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05-28-2012, 11:58 AM
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Drives: "Nasty" 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Arizona
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Do I need a radar detector?
Picked up Nasty on Thursday and already have 600 miles. This baby has more than met my expectations. Problem is I have a hard time keeping her under the speed limit... Got a rush yesterday on the Interstate twice when cops going the other way turned on their blue lights. Of course I thought they were for me. Luckily for me, some unlucky mustang owners probably got written up! Any suggestions on a radar detector/fuzz buster?
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05-28-2012, 12:02 PM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Torrance
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I've heard different takes on these....Either when they are "needed", its too late anyway and they've already radared you, and when you do get pulled over and they see you have a radar unit, you're not given any discretion....or...just slow down!!..lol
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05-28-2012, 12:03 PM
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No
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05-28-2012, 12:06 PM
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Drives: 2011 Victory Red LS Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Central Jersey
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Dont get one, they are a waste of money. Just know your cop spots and you will be fine. Also if you do get pulled over and you have it most cops will give you a hard time about it.
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05-28-2012, 12:10 PM
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There new laser guns can get you without your detector knowing it. Unless you spend thousands on a top of the line kit then it's not worth it. Plus if you do get pulled over I have herd stories of people getting tickets for that type of equipment in there cars. I'm sure it depends on the state though. Also if you have a good gps unit they have uploads for them that warn you about speed cams and stuff like that, there all marked by users and approved by the company. They won't tell you about cops that stop and wait though.
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05-28-2012, 12:11 PM
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Pull up Cougar!
Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego
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Don't speed, it's cheaper.
You could use your speed alarm on the car if you really can't control yourself. |
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05-28-2012, 12:12 PM
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Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl.
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Yesterday on a Ct Interstate I saw two different guys pulled over by large brown State Police SUV's. Both SUVs had no markings, tinted windows, etc. They drive in the center lane @ 75 (in a 65)- when you blow by them @ 80+, YOUR TOAST.
And like 90503 said, when your caught with a radar detector there's no way your getting away with a warning.
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05-28-2012, 12:19 PM
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Drives: 2013 Evo X Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: New Jersey
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No...probably would give u the idea that u are protected but in reality you are just as susceptible to be pulled over
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05-28-2012, 12:21 PM
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Master of All Things
Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009
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do you need one.....simple answer....NO.
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05-28-2012, 12:25 PM
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Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Grandville, Michigan
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When the posted sign states Speed Limit 70 mph thats exactly what it means! You can still have fun and enjoy your Camaro. Just saying.
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05-28-2012, 12:27 PM
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Drives: 2LT/RS (TBD) Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Englishtown NJ
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Shocking amount of misinformation here.
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05-28-2012, 12:27 PM
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Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Grandville, Michigan
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Quote:
Last ticket: November 27, 1997 |
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05-28-2012, 12:30 PM
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Owning SSes for 50 Years
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My biggest ticket ever was received while using the Passport detecter...supposedly one of the two best! The "Instant on" radar guns practically make detectors useless. That little indiscretion cost me $265. I don't use them now and rarely go much higher than 5 mph over...unlikely to get a ticket at that rate. Just do yourself a favor and drive pretty close to the speed limit and you'll be ok. Save the speeding for the road course or drag strip.
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05-28-2012, 12:33 PM
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Quote:
Mine was September 27, 1997 
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