New Radar, Stupidity Provails

*easty* · 06-28-2006

Ok i've had this quite expensive safety device(radar/laser detector) for about 4 months now, And initial research found that none of the loacal companies would install it for me in my pristine new SLK. So it's been sat there looking perdy in its box.

This weekend on the way to the race track of all places, I was taking quite easy in the middle of nowhere, No house, no schools, no parks even no junctions. Just wide open north texas planes. So I'm driving along and one of texas finest offices is driving the other way. I think nothing of it until I see him spin round. Figuring I havent seen another car for 10mins I guess i'm in for a little "respect my authority". Anyhow turns out the small bit of road he was passing me in drops for no reason what so ever to a 45zone.. and I was doing 65mph. My english upbringing doesn't help in the UK a road 3 times the width, twistie and two way would be a 60zone.

So now i'm punished in the wallet, I figure this weekend I'm going to fit the safety device myself just so I dont waste the time of any good doing officers in the future.

Sid · 06-28-2006

What'd you buy? I have my V1 mounted next to the rearview mirror.

*easty* · 06-28-2006

It's the Escort passport with laser shifters. I've seen on one of the other forums a guy had it stealth installed on a red SLK and it integrates really well. on a black one it will be pretty much invisable.

noregret4life · 06-28-2006

Is yours an Escort Passport X50? or what is the model number?

MidLifeCrisis · 06-28-2006

Have these ever really saved you from getting a ticket? When I had one, it was a false sense of security. My 2cents

JBSSLK55AMG · 07-03-2006

I've been saved at least once. Was coming down I-87 from the Adirondacks this spring and hooked up with a Saleen Mustang and we were cruising at 90+ mph in very light traffic. At one point, my V1 went off. I slowed up. The Saleen didn't. Within a half mile or so, there was the Mustang being pulled over by a state trooper. Without the V1, I think I would have been there with him.

FPF422 · 07-03-2006

If yiu're caught with one of these gismos in Belgium, you will have a hefty fine AND loose your car...

*easty* · 07-03-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

Is yours an Escort Passport X50? or what is the model number?

Nope its the pa ssport SR7 with SR3 laser shifters. Its installed and already I see how amazing it works. The install is totally very stealthy I'll post some pics.

mtiede · 07-03-2006

It is cheaper to look for the speed signs

*easty* · 07-03-2006

its cheaper to not buy the car and sit at home and watch TV.

I'm used to riding bikes that are very difficult to keep below 50mph so i'll take the risk and enjoy my self.

JBSSLK55AMG · 07-05-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPF422

If yiu're caught with one of these gismos in Belgium, you will have a hefty fine AND loose your car...

They are perfectly legal here in most of the U.S. However, if you're caught speeding with a detector visible, don't expect to talk your way out of the ticket.

*easty* · 07-10-2006

follow on to thread with images here

chris_m · 07-11-2006

Does anybody know about the legality of these in the uk?

**alroumi** · 07-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_m

Does anybody know about the legality of these in the uk?

There is a full 5th Gear episode with Tiff Needle and Vicky talking about this, I forgot what they said but it was aired at the Discovery Channel , I am sure you can obtain the video on the internet or you could always go to your local police station and inquire about the Lasers or Jammers if they are legal or not

chris_m · 07-11-2006

I think i'll spend some time looking for the video rather than pop down the police station ;-)

**alroumi** · 07-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_m

I think i'll spend some time looking for the video rather than pop down the police station ;-)

As you wish Chris

*easty* · 07-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_m

I think i'll spend some time looking for the video rather than pop down the police station ;-)

Haha, i think they'd be pulling you over as you left.

*easty* · 07-11-2006

Jackpot.. Link to the fifth gear footage talking about various radar/gps and laser jamming units.

http://www.gofastvideo.com/gallery/i...tors-info.html

chris_m · 07-11-2006

Easty, you are the man! I'm not at my own computer at the moment, but i will definitely be watching the video later tonight. THANKS!

**tungster** · 07-11-2006

Target LRC 100 laser detector, diffuser and garage door opener.

This is the one they tested and the video shows that it worked.

But for $660.00???

Argh!!!

06-28-2006	#1 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	New Radar, Stupidity Provails Ok i've had this quite expensive safety device(radar/laser detector) for about 4 months now, And initial research found that none of the loacal companies would install it for me in my pristine new SLK. So it's been sat there looking perdy in its box. This weekend on the way to the race track of all places, I was taking quite easy in the middle of nowhere, No house, no schools, no parks even no junctions. Just wide open north texas planes. So I'm driving along and one of texas finest offices is driving the other way. I think nothing of it until I see him spin round. Figuring I havent seen another car for 10mins I guess i'm in for a little "respect my authority". Anyhow turns out the small bit of road he was passing me in drops for no reason what so ever to a 45zone.. and I was doing 65mph. My english upbringing doesn't help in the UK a road 3 times the width, twistie and two way would be a 60zone. So now i'm punished in the wallet, I figure this weekend I'm going to fit the safety device myself just so I dont waste the time of any good doing officers in the future.

06-28-2006	#3 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	It's the Escort passport with laser shifters. I've seen on one of the other forums a guy had it stealth installed on a red SLK and it integrates really well. on a black one it will be pretty much invisable. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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MidLifeCrisis Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lake Norman, NC. USA Vehicle: 2004 SLK 230 K Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Radat Detectors Have these ever really saved you from getting a ticket? When I had one, it was a false sense of security. My 2cents

07-03-2006	#10 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	its cheaper to not buy the car and sit at home and watch TV. I'm used to riding bikes that are very difficult to keep below 50mph so i'll take the risk and enjoy my self. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	follow on to thread with images here __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	What'd you buy? I have my V1 mounted next to the rearview mirror.

06-28-2006	#4 (permalink)
noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	Is yours an Escort Passport X50? or what is the model number?

07-03-2006	#6 (permalink)
JBSSLK55AMG Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Upstate NY Vehicle: 2006 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've been saved at least once. Was coming down I-87 from the Adirondacks this spring and hooked up with a Saleen Mustang and we were cruising at 90+ mph in very light traffic. At one point, my V1 went off. I slowed up. The Saleen didn't. Within a half mile or so, there was the Mustang being pulled over by a state trooper. Without the V1, I think I would have been there with him.

07-03-2006	#7 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If yiu're caught with one of these gismos in Belgium, you will have a hefty fine AND loose your car...

07-03-2006	#9 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	It is cheaper to look for the speed signs

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chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does anybody know about the legality of these in the uk?

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chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think i'll spend some time looking for the video rather than pop down the police station ;-)

07-11-2006	#18 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Jackpot.. Link to the fifth gear footage talking about various radar/gps and laser jamming units. http://www.gofastvideo.com/gallery/i...tors-info.html __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by easty; 07-11-2006 at 11:29 AM.

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chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Easty, you are the man! I'm not at my own computer at the moment, but i will definitely be watching the video later tonight. THANKS!

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tungster Founding Member / Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Vehicle: 2002 C2DSLK32K Posts: 225 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Target LRC 100 laser detector, diffuser and garage door opener. This is the one they tested and the video shows that it worked. But for $660.00??? Argh!!! __________________ C2D 2002 SLK32K C2Design and Kleemann Modified 360.0 rwhp 349.8 rwtq Check My vBGarage for all Modifications

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