Owning a radar detector offers drivers the peace of mind that they thought was lost and gone forever. There are very few who have escaped the perils of speed traps and red light cameras. Further, with fines through the roof and very difficult to get dismissed, it seems the best defense is to have a good offense. Radar detector accessories often help to make the most out of an already valuable tool. Here we will look at 4 of the most popular radar detector accessories on the market.
The Escort Radar Detector Direct Wire SmartCord is an accessory that provides a more discrete and more permanent mounting option for your Escort radar detector. Of the many radar detector accessories, this one is ideal for matching a blue light or red light Escort 8500 X50 radar detector. The Direct Wire SmartCord includes a built-in alert lamp, pilot light and convenient mute button and fits the following radar detector models: Fits Escort Passport models 9500i, 7500S, 7500, and 6800; Escort 8500 X50 and 8500 radar detectors, and Solo S2.v.
Even the best radar detector can encounter a problem at some point in time. It is therefore a great idea to have a handheld laser tester to check your detector from time to time. A handheld laser tester easily tests your detector or jammer to insure it is picking up laser frequencies. Radar detector accessories such as this are inexpensive and simple to use; this laser tester runs off of a simple 9 volt battery (which is typically included). Know someone with a detector such as the Escort 8500 radar detector This accessory makes a great gift!
Laser guns work by emitting a laser beam which is bounced off a flat, reflective surface on your vehicle. Typically, the area on a vehicle where a laser detector gets pointed is directly at your license plate. Conventional laser detectors are ineffective, as by the time a beam is detected, it could be too late. Therefore, for extra protection, many drivers add a Laser Shield License Plate Cover to their vehicle. This specially designed Anti-laser license plate lens works to absorb and diffuse an incoming laser beam and thus significantly shortens its effective distance of detection. What’s best is that this plate cover does not obstruct the view of license plate numbers and it is legal to use in most areas! Before purchasing a plate cover, however, it is best to make sure use would be in compliance with your local vehicle codes.
While many love the benefits they receive through the use of a handy radar detector, using suction cups and mounting any unit directly to the dash can seem to clutter an already small area. This is why the visor clip radar detector accessory is so popular. Virtually any model of radar detector can be clipped up on a visor and kept out of the way. The downside to a visor clip is that many vehicles feature a dark strip across the top of the windshield. This dark strip can lessen the strength of the radar detector somewhat, so drivers can keep their visor in the “down” position to get top level performance out of their radar detector.