Bel STi Radar Dector
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hello, I am going to get a Bel STi (100% undectable radar) since I live in VA, and radar detectors are illegal here, so I need advise and help as to how to install it, and where is a good place so it can be better hidden. Thank you all.
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Here's a very stealthy installation of a V1 for an E39, this might give you some ideas...
http://www.540i6.com/v1.html
http://www.540i6.com/v1.html
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Originally Posted by bradleyjs' post='602033' date='Jun 13 2008, 01:52 PM
Here's a very stealthy installation of a V1 for an E39, this might give you some ideas...
http://www.540i6.com/v1.html
http://www.540i6.com/v1.html
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I also read that this Bel STi is actually better to use in city driving then a V1, because of its higher radio frequency and less false alerts. But I still prefer the V1 on the highway because of its arrows.
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STOP playing around and invest on Sti-r. Perfect, invisible install possible for E60. Install the detector behind the front bumper and display inside the car... Along the radar being invisible, the installation is also invisible. I promise you'll not regret spending an extra $500 especially if you live in area where RDs are illegal.
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Originally Posted by mikkoworld' post='602634' date='Jun 14 2008, 03:06 PM
STOP playing around and invest on Sti-r. Perfect, invisible install possible for E60. Install the detector behind the front bumper and display inside the car... Along the radar being invisible, the installation is also invisible. I promise you'll not regret spending an extra $500 especially if you live in area where RDs are illegal.
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The thing cost 1100? Yikes! Seriously, if you get pulled over for a radar isn't it only a $50 fine? I don't know how a cop could detect a radar detector unless he physically sees it. IMO its worth the risk of paying a $50 fine then dropping $1100 on a radar. I have a $150 beltronics radar that is great and has saved me quite a bit.
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='602833' date='Jun 14 2008, 09:54 PM
The thing cost 1100? Yikes! Seriously, if you get pulled over for a radar isn't it only a $50 fine? I don't know how a cop could detect a radar detector unless he physically sees it. IMO its worth the risk of paying a $50 fine then dropping $1100 on a radar. I have a $150 beltronics radar that is great and has saved me quite a bit.
Near me, they're used extensively in Ontario, where radar detectors are quite illegal.
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Originally Posted by iversonm' post='602836' date='Jun 15 2008, 03:59 AM
It's called a radar detector detector. It can pick up the intermediate frequency in the superheterodyne receiver in the radar detector.
Near me, they're used extensively in Ontario, where radar detectors are quite illegal.
Near me, they're used extensively in Ontario, where radar detectors are quite illegal.
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Originally Posted by mikkoworld' post='602851' date='Jun 14 2008, 10:32 PM
And when you get busted you won't get only a ticket but also lose the radar detector. I would be really pissed to give away $500 RD. Sti-r gives you freedom... it's always on. No more hazzle with everyday windshield install/unistall.