Driving a shark without a radar detector is like...
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Driving a shark without a radar detector is like...
- driving naked
- playing russian roulette
- volunteering to pay extra tax (Irad tax, that is)
- keeping a whale in a fish bowl
- doing unrprotected what we don't discuss in this forum
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- playing russian roulette
- volunteering to pay extra tax (Irad tax, that is)
- keeping a whale in a fish bowl
- doing unrprotected what we don't discuss in this forum
- ...
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Not having to hit the brakes at every bank, grocery story, gas station, wal-mart...............
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-- Driving with one eye closed and no rear-view mirrors.
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Driving a shark without a radar detector is like driving a supercar and never taking the car to it's proper speed. Anything over 100 mph and the detector is useless.
Unfortunately I have documented proof of this from California and Nevada.
Unfortunately I have documented proof of this from California and Nevada.
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Originally Posted by DFWX
Except for the 99% false beepings, a radar detector tells you when you are about to get a ticket. The lead time to brake is usually less than 2 seconds - if that.
They work best when you have some one a head of you to draw the cops "fire". Thats when the performnce of the unit and its directional capabiltiy are important.
I havent had mine in my car for a year now.
Granted, having one is better than not, so it goes in on the longer trips, but i rarely depend on it to save me.
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Driving a shark without a radar detector is like...
... saying, "Give me a ticket!"
Not useless in the triple digits IMHO... it all depends on the situation. I've had my *** saved at high speed with a detector more than once, YMMV.
... saying, "Give me a ticket!"
Not useless in the triple digits IMHO... it all depends on the situation. I've had my *** saved at high speed with a detector more than once, YMMV.
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Bill and I had plenty of opportunities to get tickets on the way to and from Sharks in the Hood. The detector issued warnigs way ahead of time, because many Hiway Patrollers in CA don't turn off their radar while they cruise. In Oregon we had one guy come towards us in a construction zone and fiip the radar on and off - but he sure did not get us. I know it won't protect me in all possible situations, but I believe it's a great tool
I feel naked driving without the V1 on the freeway!
I feel naked driving without the V1 on the freeway!