[Shotimes] Radar/Laser Detectors

[James White]

I could (and should) write a book about how fast to go when, and where.
Been a "professional speeder" for 20+ years driving 45-55k a year.

A) A good radar receiver is good, necessary, but a big buck one isn't
necessary

B) Get a police scanner if you drive in good weather.   The cops only do the
aircraft speed traps in good daylight  weather.  The usefulness otherwise
varies by state, and some states (Michigan) use digital, so you can't hear
the cops at all.

C) I still have a CB Radio.  In States were the speed limits for trucks is
still 55, the truckers will usually keep good track of the cops.  They seem
to be happy if their limit is 65-70 and don't say much then.  Hard to listen
because the only way to hear anything at all is with the squelch wide open.
I am used to that because I have had a CB in my car (the first was the '58
TR3A) since they had tubes and you HAD to use call signs (18W7205 then
KHC6237 and then again KWP7400).

D) Most important is to keep your own eyes peeled on the oncoming traffic.
Learn what may be a cop and slow down.  Even in my MTX I keep my left foot
poised just above the brake petal.  Remember that radar does not read your
speed if it is changing by more than 5MPH/second.  I.E. a quick, firm and
steady jab to the brakes,even from 100+, the radar will not read your speed.
You must have h some discipline get from 100 to legal and not have your
speed register on this device, but it is very possible.  The cop may still
pull you over, but other than you admitting your guilt, they will have no
evidence, other than the officers own word that you were "speeding".  With
this you can go to court and win.

E) Also, join the National Motorists Association.  They will help you fight
any future citations and provide a list attorneys if you don't have the time
to do this yourself.

regards,
Jim White - greensho@crown.net
Valparaiso, Indiana
'93  5 SPEED   276k few mods
'95  5 SPEED   230k lots of mods
"double clutch"  it's good for both you and your SHO

----- Original Message -----
From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
To: "Jim and Debbie Leyden" <

jndleyden@mindspring.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Radar/Laser Detectors


> Last ticket I got was instant-on radar.  Detector told me right away that
I was being painted, but it was too late.  Now I use my
> detector only so I know when I'm being painted.  It's no insurance at all,
IMHO, in the age of instant-on radar.
>
> Americans think they have a constitutional right to go 5 over.  In MN/WI,
daytime enforcement on the interstates is little concern.
> You can go 10, sometimes 14 over without a worry.
>
> I usually get behind a fast mover (never have to wait long) and use them
as a radar picket.  Actually saw it work once.  Poor
> bastard in a Boxer.  He just had to pass the Taurus...
>
> Joseph
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim and Debbie Leyden" <jndleyden@mindspring.com>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 9:37 AM
> Subject: [Shotimes] Radar/Laser Detectors
>
>
> Being officially bored with he present thread of flame wars...
>
> Let's try a different flame war!!  (And give AL a break)
>
> What type(s) of Radar/Laser Detector(s) do you have and what is your
opinion
> of it?
>
> What type do you think is best?
>
> What is your best avoid a ticket story?
>
> Jim
> '93 MTX
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