Ticket despite radar detector??
01-02-2006, 10:27 AM
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Ticket despite radar detector??
Just out of curiosity, I would love to hear experiences of folks who received ticket(s) despite a functioning radar detector! What caused the ticket (e.g. overconfidence, radar detector failure, etc.); which radar detector did you have; was it pro- or self- installed etc.
I am in the process of buying a V1 or a Bel but was wondering how foolproof these things actually are...
I am in the process of buying a V1 or a Bel but was wondering how foolproof these things actually are...
01-02-2006, 10:36 AM
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Ya, I got a ticket with a radar detector....
The cop never needed to use his radar gun because he sat behind me for a minute while I was fixiated on the black Porsche Turbo in front of me doing 95 in a 60.... But I have a Passport X50 and I love it, it's saved me multiple other times.
01-02-2006, 11:10 AM
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Got a ticket despite K40 in my Aston...
... still beat it since he was radar trapping near a speed limit sign.
(which is in violation of a statute in IL)
Ticket was for 70 in a 45 or something.
Probably a mix of overconfidence and a state with no points and a near-100% success rate in beating tickets.
Also false alarms being common near downtown probably contributed.
(which is in violation of a statute in IL)
Ticket was for 70 in a 45 or something.
Probably a mix of overconfidence and a state with no points and a near-100% success rate in beating tickets.
Also false alarms being common near downtown probably contributed.
01-02-2006, 11:24 AM
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I haven't had a ticket since I purchased the V1. BUT
It is a radar detector, not a speeding ticket eliminator. There are Vascar, laser, instant on radar that will not be able to be detected or at least give you propper time to take defensive maneuvers. The detectors do help, but are not total protection. I don't know how well radar/laser jammers work.
01-02-2006, 03:15 PM
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6spd car... not a fan of Magnetti-Marelli paddleboxes...
... in any application (having driven F355 F1, 360 F1, Vanquish, and 575M...)
If it had been available with DSG, however, would have happily paid $10k for DSG.
If it had been available with DSG, however, would have happily paid $10k for DSG.
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01-02-2006, 07:27 PM
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Absolutely fantastic...
... maybe the best gear linkage ever in a mid-engined car.
Certainly superior to the Murcielago's Diablo-6.0-derived gearbox and possibly even better than the 6-speed NSX box, which I consider the gold standard as far as manual gearboxes in mid-engined cars go.
Designed by Ricardo and mated to a completely-manageable-even-at-rush-hour clutch, it's the perfect setup.
Certainly superior to the Murcielago's Diablo-6.0-derived gearbox and possibly even better than the 6-speed NSX box, which I consider the gold standard as far as manual gearboxes in mid-engined cars go.
Designed by Ricardo and mated to a completely-manageable-even-at-rush-hour clutch, it's the perfect setup.
01-02-2006, 09:09 PM
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I had three
One was in UT, where I came flying at ~85 over a hill crest in the middle of nowhere, in a 55 zone. I stood no chance. The very polite cop wrote me up for 65, $40 fine. That was in 94.
One was in TX, where I passed an ambulance (sirens and all) on the freeway - he was crawling, what can I say. Those bastards have radio... no radar was used. $72 fine. That was in 94.
Third one was in MT, on the freeway heading to ID, during the "safe and prudent" days. So when my detector went off I didn't think much. The two very nice and inquisitive officers (who have never seen an A4 before - that was in 1998) wrote me a ticket for the actual speed driven, 113mph. His major issue was that it was on a bridge; I didn't mention that I just slowed down from 130. $20 fine - flat fee for "speeding during daytime".
I paid all tickets since I deserved them. Since 98 I never used a radar detector and never got a ticket =)
One was in TX, where I passed an ambulance (sirens and all) on the freeway - he was crawling, what can I say. Those bastards have radio... no radar was used. $72 fine. That was in 94.
Third one was in MT, on the freeway heading to ID, during the "safe and prudent" days. So when my detector went off I didn't think much. The two very nice and inquisitive officers (who have never seen an A4 before - that was in 1998) wrote me a ticket for the actual speed driven, 113mph. His major issue was that it was on a bridge; I didn't mention that I just slowed down from 130. $20 fine - flat fee for "speeding during daytime".
I paid all tickets since I deserved them. Since 98 I never used a radar detector and never got a ticket =)