[kynx]

Originally Posted by MiataMike87

Radar detectors do get us out of trouble sometimes, but then you got the cops just sitting there looking out on us. Too bad there's no cop detector!

I was under the impression that Radar detector are pretty useless now due to the laser devices they are using now. I've never owned a radar detector so I'm really only going off hearsay. Is a radar detector still worth the investment? I don't speed much but if I'm on a long trip, I'll tend to go 10mph over the speed limit on freeways. I'm a rebel.

[Bownse]

Originally Posted by BuzSTid

the 08's almost appear to be invisible compared to other vehicles i have owned... returned from a weekend trip today passed three leo's (in 700km's) traveling 15-20 km over posted & didn't even get a second glance, Brembo's prolly helped too

stealth is where it'a at!

Too bad there's no cop detector!

install a chaff despenser and lay down a cloud of doughnuts.

[wyattroa1]

or you can just be a paramedic like me and get off all the time for speeding...he knows if something happens to him i might be the one that has to help him...so it is usually have a nice day and try to slow down just a bit..i have had cops pull out after me and turn right around once they see the fireman plates on my car.lol
robert

[GhoSStRyda]

^^^ fringe benefits! must be nice~!

[pwn]

Originally Posted by wyattroa1

or you can just be a paramedic like me and get off all the time for speeding...he knows if something happens to him i might be the one that has to help him...so it is usually have a nice day and try to slow down just a bit..i have had cops pull out after me and turn right around once they see the fireman plates on my car.lol
robert

Some cops are dicks though and will still write up a ticket .

[JMSSTI]

I've got pulled over three times for speeding and have only recieved one ticket!! Pretty lucky i guess, but i think as long as you are honest and show the cop respect then they are pretty cool! Maybe its because im in LA and even Grandmas will pass you if you are going the speed limit!! LOL

[twigg107]

Originally Posted by wyattroa1

or you can just be a paramedic like me and get off all the time for speeding...he knows if something happens to him i might be the one that has to help him...so it is usually have a nice day and try to slow down just a bit..i have had cops pull out after me and turn right around once they see the fireman plates on my car.lol
robert

I can say the same thing being that I work for the post office...... mess with me and their bills get sent back.

[loopsevo]

Originally Posted by DylanPS

Trade it in for an Evo!

haha, I like the sarcasm.

LOL
I like sarcasm too!

[midnit]

Originally Posted by SlackerNJ

Sounds like you need a radar detector budget...

I wish we could have those here in VA... Speeding is like playing Russian roulette.

[kynx]

Originally Posted by kynx

I was under the impression that Radar detector are pretty useless now due to the laser devices they are using now. I've never owned a radar detector so I'm really only going off hearsay. Is a radar detector still worth the investment? I don't speed much but if I'm on a long trip, I'll tend to go 10mph over the speed limit on freeways. I'm a rebel.

Sorry, not trying to threadjack, but can anyone drop some knowledge on this for me? I'm pretty curious. Thank in advance

[rekedevoate]

Originally Posted by Pastapuck

I'll start complaining when it comes with 500 HP stock

your banner is freaken awesom!!!

[Rootus]

Originally Posted by kynx

Sorry, not trying to threadjack, but can anyone drop some knowledge on this for me? I'm pretty curious. Thank in advance

The effectiveness of a radar detector is completely dependent on where you live. A good modern instant-on radar operated in a good location by a competent police officer will nail you every time regardless of any detector you have. Laser is also extremely difficult to detect in time to counter. Where I live the cops have long switched to laser and when the detector lights up it just means you've already been tagged. Fortunately the cops around here also choose speed traps that are plainly visible (so much so that they're probably not trying to actually catch speeders, just slow traffic down).

Radar detectors are doomed, enjoy them while you can (if you live in an area where you still can). I'm surprised it took this long. If the cops want to win, they will. They can afford to blow ten or twenty thousand on the radar/laser gun, we cannot afford to respond with an equally fancy detector.

[kynx]

Originally Posted by Rootus

The effectiveness of a radar detector is completely dependent on where you live. A good modern instant-on radar operated in a good location by a competent police officer will nail you every time regardless of any detector you have. Laser is also extremely difficult to detect in time to counter. Where I live the cops have long switched to laser and when the detector lights up it just means you've already been tagged. Fortunately the cops around here also choose speed traps that are plainly visible (so much so that they're probably not trying to actually catch speeders, just slow traffic down).

Radar detectors are doomed, enjoy them while you can (if you live in an area where you still can). I'm surprised it took this long. If the cops want to win, they will. They can afford to blow ten or twenty thousand on the radar/laser gun, we cannot afford to respond with an equally fancy detector.

Thank you very much for you reply. You confirmed my suspicions. It's a shame. Back to not speeding