[Joe-BMW33]

This is a good thread. Following. I think the last time I used a Radar detector was on my 1987 E30 or my 1986 IROC-Z (no jokes please!).

I remember it being more about false alarms and every once in a while you see a trap after an alert. I found I was slowing down way more often than I needed to which is the problem with these. Sure, false alarms certainly work for making you slow down.

The technology on both sides was weaker back then on both sides, but in a good way. It just seems there is SO much going on with police technology and consumer technology that I fear a radar detector today is more of a distraction than a prevention.

Unless you are driving 60 mph on your local 35-40 roads or 100 in a 65, my experiences in the last 20 years has been great, no speeding tickets. Even doing 100 in a 75 will rarely get you pulled over. Keep in mind, BMW speedos are +3-5mph overstated.

The last time I got ticket (you will like this Mike), I was on the NJ Turnpike and I got pulled over for being in the left lane too long without passing anyone. The ticket was more about my Red Sox license plate than the violation. Cop was a total dick.