cobrayankee

Anyone have it or used it yet?

http://www.technoscout.com/general/p...550&sourceid=0


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2000 Silver L- SS Killer
13.77@100.58mph - 100% STOCK
1999 Civic Ex- Ego Killer

"how much can you really know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?" Tyler Durden

easterisland

I have a phazar. I wonder what the difference is between the phazar and phazar II? I think it works, and haven't had a speeding ticket in about 3 years.

cobrayankee

Have there been cops around while you were speeding, or have you just been lucky enough not to ever come across one? Does it let a signal off telling you there's a cop like a radar detector does?

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2000 Silver L- SS Killer
13.77@100.58mph - 100% STOCK
1999 Civic Ex- Ego Killer

"how much can you really know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?" Tyler Durden

LPD

I hate to burst your bubble dude, but:

http://www.radartest.com/JOS.html
http://home7.swipnet.se/~w-71388/overview.htm

That Mike Churchman guy who makes those things is nothing more than a con-artist.

easterisland

I drive fast evey day. In my opinion it works. I have come across highway patrol running Ka radar many times. I have turned corners where I was the only car around and the cop was running the Ka switched it on and should have caught me doing 90+ many times. I don't know for certain but I am a believer.
I know they were running Ka because of my Valentine.
The phazar I have doesn't make any noise.

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'01 Black Lightning
JL diablo chip, JL drive shaft loop, JL lower pulley, JL ram air, Diablo tranny valve, Metco upper pulley, straight pipes, electric fan, B&M tranny pan, Mag-Hytec diff cover, cal-tracs, Belltech 2" drop shackles, M/T et streets, A.R.E. 'Z' topper and LSII bedcover, Bedrug.
7.996 1/8th mile

statisics show JL equiped black lightnings are fastest

LPD

No one has ever been able to verify under controlled conditions that the Phazer works. All of the tests I've read about indicate that it actually INCREASES the distance at which a radar gun can lock on.

The only evidence I have ever seen that it works is antecdotal, such as your postings.

If you really want to see it works, get someone to drive your car for you, and ask a cop to point the gun at your car, and have your friend drive by while you watch the display on the gun. I think you might be suprised.

Anyhow, I'm not trying to flame you or anything. I probably should just shut up and let you think what you want.

easterisland

LPD,
I think that cobra was just looking for opinions. He probably appreciates your input also. I really can't say for 100% that it works because I have never ran a radar gun against someone with a phazar.
I have no friends who are cops. I have asked cops if these things work and they tell me they are illegal. When the opportunity presents itself I will do a test like that. Until then I'll go on believing that it works until I get a ticket.
It could all be a scam. The units cost about $150. RMR probably has them made for $20. If some one uses the no ticket guaranty it could cost RMR maybe $100 or less. They still make money...or at least come out even.
Why would some states ban this product if it is all a scam?
Use at your own risk. I haven't got a ticket in about three years. I also use a Valentine 1. In tests Valentine 1 doesn't perform as well as others. I don't believe that either.

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'01 Black Lightning
JL diablo chip, JL drive shaft loop, JL lower pulley, JL ram air, Diablo tranny valve, Metco upper pulley, straight pipes, electric fan, B&M tranny pan, Mag-Hytec diff cover, cal-tracs, Belltech 2" drop shackles, M/T et streets, A.R.E. 'Z' topper and LSII bedcover, Bedrug.
7.996 1/8th mile

statisics show JL equiped black lightnings are fastest

[This message has been edited by easterisland (edited 10-06-2001).]

LPD

Cool. I was just worried I was going to **** you off. I'm glad I didn't


Ok, about to veer way off target here hehe.

The Valentine 1 is a badass radar detector. I would say for radar detectors, it's a toss up between the V-1, the Escort Pasport 8500, and the bel 980. All three kick butt.

Tests show that the Ka in the V-1 is not as strong as the other 2, although it's very good. The directional indicator is really cool, it makes it easier to asses the threat.

I like the passport because it shows the strength of each individual target from multiple bands at the same time (kind of like a spectgrum display, really slick). This is very useful for threat assesment as well, although in a different way than the V-1.

The only reason I didn't buy a V-1 was the price. I didn't think the directional thing was worth the extra 100 bucks. 1 year ago I would have bought one without hesitation since a year ago nothing could touch it. If Valentine dropped the price by 100 bucks they would still be the only game in tow