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Just curious.. I mean it has to work.

 

Even if it does... what about the rest of the car?

 

I doubt it...i mean first, it would theoretically only work with laser and only work with laser pointed right at your license plate. so if the laser were to bounce off, say, your front bumper, this wouldn't have any effect.

beyond that, i'm doubtful of their claims that this stuff is able to completely absorb the laser light, particularly when they say its effective to 400 ft and beyond - what you should be wondering is how close can you get with it before the laser starts to reflect back...

 

Pretty sure its bull. My, what ebay has become...

 

NO. it's as useless as a $3 bill.

 

There's a funny episode of mythbusters that tries to outdo the speed traps... nothing works against it except not speeding... LOL.

 

...and jammers (most of the time)

 

Try it!!

 

Actually, it might work. Police have to aim ladar, and they typically shoot for your license plate if you are in a state that has front plates. It's a flat surface and the laser needs that to reflect back. Never seen one used, but the principle is sound, in concept at least.

But it would have to actualy cover the license plate, not just the frame, and most states do not allow anything to cover the plate at all, not even clear plexi.

 

Nobody says anything about the porsche in the picture???????!!?

 

Few years ago (7 maybe) Car and Driver tested the method of using infared mounted in the front of a car to thwart laser. It dramtically cut down on the distance it took laser to get a reading - allowing a laser detector to give enough warning to slow down.

Funny thing is, other than that one test (cannot find the issue) I've never heard anything about this since. Except a recent episode of 5th Gear they tested a device available in Europe - it worked & is much more complicated to install & accuratly aim than a simple license plate frame. They have the same type of laws in Europe that you cannot use anything that transmits (jammer) to thwart speeding. This device is sold as an external garage door opener that just "happens" to jam radar.

 

I think you would get better results from wrapping aluminum foil around your head when you go out for a drive!!!

 

I think you should purchase it, install it, then go out and do a 120+ mph run during rush hour traffic (so that it is a real-world test). Do a write up on it and get back to us in 5-10 with your report and results.

 

Are you sure you cannot stay an extra day?

 

We'll see, ya never know! I should know more after the 1st of the year regarding a date. Travelling to Green Bay in winter, there always is a chance of getting freakin' snowed in (dontcha know ).