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Originally Posted by davekr  Bingo, I would jump on that deal! That is money I could come up with....the problem is I don't think one head will cut it with an LPP....... |
Ok... I'll try to address a few posts from both Dave and mrcllusb here.
1. I'll tell you that - from the perspective of being an LPP Reseller - the laser heads themselves are by far the most expensive component. That's in terms of my company's cost. So I know it seems to you like why is there this big price diff between say a 1 and 2 head system? What I am saying here - totally honest - is that the heads are THE most costly part of the system. Period. So, that is why. The retail price has only to do with the cost of the whole system. You add a margin to your cost and that is your sale price. The margin covers your expenses / cost of doing business, and allows a small profit on each sale. Simple.
2. 1 head or 2? Look, I think everyone who works at my company is straight up. Personally, well here is what I tell people. First question is - what do you drive? 2nd question... what are trying to accomplish, what are your goals? Then I tell them here is the deal.... If you have say a narrow vehicle like a Mini or Scion, then you will
probably be OK under
most circumstances with just 1 head. Even up to a BMW 3 series size width you will
probably be OK with just 1 head.
But, here are the caveats (which are important):
- With only 1 head,
headlight shots will be your nemesis (again depending on what your vehicle is, but in MOST cases this will be an issue).
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If the head does not see an incoming threat, you are screwed. That is why I almost always recommend 2 head systems, but I do explain to people why I am recommending this. It's all about placement. Can your heads see the threat? Can the threat see your heads (to see the return fire)?
- If your vehicle is targeted while partially obscured by something (e.g. the car in front of you), then you have the same problem. If you can't see it, you cannot defend against it.
- Other issues are: Where/How are you going to mount the heads? Are overpass shots common in the area where you drive? What laser threats (LIDAR guns) are used in your area?
- All of those things have an impact on each person's situation, and therefore on my advice or comments.
Like I said, I almost always recommend a 2 head system. For some people, I'll be honest and tell them that they may need even more. Are you driving a massive SUV with a massive chrome mirror on the front? And you want to be as close to invisible as possible... good luck. Better try at least 3 heads, maybe 4 because you are driving a massive brick with a mirror on the front.
Look, as must be familiar to mrcllusb, this is what people want to know. They want to be able to ask someone in the industry - a reseller, or whatever - what they need. So, I do my best. I give my opinion. I think my opinion is pretty good because I've been involved in this field one way or another for several years, and I have experience testing these devices. I've heard lots of stories - about various brands and various good or bad experiences.
If someone doesn't like my advice, don't take it for goodness sake! But I offer what I have... and what I can suggest. That's all I can do.
