Radar & Laser Detectors: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Audi R8
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- After working on Alex Roy's Record Breaking M5, I wanted to learn more about how Radar and Laser detectors work and if they are legal in my state. Likewise, I wanted to understand what laser shifters do and how they work before deciding if they were right for me. Here is what I uncovered during my research and while filming the step by step installation process at AI design. Please note: Obviously, I'm not a legal expert, but the information in the video is a combination of what I've read online and gathered through various manufacturer "questions" emails. I chose the Escort CI 360 complete detection system for the Audi R8, as it is the latest defense system made for vehicles today and is legal in my state. Hope you enjoy! -L
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Solution: get a bigger laser to point back to show dominance
1.21 gigawatt minimum 🤣
just smoke that pig where he stands
Still can give you a ticket just by counting the poles you pass and how fast you pass them at. It's basic math and it will hold up in court.
Get a bigger laser with retina scanner and blind the cop temporarily so he can't read his LCD readout.
@@Michael-ou9pp Paint both ends of your car with vanta black. Mod your reflectors to scatter lasers. Install metallic mods to pull and scatter radar. Then they can just video record you and calculate your speed. Unless you can effectively bend or scatter all visible light so none bounces from you back to the observer.
@@jasonlisonbee On the motorway in my country they still use a system that calculates your average speed over at distance, using nothing more than a couple of internal timers.
When you pass a given point, the operator in the car will press a button to start your timer, when the operator passes the point himself, he will press another button to start his timer. After a mile or so, he will again pick a spot and when you pass, stop your timer, and when he passes he stops his own timer.
The system can then calculate the time you took to travel that distance and an average mph is calculated.
This system will never be able to detect that :)
For that company to custom 3d print you a new rearview mirror housing...that's a 10/10 for me! The extra detail that went into your install was great! A lot better than trying to hide the controller in the dashboard / vent areas.
Made In The USA my friend
and it only cost him a third mortgage.. seriously that equipment and install could buy you a decent car and pay off alot of fines and it doesnt even stop them from getting your speed it just tells you they have it... too late at that point
@@AndrewBrowner I don't think you paid attention to the video whatsoever. Radar readings are picked up and notify the driver well before they can get a speed reading on you, and Laser readings are completely blocked. So you are protected either way. Sure you can go with a cheap home install and cheap hardware, but as you can see Larry clearly went for top-of-the-line with an OEM look.
Lots of radar and laser speed measuring equipment is used for “revenue enhancement”, not directly related to traffic safety.
@@Pie4life123 ur so dumb
@@Pie4life123 I've been pulled over for going the speed limit but given a fine for going 15 over. Some cops are fucked. First thing everyone needs is a dashcam so they can prove their innocence in situations like that since you're guilty until proven innocent apparently. Then you should look for a detection system
I think we all know this.
@@Pie4life123 The DOT controls all speed limits, signals, signs, and everything else on public roads. It has nothing to do with city governments.
@@ipissed Yea they have nothing to do but EXPLOIT IT
Now that's a professional install!
Several grand worth it appears.
The unit alone with laser shifters will set you back 5 Gs about, and install will be 3-4 easy. I got one and was 10k all in. But it’s definitely a facory look and the thing works great; and I’ll take it with me when I dump the car.
Danny TeeBone that will require another professional interference
@@dannyteebone9233 Uninstalling that is going to be a major PITA. By the time you sell it the next best thing will probably be out and the work and time and money to move this system from one car to the next won't be worth it. With continually evolving cat and mouse technology like this, this kind of "investment" appears to be a fools venture. Plus do the math.... You would have to get a LOT of REALLY BIG fines and frequently for this to ever be a break even proposition since most large fines can be pled down to parking offenses and what not. I'd say the system is too old to be effective long before you'd rack up $10k worth of fines. Be better off just paying the occasional fine.
James G to tell you the truth this is my second one as I didn’t take the first one (same exact system) and regretted it when I had to pay another 10k Or thereabouts, I’m sure in other states one could find someone to do it for way less though. He did a real custom job where it looks factory installed and could be concealed and stuff, display was up high and control panel was on middle console for easy access; over 40 billable install hours. But I’d just take the main units, receiver, jammers, control, and not necessarily remove all the cabling if too much of a pain; at least saving me from buying a new unit altogether. I’ve had this unit since 2013 and it’s still top of the line; updates are done wirelessly on it too. I hate driving without it really. I know I’ll never recover my 20k in at this point, and I never thought It would actually save me anything close to cost, but I can’t imagine driving any other car without it now. Still works amazing, I love the 5-10 second heads up especially in oncoming traffic front side.
Soon Larry gonna teach us how to file taxes
I hope that video gets posted soon
Idk why I laughed so hard at this
TURBO TAX IS EASIER THAN EASY
But remember, you shouldn't avoid taxes. That video will only show how IRS can setup tax traps and how you can save a bit of money
😂😂
My god it feels so good to see a competent shop that does clean installs with detail to making everything look OEM. Was an absolute pleasure to watch that.
I also like watching stereo installs that look factory and keep the original head unit. The best ones look completely stock with just a few extra buttons in the cigarette tray.
Even as a non US citizen, this is one of the most interesting video I've seen from your channel. Thanks for the work.
Being a non citizen, you don't have to follow the laws when you come visit or stay in the US. Heck, a dozen states will even give you a drivers license, register you to vote, and give you free health care.
working on Larry's car...no pressure!
It's not sweat, it's just lubricant to help release and lift up the junk off my forehead thus not scratching my skin.
Unless you're a power washer
This channel is absolutely top notch. I'm doing some research on radar solutions, and never expected to find such a thorough and high-quality video about radar... on my favorite detailing channel. You go above and beyond Larry, just like these folks did with your install. We viewers appreciate it more than you know. All the best
All the speeds limits should be raised. Most of the speed limits have been the same for decades while the technology on the cars (anti-lock brakes, auto brake, etc) have improved.
The only reason we can't raise the speed limits is because people are idiots and don't pay attention.
FirearmTutorials .com I’m waiting for insurance prices to start going down!
So translation: people should not be idiots, but since they are and always will be, the speed limits shouldn't be raised.
indeed. most cars on the road today could safely do 1.5x any posted speed limit, The issue is. Not everyone is driving new cars, Most people still driving 90's shitboxes and they would have trouble keeping up with newer cars in the corners
FirearmTutorials .com interstate and highways should certainly be raised. Residential should stay the same. Kids usually aren’t on a highway, but they are on back roads. Good point and I agree, but let’s narrow it down to highways.
Yet hundreds die on the road in my state every year...
The company that installed the equipment did a fantastic job! Very labor intensive work.
Wow that mirror trim looks soo damn good! 3D is clearly the future
Just remember this video made it look like it took 15min to get the mirror to look that good. Total time between making a CAD model, printing it, dissolving the mount material, drying it, paining it and filling it in multiple times with sanding in between and with paint at the end as well as fitting all of the electronics/wires back into the mirror mount probably took 3 days minimum.
It does not really look good though, very bulky, could have been way slimmer.
Looks good to me.. better than having crap hanging off your windshield
@@stekarenhd6911 perhaps you should make larry a better one than .
I actually don't like how big those additions make the mirror, I'd rather have the display and controller mounted somewhere else.
Dam. $3500 just for the hardware. Labor has to be another $1500.......$5K for that setup. Idk
Damn, thanks for sharing those numbers!
Its literally easier and cheaper to pay a lawyer to deal with any tickets you will get and thats legal in all 50 states.
If you have the cash, why not.
@@TheBUGZNTA That doesn't consider what tickets will do to your insurance premiums.
@@smallpants Paying a lawyer wont increase premiums if you have a good lawyer. Most tickets can be written down to less than 5 over with a good lawyer. In some cases they can even be dropped, if you or your lawyer knows somebody whos friends with a judge or the cop that ticketed you. Im pretty sure theres even an app to find people who are friends with the people who deal with tickets.
194 cops disliked this video! LOL
@Ken MacDonald they dislike people they can't catch speeding
@Ken MacDonald cuz they do not get the cash for ticket
This is the least of their problems these days now anyways!!
@@protoss7777 cops don't get paid off of people they pull over... 😂
@@Carterthielftw_ but they all have a stick up their butt and this system just shoves it way further up there. Squeal piggy squeal!
Cool video but definitely should mention the importance of disabling your laser shifter as soon as possible once you have reduced your speed.
why?
@@MrEmreWawa they will know you have it and try to get u for something else such as tint or exhaust
Killer video, Larry! Few shops get the details right like Ai Design.
Its always great to see a good company know how to install equipment in a very professional matter.
The extra time taken will be seen years down the road with NOT having issues with the equipment.
The problem with a lot of shops, is time taken to install and professionalism that isnt found like in the past.
This is super cool, all done 10 minutes from my house, I love passing by this shop, always something cool outside.
While most peple are discussing about the devices, how and what they do, legal or not and so on, I would like to point out the installation procedure and also the mentality behind this routine, this is by miles the best and most profesional install I have ever seen, I couldn've done it better myself and I am really picky when it comes to detail. It requres a lot of patience and knowledge to do such jobs but of course this couldn't be done if company's mentality would be a let's do it cheap mentality. Hats off to the guys that did the job and whoever runs that company and in my view this is how things should be done.
Ai Design is the best hands down!
10/10 already just seeing that custom mirror alone!!!
RADAR isn’t sound. That is what SONAR uses. RADAR is radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy.
It is kind of sound, just not frequencies that you can hear.
@@ChrisRGB Its all "sound"waves that travel thru the air, the only difference between audible soundwaves and radio frequency waves is the frequency.
@@JohnDoe-bd5sz No. You can have two different phenomenology of the same frequency. The difference is the medium in which they travel. RF is not, and never was, sound. Sound is a mechanical compression at a molecular scale based off an exchange of pressure. RF is electro-magnectic propagation at a sub-atomic scale based off the exchange of charge.
You know "That Guy" that corrects a small insignificant part of a great movie so he can feel all important and special because they have never done anything, do anything, and are boring as hell? You are that guy! Who cares?!?
gary morris although I have never done anything.... I have done RADAR for the last 17 years in the US Military. Now if I am boring or not... that is a matter of opinion.... but the fact that you are a clown has clearly been proven....
1:10 Radar waves are not sound waves. Sound waves are a pressure wave in the air; radar is an electromagnetic wave.
This comment is so far down. I thought I was losing my hearing playing it back again and again - couldn't believe my ears.
You know "That Guy" that corrects a small insignificant part of a great movie so he can feel all important and special because they have never done anything, do anything, and are boring as hell? You are that guy! Who cares?!?
@@garymorris9042 You know "that guy" who constantly looks for ways to knock poeple down because he is an insecure prick; you're "that guy", gary.
@@garymorris9042P.S. Correcting people (especially about wave theory) is my job, I am a member of faculty at a university, and I teach a class in it... so, I am kind of dialed into the topic... What's your excuse, Gary? WTF are you doing with your life that makes you feel like calling people out for knowing stuff you didn't? You have a life? Your not just being a troll all day, right?
@@garymorris9042 Come on gary, you're a real guy, right? You just said I "hadn't done anything" because I mentioned a stupid error in a UA-cam video... But your profile has 0 videos... What do YOU do, "gary"... The totally real person... I'll give you the link to my professional profile at my job, if you show us what you do... You're not a fake troll account, are you... GARY MORRIS!
wow, what a class installation group. I would love to give them my business
Thank you for an excellent video. I love the attention to quality and craftsmanship. That shop is amazing.
Good job guys, fantastic electrical work. They will definitely come out with a newer and updated more user "install" friendly version of this though I am sure. This is an awesome unit but I will be patient and wait for a smaller and more convenient method of unit.
Those guys are the real deal i never realized fuse panels were organized that way even if some arent now i know to pay attention next time im hooking up a radio
That dual wall heat shrink tube is wonderful stuff. So many uses for it.
Larry I had two questions for you.
1.The first one is when you have something like this and if you are driving on a road trip and you pass through a state that this is prohibited such as VA. Is there a way to turn off the system off completely so that you will not get in trouble or caught with this equipment?
2. How much does something like this run for? Equipment and the installation.
Curious about your first question too.
JR14 equipment is about $1,200-1,500 new and install is probably at lease few hundred. Ya I checked & the equipment might be like $6K
I rock both Laser jammers and Radar Detectors and travel up the East Coast and/or do rallies. When I get to VA I unplug my detector and my Laser Jammer system can turn into a parking sensor system with a flip of a switch and/or after 10 seconds of jamming. The major thing VA goes for are the detectors, they even sit on the borders on 95 to catch people crossing.
I'd guess this costs at least 6k
Its such a scam. The only state out of 50 to ban detectors. Where is the United part of the USA?
As soon as I buy my Audi R8, I'm definitely taking it to these guys, they did an awesome job.
Great informational video. How much does this process cost for the average vehicle?
Here's a tip that will save you a costly install. Just run with a radar/laser detector and Waze on your phone. Never drive in the fast lane unless passing. And always slow down when coming up on a blind spot in the road, such as a curve etc. Laser is line of sight. That means they have to see you and your vehicle has to be close enough for you to see them. When I see anything parked along the road in the distance I just slow down. I'm doing the speed limit long before I get close enough to be hit with laser.
I love your content Larry. Keep it coming!
Larry and everyone he surrounds himself with are AWESOME!! Great video as usual.
You lost me at 1:10 when you said Radar (RAdio Detection And Ranging) uses sound waves. You're thinking of Sonar (SOund NAvigation Ranging), so unless you plan to drive your R8 into water with ships and submarines.... you shouldn't have to worry about Sonar. ;)
A truly clean and professional installation. I own a Escort Passport and actually read the terms and conditions. I was shocked to read that when you use the GPS and the app, the data including your speed is recorded. If you do get caught speeding the police officer or judge can request the unit and have record of everything you've done over whatever period of time Escorts systems choose to record it for. I do not use the GPS option.
When you hear your radar detector scream at you saying “laser detected” you can never ignore it...that piercing sound can give you nightmares...and a costly speeding ticket to match.
True story.
Should have had this in my car...
pay in pennies and if they deny your pennies you can take them to court, lol
What a professional big boy install. No small feat to get the details right - as you said Larry. Enjoy! Stay safe.
Awesome production quality on this video - I learned a lot. Thank you!
Larry your R8 is literally set up precisely how I would set up one if I had one. Good job man!
Loving the Stratos graphic travelling alongside your R8 - choice cars :)
Was just looking at getting a new mount for my radar detector, having not used it in about 2 years, and wondered if radar/laser detection is still considered a worthwhile technology. I think the answer is yes, if you are willing to invest in high quality hardware and professional installation where needed. Very informative video.
What's the cost for the unit and installation. Like the concept, keeps you alert.
The integration of the controllers into the rear view mirror was awesome. 3D printing for the win! From what I could tell, it looked they had a sort of database of mirror frames since I'm sure the R8 auto dim mirror is used in other Audi models.
Meh!!!!! EVERYONE SPEEDS. That's reality. Police have the right to hide and entrap you, and you have the right to protect yourself. End of Story
Such a difference in attitude. Police in my country show themselves in the most obvious ways possible. Just park a big old chevy van on an overpass watching everybody fall in line coasting to speed limit with usual BMW inbreeds hogging all the unmarked cops for themselves going nowhere fast 🤣
It's a good system where the majority can take a hint, and the rest are just begging for it.
I've never been lasered in my entire life.
beautiful estoril blue m3
@@laurentmoeller5609 Thank you, work in progress, need to start filming it
@@rosen9425 Neither have I, what's your point? Does my 19 year old BMW spark rage in you somehow???? Need a tetanus shot?
Hiding is not entrapment. Learn what entrapment is before you use it.
Possibly the best video I have seen on UA-cam. What professionals man
Amazing video. I will be tackling this myself soon.
Question: what happened to your 911? Do you still own it? I missed the update on it on your channel.
Yes I still have the 964
@@AMMO-NYC Love that Porshe. Keep up the good work
Your M3 is looking great!!! Big fan of your channel
Marverick Mac thank you!!!
Yes! More on the 964
in some states/countries its actually compulsory for them to give you fair warning as to an incoming speed trap
That system was installed really well!
Isn’t there a off switch once you get hit by laser you slow down to the speed limit and then turn the laser jammer off that way the police will get a reading of you going the speed limit, not showing anything whatsoever wouldn’t that make the police suspicious🤔
If the shifter is legal (by state) you won't need to turn it off.
doodlebroSH but the cop will still pull you over because he knows you have a jammer and he’ll try to find something else to give you a ticket for. Been there a thousand times. You hafta do exactly what Dennis said.
There are some systems out that automatically turn themselves off after an assigned amount of time has gone by from being hit.
This is true there are some systems that will true off, some people use it some don’t I’ve heard that they could probably turn it off quicker then having to listen to it for a certain amount of time before it shuts itself off, so if you really want some good information about Radar detectors and everything like that go to Vortex Radar on UA-cam, this guy talks about radar lasers and dash cams he knows everything about him, that where I go to get info on all the latest and greatest tech radar, laser and dash cams. 😃👍
@@rrisky18 haha that's who I've been watching about detectors and dash cams the past couple days.
to be honest i don't see speeding as a big problem. I mean if you're going like 150 down a crowded highway than ok it can be very dangerous for others but 150 when when nobody is around should be ok. In other words if you can't affect someone else, then by all means go as fast as you can. I know it's fun and it doesn't matter what laws are, people will do it if they think they can get away with it. In that case i would 100% recommend getting these detectors just so you can have fun and not worry as much.
What a quality install. Well done
I had NO idea this was even a thing that could be done. WOWZERS!!!!
These systems sure have come a long way! Very impressive.
1:10 Radar does not use "wavelengths of sound". Sonar uses "wavelengths of sound". Radar uses electromagnetic radiation (in the radio wavelengths).
He did explain that a minute later in the video
It's about time car OEM's provide all this on the factory options list when you purchase new from the dealership - same for Dash-cams.
This way your lovely new car isn't stripped down to component level to get such installs.
For the sake of being legal for the Speed detectors OEM's should use vehicle GPS location to deactivate / reactive pending what US State you're driving through.
Things really shouldn't be this painful for the end user.
Great video BTW @Ammo NYC 👍
They can still use visual speed assessment if they want.....making a radar sense/laser scrambler system almost useless.
However I’ve tried them when I was an escort dealer roughly 10 years ago and they would alert very early! With a windshield mounted detector(Model 8500 or 9500) I was getting alerts so early I thought the detector was faulty. Turned out it wasn’t defective, it was detecting cruisers which were around 1-2 miles behind my vehicle. That was years ago....they must have insane range now! They make the best detectors in my book👍
You can just get a $180 Unidien R1 from Best Buy and a $1500 Anti-Laser Priority kit with a self install and call it a day. Get laser jamming performance with a better radar detector and save you about $7,000.
Totally agree. They had to use all 4 ports for front protection caz anything else Dragoneye would just slice ZR5s like a knife thru butter. Rear is totally exposed unless customer purchased another sets of sensors (triple or quads) hahahahahaha
Control pad bellow rearview mirror is HILARIOUS. I can only imagine how this customer will double tap mute button when he gets hit with laser, he will NOT. Nice job Jam to Gun a cop.
Of course, you can get cheaper ALP which has more features than Escort's junk systems. But this is an Escort-sponsored video so you will never hear anything about other options from a person who made this video ;-)
Yeah Escort have unfortunately become overpriced, under-performing junk, they are basically skating on their brand recognition now. Sure it'll do the job, but like you say you could get a system with better Ka band detection ability and laser jammers for a fraction of the cost - only disadvantage is you don't get the stealthy install - but even if you want a hidden system and don't care about money there are still better, cheaper options than Escort now.
NoooUGH Yep! Also, Vortex radar tested all those and only ONE passed -- the ALP.
Not sure about this new one from Escort though. maybe it will also pass. But clearly, the ALP is much less and WORKS. The R1, also arguably the best detector you can get today......and it's REASONABLE.
Or if you live somewhere where cops don’t shoot laser, that R1 is all you need. Paid for itself the first day it was installed in my ‘18 Mustang
I love how intimidating copcars look with their highbeams on. Very dominant
A good radar detector and Waze. Done.
A good radar dectecor AND jammer and Waze. God
@@BurtonBao and a dash cam that shows your MPH in case you're falsely accused.
@@RpTheHotrod How can a dash cam not work against me?
In Missouri, we have a good solution for most speed traps. Local jurisdictions can't keep the fine money if total fines exceed a relatively low threshold amount of the local budget. They can still write tickets, of course. But they don't get to keep the money. So they tend to write them for serious speeding, but not minor speeding. Sure, there are still traps. Especially state troopers on highways. But it isn't as bad as most states.
Great video. Super informative. The 3-d printing bit was super cool.
That brand new 360 CI is sweet but costs WAYYYYYYYYYYY TOO MUCH, why not get the ALP
Excellent video--very informative!! I had considered acquiring a radar detector for my recent cross country trek. The last time I drove cross country I received my "FIRST" speeding ticket while trying to pass a tractor-trailer driving in "accordion" mode. The trooper slapped me with a ticket for $155 (big ones) that I don't have nor ever want to just give away--again.
Why do I have a feeling that this thing costs alooooooooooot 🤣
badshodi I bet it’s $5k + for product and install
I looked into these and a good radar detector mounted up front plus two laser jammers was about $2,500 not including installation. Larry has a radar unit front and rear with 2 jammers in the rear and 4 up front. Add an extremely professional install and I’m sure this job cost close to ten grand or more.
Glad you used the Escort unit. Ive used escorts for 40 years. Currently in a 9500XI. It works great if you pay attention to it. And have it in the car at all the time...
I wonder if he partners with them or works out a better deal because he is helping them gain exposure/eyes (advertising). His audience is big for sure, but I imagine Larry’s detailing business and products are bringing in a good income every month. Plus he’s a stock trader/investor by original trade so he knows how to get his money work for him. I would love to sit down with him and talk business strategy!
That escort unit costs $3,500 plus a give person install and fabrication. No way that costs less than $5k.
You can shift laser all you want, but the officers (in NY at least) are making visual speed estimations and are certified to be accurate to within +/- 5mph. The laser or radar is only to confirm their estimate but is NOT necessary to issue the summons. So if an officer shoots the laser and doesn't get a reading back, he's going to pull you over and write you a summons anyways based on his estimation.
Wow, these guys are super detailed. Must cost more to install that the product itself lol
This is One of the Best Videos I've watched on UA-cam today. ❤🔥👍💯
Appreciate that
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Radenso RC-M (or Pro M windshield mount)
AL Priority laser shifters
Done.
I have the Escort Max Ci 360 in my Porsche and Lambo. Radar is top notch and always catches the local police for me here in New Jersey. As for the laser, apparently the 2 laser shifters in the front and 2 in the rear isn't as consistent as the 3 shifter front/rear setup that ALP has, but my laser setup has caught the NJ state police LIDAR twice so far (both times cruising at 95 mph) so I'll stick to it for now. The price was $5,500 for the Porsche $6,500 for the Lambo (more difficult setup)
Wow, thats what I would call a professional installation.. nice job
That custom rearview mirror is 🔥 af! 😯
Who’s here after a speeding ticket? lol
Nice vid, my suggestion would be discussing when to turn that laser jammer off, because if he can't get a reading on you with laser, he will pull you over then also. i say this because i was with someone who has one but luckily has his wired to an on/off switch for his laser jammer. Had his on, got hit by cop but didnt turn it off...we got pulled and cop started giving us a hard time. only way we got out of it is because we convinced the cop to reshoot the car when my friend turned off the laser jammer discreetly. we convinced the cop it was his gun...LOL My suggestion is to use it as early warning, slow down, then turn it off and let them get a reading on you.
very professional job. I would go with these guys based on this video if I was in NY
good job with the 3D printer utilization! i work at ReliaBuild 3D and it's fun to hear about all kinds of applications printers have...now i got this one under my belt too
$15,000 custom install to save on a $150 speeding ticket seems fiscally responsible
First of all.. no speeding ticket is $150 bucks. Most tickets are way more then that. Plus you're forgetting court cost and insurance rates going up.
And it’s not 15,000. Slight exaggeration to try and make your point
My V1 hard wired with my laser jammer total cost and install was 1600 and it has paid for itself in ticket savings many times over well worth the cost. NY is heavily laser focused and my ticket before my system were $475 for just 21over 71 in a 50
Well then let’s talk about how much it cost on the video then. If you took it somewhere to have it installed and the fact that you work on cars tells me it’s somewhat more complex than the average Joe can’t do or willing to attempt. When you have to take the whole front clip off and the rear and all the plastics that takes time. Along with all the wires you have to hide to make it look nice. Remember time is money. So if you want it nice looking you get what you pay for. Also most car shops that do installs don’t have 3D printers. Better shops that do you pay the price. I think it looks great when it was done. I just don’t see it worth the money spent for the results. I’d rather spend it on something else like suspension or engine mods. But if you have that type of money to blow and feel it’s worth it great for you.
@@985bully The fact that they test their set-ups with a Lidar gun makes it worth it. I do know installers on Radar Detector forum which do the same but they don't do 3d printed mirror housings. My front and rear laser jammer installs have been around $400 my basic front jammer head install was $250. Havent paid for that inawhile
More of an instructional install video than what you need to know about RADAR and Laser. Looks like a great system, but paying 3 or 4 people for 8 hours of work to install must be really expensive.
Typical of California to make it illegal to mount a Radar/Laser detector or even GPS to your windshield. All for revenue generation. Well, some of us just won't play along anymore. Yea i'm a scofflaw on this one.
Very good and informative.
The mirror customization was very interesting to see.
Now that is a proper clean install! Great video, this is how all installs should be done. I wonder if the internals of the system are upgradable, would suck to have to redo that beautiful install next time they release a laser gun on a new frequency.
Personally, with how unreliable radar is, I think they should be banned from use. I was going 30 in a 30 (known speed trap, lived there for 6 months, police station is literally on the same road, and the road has pot holes and gravel debris). Even if I WAS a speeder, I wouldn't be speeding on that road. Got pulled over because the officer's radar claimed I was going 50 mph. There were no other cars around. The fact it can give off such bad readings should flat out eliminate it from use...as it's clearly flawed. This affects people's lives...it's not just speeding ticket costs, but it also affects their insurance rates. In my case, there was nothing I could do. I got the dash cam of the police officer...and as expected, no evidence of speeding. It was blatantly obvious I wasn't speeding. However, the judge refused to review the footage because she said it didn't matter since she doesn't do dismissals in her court. I either would have to draw it out to a jury trial, or just take deferred.
Good video, alot of info. It's nice to see someone properly install such an involved device. Great car!
Lmfao, I feel sorry for you highway guys
No state troopers over a mile up blueridge after Midnight
Always nice to see who's watching
The R8 sounds INSANE with the exhaust, your debut video of it didn’t do it justice
the attention to detail is amazing to me. making everything look so sleak
That's too funny. No one is going to go through all of that work on their Audi R8 so they can evade detection at 45 mph. No, they are going to go through all of that work on their Audi so they can go 120. Even so, the craftsmanship and care on this installation was nothing short of amazing.
The shop and those techs are Awesome! After years of running shops you learn to appreciate true professionals! Please post the shop name and contact info!
Love the production quality of the video, good content as well keep up the good work!
Very well put together video and astounding install team. Great work to everyone. Very informative and real life speed trap deterrent. NOT A LICENSE TO SPEED! Excellent description of use and products.
I read that a guy painted his car with a similar paint as the sr71 was coated with and the paint absorbed radar waves so the radar gun would throw out arbitrary numbers and so he wouldn’t be able to get ticketed for speed as they wouldn’t have a reading
I've looked at that system, and it's pretty dang sweet, but MAN it's a steep install cost! I imagine yours was even more, given that they 3d printed a custom mirror frame for you and whatnot. By the time the system paid for itself in "saved" tickets, you'll be in a different car! I guess it may increase the resell value of your car, but I can't imagine by much. Either way, awesome video. I'd sure love to put that system in my Z06, but I'll just have to settle for my max 360. And agreed, haters saying "don't speed and you won't need a detector" is just trolly. Why even watch the video then?? Guess there are always going to be haters.
great video, and great install
Great video... Amazing jog these guys did... Very impressive. I can only imagine the cost ... Keep up the good work.
This is awesome, thanks for the video Larry! Keep em' coming
Wicked system! Was super impressed up to the moment where the terrible electronic voice from the 80s came on along with the same beep from that era. That one detail is hilarious when you consider how high end of a setup this is.
Wow those guys know who to do high quality job!! Bravo!
Also to avoid Laser you can paint your car Vanta Black. Use headlight covers also painted vanta black
Really impressive detail work !!!
Nice work. What a pleasure to watch.