Radar Detector or Powerbox

igotaweinerdog · 01-12-2010, 03:01 PM

Im having a hard time deciding to get a radar detector or the powerbox for my 330i.

I have the funds for both but cant justify spending all that money right now.

speed or speed protection? Hmmm

shoes · 01-12-2010, 03:04 PM

I don't have either, but I think you will have more fun with the powerbox.

I like your username btw!

igotaweinerdog · 01-12-2010, 03:09 PM

haha yea when i was in 7th grade i got a weiner dog and i continue to use the username for everything!

Oulixes · 01-12-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shoes

I don't have either, but I think you will have more fun with the powerbox.
...

Power box is more fun, but once it is in the need for a radar shall be stronger.

lawwailok · 01-12-2010, 03:57 PM

i'll get radar since the cops in CA are just pain in the a$$...... they always show up from nowhere........

bsamoul · 01-12-2010, 04:20 PM

Got my V1 first then got my Powerbox

200Duece · 01-12-2010, 05:07 PM

V1

SV Concepts II · 01-12-2010, 06:09 PM

+3

V1

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-12-2010, 06:12 PM

Well if you get a powerbox you'll never a radar... but if you get a radar you wont neeed a powerbox.
So I say V1

igotaweinerdog · 01-12-2010, 10:29 PM

I was driving today and saw a few people pulled over.. definitely leaning towards the radar

fdriller9 · 01-12-2010, 10:32 PM

Depends on your situation...If you drive in an area that is frequently monitored by cops then I would get a radar but if there are very few then I would get the powerbox. It really comes down to what you want the most/need.

ianbiz · 01-12-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsamoul

Got my V1 first then got my Powerbox

This. Still working on the 2nd part

igotaweinerdog · 01-12-2010, 11:59 PM

I think ive decided to go radar then PBX. Im in the Market for a V1 now so please PM me if you have one up for sale

Craig@SupremePower · 01-13-2010, 12:00 AM

V1..

cisf0rcalvin · 01-13-2010, 12:58 AM

V1. I see that you're in SD. I was driving to UCSD from the SD airport when my radar detector alerted Ka 34.7. I have a xtr-695 so the V1 would have definitely been better since it has arrows. I was going speed limit and looking for the cop. Turns out he was right behind me...tailgating me the whole time -_-x. I think he saw my radar detector's screen since it glows red. So he turned off his radar for like 5 seconds to try and trick me to speeding up. Didn't fall for it so he turned it back on, changed lanes and sped off to find another person to catch.

Also V1 will save you from a 400 dollar ticket which later you can use that for something else.

igotaweinerdog · 01-25-2010, 03:01 PM

Just got my V1 in today!! cant wait to try this thing out

bavarian19 · 01-25-2010, 03:08 PM

V1

Alexander · 01-25-2010, 03:26 PM

V1

tuned2ride · 01-25-2010, 04:19 PM

I have my radar detector for 12 months. Honestly, I am not even sure that it saved my butt once although I drive rarely under the limits. Last September, I was given a speed fine on an highway; the cop triggered the radar at last second.... I read that it is now their standard protocol.

Inspired · 01-25-2010, 04:22 PM

I'll be the minority here, Escort 9500ix.. just can't stand the V1 false alarms in the Bay Area.

iAerodynamic · 01-25-2010, 04:26 PM

V1

Qwik E90 · 01-25-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinturbo335

I'll be the minority here, Escort 9500ix.. just can't stand the V1 false alarms in the Bay Area.

I'll support the 9500ci here as well! Has saved me in the Balt/DC/VA area more times than I can count.

Q

01-12-2010, 03:01 PM	#1
igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Radar Detector or Powerbox Im having a hard time deciding to get a radar detector or the powerbox for my 330i. I have the funds for both but cant justify spending all that money right now. speed or speed protection? Hmmm
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01-12-2010, 03:04 PM	#2
shoes Captain 25 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 07 BSM E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	I don't have either, but I think you will have more fun with the powerbox. I like your username btw! __________________
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01-12-2010, 03:09 PM	#3
igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	haha yea when i was in 7th grade i got a weiner dog and i continue to use the username for everything!
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01-12-2010, 03:57 PM	#5
lawwailok Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E70 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [8.00] 2009 E70 xDrive30i [0.00]	i'll get radar since the cops in CA are just pain in the a$$...... they always show up from nowhere........ __________________ -eric E90 335i TiAg STOCK see my garage for mod list.. E70 X5 SGM try to stay stock :/
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01-12-2010, 04:20 PM	#6
bsamoul Major General 165 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	Got my V1 first then got my Powerbox __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
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01-12-2010, 05:07 PM	#7
200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	V1 __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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01-12-2010, 06:09 PM	#8
SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	+3 V1
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01-12-2010, 06:12 PM	#9
PaulBailey@ltbmw General 663 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	Well if you get a powerbox you'll never a radar... but if you get a radar you wont neeed a powerbox. So I say V1
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01-12-2010, 10:29 PM	#10
igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I was driving today and saw a few people pulled over.. definitely leaning towards the radar
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01-12-2010, 10:32 PM	#11
fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Depends on your situation...If you drive in an area that is frequently monitored by cops then I would get a radar but if there are very few then I would get the powerbox. It really comes down to what you want the most/need.
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01-12-2010, 11:59 PM	#13
igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I think ive decided to go radar then PBX. Im in the Market for a V1 now so please PM me if you have one up for sale
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01-13-2010, 12:00 AM	#14
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	V1..
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01-13-2010, 12:58 AM	#15
cisf0rcalvin First Lieutenant 33 Rep 322 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nevada iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [8.50]	V1. I see that you're in SD. I was driving to UCSD from the SD airport when my radar detector alerted Ka 34.7. I have a xtr-695 so the V1 would have definitely been better since it has arrows. I was going speed limit and looking for the cop. Turns out he was right behind me...tailgating me the whole time -_-x. I think he saw my radar detector's screen since it glows red. So he turned off his radar for like 5 seconds to try and trick me to speeding up. Didn't fall for it so he turned it back on, changed lanes and sped off to find another person to catch. Also V1 will save you from a 400 dollar ticket which later you can use that for something else.
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01-25-2010, 03:01 PM	#16
igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Just got my V1 in today!! cant wait to try this thing out
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01-25-2010, 03:08 PM	#17
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	V1
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01-25-2010, 03:26 PM	#18
Alexander Mad tyte EuR0 style boooi <--- Joke 212 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: E30, E85, MKVI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Deal's Gap iTrader: (0)	V1
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01-25-2010, 04:19 PM	#19
tuned2ride Lieutenant 35 Rep 430 Posts Drives: E90, S5 SB, looking for a M340 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hell iTrader: (0)	I have my radar detector for 12 months. Honestly, I am not even sure that it saved my butt once although I drive rarely under the limits. Last September, I was given a speed fine on an highway; the cop triggered the radar at last second.... I read that it is now their standard protocol.
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01-25-2010, 04:22 PM	#20
Inspired Colonel 148 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I'll be the minority here, Escort 9500ix.. just can't stand the V1 false alarms in the Bay Area.
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01-25-2010, 04:26 PM	#21
iAerodynamic Colonel 116 Rep 2,178 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Marino, CA iTrader: (31) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	V1
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