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Moogle said:
Valentine 1 for the arrows
remember though, a radar detector is more or less a very expensive passive radio.
still no substitute for a sharp eye and being alert and aware of situations.
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Moogle said:
Valentine 1 for the arrows
remember though, a radar detector is more or less a very expensive passive radio.
still no substitute for a sharp eye and being alert and aware of situations.
Definitely. Using a rabbit for cover is also a good idea. However, it will prove very much worth its cost after only a few months.
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Moogle said:
Valentine 1 for the arrows
remember though, a radar detector is more or less a very expensive passive radio.
still no substitute for a sharp eye and being alert and aware of situations.
Definitely. Using a rabbit for cover is also a good idea. However, it will prove very much worth its cost after only a few months.
It's a sad state of affairs when someone from EU feels need for any radar detector....
Esp if Germans find need for silly radar detectors, EU sounds rather underwhelming as a place for allegedly routine high-speed driving....
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Moogle said:
Valentine 1 for the arrows
remember though, a radar detector is more or less a very expensive passive radio.
still no substitute for a sharp eye and being alert and aware of situations.
Definitely. Using a rabbit for cover is also a good idea. However, it will prove very much worth its cost after only a few months.
It's a sad state of affairs when someone from EU feels need for any radar detector....
Esp if Germans find need for silly radar detectors, EU sounds rather underwhelming as a place for allegedly routine high-speed driving....
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Moogle said:
Valentine 1 for the arrows
remember though, a radar detector is more or less a very expensive passive radio.
still no substitute for a sharp eye and being alert and aware of situations.
Definitely. Using a rabbit for cover is also a good idea. However, it will prove very much worth its cost after only a few months.
It's a sad state of affairs when someone from EU feels need for any radar detector....
Esp if Germans find need for silly radar detectors, EU sounds rather underwhelming as a place for allegedly routine high-speed driving....
That's why I love going to Germany. As soon as I cross over the German border from Austria - I see a 35 mph speed limit sign . But seriously, soon after that, the limit goes away and you're free to go as fast as you'd like.
The rest of Europe is very uptight, with mediocre drivers who, while better than their american counterparts, aren't exactly overwhelmingly impressive. What Europe needs is a no-speed-limit policy on all highways and educated drivers who know how to drive dynamically and effectively. Until then, my Valentine and Lidatek will assist my cause .
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Moogle said:
Valentine 1 for the arrows
remember though, a radar detector is more or less a very expensive passive radio.
still no substitute for a sharp eye and being alert and aware of situations.
Definitely. Using a rabbit for cover is also a good idea. However, it will prove very much worth its cost after only a few months.
It's a sad state of affairs when someone from EU feels need for any radar detector....
Esp if Germans find need for silly radar detectors, EU sounds rather underwhelming as a place for allegedly routine high-speed driving....
That's why I love going to Germany. As soon as I cross over the German border from Austria - I see a 35 mph speed limit sign . But seriously, soon after that, the limit goes away and you're free to go as fast as you'd like.
The rest of Europe is very uptight, with mediocre drivers who, while better than their american counterparts, aren't exactly overwhelmingly impressive. What Europe needs is a no-speed-limit policy on all highways and educated drivers who know how to drive dynamically and effectively. Until then, my Valentine and Lidatek will assist my cause .
Totally agree.
EU, ex-Germany, sounds like driving in Eastern US to me .
BTW do points/speeding violation demerits on one's driver's license transfer btwn countries in EU, e.g., where if a Germany-licensed driver is caught speeding in Italy/France, does he simply pay ticket...or is he also saddled w/points on license and increased insurance premiums???
I'm sure the shrewd arbitrage-minded guys have thought through how to "optimize" their exposure to bureaucratic inefficiencies by choosing a driver's license from a "strategically useful" nation ....and have generously donated to their relevant law enfcmt charities ....in addition to "knowing" their roads and having radar detectors...
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Moogle said:
Valentine 1 for the arrows
remember though, a radar detector is more or less a very expensive passive radio.
still no substitute for a sharp eye and being alert and aware of situations.
Definitely. Using a rabbit for cover is also a good idea. However, it will prove very much worth its cost after only a few months.
It's a sad state of affairs when someone from EU feels need for any radar detector....
Esp if Germans find need for silly radar detectors, EU sounds rather underwhelming as a place for allegedly routine high-speed driving....
That's why I love going to Germany. As soon as I cross over the German border from Austria - I see a 35 mph speed limit sign . But seriously, soon after that, the limit goes away and you're free to go as fast as you'd like.
The rest of Europe is very uptight, with mediocre drivers who, while better than their american counterparts, aren't exactly overwhelmingly impressive. What Europe needs is a no-speed-limit policy on all highways and educated drivers who know how to drive dynamically and effectively. Until then, my Valentine and Lidatek will assist my cause .
Totally agree.
EU, ex-Germany, sounds like driving in Eastern US to me .
BTW do points/speeding violation demerits on one's driver's license transfer btwn countries in EU, e.g., where if a Germany-licensed driver is caught speeding in Italy/France, does he simply pay ticket...or is he also saddled w/points on license and increased insurance premiums???
I'm sure the shrewd arbitrage-minded guys have thought through how to "optimize" their exposure to bureaucratic inefficiencies by choosing a driver's license from a "strategically useful" nation ....and have generously donated to their relevant law enfcmt charities ....in addition to "knowing" their roads and having radar detectors...
Points don't YET transfer between EU countries, but a law is in the making right now that will take care of that . Looking for US citizenship, will do driving school, landscaping and dishwashing, just give me a license they can't put points on .
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Zerohero, what is your opinion on the Valentine one?
And also, are you familiar with the license plate spray that deflects the flash of the cameras that are now being installed on Hiways in the US? I was just in Scottsdale AZ and go my pic taken at about 90 mph, but because I have a Nevada plate, I don't think that I will get a ticket.
Jun 18, 2006 2:01:35 AM
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Okay, Valentine One it is! I am truly bummin about the ticket in AZ. I hope that I somehow avoided the ticket in AZ. Crash, can you tell me about the Lazer Shield and the VF2 Flash Jammer??
Jun 18, 2006 12:51:56 PM
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If you are looking for top end Passport SR7 or K40.
Dash mounted? Passport 8500 - better ka detection, pop mode and can add laser shift technology.
Jun 18, 2006 8:05:07 PM
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Very subjective. They seem similar in performance, with the V1 edging it out.
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Crash said:Also, the V1 is upgradable, which the Escort isn't.
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Crash said:Furthermore, laser jamming should be performed by a standalone product, such as the Lidatek LE-30 or the Antilaser Gen7.
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Crash said:The Escort ZR3, integrated with the Escort system, is good, but is showing its age and Escort hasn't come out with anything new in ages.
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Oh, and the K40 stinks. It couldn't jam a laser printer, let alone a LIDAR gun.
Jun 18, 2006 11:23:23 PM