Cobra RAD 380 vs 480i - What's the difference? Everything you need to know!
108K views · Oct 15, 2021 · Autos & Vehicles
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@jimmypage4162 · 4 years ago · pinned
That windshield mount is meant to be “bendable” so you can get the unit to mount level with the road ahead yours is pointing towards the sky
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@badgerresistance4322 · 2 years ago
RAD 350 was 60 dollars open box at Walmart and that was 3 years ago. Never gotten a ticket since then. It's saved my ass a lot as I live in a big state of Texas.
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@tayninh69 · 2 years ago
I have had the Cobra 480I for almost a year now and I am very pleased with it.
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@cooperwinn2476 · 4 years ago
I have had this radar detector for aa few years now. I am not a big user of the app services, but I do use some of the other functions regularly. I really like the Quiet Drive function, and leaving my sensitivity on High. This has allowed me to always have maximum protection, but it is necessary to become familiar with the different radar bands and how they are used. The Quiet Drive function alerts twice, with an individualized tone for each radar band, and then goes silent. The strength of the signal will continue to be displayed until the threat has left the area. This has proven very useful when my wife and kids are in the car, as they don't complain about the beeping, especially around store entrances. I occasionally use the medium sensitivity setting in heavy traffic on the interstate, because it cuts out a lot of the collision detection radar from other vehicles which can create false alerts.
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@rickyschoentube8218 · 4 years ago
The video was very knowable, taught me some stuff i did not know, the Radar comes with a quick hook guide, but no details on functions, this video was helpful and gave me clarity. .
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@miguelmarin4445 · 2 years ago
You get what you pay for gentlemen I’ve always been taught not cheap out on yourselves if you can afford it go for it nothing but the best for us Kings
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@mattandrade30 · 4 years ago
It’s nice to have the speed limit but when you have an alert it disappears when you need it to match your speed… so if you don’t keep an eye on it.
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@432Tx · 2 years ago
Just ordered my 480i. I used to have a 380 back in the day and it actually saved me a handful of times from some speeding tickets
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@basharkhatab1221 · 3 years ago
thank you and thank u wife foe the feedback. cuz I used the Waze as well so I'm gonna buy the cheep one , wish u all the best in ur channel
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@suzysue6686 · 9 months ago
Great video.Very simple yet informative! I watched a few & like yours the best. After too much research I bought the 380, basically for when I'm running late for work, otherwise I drive like an old lady. Going to go hook it up after I finish watching your video:) Thanx
@fcbalexis1 · 4 years ago
Great video, helped me make my decision as well as understand the functionality of the units, keep it up brother
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@bigguyguns · 4 years ago
Take it off auto mood when your around alot of road and traffic signs put it on low when in traffic...this radar detector is best in class with super long range.
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