Question about mounting a laser jammer on a Hummer H3

[radartester]

Originally Posted by Subie_07

Dual Head Laser Star is 600

isnt the Laser Star the one that did terrible on GOL test? I would stay away from that laser jammer....too much of a false sense of security

[TSi+WRX]

^ Even discounting the GOL's data.....

It's well known that larger vehicles, particularly those with extreme hardpoints, often will require at least 3 LPP heads to achieve even "effective-JTG," not to mention "true-JTG."

With either the LaserStar or PASS, I would recommend the use of all four heads up-front. And even then, based on independent hobbyist testing of the PASS (CT and CFL groups' data only), I'd still bone-up on passive protective measures (i.e. "dressing" the chrome, headlamps, and the front plate"), as I truly still believe that such a setup would still be touch-and-go.

Originally Posted by mliebs8

This is getting more complicated than I anticipated. Some of the costs for these jammers are pretty high (at least to me). I may have to wait this out awhile before I order to get more funds together. I figured my budget is going to be $600 so if it's going to cost more I may have to wait for awhile. I appreciate everyones input, I have alot of information to go through.

Save up for what you need.

"Uncertain" protection is worse than no protection at all - it simply lends you an air of invincibility while your armor has many potential breaches, which can cause you to become complacent in your driving practices.

A good laser jammer is an investment.

It's an investment against not only the time and hassle of a traffic stop (without a ticket - i.e. a warning) but also the ticket itself, and even moreso, in the potential time-lost and additional money-lost in terms of fighting the ticket (attorney costs, court costs, the cost of attending court [i.e. missed day at work, finding alternative childcare, etc.]), and in case the unthinkable happens, the years of insurance premium increases.

Viewed against such a set of costs, the up-front price of a good jammer simply disappears into the background.

Save up and get *proper* protection.

And trust me, I'm not one of those trust-fund types. I work for a living, and I have a family to care for, with the usual real-world needs.

Yes, I do have a decently comprehensive setup, I won't be falsely modest and lie about that.....

But anyone who knows me knows that the setup isn't something that I've bought, all at one time, outright. I well saved-up for what I have, and upgraded in steps, addressing my most pressing needs, first, and worked towards the comprehensive setup.

It took me quite a bit of saving.

[ProSpeeder]

Agreed^ What makes that even more true is the fact that laser is only at best 50% of your probable hits.

I speed all the time, and I drive like a freaking soldier out there.
• I keep a database of police cars used in my area.
• Study the pictures for tailight/headlight patterns,
• Study reported speedtrap reports and tag they're locations
• Use rabbits when appropriate,
• Always keep a sterile cockpit,
• Scanner, jammer, two RDs

and in spite of all that, moving IO will get me "almost " every time.

Fact is, you WILL be ticketed. The police have the advantage. Get the best jammer and avoid the stupid tickets so when you get the smart ones' you can . . . (not to sound like Don King here) but "manage the damage".

Originally Posted by TSi+WRX

Yes, I do have a decently comprehensive setup, I won't be falsely modest and lie about that.....

:rofl: understatement of the year Mr. Stealthiest on the planet.

[radartester]

Originally Posted by ProSpeeder

Agreed^ What makes that even more true is the fact that laser is only at best 50% of your probable hits.

I speed all the time, and I drive like a freaking soldier out there.
• I keep a database of police cars used in my area.
• Study the pictures for tailight/headlight patterns,
• Study reported speedtrap reports and tag they're locations
• Use rabbits when appropriate,
• Always keep a sterile cockpit,
• Scanner, jammer, two RDs

and in spite of all that, moving IO will get me "almost " every time.

Fact is, you WILL be ticketed. The police have the advantage. Get the best jammer and avoid the stupid tickets so when you get the smart ones' you can . . . (not to sound like Don King here) but "manage the damage".



:rofl: understatement of the year Mr. Stealthiest on the planet.

I want your setup

[ProSpeeder]

Originally Posted by radartester

I want your setup

No you want TSi+WRX's

[TSi+WRX]

^ But you'll want ProSpeeder's car.

[Subie_07]

Originally Posted by TSi+WRX

^ But you'll want ProSpeeder's car.

I dont want his car, I will take yours...

But thats cause Subie owners are like that...

[mliebs8]

I'd like to thank everyone for their input and suggestions. After reading through the posts I contacted a couple of the companies listed and I have a couple of more questions.

Laser Interceptor said their product would provide the coverage needed with a 2 head system, I'm a little skeptical buying the setup because I don't want to find out I need 3 heads after I install it because the price would end up being about $1000. I've also read about alot of the problems they had earlier in the year and it makes me a little leary, however the guy I spoke with at the company was extremely helpful and did give me good feeling about the product.

The people at LPP thought 2 heads might work but said it may take 3, again upgrading to 3 heads now puts me at $1000. The people at LPP were also extremely helpful and also gave me a good feeling about their product.

The last product was the Blinder M45 and I know it's a different type of jammer but I'm trying to check all of my options. The person I talked to about this product thought the four heads should work pretty well. Once again the people at Blinder were also extremely helpful and gave me a good feeling about their product.

Basically I'm at this point: Do I try the Laser Interceptor and hope it runs problem free, and hope two heads work (because I really don't want to spend $1000 on a jammer)? Or do I try the LPP and hope I can get by with 2 heads (once again because I don't really want to spend $1000)? Last but not least do I go with the Blinder and see what happens, maybe add a little G4 to the front end.

I don't think the front of the Hummer is as wide as alot of people think, it's actually built on the Colarado frame and it's fairly narrow. I had an H2 and I could not pull it in the garage because it was so wide, with the H3 I have 6" on each side of the mirror when I pull in (I have a two car with a center piller).

I'm also replacing my RD because I'm not happy with RX65. I'm thinking about the STI driver, Escort 9500i, or the Valentine 1. If anyone has any input on this issue please let me know. Once again thanks for everyones help.

[mhardy2288]

Originally Posted by mliebs8

The last product was the Blinder M45 and I know it's a different type of jammer but I'm trying to check all of my options. The person I talked to about this product thought the four heads should work pretty well. Once again the people at Blinder were also extremely helpful and gave me a good feeling about their product.
I'm also replacing my RD because I'm not happy with RX65. I'm thinking about the STI driver, Escort 9500i, or the Valentine 1. If anyone has any input on this issue please let me know. Once again thanks for everyones help.

It was nice talking with you on the phone. As I explained to you on the phone any of the jammers you listed would probably work. The only one I'm not sure about is the LPP. The only reason I say that is because there are alot of inconsistancies in the test that alot of people have posted on the different forums. Some show good results and some show bad. The LI and Blinder are always pretty consistant in the results. Now the difference in LI and Blinder is as all know LI is top dog because it is Laser Diode and Blinder is regular LEDs..The only difference I would consider is alot of people say that Laser diode has less of a life because of burn out vs regular LEDs. I know several people that have the M20 for several years and are still going strong. I dont know how true that would be for a LI. But what ever you pick LI,LPP,or Blinder will be better than nothing!!!!

It really seems like you've already made your mind up but keep second guessing yourself. Go with your gut feeling. As every day goes by you don't have any protection is one day closer to a ticket.

As RDs go you really need to compare features,price and performance. Any of the ones listed would serve you well but if you ask for opinions you are going to get more confused because everyone will tell you the one they own is the best....Good Luck......Micah

[mhardy2288]

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