To the surprise of some, the raising of highway speed limits has done nothing to cool off the ongoing electronic arms race between cops and speeders. The number of speeding tickets issued remains steady as the enforcers continue to upgrade their arsenal.
     This prompted us to scrutinize the state of the art in radar detectors. We focused on remote models, pricier than conventional one-piece detectors, but with some unbeatable advantages for use in Vettes. The antenna is concealed in the grille area and the compact control module mounts discretely in the cockpit, making it nearly theft-proof and the ultimate in low-profile protection.
     We examined four models from as many manufacturers, all of them promising maximum protection from police radar and lasers. Two of them are moderately priced,