Radar Detectors

1985 Motorsport Capri · Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:30 am

was the radar decectors an option in the coupes or standard?

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:55 pm

Whistler Spectrum-II Superhetrodyne Integral Radar Detector was definately an option at $ 353.00.

Other Coupe Options were:

T-Tops
Manual Pop-Up Sun Roof
Automatic Transmission on 1986 units
Power Door Locks (this from Ford)

1985 Motorsport Capri · Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:08 pm

was this option available everywhere or just in certain states?

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:56 pm

Everywhere

1985 Motorsport Capri · Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:25 pm

the reason i ask is that in some state radar detectors are illegal.
could somebody get the option in a state that bans them?
seems the dealer could get into hot water in that situation.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:20 pm

No. It's available for those states where it's legal. It's up to the individual to inquire and find out if it is legal. If he/she finds out that it is NOT legal, then it's up to the ultimate user (the owner) TO OBEY THE LAW OF THE LAND.
The manufacturer cannot know every law in ever state at all times. Perhaps buyer #1 was in a state that was okay with detectors, but later sold the car to someone from a state where they were a no-no/ ? No, it's up to the ultimate user to obey the law.

tfs2121 · Post by **tfs2121** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:54 pm

um 84 and 85 coups had a radar detector. no option...

from the standard equip list on this site for 85 coupe

* Built-In Whistler Spectrum-II Superhetrodyne Remote Integral Radar
Detector. (AM)

1985 Motorsport Capri · Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:57 am

so which is it? an option or standard?

1985 Motorsport Capri · Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:01 am

Sandy wrote:No. It's available for those states where it's legal. It's up to the individual to inquire and find out if it is legal. If he/she finds out that it is NOT legal, then it's up to the ultimate user (the owner) TO OBEY THE LAW OF THE LAND.
The manufacturer cannot know every law in ever state at all times. Perhaps buyer #1 was in a state that was okay with detectors, but later sold the car to someone from a state where they were a no-no/ ? No, it's up to the ultimate user to obey the law.

i was refering to the cars when new. not re-sale.
example:
if radar detectors are illegal in Virginia, & someone ordered/bought an '85 coupe new from a dealership in Virginia, would the car come with a radar detector?

tfs2121 · Post by **tfs2121** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:08 am

http://www.ascmclaren.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=24

ckj · Post by **ckj** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:19 am

I was pretty sure all coupes had radar detectors.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 12:46 pm

Okay, I took the 1 hour & 8 minutes this AM to go thru piles & piles of stuff from ascMcLaren.
We are both correct. Standard Equipment in 1984 & 1985 ! Optional at $ 353.00 for 1986. My coupe is an '86. I know that it was extra cost then. It was listed as such on my McLaren to selling dealer INVOICE.

tfs2121 · Post by **tfs2121** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:25 am

i know i know my coupes...

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:17 am

Coupe de jour ! Right you be !

ASCMCLRN · Post by **ASCMCLRN** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:37 am

Sandy wrote:No. It's available for those states where it's legal. It's up to the individual to inquire and find out if it is legal. If he/she finds out that it is NOT legal, then it's up to the ultimate user (the owner) TO OBEY THE LAW OF THE LAND.
The manufacturer cannot know every law in ever state at all times. Perhaps buyer #1 was in a state that was okay with detectors, but later sold the car to someone from a state where they were a no-no/ ? No, it's up to the ultimate user to obey the law.

So the dealer can get away with it while the user takes the hit? My theory is you go after the dealer and you wont have so many users. Oh what are we talking about anyways, lol jk.

Nick