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Old 06-21-2014, 06:57 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by JDMLOL View Post
Correct. I mean don't most jurisdictions in the metroplex use nothing but lidar at this point?
Not as much as you think. Ka and k band is alot easier to use vs the Laser.
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Old 06-21-2014, 06:59 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by emery2483 View Post
and scrambler and jammers are illegal in tejassss..

Even laser jammers? I could understand radar since it is radio waves but a laser jammer would just involve sending out visible light waves.
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Old 06-24-2014, 09:40 AM   #18
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Check out these test results: http://www.guysoflidar.com/radar-det...rld-tests.html

V1 consistently rates at the top. The reason you don't see test results from anything earlier than 2009 is the technology the cops are using hasn't changed significantly since there.

At this site, you can also find good info on laser jammers. Yes, illegal in Texas. The Laser Interceptor ranked top consistently. If you call them, family owned shop and very informative. They have a method for Texas whereby the unit becomes a parking assist at the flip of a switch. Funny story they'll tell you, in certain countries around the world these are so illegal the authorities will confiscate the vehicle. So they have a switch that wipes the software clean, it cannot be proven what the unit was. When you get home, you'd have to re-install the software to make it operational again.
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Old 06-24-2014, 10:54 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by TwoQuack View Post
Check out these test results: http://www.guysoflidar.com/radar-det...rld-tests.html

V1 consistently rates at the top. The reason you don't see test results from anything earlier than 2009 is the technology the cops are using hasn't changed significantly since there.

At this site, you can also find good info on laser jammers. Yes, illegal in Texas. The Laser Interceptor ranked top consistently. If you call them, family owned shop and very informative. They have a method for Texas whereby the unit becomes a parking assist at the flip of a switch. Funny story they'll tell you, in certain countries around the world these are so illegal the authorities will confiscate the vehicle. So they have a switch that wipes the software clean, it cannot be proven what the unit was. When you get home, you'd have to re-install the software to make it operational again.
I've had a V1 and now a 9500xi.
I believe the multi-antenna on the V1 is superior but no reviews since 09 isn't due to law enforcement technology not changing, its that the v1's have not. Its the same detector is was years ago for the same high price.
Main reason i switched is because of the auto learn feature and red light alerts the escort offers. The V1 can be very chatty in the city and the only was to disable that is to turn off the specific band completely or volume down. Ultimately detectors, jammers etc seem cool as high $$ deterrents to limit speeding tickets, but are no sure thing. 9 times out of ten if you do get stopped for speeding and the LEO sees the detector, you are getting a ticket.
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Old 07-10-2014, 02:41 AM   #20
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The laser detector basically informs you to go ahead and pull over and wait for the cop to get there. Other than that my V1 does the job. a few false alarms but nothing major.

I have mine hardwired into the map light overhead and mounted to the rear-view mirror. "Blend Mount" makes a good hanger. Got mine on Amazon. Very professional looking. Almost like it came with the car.
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Old 09-03-2014, 01:49 AM   #21
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I have the Passport 8500 X50 hard wired using the smart cord. That way I can mute it down below without touching the radar detector. I want to buy the blend mount but can't bring myself to pay almost 100 bucks.

Best location is in the middle of windshield below the rear view mirror.
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Old 10-13-2014, 01:48 PM   #22
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Also added the raxiom NAV from AM




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Old 10-13-2014, 09:45 PM   #23
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That's awesome.
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Old 10-15-2014, 10:25 PM   #24
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Just curious. Where did you mount the antenna on the Raxiom GPS? It has been on my AM build list for about 6 months...
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Old 10-16-2014, 07:09 AM   #25
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I ran it through the glove box, passenger door sills, along side of the back seat then up on the carpeted area along the back window. Tucked wires in with a screwdriver and can't see it unless you are looking for it.
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Old 10-16-2014, 11:29 AM   #26
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OK. That's how I was thinking of doing it. I read the instructions online and didn't agree with where they said to put it. Didn't buy one yet but was thinking about it...
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Old 10-17-2014, 09:44 AM   #27
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I like the Raxiom unit. It is great to have NAV and I installed the camera which works while not only in reverse if you so desire. Only problem I had was the factory mislabeled one of the wires and I was not getting sound from the driver front speaker and no voice from nav. Called AM and they told me to switch wires which I did and it works flawlessly. If you do buy one ensure you try every selection before buttoning up the dash. It will save you some time.
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Old 10-17-2014, 03:53 PM   #28
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This is the best install I've seen. Perfect location.
The detector is mounted with a blendmount.
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Old 10-17-2014, 10:56 PM   #29
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That one is a relayer. The main unit still needs to mount in an area with an unobstructed view.
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Old 10-18-2014, 08:49 AM   #30
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Originally Posted by Clrd2lnd View Post
That one is a relayer. The main unit still needs to mount in an area with an unobstructed view.
Correct. The main unit is on a blendmount right where you mounted yours.
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