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expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 01, 2023 09:07 PM
expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 01, 2023 09:07 PM

Uniden R8 Extreme Long Range Radar/Laser Detector

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$550

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Authorized Dealer via eBay has Uniden R8 Extreme Long Range Radar/Laser Detector (UNIR8) on sale for $647- 15% off when you apply coupon code SAVEONGIFTS at checkout = $549.95. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • The R8 can remember and automatically mute false alerts (such as retail store doors) along your routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice.
  • Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
  • OLED Display is easy-to-read and allows for more useful information to be displayed at once.
  • Voice alerts allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication. Voice Alerts are programable to fit your style so you can keep your eyes on the road with no distractions.
  • The R8 has the Best K/KA Band filtering with the Least Amount of False Alerts from blind spot monitoring & Collison avoidance systems in other vehicles.
  • The R8 is an all new platform with unsurpassed range and sensitivity. It's Dual Antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts for the direction of the threat. It even shows the band and signal strength for each.
  • Uniden 1-Year Warranty

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Update: This popular deal is available again.

Authorized Dealer via eBay has Uniden R8 Extreme Long Range Radar/Laser Detector (UNIR8) on sale for $647- 15% off when you apply coupon code SAVEONGIFTS at checkout = $549.95. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • The R8 can remember and automatically mute false alerts (such as retail store doors) along your routes so you never have to listen to the same false alert twice.
  • Preloaded Red Light and Speed Camera locations with Free Database and Firmware updates ensures your detector will never be out of date.
  • OLED Display is easy-to-read and allows for more useful information to be displayed at once.
  • Voice alerts allow for hands-free operation and provide clear communication. Voice Alerts are programable to fit your style so you can keep your eyes on the road with no distractions.
  • The R8 has the Best K/KA Band filtering with the Least Amount of False Alerts from blind spot monitoring & Collison avoidance systems in other vehicles.
  • The R8 is an all new platform with unsurpassed range and sensitivity. It's Dual Antenna allows the R8 to detect threats from all four directions, with voice alerts for the direction of the threat. It even shows the band and signal strength for each.
  • Uniden 1-Year Warranty

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff

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Written by iconian | Staff

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rambojew
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If you're in CA - you're allowed to submit what's called a trial by declaration to fight your ticket. Essentially, you submit your version of events to the judge, who notifies the officer to do the same - and then the judge reviews both declarations from you and the officer and makes a final decision.

This works in getting your ticket dismissed more often if you follow a couple of steps. First, make sure you make your traffic stops is not a memorable one for the officer - keys on dash, sunglasses/hat off, hands on wheel, windows down, "good morning/afternoon/night officer... yes officer, no officer," etc... do not fight him/her on anything and just sign for the ticket and go about your day. 2 weeks before your court date - extend your ticket/push court date out (you can initially push it 3 months). 2 weeks before your new court date, CALL the courthouse and make up an excuse why you can't make it for your court date (surprise work trip, family member sick, etc...) The court clerk will ask you what's the next best date for you - try to push it out another 3 months. Now you're 6 months out from your initial court date - start working on your trial by dec. and make sure the court receives it 2 weeks before your court date. Now this extends the process by about another month, as now the judge will ask the officer to respond and will give him/her 30 days to do so. However, so much time has now passed that the cop won't care about sticking it to you/taking the time out of his/her busy day to write a response - you were not a dick, you were not memorable, and it's whatever. So most likely the judge will dismiss your ticket. If the judge does not dismiss and rules in favor of the officer if they did reply - then you have an option to ask for a trial de novo - an in person trial - and you and the officer both have to go in. Hopefully in that case, so much time has now passed that the officer will most likely not show up, and if he does, then judge will rule in their favor and you can ask for a reduced fine/traffic school to reduce the severity of whatever consequence you may face. Lots of info on this online. I've gotten 8 of mine dismissed and 5 of my friends/family members' tickets here in LA county. Good luck!
Aslander
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A speeding ticket will run you $250-300 in fines and then your insurance will shoot up for 3 years too.

source: professional speeder for life
TrollingBy
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Great price for someone looking for the R8. I'm just hunting for the unicorn $350 R7 deal if it ever comes back

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Dec 07, 2023 06:27 PM
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HeshaganDec 07, 2023 06:27 PM
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Quote from Xoblaim :
what's the purpose of a radar detector? You planning to drive 100mph? LOL That's some expansive detector. I'm sure it'll get you to the rest stop faster than the trucker doing 65. Oh wait, by the time you finish your "doo doo" break, he'll be at the rest stop too.
Yes, that's exactly what we're planning to do...
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Dec 07, 2023 06:29 PM
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HeshaganDec 07, 2023 06:29 PM
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Quote from ckboy :
I thought these were illegal to have in your car?
I believe Virginia is the only state where they are "illegal" technically. There's a site for all that info. And even if they were, so what?
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Dec 07, 2023 06:41 PM
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SeriousLlama437Dec 07, 2023 06:41 PM
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Are these made poorly? 1 year warranty seems a bit low from the mfg.
Dec 07, 2023 06:42 PM
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fatsubieDec 07, 2023 06:42 PM
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I'm driving a Prius, do I need this? Lol
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Dec 07, 2023 06:43 PM
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lunenDec 07, 2023 06:43 PM
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Quote from rambojew :
If you're in CA - you're allowed to submit what's called a trial by declaration to fight your ticket. Essentially, you submit your version of events to the judge, who notifies the officer to do the same - and then the judge reviews both declarations from you and the officer and makes a final decision.

This works in getting your ticket dismissed more often if you follow a couple of steps. First, make sure you make your traffic stops is not a memorable one for the officer - keys on dash, sunglasses/hat off, hands on wheel, windows down, "good morning/afternoon/night officer... yes officer, no officer," etc... do not fight him/her on anything and just sign for the ticket and go about your day. 2 weeks before your court date - extend your ticket/push court date out (you can initially push it 3 months). 2 weeks before your new court date, CALL the courthouse and make up an excuse why you can't make it for your court date (surprise work trip, family member sick, etc...) The court clerk will ask you what's the next best date for you - try to push it out another 3 months. Now you're 6 months out from your initial court date - start working on your trial by dec. and make sure the court receives it 2 weeks before your court date. Now this extends the process by about another month, as now the judge will ask the officer to respond and will give him/her 30 days to do so. However, so much time has now passed that the cop won't care about sticking it to you/taking the time out of his/her busy day to write a response - you were not a dick, you were not memorable, and it's whatever. So most likely the judge will dismiss your ticket. If the judge does not dismiss and rules in favor of the officer if they did reply - then you have an option to ask for a trial de novo - an in person trial - and you and the officer both have to go in. Hopefully in that case, so much time has now passed that the officer will most likely not show up, and if he does, then judge will rule in their favor and you can ask for a reduced fine/traffic school to reduce the severity of whatever consequence you may face. Lots of info on this online. I've gotten 8 of mine dismissed and 5 of my friends/family members' tickets here in LA county. Good luck!
Great info, thanks!!!
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Dec 07, 2023 06:56 PM
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02GTVertDec 07, 2023 06:56 PM
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Quote from JESSE_VENTURA :
any difference between R7 and R8?
I believe its mostly the companion app. I have the R7 and there is no bluetooth or app.
Dec 07, 2023 07:04 PM
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firelikeiyaDec 07, 2023 07:04 PM
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Quote from SnakeEyes187 :
How does the R7/8 handle K-band warnings from lane change assist on other vehicles? I have a cheap Cobra that serves me well paired with Waze, but goes crazy anytime there's a Mazda or Audi on the highway.
I have a R7. You can disable or reduce the sensitivity to those bands. I have mine set to low sensitivity and it still drives me nuts but at least it doesn't go off until I can see the car and know why it is alarming. My only gripe with the R7 is the speaker points to the passenger side. It's hard to hear if you crank the stereo up and it's very loud for the passenger.
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Dec 07, 2023 07:08 PM
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firemedic1343Dec 07, 2023 07:08 PM
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Quote from zpeedster_m :
Buydig had $150 off & eBay coupon 15% off actually bringing it down to $468 and $516 is with taxes for me. Getting mine tomorrow I psyched
How can we replicate the price you got, mainly the $150 off?
Dec 07, 2023 07:18 PM
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TennmanDec 07, 2023 07:18 PM
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Quote from HDP_ :
How is this compare to Valentine One?
I have both. This one in my Jeep and the Valentine in my truck. The range is much much better with this one.
Dec 07, 2023 07:29 PM
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euuser235012Dec 07, 2023 07:29 PM
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Still waiting for mine to ship. Ordered Dec 2
Dec 07, 2023 07:53 PM
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BrotherAliDec 07, 2023 07:53 PM
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Quote from zpeedster_m :
Buydig had $150 off & eBay coupon 15% off actually bringing it down to $468 and $516 is with taxes for me. Getting mine tomorrow I psyched
How you gonna post that on a deal site and not explain more?
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Dec 07, 2023 07:57 PM
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67snoopdDec 07, 2023 07:57 PM
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So dumb and a waste of money. Will never work in the following scenario:

Cop is running radar late at night. He is in position with his radar unit off (that's what most do when truly trying to catch speeders). A vehicle pops over the hill doing the speed limit. Officers can tell he's not speeding so he keeps his radar turned off.

A few seconds later another car comes flying over the hill (his detector has never warned him of anything because radar is still turned off). Officer sees vehicle and KNOWS that he is speeding. Officer turns on his vehicle radar unit by a remote and immediately gets your speed. At the same exact time, the radar detector suddenly goes off that radar is nearby.

Ticket.
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Dec 07, 2023 07:59 PM
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pointbobDec 07, 2023 07:59 PM
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I'm not judging but a friend asked me (yeah, I do have friends. well just one but I digress)...

is there any lawful purpose to these devices if you don't illegally speed?
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Dec 07, 2023 08:44 PM
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ditto33Dec 07, 2023 08:44 PM
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Quote from Xoblaim :
what's the purpose of a radar detector? You planning to drive 100mph? LOL That's some expansive detector. I'm sure it'll get you to the rest stop faster than the trucker doing 65. Oh wait, by the time you finish your "doo doo" break, he'll be at the rest stop too.
If you drive in so some city speed limit of 35mph and you are doing 45mph, there is your ticket, you do the math.

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Dec 07, 2023 08:52 PM
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collegeBoredDec 07, 2023 08:52 PM
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Quote from TH0R :
At over $600 with tax, why not just not speed?

Seems this could pay for more than a few speeding tickets anyway.

Doesn't seem worth it to me.
because some speed limit laws are idiotic, have nothing to do with safety, were put in place to save gas, and are now used purely as revenue collection by the states. so they can fark off.
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