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radar detector( for a friend)

PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:34 pm
by Pete Immel
A good friend of mine was curious about information regarding radar detectors. Because I drive a Mini he thought I'd know/have/really need /probably ought to install one soon and I must confess to complete ignorance about them. Any recommendations here or should I go to a BMW forum? Thanks, Pete(and friend)

PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 8:26 pm
by deemotored
Friend? :wink:

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 1:28 am
by danjmcs
I'd say the http://www.valentine1.com/ and the http://www.escortradar.com/products.php are the two most popular. I've always been an Escort fan myself, but tons of people love the V1 also, so I don't think you can go wrong with either brand. I still have the Escort 8500, works great, 9500 has GPS/location capabilities that are pretty cool.

Choice comes down to preference on look, features and how much you want to spend :)

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 5:27 pm
by driverphil
Or, save your money and use your cruise control. :lol:

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 8:27 pm
by phxsteele
I have a Valentine 1 and love it. Real easy to hardwire in also.