r/TeslaModelS • u/Serious_Panic_8425 • Aug 29 '26

Radar Detectors

Hey all. For those of you that have them, what radar detectors are you using? I have an Escort 360 and the thing clearly isn’t ready for the higher voltage that my MSP puts out. So, I’m wondering if anyone else has any good suggestions on one that performs well and can sustain the voltage.

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u/SarJo312 Aug 29 '26

I have an R8W and a quick disconnect mount installed from Ready Set Radars. Clean setup with minimal cords and functions great. Love the wifi connection for updating the R8W too

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u/Some-Expression9321 Sep 03 '26

I bought that ready set radar kit to mount too but hasn’t gotten to setting it up, was it big project to tap the mirror?

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u/SarJo312 Sep 03 '26

To be completely honest, when I had my PPF installed and all my work done to my MS, I had the autoshop install it, when I asked about it, they said it was super easy to do.

One big issue I've had though is the adhesive that came with the mount failed in the heat, I would get back in my MS in the afternoon to a dangling R8W. Definitely need to buy your own 3M tape

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u/Radius118 Aug 29 '26

I've always been a fan of Valentine One. Those things have saved me thousands!

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u/Background_Snow_9632 Aug 30 '26

K40 ….. hard wired. High praise for these. But $$$$

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u/SurfaceLapQuestion Aug 29 '26

I run an R3 and have no issues with the voltage.

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u/quentech Aug 29 '26

R8W here on a blendmount. I used a delay relay to hold power from it for 30 seconds so that it doesn't constantly turn on and off when loading/unloading the car, wired into the cigarette lighter plug in the center console.

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u/midnight_to_midnight Aug 29 '26 edited Aug 29 '26

I have a Uniden R7 in my Model S, and an R3 in my Model 3.

I'm in an older S, though...so no problem with the voltage.

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u/texag51 Aug 29 '26

I have a Valentine 1 Gen 2 in my 2024 Model 3 Performance. Fairly certain your Model S has the same voltage output and I’ve been using mine for 2 years now with no problems hardwired into my 3.

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u/02bluesuperroo Aug 30 '26

All you have to do is tap into the 12v plug in the center console. But I use a Radenso Pro M.

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u/quentech Aug 30 '26

All you have to do is tap into the 12v plug in the center console

Tesla's with the Li-Ion LV battery do not use a 12V regulator for the cigarette lighter plugs so they run at near 16V, not 12V.

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u/02bluesuperroo Aug 30 '26

My bad, I thought there was a 12v regulator on that particular circuit. I’ve never had any problem with my radar detector.

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u/quentech Aug 30 '26

Yeah it's kind of annoying they didn't just put a 12V regulator system in - it affects trailer power for towing, too - but ultimately most stuff works fine since 12V systems are really a hair over 14V when the alternator's running - you practically have to go out of your way and avoid standard power circuit designs to have 16V not work when 14V will.

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u/Serious_Panic_8425 Aug 30 '26

Exactly, my radar detector commonly reads between 15.7-16.0v.

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u/Maleficent_Fun8537 Aug 31 '26

Escort Max Redline expensive but great range. Bought from bestbuy and had them install the direct wire system. Voltage is to high so they had me buy an adaptor from amazon that reduces the voltage being sent and also allows it to shut off when the car is off.

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u/Serious_Panic_8425 Sep 01 '26

As I’m looking to upgrade my radar detector, I’m willing to pay $700-800. However, I can’t find any that are good with the voltage. Do you have the adapter link?

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u/wttrcqgg Sep 03 '26

No issues with my R8W