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  1. luv2drive
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    This detector alerts me to the situation well before other drivers can observe what is going on. Very low profile mounting which is nice, nothing to tempt thieves to break in. It also keeps the vehicle interior classy and clean while proving to be very practical. This detector paid for itself within a week!

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  2. Mark M

    What’s the performance difference b/w the QI45 & the 9500ci?

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    • "Radar" Roy Reyer

      The 9500ci will have better long range performance on all the radar bands and much better filtering.

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  3. superdude

    Seems like a nice unit – my fav. part is the stealth – might still get a warning like this…

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  4. steven a smith

    was wondering why you put qi 45 head off set to drivers side any reson for that or was that the spot it would fit,i am installing my qi 45 today

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  5. edward spaulding

    i’m very concerned about flase alerts does anyone have any comments on this subject. does the QI45 do a good job with filtering out flase alerts in urbrn areas.

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    • "Radar" Roy Reyer

      False alerts are the #1 complaint from radar detector owners and the QI 45 does a better than average job in filtering them out

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  6. James Black

    Hi Roy; I have a QI45 and have read that if you mount the receiver behind the passenger sun visor you can almost double the range of detection. Is this true? I also visited Radarbuster site as i am going to purchase a laser unit, either the JI or Binder. I understand that there is a wireless install kit available for the binder. Is this also true and does Radarbuster offer this kit for purchase? Thanks! James PS Your site is the best that there is for reviews! Keep up the outstanding work>

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    • Radar Roy

      James, You may get a very slight increase in range but NOT 2x. Cheetah does make a wireless install kit and if RadarBusters sell it, it should be in their laser jammer accessory area (Radarbusters is NOT my site)

      If you do get the jammer and/or the kit, use the links on radardetector.org

      They will activate a 10% off discount code on radarbusters

      Use radarroy at checkout

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  7. thomas vandesteene

    Installed mine yesterday, today while driving in severe wind, the 3m automotive double sided tape failed and I lost the reciever on the highway. 300+ $ lost and 2 hours of my time. Installed in my brand new 2012 veloster.

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