Finally got to see how the laser jammer works!
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03-28-2010 | 07:56 PM
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I hate I90, its COVERED with cops.
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03-31-2010 | 04:14 PM
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I have the 9500ci on the Vantage. I was going to my office in Issaquah, very early in the morning. Turned onto Gilman blvd and started to accelerate... detector goes off, I see a motorcycle cop on my right. He pulls out, (no lights) and rides along side me for a half mile or so, then takes off. I'm guessing he was looking for the jammers? Funny how such a small incident can start my morning off so well
BTW these devices do not "jam" laser beams, rather they shift them. The result is the same. A caveat: None of these devices are worth a S**T against instant on radar guns. Regardless of what Benchmark says, I have found the vast majority of laser "hits" have come from spurious signals (car headlights, cell towers, etc.). It has been my experience radar is still the most used speed trap device. One notable exception is on I-405 from Kirkland to Totem Lake where the motorcycle cops hug the Jersey barrier with their laser's.
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03-31-2010 | 04:16 PM
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Very slick!! You mind me asking what that ended up costing? PM if necessary.
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03-31-2010 | 04:22 PM
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Did the detector voice tell you that there was front or rear laser shifting? In some cars (997 turbo's, several Ferrari's for example) there is an EMI source present in the engine bay that triggers the rear laser shifter on acceleration. Benchmark is supposed to be getting a new shielded cable from Escort to fix this problem.
BTW these devices do not "jam" laser beams, rather they shift them. The result is the same. A caveat: None of these devices are worth a S**T against instant on radar guns. Regardless of what Benchmark says, I have found the vast majority of laser "hits" have come from spurious signals (car headlights, cell towers, etc.). It has been my experience radar is still the most used speed trap device. One notable exception is on I-405 from Kirkland to Totem Lake where the motorcycle cops hug the Jersey barrier with their laser's.
BTW these devices do not "jam" laser beams, rather they shift them. The result is the same. A caveat: None of these devices are worth a S**T against instant on radar guns. Regardless of what Benchmark says, I have found the vast majority of laser "hits" have come from spurious signals (car headlights, cell towers, etc.). It has been my experience radar is still the most used speed trap device. One notable exception is on I-405 from Kirkland to Totem Lake where the motorcycle cops hug the Jersey barrier with their laser's.
Good info thanks!!
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03-31-2010 | 09:18 PM
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Around $4k for everything. I think the 9500ci alone was around $3k. I know the only defense to instant on is catching someone else being hit before you do. I saw the cop pointing his gun at me when the laser alert came on... I was kind of nervous that benchmark could have done the install incorrectly and it wouldn't shift...ie didn't aim them properly...
On my buddy's porsche (benchmark did his 9500ci), whenever he hits the horn, it sets off the detector..LOL He had a ton of problems. My only problem is that the bluetooth speaker is too quiet, going in next week to have them include more speakers...
The ipod interface is not the most elegant solution, but the OEM part was $1600 plus labor... I can deal with it taking 3-4 seconds to fire up when I switch from radio to ipod...
On my buddy's porsche (benchmark did his 9500ci), whenever he hits the horn, it sets off the detector..LOL He had a ton of problems. My only problem is that the bluetooth speaker is too quiet, going in next week to have them include more speakers...
The ipod interface is not the most elegant solution, but the OEM part was $1600 plus labor... I can deal with it taking 3-4 seconds to fire up when I switch from radio to ipod...
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04-13-2010 | 12:44 PM
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http://www.laser-interceptorusa.com/11201.html
u can get a 9500ci on ebay for little over $1000.
and have it professionally installed for less than $300.
however, 9500ci's laser jamming is debatable..
the Laser Interceptors are, without question, the best protection against lasers.. but don't buy on ebay - no warranty.
too bad i am in cali..
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