JonJon
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Radar jamming is illegal. FCC controls that. Laser jamming isn't illegal yet...pookie said:
I think pretty much all new detectors have VG-2 protection which 'hides' your detector from radar detector, detectors.
Radar Detectors and License plate cover
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I think pretty much all new detectors have VG-2 protection which 'hides' your detector from radar detector, detectors.
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JonJon
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Running a light is worse. I almost got freaking t boned like crazy by a minivan the other day right by the new (well, 4 month old) red light camera's.myponyrocks said:getting a ticket in the mail is BS
I was ABOUT to go when I noticed they weren't stopping.. luckily I didn't go else who knows where i'd be... It woulda been a driver side impact.
I hope their car explodes.
V1 has the best laser detector. It's the only one that can warn you when the guy in front gets shot. A new V1 can detect Pop, so radartest review is not current. Blinder M-20 X treme is the best laser jammer you can buy.
A passport 8500X50 or Bel RX65 (same internals) are also good detectors for a little less money.
Don't waste your time with the sprays.
A passport 8500X50 or Bel RX65 (same internals) are also good detectors for a little less money.
Don't waste your time with the sprays.
I have a V1 ($400) that has saved me countless points and $$$.
From my experiences: If you're going to get a radar detector, get the best on the market. I learned the hard way. If you have a detector AND get pulled over, more often then not you'll get a ticket. If you don't have one there is a better chance he'll let you off.
My personal experiences:
Pulled over with a detector: Ticketed 90% of time
Pulled over without a detector: Ticketed 30% of time
As for Jammers: Laser jammers are currently legal--I don't know how well they work though.
Radar jammers that actually work are illegal, and the worst part is that the police transmitter's will alarm when jammed. However, you can still find them if you look in the right places. They typically run between $650 and $1000.
My recommendation is to spend $300-$400 on a good radar detector.
From my experiences: If you're going to get a radar detector, get the best on the market. I learned the hard way. If you have a detector AND get pulled over, more often then not you'll get a ticket. If you don't have one there is a better chance he'll let you off.
My personal experiences:
Pulled over with a detector: Ticketed 90% of time
Pulled over without a detector: Ticketed 30% of time
As for Jammers: Laser jammers are currently legal--I don't know how well they work though.
Radar jammers that actually work are illegal, and the worst part is that the police transmitter's will alarm when jammed. However, you can still find them if you look in the right places. They typically run between $650 and $1000.
My recommendation is to spend $300-$400 on a good radar detector.
Tylerb59
Banned
JonJon said:
Good stuff, glad you made it out of there.
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I've heard nothing but good things about the V1. I'd get one of those if I had the urge to speed more often.
How do they know you have a detector, besides rolling up next to you and visually seeing it? For example, if I were to be pulled over, what are the chances he'd see me pull it down and tuck under a seat?
NicksBullitt
New Member
The hand of god can't protect us if the focker is turning the unit off and on at critical moments. 
But if you have your average lazy sheriff just sitting around with the unit firing down the road, waiting for some unlucky soul...........It might save you.
Not knocking sheriffs, just in my area in NC the troopers are nazis.
But if you have your average lazy sheriff just sitting around with the unit firing down the road, waiting for some unlucky soul...........It might save you.
Not knocking sheriffs, just in my area in NC the troopers are nazis.
I haven't been pulled over, but when I do, I'll just turn it off. It's hard to find when mounted above the mirror with remote display This is my setup: http://www.geocities.com/joop1987/interior.jpg
Radar Detector = More likely to get a ticket.
I was pulled over 12 times before my radar detector. Never got a ticket. After I got it was pulled over 3 more times, all times I got a ticket. Needless to say, the mustang DOES NOT have a detector in it.
I was pulled over 12 times before my radar detector. Never got a ticket. After I got it was pulled over 3 more times, all times I got a ticket. Needless to say, the mustang DOES NOT have a detector in it.
twogts4us
15 Year Member
I dunno about where you live, but down here, when pulled over, if you're tucking something under the seat, you'll get:Tylerb59 said:
1. A gun pulled and pointed at ya
2. A drug dog search (unless you allow the police to search visually
3. Both
Be careful out there!
Killa Klown
Member
What I do is flip the switch on my hideaway license plate and hit that pedal on the far right and keep on, keeping on. its funny to see a state trooper look at you as you go by doing 150, and then he doesnt even pull out......
Islander03GT
New Member
speeding may be fun, but the risk of getting the ticket is the price you pay for that fun.
a detector doesn't prevent tickets... it just helps warn you when cops are around. you still have to pay attention to it. they can still pull you over and if you have a detector, odds are it will be harder to talk your way out of it.
i tried one once... it false alarmed more than anything, and was pretty annoying.
a detector doesn't prevent tickets... it just helps warn you when cops are around. you still have to pay attention to it. they can still pull you over and if you have a detector, odds are it will be harder to talk your way out of it.
i tried one once... it false alarmed more than anything, and was pretty annoying.
BayArea02GT
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propellerhead
New Member
I have a radar detector(cobra) that I bought when I was 16 5 years ago. Still works pretty good, just remember it really only helps to alert you to the presence of cops and only works if they happen to radar the guy in front of you. I've heard of the liscense plate covers reflecting the radar too but I think it has to be the front liscense plate cover. I had one on my back plate (the only plate I have) and recieved a warning from a cop b/c it was smoked. Clear should be legal but I doubt it actually helps.
Tylerb59 said:
Good stuff, glad you made it out of there.
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I've heard nothing but good things about the V1. I'd get one of those if I had the urge to speed more often.
How do they know you have a detector, besides rolling up next to you and visually seeing it? For example, if I were to be pulled over, what are the chances he'd see me pull it down and tuck under a seat?
Hmmm, reaching around under the seat while being stopped. THAT IS A GOOD WAY TO GET SHOT. just my .02 cents being in the academy and all.
myponyrocks
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Covers are illegal in a lot of states, the spray is also illegal but nearly impossible to detect. Go spray if covers are illegal, then again if youre that worried about it, I'm sure one of the Middle eastern countries would be glad to sell you one of our stealths they "shot down".
