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Originally posted by iroc409
i completely agree with you.
but, i don't remember _which_ states, but in many, it's illegal for _anyone_ to posses a radar detector. that's why they made the detector detector-proof units, and systems such as the k40, which can be completely concealed in the vehicle.
although, if you want to spend a lot of money, and put a lot of work into your vehicle, you _can_ make it pretty damn hard for the police to tag you. but, we're talking a few thousand dollars, a lot of electronics, and a new paint job.
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Virginia is one of them... can't remember if Illinois was across the board or not... been a while since I was out on the road.
as far as the electronics go... most of that shit is rumors. The so-called "jammers", like the Eclipse... runs $400+ I think.... complete waste of money. Lot's of stories out there about various things.... most of them don't work at all. And the ones that do, aren't hard to spot. If you're cruising through Virginia with a concealed detector at a smooth 90mph... the trooper's gonna know it's you unless you're in a very large group of other vehicles doing the same speed.
The Fish Finder. Popular urban legend. Lot's of people believed by using a fish finder (which is sonar) will jam a radar signal. Haven't actually seen one work yet.
The radar absorbing paint. Again.... even if this stuff does really work.... if a trooper is hitting you with radar, and it's not coming back...? Whatchu think he's gonna think....
The cops have the definate advantage. I used to go out with my brother and sit shooting the shit in the middle of the night while parked behind some bushes. Waiting....
The minute a car came by.... BLAM! Instant on. Clocks your speed in a split second. And even if your radar detector goes off... you're speed is already locked in. Ticket time.