08-17-2023, 01:42 PM | #1 |
Colonel
2619
Rep 2,021
Posts |
Uniden R7 vs R8 ?
So Im thinking of going with a radar detector and wanted some piece of mind. Read a lot of reviews and forum threads and was set on going with a Uniden R8 (as I wanted top of the line stuff with all the bells and whistles) but started looking at R7 more seriously and seems like it checks of everything I would need with their autolock firmware upgrade. I drive in Milwaukee and nothing hilly here. The terrain is fairly flat. I am familiar with the speed traps in the city. I plan on going cross country to do the tail of the dragon and wanted a radar detector to cover my rear incase I get too excited about the car and wanna push it when there isnt anyone around. Can anyone who made the switch from R7 to R8 or who have either one of them comment on the merits of it. Is it worth the $250 upgrade. I dont drive cross country much and most of my driving will be within city limits and highways. I dont care about the BT option and phone apps etc. Wondering if there is a huge upgrade in radar detection with the R8 vs R7 (and most reviews and forum threads point to it not being that much). Thanks
|
08-17-2023, 04:39 PM | #2 |
Lieutenant
766
Rep 569
Posts |
Lots of people are happy with both, or the V1g2.
Lots of info. here - https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...ighlight=Radar |
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-17-2023, 04:51 PM | #3 | |
Colonel
2619
Rep 2,021
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
mcsquared766.00 |
08-17-2023, 05:36 PM | #4 |
Lieutenant
766
Rep 569
Posts |
Gotcha. I always check up with this guy, on youtube, when in the market for a new one. And now that the R9 is out, I think the R7 will date itself, quickly, unless they continue to support it down the road.
https://youtube.com/@VortexRadar |
Appreciate
2
Aalfred2619.00 DocWeatherington2938.50 |
08-18-2023, 01:20 AM | #5 |
Lieutenant
827
Rep 590
Posts |
The performance of the R7 was already so good that in 99% of any state or driving circumstance, I'd imagine you'd be hard pressed to see a substantial benefit going with the R8. I have an R7 personally and considered the upgrade.
Directional arrows is the real game changer.
__________________
2024 M3 CompX Dravit Grey - MP HAS - Millway - MHC+ carbon - CS software - MAD single-mid - PPF
2019 G05 X5 x40i, built 2001 600whp B5 S4. |
08-18-2023, 07:10 AM | #6 | |
Major General
6606
Rep 6,701
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-18-2023, 07:12 AM | #7 |
Lieutenant
766
Rep 569
Posts |
Right on. Is it much better than the R7? That I don’t know except what I’ve seen on videos that I’ve watched, and the R8 seems to be the best rendition. Is it worth more that much more than the R7? Not sure, especially given the OP’s requirements.
|
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-18-2023, 08:04 AM | #9 | |
Major General
6606
Rep 6,701
Posts |
Quote:
I do NOT want to run a standalone app while using the device which a lot of people seem to geek out on but no thanks for me. Given that, I was told the R8 was not worth the money and to avoid the V1G2. |
|
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-18-2023, 08:37 AM | #10 | |
Colonel
2619
Rep 2,021
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2023, 08:39 AM | #11 | |
Colonel
2619
Rep 2,021
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-23-2023, 03:07 PM | #12 | |
You got my money?
3159
Rep 4,646
Posts
Drives: Ice Cream Truck
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: ///OC
|
Quote:
Ive also got 2 miles range from mine going down a loan highway to Lake Havasu from Socal. No app. No constant noise. Heck, I even have the LCD screen on it, turned off. I love my uniden. I will never own another brand.
__________________
2022 G80 M3 Competition X / 2020 Range Rover Sport P525 / 2023 Ford Raptor
|
|
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-24-2023, 12:29 AM | #13 | |
Colonel
2890
Rep 2,606
Posts
Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: USA
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-24-2023, 08:52 AM | #14 |
First Lieutenant
100
Rep 307
Posts |
Personally, it all comes down to what you prefer. You can't go wrong with an R7/R8, V1G2, or a Redline 360c.
I went Escort because it's plug and play and doesn't require being linked to your phone.
__________________
Blake - 2024 M3 Competition xDrive
Square 826M 20" Wheels, Dinan HAS, Dinan Midpipe, Dinan Axle-Back Exhaust, Dinan 10/12mm Spacers, SST Valve Controller |
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-24-2023, 10:47 AM | #15 |
Colonel
2619
Rep 2,021
Posts |
Thanks guys. I was all set for the R7 but it looks like there is a R8 companion app that was just released for the R8 and it could tilt the balance to the R8. I know its more than what I need, but I like the mute button in the front and the fact that it has BT that I can use the R8 companion app (even though I didnt think I needed it) as a big plus. Now debating if I should wait for black friday or go ahead and buy it now. I do have a long drive coming up and it might be foolish trying to wait for a "deal" on BF and end up getting a ticket...lol
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-24-2023, 11:16 AM | #17 |
Colonel
2619
Rep 2,021
Posts |
I know right. The trip in on Oct 12-15th. Driving down to TN to do the Tail of the dragon. Usually the freeway is pretty crowded and packed with semis so the "speeding" options arnt that that much but I worry about small town cops pulling you for like 3-5 miles over speed limit. They see a fancy car that has speed written on it and its a cop magnet. I may just get it for peace of mind. $50-100 might not worth the $300-400 ticket !!!..lol
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-24-2023, 11:41 AM | #18 |
Lieutenant
766
Rep 569
Posts |
Funny, I’ll be driving through the TOTD this weekend, as I’m picking up my car in Chattanooga. Staying in Athens for a night, and driving home to FL early Saturday morning. All I’m worried about is a naked bumper…so may do painters tape since I couldn’t get track wrap in time.
|
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-24-2023, 12:01 PM | #19 | |
Colonel
2619
Rep 2,021
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-24-2023, 12:13 PM | #20 | |
Lieutenant
766
Rep 569
Posts |
Quote:
Beyond that, yeah, I plan on taking it easy during break-in, and will return to the mountains after break-in. I’ll have my v1g1 with me, just in case. |
|
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
08-24-2023, 01:55 PM | #21 | |
Colonel
2619
Rep 2,021
Posts |
Quote:
https://www.amazon.com/XPEL-TW6T40-T...91&sr=8-1&th=1 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-24-2023, 02:04 PM | #22 | |
Lieutenant
766
Rep 569
Posts |
Quote:
The reason I don’t have the track wrap is because my brother has some, but, since he’s been moving all sorts of stuff around, it’s MIA! Hence the reasoning for me not to order it, alas, I should have known better. I’ll look for some while in TN, otherwise, painters’ tape will do just fine. Other forum members have done it, so, I should be good. And yeah, it’ll look silly, but, I don’t really care what others will think! |
|
Appreciate
1
Aalfred2619.00 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|