| MSR Exhaust (Prototype) \| Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser \| RW Carbon Front Lip \| RW Carbon Trunk Spoiler\| Vorsteiner VS-310 Forged Wheels \| Escort 9500CI w/Laser Jammers
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josec70 Major General 4065 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	If you want the best range buy Uniden .. if you want great range paired with the best BSM filtering in the game buy Radenso Pro-M. Tiny size and super quiet .. if it makes a peep, 99% of the time the threat is real. It has no arrows but I honestly don't miss them at all ..... __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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spudslatte Private 10 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2016 X3 x28i F25 70k mi Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Radenso Pro-M - it gets everything - now i am outfitting my car with a Radenso stealth system( radar and lidar ) by a pro installer in South Jersey.
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