mdiz@ihtpa.UUCP (Mark Disbrow) (11/30/84)
I am looking to buy a radar detector in the near future, but I have very little knowledge of which detector is the best. I have heard alot about the "Escort" being the best. But I did a little research on the topic and have found that the Whistler "Spectrum" has outperformed Escort in some trials. In fact, a number of magazines (Car and Driver, Motor Trend) have given the nod to Whistler. I'd really like to know what people who are well versed on the topic, or own a top of the line radar detector think. This is going to be a Christmas present, so please respond soon. Also, is dash mount best? Thanks, Mark Disbrow ihnp4!ihtpa!mdiz (312) 979-2419
trb@masscomp.UUCP (Andy Tannenbaum) (12/01/84)
I'm a long time Whistler owner, first a Q-1000 and now a Spectrum (the Q-1000 was ripped off). I figure that there's no real difference between Spectrum and Escort, and I figure that there are other boxes with similar specs. Right now, I drive with my box velcro'd to the dash (use contact cement if you do this, the normal stickum on the back of velcro won't life thru the summer), if I had it to do again, I'd get a remote unit, with the antenna behind the grille (my GTI has a plastic grill) and the switches and indicators installed inconspicuously down by the base of my stick shift, where it's invisible to cops or theives. I think you might as well go for that convenience, given that you're spending ~$250 already. Note that I love my Whistler, it's saved me a mess of money, but it won't save you from a strobe radar gun on an empty highway: [This happened to me, driving in Maine at night in September. Converstation below is quite close to accurate.] [Fleep!] Me: I'm in trouble. [Cop pulls me over.] Cop: Do you know how fast you were driving? Me: Nope. Cop: 87 mph. Me: Oh, I didn't know I was going that fast. Cop: Oh, I think you did. [What it's a good thing I didn't say: Me: No officer, I didn't know. My speedometer pins at 85.] Andy Tannenbaum Masscomp Inc Westford MA (617) 692-6200 x274