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  1. Thread: X Band in NC?

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    NC state troopers traditionally only had X band...

    NC state troopers traditionally only had X band radar, but in recent years they have been rapidly upgrading to Ka band. In fact, last weekend I went through a double speed trap in which one trooper...
  2. Thread: K Band Drones

    by jbird
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    I have run into both K band drones (I-95) and...

    I have run into both K band drones (I-95) and X-band from a state trooper (Hwy 64) in NC within the last two weeks. On one of my trips my "rabbit" got nailed with instant on K band on I-95 that this...
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    Angling your plate down probably will not help...

    Angling your plate down probably will not help enough to make a difference under realworld circumstances. This would be especially true if the plate has a very retroflective surface which will light...
  4. The biggest drawback to the Laserpro 905 is that...

    The biggest drawback to the Laserpro 905 is that it absolutely requires a newer model high-end Beltronics or Escort detector. If the detector goes then you get no laser jamming until you buy another...
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    Sorry to hear about the bad news, but I would...

    Sorry to hear about the bad news, but I would definitely just remove the ZR3 myself even if it voids the warranty on the product. It may take some time to trace the wiring though and hopefully you...
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    I have the exact same setup except on a dark...

    I have the exact same setup except on a dark firebird and it has been working well for me.
  7. Thread: Veil that rear?

    by jbird
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    My only ticket so far in life was a rear laser...

    My only ticket so far in life was a rear laser shot so the rear of my sportscar has a very thick coat of Veil on the tail lights, a Blinder M20, and the Laser Shield. It still may not be enough, but...
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    When I first installed my Blinder I had a loose...

    When I first installed my Blinder I had a loose connection that would simulate a laser hit as the unit went through the start-up sequence again whenever I hit a big bump in the road. I would double...
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    It may be X band motion sensors to turn lights...

    It may be X band motion sensors to turn lights green quicker when no traffic is coming from the other direction. These things actually help out a lot especially at night so you do not have to sit at...
  10. The only other thing that I would consider...

    The only other thing that I would consider putting Veil on would be any exposed chrome on the front. You may want to consider protection for your helmet too if it is not completely black. If you...
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    I have had similar experiences with my RX65. The...

    I have had similar experiences with my RX65. The unit does not aggressively alert to Ka band. For example, I have gotten a Ka1 alert from 2 miles away then again I have also had a Ka1 alert from an...
  12. If the Laser Shield is too visible then your...

    If the Laser Shield is too visible then your options become very limited. Some people have used laminated photocopies of their license plates. I have even heard of people using sand paper on the...
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    I needed to make my cord longer so I used a black...

    I needed to make my cord longer so I used a black telephone line coupler and a black telephone cord. This kept me from having to cut cords and gave me enough length to hide the cord in the roof...
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    I do have two jammer heads on the rear of the car...

    I do have two jammer heads on the rear of the car so maybe that was the cause.
  15. Poll: If the laws were that stiff everywhere, then it...

    If the laws were that stiff everywhere, then it would be see you later to my Blinder M40. To compensate, I would ditch my RX-65 for a V1 and really stealth my car to laser. I would get a black...
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    Blinder false alert today?

    While sitting at a stop sign today after leaving the expressway, a black Acura or Infiniti pulled up behind me. My Blinder went off and scared the crap out of me. I looked around for any cops...
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    I once followed a North Carolina State Trooper...

    I once followed a North Carolina State Trooper who was in a hurry to get somewhere so he left his radar on Constant on Ka band. My RX-65 was constantly switching back and forth between POP and Ka...
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    PM RadarRoy and he can get you extra jamming...

    PM RadarRoy and he can get you extra jamming heads for $150 a piece.
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    It looks alright as long as the detector is not...

    It looks alright as long as the detector is not blocked by the windshield wipers and is mounted perfectly level. If you can find a photo radar trap, I would be curious to see how mounting high and...
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    CB radio and/or police scanner may have helped...

    CB radio and/or police scanner may have helped prevent the ticket. If your state still uses mobile extenders then the Uniden BCT-8 or the Radioshack equivalent may have given a highway patrol alert....
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    I would have to say very distracted people...

    I would have to say very distracted people talking on cell phones. I really hate when they sit at a light after it has turned green for a while or wrecklessly change lanes and/or turn suddenly...
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    Yeap! Painful but delightful music to my ears...

    Yeap! Painful but delightful music to my ears when I start my car. :D
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    I would completely avoid autoscan and stick with...

    I would completely avoid autoscan and stick with using highway on the highway and a city mode in the city. Autoscan may filter a distant alert that could be the difference between getting a ticket...
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    It looks something that would set every laser...

    It looks something that would set every laser detector off within sight causing everyone to slam on brakes, slow to a crawl, and start looking for a speed trap.
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    I say Veil the screws too since it will require...

    I say Veil the screws too since it will require only a minimum amount of Veil and can only help not hurt.
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