Dancing_Homer Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Radar detectors, do they work ? Which make is the best to go for ? and whick looks the best on a scooby dashboard ? Link to comment
CustomScoobyIOM Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Ideally you want one with GPS AND Radar detection. Can't remember for the life of me who makes it tho. Around £500 mark though I know that. Link to comment
DD Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Hello there! I dunno if any-one else has heard of this but i was reading somewhere about a radar/detector avoidance system, basically it works along the same principle as Jet fighters (No not Sidewinder Missiles ;o), a kinda radar jamming device, apparently the unit can detect a radar gun in use close by, it then arms itself, if a radar unit is pointed at the car it some-how disperses the signals coming from the hand held gun and the user of the Gun will get an Error code up on the screen, by this time the unit will have alarmed you that your being monitored and you of course check you are doing the limit. I know it sounds far fetched but i definatley saw it advertised and was a known make aswell. I'm going to see if i can find the web page,... Link to comment
DD Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Nice i found it!.. This is pretty mad, it basiaclly jams any Laser Speed guns pointed at your car..> http://www.jammersstore.com/p_defuser.htm This is also a good site for Detector reviews> www.radardetectorsreviews.co.uk/ Dave Link to comment
steveeee Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 get the snooper with gps its about £450 Link to comment
steveeee Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 its funny i had one in my scooby but my sons just got his car and guess where it is now sure as hell isant in mine Link to comment
flash Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 I bought the Snooper-brilliant at picking up Supermarket doors, but no bloody good against entrapment vans. Link to comment
quicksprint Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Bell Euro 550.....picks up lasers a treat although they will not pick up the new 'Trevelos' or 'Specs' Try www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk for more info. steve. Link to comment
Cooldad Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 As far as I?m aware, there are at least 5 ways you can avoid radar detection in a military aircraft, some of which may be applicable to a car. They are: 1. Stealth (passive radar absorption). Signal absorbed so no reflection of beam takes place. As in F-117 Stealth Fighter, but unlikely to work in an Impreza 2. Stealth (semi-active radar reflection). Cause distorted radar back reflection to confuse signal. Could work with cars. Lots of aluminium foil, etc, under the bonnet? 3. Semi-active (chaff). Chuck out lots of foil to confuse the signal. Not recommended for cars - following drivers might get upset and you?d be left with no Bacofoil for the Christmas poultry. 4. Passive (radar warning receiver) upon which most car devices are based. Detect the signal (ostensibly) before it detects you, and you take avoiding manoeuvre (eg, slow down) 5. Active (jammer). Jam signal so that no, or very little return, takes place to the detector. I should think that any ?active? or ?semi-active? device, because it actually interferes with or interrupts the signal, could be illegal, whereas a passive detector isn?t (unless you?re in France apparently). I used to work on all this and it?s nearly as absorbing (sorry) as synthetic oil. Link to comment
BassOctopus Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 There's a guy on the S2000 board selling boxed snooper 715is for £65 inc P&p. I got one from him, a bargain at the price. (£199 retail) I can get his details if any of you are interested. Link to comment
Cooldad Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Yes please, Neil! Would you mind E-mailing me privately? Cheers! Link to comment
BassOctopus Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Email sent, let me know if you don't get it. I think his prices have gone up to £75 BTW - still a bargain. Link to comment
S6ooby Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 just bought the snooper 815s off the mate i was borrowing it off for £20!! find its good enough especially for 20 notes. To confirm, any device which interferes with police equipment is illegal - the use of a snooper is not illegal as it does not actually emit anything. If you got around 400 quid get the snooper S6R Neo- its got everything and is superb. www.snooper.co.uk Link to comment
jpguz11 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Hi M8, Have a look at www.uk speedtraps.co.uk Link to comment
raindog Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Read your message with interest. Have been asking myself the same question! Did you get anywhere with your research and if so which one? (need some help before it's too late!!!) Link to comment
Ape Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Have just bought an Origin B2 - GPS & Laser detection, Its OK so far, but there are no database entries for mobile speedtrap locations, it relies on the laser detector. I can also reccommend www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk, best site I have seen. Do you believe this? Stealth wax!!! Link to comment
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