SO basically I am looking into getting a radar detector. I am not sure how to set it up yet in my car, But I am from Virginia so looking for something hidden. Anybody have set ups or just radar detectors, Post pics and your detector!!!

 

not really hidden but here's where mine is

 

Same detector in almost the same spot hahaha

 

Mines wired to a switch and hidden power outlet tho

 

hey what kind of gauge is that i like it

 

Haha i'm eventually going to get around to getting power without going to the 12v outlet. What did you run yours to?

 

If you are going to get a radar detector and you live in VA you need to get one that can't be detected by the cops, who have detector detectors. Also, mounting it low and in the corner, like the pics here hurt the effectiveness of the radar detector. To get the best performance, it has to be mounted high up, preferably in the middle of the windshield.

 

Ultra Gauge LOL Sounds Ghetto, Sites Ghetto but its cheep and does what i need
Also shows Engine codes and can clear CELs
UltraGauge Automotive Information Center and OBDII Scan Tool

I have it tapped off the front cigarette lighter, with a switch in the Trunk Pop compartment

 

Yeah i've heard a few people say that but to be honest it has yet to fail me. Saved me so many times in the spot its been.

 

So far...

 

2 years...

 

Just do some research on it...I'd rather be safe than sorry, especially since there is no need to "hide" it.

 

is that ultra gauge reliable... its only $60

 

I'll post up pics tomorrow

 

Ive only had it since X-Mass but it seams to be right.... it just plugs into the ODBII like the interceptors and such bit cost WAY less
the MPH RPM and coolant temps all match the cluster. its just displaying what the computer already pushes to the ODBII port

 

does it read air fuel ratio??? i am tryna compare it to the interceptor

 

This. Most RD's on the market will easily be picked up by Spectre. The only one so far that isn't detectable by the Spectre RDD's is the Beltronics STi Driver.

Anyways, for Virginia, many of the people running radar in that state will modify a visor organizer to hide their detectors. Obviously this requires a stealthy hardwire and mounting to the visor. Make sure to have a kill switch wired to it just in case you do get pulled over... sometimes Virginia cops will leave their radar on to let them hear any detectors when they walk up to your car.

 

NJSP like to use X-Band... that is the only thing that Cobra's can remotely detect reliably. Off-axis Ka 35.5 eems to escape most Cobra units I've ever come across.

 

Is this a Virginia-specific thing (and maybe other states), having to hide your detectors? I've got mine planted in the middle of my windshield (really obvious to anybody). I read that it's technically a "receiver," and since the FCC allows civilians to receive ANY radio-frequency broadcast, it's not illegal to have them. However, I also read that a cop CAN confiscate it (then again, they can do pretty much anything they want...), so you just don't argue and you can get it back later. That is, as long as you're not in jail.

Oh, and I've got an Ultra-Gauge as well. I've got the 1st-gen (Sept. '10), so it's got a few bugs like not always turning off when it's supposed to, but otherwise it's been working great. I leave it plugged-in all the time to keep an eye on my MPG and any codes pop up on my junker.

 

Federally, the RD's are not illegal in passenger vehicles (Commercial Vehicles such as trucks are a different story), but that doesn't prevent states from imposing their own sanctions against them. Only Military Bases, Virginia, and Washington DC have active ban's on radar detectors for all drivers.

In states where it is legal, cops will not confiscate the detector. Most cops in these states will usually make a snide comment about how they don't work. Virginia usually will cite you for operation/possession AND seize the unit.

 

Hooray for the Gestapo. In any case, maybe Michigan is just "a little behind" in the technology the cops are using, but my detector goes off 90% of the time when a cop is even nearby. Every once in a while, they don't have the radar on all the time, but they'll "shoot" you selectively if you look like a good target.

 

I had my cobra when I went to school out in PA and it picked up just about every cop in the Williamsport area and on my drives home on rt. 80

 

this...lol....if i ever get the whole it doesnt work thing(usually i get the comment before they ask if i know why i was pulled over) i just tell them you didnt have the gun on and i wasent speeding so nice try and then wait for my ticket for some bs equipment right up or something.

 

heres mine




this pic is so you can kinda see it from outside the car. not noticeable really

 

sub'd ill take a pic of my setup, or you can go on ebay and look at the blendmount for radar detectors. thats what i use. its a nice setup IMO