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FL1CK · 04-07-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

Ok, a detector might help in some situations. But you are guaranteed a ticket if you are stopped for speeding and the LEO notices you have a detector.

Especially here in VA where they're illegal

angie7 · 04-07-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ss409cid

I sweat every time I get in the SS. I cant drive 55...

Me too!

OldJedi · 04-07-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by angie7

Me too!

Angie, I thought your BF was a PO?

M3NTA7 · 04-07-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ss409cid

I sweat every time I get in the SS. I cant drive 55...

I feel your pain!

alaskacamaro · 04-07-2012, 11:07 PM

Just to give some LEO advice here, radar units will only give you a warning that we have pinged you and already have you locked. 1/3 of my stops are with people that have a radar units and they get upset because they think its going to give some kind of "cop ahead" warning. Best advice is to save your money and just keep an eye on your speed, advice I need to heed myself in my new beast.

ActNup NY · 04-07-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ss409cid

I sweat every time I get in the SS. I cant drive 55...

Not yet... Knock on wood. (Knock Knock)

The SwiftChancelor · 04-07-2012, 11:17 PM

I don't get bothered by the police. I figure they really target older vehicles around were I live. I mean you can't really be a crackhead and have one of these cars, or can you?

Wakemaker89 · 04-07-2012, 11:24 PM

My first ticket was about two weeks ago after 6 months of good behavior (or as good as it possibly could be with an SS) and I already had a radar detector similar situation though passing slower traffic in the left hand lane. Unfortunately the LEO was using laser so my passport 8500 was really just another set of flashing lights and sirens letting me know I was getting a ticket.

Fiveg56 · 04-07-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskacamaro

Just to give some LEO advice here, radar units will only give you a warning that we have pinged you and already have you locked. 1/3 of my stops are with people that have a radar units and they get upset because they think its going to give some kind of "cop ahead" warning. Best advice is to save your money and just keep an eye on your speed, advice I need to heed myself in my new beast.

Yup…radar detectors are a giant waist of money. Seriously. I’m surprised people still get suckered into buying them after instant-on radar made them useless. Also, good luck getting a verbal warning with a radar detector on your windshield.

Avenging Orange · 04-07-2012, 11:44 PM

Most of my tickets are issued via pacing (we don need no steenking radar). I can roll the hiway in a fully marked car, and people are so oblivious of whats going on around them that I can pull up right beside them and they dont notice till I light em up.
Its like shooting fish in a barrel.
But, I will also say that I'm not big on enforcing traffic. I find it hard to cite people for doing the same things I do.

Its only the ones that are just out n out doing stupid shit that I pull over.

SILVERHAWK · 04-07-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiveg56

Yup…radar detectors are a giant waist of money. Seriously. I’m surprised people still get suckered into buying them after instant-on radar made them useless. Also, good luck getting a verbal warning with a radar detector on your windshield.

Agree, to a point. I wouldn't spend big $ on one, if it saves you one time when the officer isn't using laser, then I guess it was worth it. BUT you are right, now with laser and instant on chances are you are toast.
I love asking people if their detector went off when I hit them with the laser....its about 95 % NO.
I base my ticket off the speed, if I was just going to give them a warning I normally don't change my mind if they have a detector.... sometimes making them feel bad that their detector didn't save them is punishment enough maybe they will think twice about going that far over the limit.

IsaacRN · 04-07-2012, 11:48 PM

I had not received a ticket in six years. Owning the SS for three days, and I was "caught" going 78 in a 60. Yeah, you can get up in the MPH without even feeling it.

iHasCamaro · 04-07-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by upflying

With instant-on radar or LIDAR a detector will just alert you to pull over.
Speed of light is faster than a brake application.

He was in traffic so if radar was used there would be ample warning. Laser is line of sight so you can usually see lots of brake lights or the officer. In either case if you are alone you are screwed.

And nobody start bashing LEO's. I just got a warning for doing that.

Fiveg56 · 04-08-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by iHasCamaro

And nobody start bashing LEO's. I just got a warning for doing that.

Good to hear.

04-07-2012, 11:17 PM	#21
The SwiftChancelor Drives: SGM, 2011 2SS/RS, L99 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildcat Country Posts: 593 View My Garage	I don't get bothered by the police. I figure they really target older vehicles around were I live. I mean you can't really be a crackhead and have one of these cars, or can you? __________________ K&N air intake, Solo w/Jpipes axleback, SP 1 7/8 LT headers

04-07-2012, 11:24 PM	#22
Wakemaker89 Drives: 2020 Summit White LT1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	My first ticket was about two weeks ago after 6 months of good behavior (or as good as it possibly could be with an SS) and I already had a radar detector similar situation though passing slower traffic in the left hand lane. Unfortunately the LEO was using laser so my passport 8500 was really just another set of flashing lights and sirens letting me know I was getting a ticket. __________________ 2020 Summit White LT1 M6

04-07-2012, 11:44 PM	#24
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Most of my tickets are issued via pacing (we don need no steenking radar). I can roll the hiway in a fully marked car, and people are so oblivious of whats going on around them that I can pull up right beside them and they dont notice till I light em up. Its like shooting fish in a barrel. But, I will also say that I'm not big on enforcing traffic. I find it hard to cite people for doing the same things I do. Its only the ones that are just out n out doing stupid shit that I pull over. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

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04-07-2012, 11:07 PM	#19
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	Just to give some LEO advice here, radar units will only give you a warning that we have pinged you and already have you locked. 1/3 of my stops are with people that have a radar units and they get upset because they think its going to give some kind of "cop ahead" warning. Best advice is to save your money and just keep an eye on your speed, advice I need to heed myself in my new beast.

04-07-2012, 11:48 PM	#26
IsaacRN Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 55	I had not received a ticket in six years. Owning the SS for three days, and I was "caught" going 78 in a 60. Yeah, you can get up in the MPH without even feeling it.