New guy with TONS of questions on the "Laser Interceptor" Laser Jammer

[ohmyuni]

Hello all,

I am looking to take the splurge on a laser jammer. I currently have the Escort 9500ix, but due to the growing presence of laser gun enforcement in New York, I figure it is about time to get a laser jammer.

I was actually about to purchase the *** but after reading a lot of bad things about it I cancelled my purchase at the last minute. I have done my research, and the Laser Interceptor appears to be the best money can buy. However I have a few questions. Before I ask, here is some background info:
-I have a dark blue 2008 BMW 750i - A fairly large, wide vechicle (I believe its 74 inches at its widest point)
-Its a rather curvy vehicle, no sharp edges
-Xenon/HID front lights
-Registered in NY so it has a front plate



So my questions-
1)I know that it says that the Laser Interceptor is best on pretty much all review websites. However, what's up with this youtube video?
youtube dot com slash watch?v=9sEWVCI-A6c

-- sorry, it won't let me post links --
Should I be worried? IS the Laser Jammer really the number one laser jammer money can buy?

2)Is it worth it to get the "HP- High Power Dual" jammers?

3) I know in the FAQ Sticky it says not to worry about getting rear jammers unless you are in California, but do any New Yorkers think I should get 4 jammers (2 front 2 back)


Thank you in advance!

Josh

[Stealth Stalker]

I was actually about to purchase the *** but after reading a lot of bad things about it I cancelled my purchase at the last minute.

During all that reading, you apparently failed to read the forum rules you agreed to when you signed up. Stop right now and do so before proceeding any further, or your stay here will be very short.

I know that it says that the Laser Interceptor is best on pretty much all review websites. However, what's up with this youtube video?
youtube dot com slash watch?v=9sEWVCI-A6c

I'm not going to even bother with that link, but I think I can guess what it is. See "Goon" in the glossary. There are no concerns about the LI.

Is it worth it to get the "HP- High Power Dual" jammers?

"Worth it" is a subjective term. Most people feel that even the cheapest jammer isn't "worth it". But most anyone driving a newer BMW ought to think it is. They are relatively difficult to protect because that ugly front end gives you no ideal mounting options. More power is always better. But, on the other hand, two regular heads can give you very solid protection when properly installed. If you can afford the HP, I personally would do it on that car. There is no such thing as overkill in this game. Insurance is already high enough on that car, I'm sure.

I know in the FAQ Sticky it says not to worry about getting rear jammers unless you are in California, but do any New Yorkers think I should get 4 jammers (2 front 2 back)

Whoa... it doesn't say that! It says that we don't know what the threats are where you are, because is varies so greatly from area to area, and from cop to cop. Hopefully, someone in your area of NY can tell you their experiences and help you decide what the threat is for you. But sooner or later, every cop will swing around and shoot from the rear, realise how effective it is, and do it again. Especially if you jammed him from the front. But if you need to ease into this financially, the risk of rear is always lesser than the front, so that would be where to cut back initially. Again, if you can afford it, it is always smart to have rear protection anywhere that laser is used.

Good luck!

[Fahrenfreude]

your area[/U] of NY can tell you their experiences and help you decide what the threat is for you. But sooner or later, every cop will swing around and shoot from the rear, realise how effective it is, and do it again. Especially if you jammed him from the front. But if you need to ease into this financially, the risk of rear is always lesser than the front, so that would be where to cut back initially. Again, if you can afford it, it is always smart to have rear protection anywhere that laser is used.

X2. Try to be very thorough in your initial reading, especially stickies. There's so much on this site.

I drive through a number of states but spend a lot of time in ND. There they seem to be in a period of experimentation with lidar. I've seen rear-targeting on a couple of occasions so I got the quad LI.

And if you DO get an LI, don't be one of those who gets freaked out the first time it goes off and accidently JTG or 'jam to gun.' We don't need that kind of bad press out there; we don't want LEOs thinking about jammers.

That being said, good luck and enjoy your new countermeasures.

[ohmyuni]

EDIT- Wow i messed up the quotes here... haha sorry.

[quote=Stealth Stalker;594911]

I was actually about to purchase the *** but after reading a lot of bad things about it I cancelled my purchase at the last minute.

During all that reading, you apparently failed to read the forum rules you agreed to when you signed up. Stop right now and do so before proceeding any further, or your stay here will be very short.


I read the rules... I swear !
Sorry-all I read was the FAQ and the sticky thing- I'll go read them now.

I know that it says that the Laser Interceptor is best on pretty much all review websites. However, what's up with this youtube video?
youtube dot com slash watch?v=9sEWVCI-A6c

I'm not going to even bother with that link, but I think I can guess what it is. See "Goon" in the glossary. There are no concerns about the LI.

Okie dokie. The video is just some guy saying how the LI is a scam and doesn't work.

Is it worth it to get the "HP- High Power Dual" jammers?

"Worth it" is a subjective term. Most people feel that even the cheapest jammer isn't "worth it". But most anyone driving a newer BMW ought to think it is. They are relatively difficult to protect because that ugly front end gives you no ideal mounting options. More power is always better. But, on the other hand, two regular heads can give you very solid protection when properly installed. If you can afford the HP, I personally would do it on that car. There is no such thing as overkill in this game. Insurance is already high enough on that car, I'm sure.

Okie dokie again. I also saw someone with a setup that had 4 jammers in the front- do you think that's neccesary? I would post a picture of the front of the car but I don't have enough posts Maybe you can google image "2008 BMW 750i Front end?" (Sorry if I'm working you so hard, )

I know in the FAQ Sticky it says not to worry about getting rear jammers unless you are in California, but do any New Yorkers think I should get 4 jammers (2 front 2 back)

Whoa... it doesn't say that! It says that we don't know what the threats are where you are, because is varies so greatly from area to area, and from cop to cop. Hopefully, someone in your area of NY can tell you their experiences and help you decide what the threat is for you. But sooner or later, every cop will swing around and shoot from the rear, realise how effective it is, and do it again. Especially if you jammed him from the front. But if you need to ease into this financially, the risk of rear is always lesser than the front, so that would be where to cut back initially. Again, if you can afford it, it is always smart to have rear protection anywhere that laser is used.

In the FAQ it says:
"6. Do I need to worry about rear laser shots?
Rear laser shots have not yet become prevalent in many areas of the U.S. California seems to have pioneered the technique, so if you live there, the answer is absolutely yes. Other places, it is going to be hit or miss."

But I figure it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and put 2 in the front and 2 in the rear- however there still is that lingering question of if I should possibly put 4 in the front?

Anyway thanks a lot for your help! I appreciate it!

[Stealth Stalker]

In the FAQ it says...

I can definitely see how that might be misinterpreted. I'll reword that soon to make it a lot clearer. Thanks!

But I figure it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and put 2 in the front and 2 in the rear- however there still is that lingering question of if I should possibly put 4 in the front?

Good question. Let me first say that I am sometimes accused of overkill 'round these parts, so take that into consideration. However, if it were me personally outfitting that car, I would put a quad LI on the front and a dual LI HP on the rear. With that, I would feel 100 percent safe.

Although a quad LI and a dual LI HP are equal in light output, they are not equal in light distribution. Four heads cover more real estate than two heads, helping compensate for the limited placement options you have on a BMW. Ideally, that is the way to go. The HPs are more for people who have less space and fewer mounting options, which is the case on your tail end.

[th3 factory freak]

OP: The laser interceptor is considered # 1 by GOL (Guys of Lidar) and I can personally tell you how great it is, since I've tested it quite a few times.

Contact Laser Interceptor on this forum, they are the authorized dealer for this product and have top notch Service. (Cliff is the man you need to talk to )

No need for HP heads, the regular heads are very very strong as it is.

Try to find out what guns are used in your State, although if you're going with the Laser Interceptor, it will take on any gun.

Depending if you have really wide headlights, you may need 4 heads vs. 2 heads.

Post a picture of the front of your car and we will be able to guide you further.

[iceberq]

Is this your car's front end?
File:BMW E65 front 20080719.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doesn't look too difficult to mount an LI head beside each foglight.

A regular power dual setup is good protection. If you're deciding between a quad setup or a dual high-power setup, I say get the quad setup. Otherwise, a quad high-power setup would be best of course, even if it's overkill.

[Hessen]

Laser Interceptor is the best end of story.

[ohmyuni]

Is this your car's front end?


Doesn't look too difficult to mount an LI head beside each foglight.

A regular power dual setup is good protection. If you're deciding between a quad setup or a dual high-power setup, I say get the quad setup. Otherwise, a quad high-power setup would be best of course, even if it's overkill.

Yes- that's it!
I guess I'll just go with the 2 HP front and 2 HP rear since this will cost about the same as I was originally going to pay for the *********** (see- I read the rules!)

OP: The laser interceptor is considered # 1 by GOL (Guys of Lidar) and I can personally tell you how great it is, since I've tested it quite a few times.

Contact Laser Interceptor on this forum, they are the authorized dealer for this product and have top notch Service. (Cliff is the man you need to talk to )

No need for HP heads, the regular heads are very very strong as it is.

Try to find out what guns are used in your State, although if you're going with the Laser Interceptor, it will take on any gun.

Depending if you have really wide headlights, you may need 4 heads vs. 2 heads.

Post a picture of the front of your car and we will be able to guide you further.

Iceberq posted a picture of my front end. I would post it, but I can't since I do not have enough posts

I read somewhere that the Guys of Lidar used a prototype which isn't as good as the production model- is that true?

If you just google "laser interceptor scam" a buncha stuff comes up- including videos...

In the FAQ it says...

I can definitely see how that might be misinterpreted. I'll reword that soon to make it a lot clearer. Thanks!

But I figure it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and put 2 in the front and 2 in the rear- however there still is that lingering question of if I should possibly put 4 in the front?

Good question. Let me first say that I am sometimes accused of overkill 'round these parts, so take that into consideration. However, if it were me personally outfitting that car, I would put a quad LI on the front and a dual LI HP on the rear. With that, I would feel 100 percent safe.

Although a quad LI and a dual LI HP are equal in light output, they are not equal in light distribution. Four heads cover more real estate than two heads, helping compensate for the limited placement options you have on a BMW. Ideally, that is the way to go. The HPs are more for people who have less space and fewer mounting options, which is the case on your tail end.

Okie dokie- Thanks!

[Stealth Stalker]

I guess I'll just go with the 2 HP front and 2 HP rear...

That will work just fine. Again, 4 heads beat 2 heads, even if they are HP, but 2 is cheaper and will do just fine.

I read somewhere that the Guys of Lidar used a prototype which isn't as good as the production model- is that true?

It was true three years ago when that crap was written, and the production model had just come out. Welcome to 2009.

If you just google "laser interceptor scam" a buncha stuff comes up- including videos...

It's not a buncha stuff. It's two guys pumping out the same old crap trying to make it look like a buncha stuff so they can sell a competing jammer. Nothing in there is true. And it's old, old, old news. If there was a problem with the LI, there'd be a lot of pissed off people complaining on this forum, including me, who have spent a lot of money on the LI. There are not.