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do cops in houston use "POP" for radar?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Chopped, Jan 27, 2010.

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  1. Chopped

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    i was looking into getting a V1 from ebay and a bunch in my price range do not have POP detection, is this a draw back in houston?
     
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    They use it a lot all over Texas, especially here in Austin. I highly recommend you get it.
     
  3. Sajan

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    i have POP off on my escort 8500. gets annoying after a while.
     
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    Im very interested in investing in one, since I live in Austin could any of you recommend one that has POP off or w/e
     
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    LOL. inside joke.
     
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    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    I hate to thread hijack, but it seems appropriate.

    What are some proven ways to avoid the radar/laser? This guy at the auto parts store told me about some kind of coating for your license plate that absorbs lasers instead of reflecting them. Things along those lines.

    EDIT- never mind. The above link seems to have everything I need. Thanks!
     
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    Since the above post already did, what's up with the increasing number of cops in Houston? I see them every time I drive. It sucks when you can't even make a trip to the gas station without getting pulled over...in front of your house...after you have parked...wtf...
     
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    Whats your price range?

    Radardetector.net Forum has all the info you will need.

    If you on a budget I would recommend a refurb escort 8500 from their ebay store. Link

    If you prefer something new then a Whistler Pro78 SE or a Bel Vector series would be a good choice.

    If you have more to spend then you can get a V1 for $399 new and its about the best you can get for highway use but it can be a bit chatty in the city. If your doing more city driving than highway I would consider a Escort 9500I or IX because of the gps that locks out falses.
     
  11. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost not wrong
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    I think all of those things have been proven to be junk by the Mythbusters, no?
     
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    Radar detectors give you a false sense of security. I used a pretty good one (forgot the name) and was caught speeding.
     

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