Radar Detectors
12-27-2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MyLittleBlackBird
And I can guarantee that if you simply abide by the laws of the road, you won't need to waste your money on a radar/laser detector. It'* just a habit you should break...
But then again, what do I know?
But then again, what do I know?
12-27-2006, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Gumball
I prefer to fly by them. then look in the rear view mirror and say.
dont turn on the lights. dont turn on the lights.
dont turn on the lights. dont turn on the lights.
I only travel around 7 or 8 mph over usually. My latest problem is I've been listening to my cd'* too loud and can't hear when the detector is going off. 
I'm very satisfied with my detector. It has all the bells and whistles and hasn't let me down yet.
12-27-2006, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan
If you really want protection from laser/lidar, invest in a good laser jammer.
How are you going to catch up to that laser beam since you can't detect it before it hits you and theres nothing that travels faster?
And since it takes a few millisecond or more for your jammer to kickin and send a jamming signal back, the original beam is already back at the cop car..
And btw, since lasers are line of sight, how does the detector fire the beam right back at the cops laser gun?
Now laser absorbing paint would be another matter entirely
12-27-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by popatim
Originally Posted by Ryan
If you really want protection from laser/lidar, invest in a good laser jammer.
How are you going to catch up to that laser beam since you can't detect it before it hits you and theres nothing that travels faster?
And since it takes a few millisecond or more for your jammer to kickin and send a jamming signal back, the original beam is already back at the cop car..
And btw, since lasers are line of sight, how does the detector fire the beam right back at the cops laser gun?
Now laser absorbing paint would be another matter entirely
http://www.radarjammers.com/pages/howdotheywork.shtml
It doesn't have to. Its a high tech range finder. But it does it two or more times, and determines the change in distance over the change in time. Simple physics.
12-27-2006, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Hans
Originally Posted by willwren
Bel Vector 940 is the best I've owned.
I was actually looking at one of those last week...sustained 120mph speeds in the middle of nowhere...it may be a good idea to have a radar detector to avoid a $118 ticket.....
only 118 bucks for a 120!!!!???
12-27-2006, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sqela
Originally Posted by Hans
Originally Posted by willwren
Bel Vector 940 is the best I've owned.
I was actually looking at one of those last week...sustained 120mph speeds in the middle of nowhere...it may be a good idea to have a radar detector to avoid a $118 ticket.....
only 118 bucks for a 120!!!!???
???
12-28-2006, 07:48 AM
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At 120mph the only thing that'* going to help you is pulling over quickly and turning off the car. Radar detector isn't going to change a single thing.
12-28-2006, 10:59 AM
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In Oregon, 100+ is an automatic $1000 fine, loss of license at the scene for at LEAST 30 days, maybe longer, and possible jail time.
In comparison, the last time I heard, 95 in a 65 is around $500.
In comparison, the last time I heard, 95 in a 65 is around $500.
12-28-2006, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Logan
Originally Posted by popatim
Originally Posted by Ryan
If you really want protection from laser/lidar, invest in a good laser jammer.
How are you going to catch up to that laser beam since you can't detect it before it hits you and theres nothing that travels faster?
And since it takes a few millisecond or more for your jammer to kickin and send a jamming signal back, the original beam is already back at the cop car..
And btw, since lasers are line of sight, how does the detector fire the beam right back at the cops laser gun?
Now laser absorbing paint would be another matter entirely
http://www.radarjammers.com/pages/howdotheywork.shtml
It doesn't have to. Its a high tech range finder. But it does it two or more times, and determines the change in distance over the change in time. Simple physics.