| Author | Message | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
Got mine at Best Buy, you probably would get a good price elsewhere. I'm pretty sure if you go to a HAM or CB radio or Scanner fourm, you will find some good links to some reputable retailers online | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
Top off as a protection against planes will probably only work if a woman in a short dress. I do not qualify. | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
This Bearcat sounds interesting. Will have to do some research on it. Is the best place to buy a Bearcat from the manufacturer or from a discounter or from a ham shop? Thanks, Dave | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
|
The best protection against police planes is driving with the top out. | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
Bearcat has models with preset frequencies for police, fire, DOT, and news/weather. All you have to do is enter the state in which you are travelling and there is a button on the unit that will automatically scan those frequencies. I have an old BCT-7- about 4 years old. The cool thing about it is it has a red LED and warning tone when you are within a 3 mile radius of the the transmitting police vehicle. | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
No matter how good a vehicle based system is, it does not protect against police car following and police plane overhead. Do police planes communicate with the ground based units on the standard police frequenicies, plane frequencies, or a unique frequency? Do the scanners like Bearcat pick up the frequencies used by police planes to ground units? Thanks, Dave Wapinski | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
From one of the posts, Lidatek Laser Echo seems to be good. Does anyone have any experience with these units? Thanks, Dave Wapinski | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
Partially. With Friday's check, ordered a V1. Will be delivered on Tuesday. I think it is overpriced, but the benifits might be worth it. And it will be an accessory with a long life. The V1 will replace a generic detector I bought about 10 years ago from JC Whitney for about $30 or $40. Will use V1 on all my vehicles. I do much driving on isolated Interstate Highways. Extra speed makes a difference and it can be done safely in my opinion. Decision for the V1 was made for two reasons: 1. The majority of people seem to think the V1 is best. Generally if the majority seem to think a product is best, there are valid reasons. 2. Recent article in C&D - copy is on Valentine web site. Seemed to be best available information. One never has complete information. On the stolen detector: was parked 5 blocks away from the Governor's Mansion in Salt Lake City. Was mounted on the windshield in a 4x4 custom van. They did $500 damage breaking in. All they got was the 10 year old generic detector. Having a detector visiable is a weakness. I was visiting friends and had not turned on the alarm. The remaining main weakness seems to be instant on laser. Not for sure on this one. The V1 seems to give some protection here, but I would like more. To defeat it, it seems one has to kill or deflect the laser beam or alter the return signal. This would seem to be hard to do. If anyone has more information on this, I would like to know the details. I would like to know brand and results. I have received mixed info on this. I am interested in a jammer mainly for laser, with radar a second. Is there anything that works? On the photo plates, I do not normally drive in areas that use them, so this is a low priority. They are sometimes refered to as jamer plates, but I assume they have no jamming effect on radar/laser. On the CB, looking into units that have CB built into radio with CD or cassette. This would eliminate an extra box. If CD, would like ability to play R and RW disks. Does anyone have experience in this area? I think CB is important for several reasons. On a police radio scanner, not for sure. Police would have to be within range and broadcasting. Also need a 12 volt system. William or anyone else, what is your experience in this area? Hope this helps, Dave Wapinski | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
Dave, have you decided on your speed protection? | ||
| DHutchison (Hutch308)
|
Magoo - The Merritt pkwy. is a great highway to speed on (speed limit is 55, but everyone on it averages 70-75), and if there isn't much traffic, then go as fast as you can. My 308 loves to cruise at 90, but when given the opportunity, she can do 110+. The biggest threat/concern is deer crossing your path. That happened to me once while I was driving my Jeep Cherokee a few years back, and I narrowly escaped hitting either of the 2 deer on the road. Even with the threat of deer crossing, it still beats speeding on I-95 where speed traps are everywhere, trucks kick up rocks that crack windshields, and bad drivers seem to flock to. Also, I do not speed on residential streets, or under any conditions that are less than optimum. Eagerly anticipating Spring, when my 308 will have a Tubi, and a crank vent breather. Check with ya later. -Hutch | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
|
Magoo, LOL that is funny. True and Funny. I would think it would be pretty hard to watch out for deer going 110mph. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
Hutch, Something just occurred to me . At 110 mph how in the hell do you watch out for deer in the road let alone anything else. Brgds. | ||
| NGSVDO (Azspider)
|
A good lawyer and a judge that is flexible can help. I recently got a ticket in my 355 spider which was out of the county and I decided not to fight it. The next week I bought a BEL 980 (which works pretty good for the price) and forgot to use it. I got another one!. This one I decided to get a lawyer and go after it. The defense was interesting. He claimed that since the speeding ticket was not for speeding (speed greater than reasonable or prudent), that I was not breaking any laws. It was mearly an opinion of the officer citing me. Since it was his opinion, he attacked the credibility of the officer by asking him several questions about the specific event in which he cited me. His memory was not totally good about it since he was reading his notes from a citaion that was issued nearly three months prior( I had the court date postponed twice). Then he went on to say that it was reasonable that I was doing 40 in a 25. Ha asked if there were any pedestrians around, how was the weather, were the streets slick or dry, did I pull over safely without impeeding traffic, and so forth. The officer started get deffesive by saying that in that residential area that the people have to back out of their driveways into oncoming traffic and there is a school close by. The lawyer stated that he lives on a residential street that he has to back out onto that is posted at 45 and it was reasonable to drive at that speed. Long story short, the judge agreed and dismissed the ticket. I now use my radar detector wherever I go. It goes off all of the time and I think the only thing it does for me is makes me drive slower and pay more attention to my speed. For that alone the police should endorse them! | ||
| DHutchison (Hutch308)
|
I try to keep my speed to 110 mph on the Merritt pkwy. in CT. It is a nice 2 lane highway, and no trucks are allowed on it. Also, there aren't many places for cops to hide and run radar. Just watch out for deer in the road and have an enjoyable drive. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
|
I don't do high speeds in residential areas either. However, I travel the turnpike quite a bit and I do push it there. It is nice road and it's rare I encounter other cars in either direction. Ken, I love a good cigar as well. Yes, I smoke my cigars in cars. It's one of the few places of refuge left. | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
Nevada: I-15 South to Los Angeles: one big straightaway same thing for the I-15 Northbound to St.George Utah. Saw a Viper R/T and GTS playing "leapfrog" chase at speeds over 90 mph in mild traffic. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
Sorry, Psychiatrist | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
One evening I went over to my neighbors house and he came out and insisted that we go for a ride in his 911 twin turbo. I did not know he had been drinking. We went up I95 at speeds in excess of 145 mph weaving in and out of traffic tailgating and downshifting behind other cars at over 100mph. I thought it was all over. He then asked "Want to drive her?" I brought her home at speeds less than 80 mph with him screaming "punch her, punch her." He is a psyschiatrist. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
OOPS, SORRY. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
Oh c'mon you do gooders,as Bush would say. I wasn't drunk or anything to where I would have caused a accident. But for sure I wouldn't have passed the test. Same old story, wife in Venezsula you and your buddy have a couple of drinks,take the Ferrari out for a spin and then do something stupid. Turn 16 again. I may not do that again. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
Oh c'mon you do gooders,as Bush would say. I wasn't drunk or anything to where I would have caused a accident. But for sure I wouldn't have passed the test. Same old story, wife in Venezsula you and your buddy have a couple of drinks,take the Ferrari out for a spin and then do something stupid. Turn 16 again. I may not do that again. | ||
| Mark (Study)
|
What are the worst states? I hear NJ is bad. MI isn't great. What's the best states for driving fun? | ||
| Edwin F Herr lll (Letsgofst)
|
On second thought, maybe I should only do 129 max. | ||
| Edwin F Herr lll (Letsgofst)
|
My 2 cents I do most of my fast driving on the track, however, if I have the need for speed it is not in residential areas but on the open road. I will not come up behind someone at speed and pass them. If I have a clear road, I might do 130 max. I have no problem getting pulled over and facing the consequences whatever they may be. I am someone who believes that the police are paid to enforce all laws and my resposibility is to obey all laws. By the way, in NJ if you are caught going twice the posted speed limit, your lic. can be pulled on the spot. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
|
The politicians & the Cops have cracked down so hard on speeding that u now have to take your chances with prison time to have fun, forget that I'll keep it on the track. So much for Freedom | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
|
You smoke in your car????? I love a good cigar but I won't do that. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
|
Magoo I used to do risky things as well, but the older you get the more you have to lose. I was young and stupid then, but now I strictly play it safe when it comes to drinking and driving. Although, because of the ridiculously low limits my two states impose, if I have a couple glasses of wine with dinner I finish my after dinner cigar in the car. All the cops can do is smell the smoke billowing out when I roll the window down. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
|
Harlan, if the Passport cant tell u which side the radar signal is coming from then how do u know to disregard it ? This is the main strength of the V1 for me | ||
| Timothy J. Dressel (Tjd)
|
Yeah, Peter, when I got my gt4, my policy became no booze within 24 hrs before driving it. --tim d | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
|
I hope you learned your lesson Magoo. I did that too many times before and would s--- my pants in fear of getting caught in the road-blocks. I can't afford to loose the Ferrari. No matter what I'm driving that night, I don't even look at any booze. I hope no one invents a breathalyzer-jammer. Who are you cheating? The law, or someones life? | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
Tyler, I would also like to find a jammer for the breath alyzer. Didn't have to give it that night but I was sweating it. Can you imagine, they would have thrown the key away. 115mph and smoked in a Ferrari. I broke all the commandments of the road. I had goose bumps for a week after that. | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
|
I heard that the people that did the radartest.com were affiliated with passport in some way. Car and Driver just had a radar detector comparison and the V1 won handily again. | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
Glad I could contribute =) | ||
| Harlan Mott (Hmott3)
|
Actually the Escort Passport 8500 (first place with 20 points over the V1) can. "Aside from the standard bar-graph display there's also a unique ExpertMeter that tracks up to eight simultaneous radar threats and displays the band and relative signal-strength of each. Techno-geeks will find favor with a third option, the SpecDisplay that identifies the exact frequency of each radar signal and displays it numerically."1 And about directional checking "Truth is, radar to the side poses no threat at all and radar from behind is scarcely worthy of more attention"1 Don't get me wrong I think the V1 is a good detector, I just wish I had read this site before I bought mine. After reading over everything on the site I think I'm going to look for a "Uniden BCT12 Bear Tracker" scanner. Here is the writeup on it. http://www.radartest.com/NECHSD.html 1. From http://www.radartest.com/DS4HEM.html "World's Best Radar Detector!" | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
|
The V1 is an awesome detector, saved my Azz many times. No other detector tells u how many radar sources r present or what direction they r coming from. when u have 2 cops with 1 1/2 mile down the road or more a regular detector is almost worthless | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
|
Good material. | ||
| Harlan Mott (Hmott3)
|
Opps I copied the wrong url from his message. This is the one with all the information: www.radartest.com some good reading: the worlds best radar detector http://www.radartest.com/DS4HEM.html Lazer jammer test http://www.radartest.com/3LASJM.html#k40diffuser Jamming ol' smokey (what works and what doesn't) http://www.cnmw.com/jammer.htm | ||
| Harlan Mott (Hmott3)
|
Did you guys check out this site? www.specterguard.com/originalsg.htm Michael (Mtabije) posted below, it has all the information you are asking about. I went out to look for a "remote radar detector" because here cops are rude if you have a detector sitting on the dash. The site has info on lazer and radar jammers, what works and what doesn't. They did road tests, and they also road tested regular detectors. They said the V1 was not a very good detector for the price, it came in 3rd overall but was the most expensive. But they have 4 or 5 jammers they say work with statics on them. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
|
Magoo, welcome to the club! lol. I have been lucky to have gotten most of the major tickets I have recieved reduced to non-moving violations(knocking on wood). I would also love to find an active countermeasure rather than the passive one I employ now(V1). If there are good jammers out there I would be interested, also, if one could be built I would be interested. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
|
Michael get the plate cover or you'll have to spray your plates every time u go out the door  | ||
| Richelson (Richelson)
|
I don't think that the plate deflectors work on most radar guns. My friend is a cop and he can shoot a guy on a bike, a runner, etc. and it doens't have to hit anything metal. He informed me that they don't work. | ||
| SteveF (Stevef)
|
Find a good lawyer ?  Seriously, some lawyers make a comfortable living out of getting tickets dismissed. In my state at least, obscuring the plate will earn you another ticket.... | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
Anyone ever tried those license plate sprays? How do they work? I know they are similar to the license plate covers. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
Martin and Tyler, My ticket was 115mph in a 55mph. I am also looking for a good system. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
|
Jim: That's my nickname for him. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
|
The ultimate teflon drivers liscence is an international liscence but it Must be "based" on a liscence u hold in another country. u cannot go to AAA get an international liscence & use that in the US, it says right on it not valid in the US. So Martin or I could get an International liscence & just tell the Cops to pile on all the points they want No Way they will stick If u r not that motivated the next best thing is a Puerto Rican drivers liscence. U cannot trade your current US liscence for a PR liscence but just let your US liscence expire & the PR liscence is good in all 50 states If u get stopped the DA will ask u to trade your liscence to your state so he can pile on the points, just tell him you'll do that right away, its at the Very top of your To-Do list Too bad u have such a lousy memory LOL | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
|
A Penis mask? Doesn't that make him look like a d*ck head? :-) | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
|
A friend of mine has the perfect solution for the photo radar: A penis mask. Whenever he finds them, he puts on the mask, and sees how fast his 348 can go. When he gets to court (if they even call him), he denies it was him, and claims he doesn't know who was driving. Works every time. I'll provide his name and email upon request. Lives in the Valley | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
|
Martin...LOL I picked one up a couple of weeks ago for 101 in a 70. Cheaper here though, only $249, but I'll fight it and get it reduced. I would love to find a jammer that REALLY works. Would save me a hell of a lot of money. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
|
Do you guys hardwire the radar detector and jammer into your Ferrari's electrical system? | ||
| Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
|
The radar jammers do work, but I'm not to sure about the lazer jammers. Anybody have one or both. Has there been a comparison done? I know about a radar jammer called the "stealth". They tested it and not only did it block out the car it blocked out a big rig tractor trailer next to it! What this one did was send out a signal that said your car was going from 5mph to 300mph and back in about 2 seconds. So the radar refused to recognize it. The radar is broad sweeping but the lazer isn't. I'm curious to know how the lazar jammer can work on a single beam. If it does work where can I get one? | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
That's interesting William H. Thanks. | ||
| Nika (Racernika)
|
Martin - you should of smiled and wore a short skirt (smirk) | ||
| Martin (Miami348ts)
|
Just got a 102Miles in a 70 zone. $273 for the ticket. To cop came on the other side and saw me flicked on his radar and I jumped on the breaks. He claimed he had me. I am positive I was not going 102 but more like 95 (okay that is still a tad too much). I need a jammer. We do not have photo cans here in Miami yet. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
|
Rick, not sure how they work it where you are, but here when they stop you they run the cars registration as well as your license. I've got a buddy who used to have DL's in a couple of different states. That worked pretty well until the paper trail eventually caught up(big trouble after that). I have relied upon keeping a keen eye out for the cops and my V1. After that I use humor and lastly great legal representation. | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
|
the anti photo radar liscence plate cover is a really simple plastic cover with vertical plastic stripes over the plate #. u can see the plate perfectly well from straight behind but when u go tp to the angle where photo cams usually r the stripes block the visibility They advertise in the back of the big US car mags tho u can get them for 50% if u have a Corvette parts catalog The same Co that sells the phazer jammers have a better 1 called the black widow that includes a front & rear jammer & a small control that goes inside the car. Also in the major US car mags | ||
| Ken (Allyn)
|
Fake license is a nice idea but if the car is registered to you there's now two problems instead of one. | ||
| rick catalano (Tatcat)
|
for what you would pay for a good quality jammer you can get a fake drivers license. any college campus is a good source. when stopped be polite, sign the ticket (remember you pseudomyn) and drive away LOL | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
All these measures to control speed limits (which are arbitrary), are obviously a way for subsidizing your local police department or city and county. Police departments and politicians are going at it big time for these speed cameras and laser detectors. Not to mention putting added troopers and patrolmen to catch speeders. Most policemen don't like it and consider it subpar police work. I really wonder how much manpower is wasted waiting to catch speeders while another "real" crime takes place? There has been lax recently on highway speeding "stings" because of increasing speed limits nationwide...so the real meal ticket is in the city. Not at all that bad, considering the dumba** drivers we got in this town. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
|
Just wait till the public gets pissed off at photo-radar, then the politicians will get rid of them (for more votes of course). Happened in Ontario and recently happened here in British Columbia. Downside is that it was an expensive lesson learned. Anybody want $125000 GMC Astrovans?... Comes with a magic camera! Oooooo... Also, we got some great aluminum catamaran ferries.... Big engines (we'll remove the restrictors for you). Titanium fire-extinguisher system (I'm serious!). All for $450 million!!! And that's in Canadian! | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
Magoo, check out the websites I posted down this thread. The plates are supposed to blur/distort the license plate numbers from known speed camera angles e.g. on top of traffic lights etc. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
Chris, I never heard of that. That would be OK. | ||
| Chris Young (Bimmerboy)
|
how do the anti photo radar plates work? where could i get them? around here there are alot of those cameras around, would be nice to have one of those. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
|
Has anybody found anything to work against "instant on?" Any jammers out there with any success against "instant on?" | ||
| Frederick Thomas (Fred)
|
I also have a V1 and love it! It is by far the best detector I have had. | ||
| Tyler (Bahiaau)
|
I use a Valentine 1 as well. It is a great detector. William, what kind of jammers do you use? I have heard they are a rip off, but if you have found some that work well I would like to know. | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
Will check out the sites | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
Thanks for the info. V1 means something to me. So does K40 CB. Anti photo radar plates means nothing to me. Do they really work, or is it just marketing hype? Where can I get additional info. How do you use a bearcat scanner? Have never considered that. Radar/laser jammers - best available information I have says that they do not work and can interfer with the V1. What info do you have? Thanks, Dave Wapinski | ||
| Michael (Mtabije)
|
I believe this months Car and Driver (with the new Ford GT90 on the cover) has a test on radar detectors. I've heard nothing but good with the Passport 8500. Also, you might want to check: www.radartest.com and www.specterguard.com/originalsg.htm I just did a quickie search, I don't work for these guys. Hope this helps. | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
I would love that also. What exact equipment do you recommend and what are the best places to buy them from. Thanks, Dave Wapinski | ||
| William H (Countachxx)
|
I have a V1, K40 CB, anti photo radar plates, a bearcat scanner, & radar/lazer jammers in all my cars. I have founf the jammers to be effective, Ive driven past those little trailers with the radar & your speed on it, They go blank when my car goes by Ive also seen some Cops with confused looks on their faces as my car approaches , I love that | ||
| Dave Wapinski (Davewapinski)
|
In today's world, one needs as much protection as possible from speeding tickets. I have heard of people spending up to $1,600 for protection, but I have never understood how that is possible. A V1 costs about $400. One could also have a CB but that is not very much. From my best available information, blocking systems do not work very well. Also I understand that they interfer with systems like the V1. Besides a V1 and a CB, what can one do that works? Thanks, Dave Wapinski |