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  1. #21
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    I've seen the laser-out-the-window trick on 87/287 in NY in years past. In fact, I had my first-ever laser hit on that highway in '99. And my RD at the time (Bel Vector STi) detected it quite nicely.

    Last time I was in NJ (in the summer of '04, shortly after I got my 1.8 V1) I didn't see any of their famous X band, but I did encounter laser on the trip home on the GSP.

    So I guess I'll just use the V1 then. And hopefully I'll have the opportunity to put some Veil on my headlights/foglights as well.
    If I'm passing you on the right, YOU are in the wrong lane!

    If speed kills, how come I'm still alive?

    Active Countermeasures: V1 3.858, Escort Redline, Beltronics STi-R+, LI Dual 7.1x CPU/8.7 Heads (front)
    Other/Backup Countermeasures: V1 3.813 (loaned to friend), Beltronics Pro RX65 M4 6.3
    Vehicle: 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro
    LEO Toys: Kustom Pro Laser II & III
    Encounters/Saves August 2011: Radar 3/1, Laser 0/0


  2. #22
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    On I-80 I had three instant on X-band encounters my BEL gve me plenty of tim to dropped down to the legal limit even when doing 90mph at some parts

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  3. #23
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    Well, I should be all set for the trip on Wednesday and the trip home on Saturday. Car is fixed/inspected, Veil is on, Laser Shield is on, V1 is ready, X50 is on standby, and I'll keep my eyes peeled for the 5-0.

    So the consensus is still, don't worry about POP, just concentrate on laser?

    I just hope I don't encounter too many Infiniti FX35s, those things drive me (and my V1) crazy.
    If I'm passing you on the right, YOU are in the wrong lane!

    If speed kills, how come I'm still alive?

    Active Countermeasures: V1 3.858, Escort Redline, Beltronics STi-R+, LI Dual 7.1x CPU/8.7 Heads (front)
    Other/Backup Countermeasures: V1 3.813 (loaned to friend), Beltronics Pro RX65 M4 6.3
    Vehicle: 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro
    LEO Toys: Kustom Pro Laser II & III
    Encounters/Saves August 2011: Radar 3/1, Laser 0/0


  4. #24
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    I figure I'd post a couple of my more interesting encounters that I had on the trip. I used the V1 exclusively.

    On 11/23, on the Mass Pike, I encountered an unmarked MA statey running constant K band from the median.

    On 11/23, on the NY Thruway, I was doing about 80 in the left lane when V1 started talking: "Ka ahead". I braked and moved to the right lane and soon saw a NY statey in a turn-around, obscured by trees. I likely would have been nailed if my V1 hadn't caught a whiff of his scent.

    While in NJ, saw lots of constant Ka usage in Kenilworth.

    On 11/26 (trip home), saw two NJ stateys running Lidar on the GSP. The first one didn't set off the V1, but I could see the business end of the gun sticking out an open window. The gun was black with the lenses one above the other, probably an Ultralyte or a LA. About 20 minutes later, encountered another statey, unmarked, running Lidar from the median. I didn't see the gun in the window this time, but my V1 alerted.

    On the trip home, encountered a Mass statey running constant on K. Also, MA has construction signs with K (or less common, X) drones on them.

    Somewhat surprisingly, I didn't encounter any instant-on.
    If I'm passing you on the right, YOU are in the wrong lane!

    If speed kills, how come I'm still alive?

    Active Countermeasures: V1 3.858, Escort Redline, Beltronics STi-R+, LI Dual 7.1x CPU/8.7 Heads (front)
    Other/Backup Countermeasures: V1 3.813 (loaned to friend), Beltronics Pro RX65 M4 6.3
    Vehicle: 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro
    LEO Toys: Kustom Pro Laser II & III
    Encounters/Saves August 2011: Radar 3/1, Laser 0/0


  5. #25
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    I remember going from Albany to some outlets in Ma that there was a K band sign in the middle of the road. It was a nice straight-away too. Picked it up about a mile away.

 

 

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