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  1. #1
    Speed Demon
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    Default Am I getting old, slow or both?

    I haven't had a major (20+) laser save since getting the LIs. I don't know if I'm slower now since the "thrill" of conflict is gone, or if I'm just too old and not as aggressive. I read these stories from you other CM experts and feel a sense of loss that I'm not jamming the hell out of shooters every day. I think my setup is decent enough to withstand anything they can throw at me. Bummer.

  2. #2
    Radar Fanatic
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    Sometimes it's just nice to drive along.

    But the CMs really do come in handy when you need to get to a place that is 20 minutes away in 10 minutes and those are where you get the great saves.

  3. #3
    Lead Foot
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    I feel your pain. I've only been hit twice since installing the LI in December. I've even gone out to areas I know the cops like to hang out in hopes of getting hit. So far, nada. I will say this though - when it does happen, it will happen when you least expect it.

  4. #4
    Yoda of Radar
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    Quote Originally Posted by M6D View Post
    or if I'm just too old and not as aggressive.

    Getting to be like this ehhh?



  5. #5
    Old Timer
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    Murphy's Law. As soon as you acquire some shiny new fancy countermeasure, you'll go weeks without encountering any enforcement that your shiny new fancy countermeasure will defend you against.

    A great way to avoid radar traps is to buy a shiny new top-end RD. You won't see a LEO running radar for at least a week. Want to go a week without seeing any laser? Install a shiny new laser jammer.

    Must be the new countermeasure smell repels LEOs. They need to package it in a spray can...

    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


  6. #6
    Power User
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    I think you just need to drive faster.

  7. #7
    Radar Fanatic
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    According to radar roy, 80% of departments use radar, while 20% use laser.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSZL9WbWl68]YouTube - Radar Detector Reviews - Need For Speed[/ame]

    (2:34, this video is good of you're a new comer, Senior members can pass)

    I think it really varies by area and how much technology they acquired and how much enforcement they conduct.

    Murphy law should apply, it will happen when you at least expect it.

  8. #8
    Rocket Driver
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    With all this 100 days of heat crap in GA you would think we would have an encounter dailey. I've seen nothing is about a month if not longer.

    The only encounters I have had I've been at or below PSL due to traffic or I saw them way before they decided to target me.
    Valentine One (3.858 Ice Cream Truck, 3.812 in Vette)
    4 Head LI (On Vette) (7.11 CPU Regular heads front, HP Heads on the rear)
    9500ci (On Vette)

    LI Quad (On Ice Cream Truck)

    LI Dual (On SRX, 7.06 CPU)

    ProLaser II, ProLaser III, Stalker LZ-1, LTI Marksman & Laser Atlanta "R" (looking for an Ultralyte LRB)

    2008 Corvette Z-51 Coupe

    Escort 9500 ix (Cadillac SRX)

  9. #9
    Speed Demon
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    Quote Originally Posted by category4 View Post
    With all this 100 days of heat crap in GA you would think we would have an encounter dailey. I've seen nothing is about a month if not longer.

    The only encounters I have had I've been at or below PSL due to traffic or I saw them way before they decided to target me.
    Bingo.

  10. #10
    Lead Foot
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    Default Re: Am I getting old, slow or both?

    Quote Originally Posted by th3 factory freak View Post
    According to radar roy, 80% of departments use radar, while 20% use laser.

    YouTube - Radar Detector Reviews - Need For Speed

    (2:34, this video is good of you're a new comer, Senior members can pass)

    I think it really varies by area and how much technology they acquired and how much enforcement they conduct.

    Murphy law should apply, it will happen when you at least expect it.
    Video would of been funny if the officer got JTG'd before they went into jammers

 

 

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