My S2 and STI evaluations

[spankyaf]

With the Sti your biggest threat is it gets eyeballed by a cop you dont spot in time. Having it in a position where you can take it down quickly isnt going to help you in that situation.

"Keep it hidden.. keep it safe"

2-3 months ago I was driving with my S2 hidden in my usual "something" on the dasboard, I came to a 4-way stop sign, residencial area, in order to turn right and keep on driving, in a split of a sec I saw a cop in his cruiser (no radar unit on board, probably community patrol), he was on my left side, I was at the 4-way stop maybe 1-2 secs before him so I was the one to go first, he crossed the 30-foot intersection after me, there were no other vehicles around, right after I made the turn, like a madman, like one on drugs, I just grabbed my "something" with my left hand and still kept on driving with no brake lights on... nothing happened but shortly I had to pull TWO Tylenol pills out of my glovebox... and that's why I will NEVER ever trade my cordless one for any other corded one...

You keep missing the point on this. Thats exactly the beauty of the Sti and a hardwire mount.

Above the visor I dont care if I drive along side Sgt Cam Wooley or Sgt Spectre they can't pick it up. I dont need to turn it off. I dont need to make fancy moves pulling it down or away (which may attract the officers attention even more). I dont need to keep an eagle eye for all possible cruisers.

Frankly only a full search of the car with the officer sitting in my drivers seat is he going to be able to see the the 2 inches of cord that come out of the roof panel and even that could be further hidden if I choose. In my estimation a pretty small risk of that.

Sti totally changes the rules of the RD game in Ontario.

[Road Warrior]

You keep missing the point on this. Thats exactly the beauty of the Sti and a hardwire mount.

Above the visor I dont care if I drive along side Sgt Cam Wooley or Sgt Spectre they can't pick it up. I dont need to turn it off. I dont need to make fancy moves pulling it down or away (which may attract the officers attention even more). I dont need to keep an eagle eye for all possible cruisers.

Frankly only a full search of the car with the officer sitting in my drivers seat is he going to be able to see the the 2 inches of cord that come out of the roof panel and even that could be further hidden if I choose. In my estimation a pretty small risk of that.

Sti totally changes the rules of the RD game in Ontario.

But having it anywhere ABOVE the dashboard (or lower windshield) gives you ZERO laser protection (since they hit the front plate and/or headlights only and the laser beam is too narrow to cover the upper side of the windshield, visor area included)... in my case, I combine the very best laser protection AND the easiest and fastest way to take it down any time I want to... and as for police cruisers with Specter units in the windshield, where are they :?: :?: :?:

[Rottman]

You keep missing the point on this. Thats exactly the beauty of the Sti and a hardwire mount.

Above the visor I dont care if I drive along side Sgt Cam Wooley or Sgt Spectre they can't pick it up. I dont need to turn it off. I dont need to make fancy moves pulling it down or away (which may attract the officers attention even more). I dont need to keep an eagle eye for all possible cruisers.

Frankly only a full search of the car with the officer sitting in my drivers seat is he going to be able to see the the 2 inches of cord that come out of the roof panel and even that could be further hidden if I choose. In my estimation a pretty small risk of that.

Sti totally changes the rules of the RD game in Ontario.

I agree with you. I didn't understand the point of his statements.

[spankyaf]

Well if you read more and type less you'll find that a high mount is preferred by owners of the better RDs since it has a better chance of picking up scatter shots from down the road.

The RD does not have to be "struck" by the laser to alert it can "see" the beam.

If you're so secure there are no Spectres why go through the gymnastics you just described?

[Road Warrior]

Well if you read more and type less you'll find that a high mount is preferred by owners of the better RDs since it has a better chance of picking up scatter shots from down the road.

The RD does not have to be "struck" by the laser to alert it can "see" the beam.

If you're so secure there are no Spectres why go through the gymnastics you just described?

1) the closer to the front plate and/or headlights you mount it, the better LASER protection you get (and from where I keep it, it alerted me 3-4 times against laser guns)...
2) I have no idea what "gymnastics" you're talking about... cause I have NO "gymnastics" at all, no wires at all, my way is pretty simple, just take it down and turn it off all with just one hand and still be able to drive safely without slowing down at all (for braking lights)... look, I know how much YOU paid for the STI and it's understanding that YOU want only GOOD reviews to your recent purchase... me, I just tell the facts, the truth (from my only city and open road experience) and nothing else... and nobody is forced to read my words nor follow them... fair enough, right?
3) Specter is NOT and issue for me as there are no such devices in city/highway police cruisers in the area I always drive... for sure Niagara Falls, or Windsor, or any other Ontario/US border zone might be different, but I don't do those areas at all, or only when I go down south, 3-4 times a year...
Happy Easter!

[Rottman]

Horn, how is a guy suppose to have any fun if you have to keep it hidden away? It's like being married....

Because the Cops up here will take it if they see it........ :shock: :shock: :shock:

I wasn't talking about a RD Horn.... :wink:

[hehaw77]

I'm not getting this hardwire thing?

Even if I hardwire it where would I put it that it couldn't be seen? Under the visor? I don't think that's a safe place at all? In fact cops know to look there. So to me hard wiring it seems more restrictive to me..

or is there something I'm missing here? Where could I put it that it won't be seen are there some things you can buy to make it look like its part of your dashboard?

[hehaw77]

I like the S2 but I'd prefer the STI because it can't be detected however to me if there's a local cop driving near you they are the same because they can both be seen. I use velcro so I can rip them both down fast but I must admit it is a bit of a pain having to be on the watch for pigs when I'm driving

With the Sti your biggest threat is it gets eyeballed by a cop you dont spot in time. Having it in a position where you can take it down quickly isnt going to help you in that situation.

"Keep it hidden.. keep it safe"

2-3 months ago I was driving with my S2 hidden in my usual "something" on the dasbhoard, I came to a 4-way stop sign, residencial area, in order to turn right and keep on driving, in a split of a sec I saw a cop in his cruiser (no radar unit on board, probably community patrol), he was on my left side, I was at the 4-way stop maybe 1-2 secs before him so I was the one to go first, he crossed the 30-foot intersection after me, there were no other vehicles around, right after I made the turn, like a madman, like one on drugs, I just grabbed my "something" with my left hand and still kept on driving with no brake lights on... nothing happened but shortly I had to pull TWO Tylenol pills out of my glovebox... and that's why I will NEVER ever trade my cordless one for any other corded one...

[Rottman]

What makes you think the cop will pull you over since the STI is undetectable?

[Road Warrior]

Where could I put it that it won't be seen are there some things you can buy to make it look like its part of your dashboard?

If you really don't have a practical idea of your own, just go to any Spy Store and educate yourself a little before it's too late...
I've had mine stashed in "something" very ordinary on the dashboard, I myself cannot see it during the day, just hear the alerts pretty loudly, only after sunset I can see the display when it goes off... a tip for you, take a look at what contractor vans and some truckers have on their dashboard, also some cops have same "something" stuff I use, that's how you will find the best way to totally hide it (from the public eye) and still use it fully... the only difference is mine has no wires at all when yours has one... cause you really wanted an STI :roll: maybe where YOU live cops have Specter units in their cruisers, where I live no such thing plus with all the traffic jams in the Toronto area it's next to impossible to pinpoint exactly the vehicle with an RD inside, on empty roads it's a different ball game :wink: