ZR3 vs. M20 | ZR3 Installation | Jamming Error Code

[Makover]

Hello All,

[1] I've searched the net for a comparison between ZR3, ZR4, M20 and M25 laser jammer. I know that the ZR4 replaces the ZR3 and that the M25 replaces the M20, but what are the advantages/disadvantages of one over the other?

[2] Do the laser sensors on the ZR3 have an upside and downside?

[3] What is the error code that the police officer will see with the ZR3 Jammer?

Thank you,
Alon

[speed demon]

I recommend you to take a look at GOL's website

[TSi+WRX]

For error-codes in relation to the ZR3, check the GOL's old database of tests - from '07-previous, the ZR3 was the Exclusive Escort product.



As for the "up/down" sidedness, yes, the ZR3's front and rear heads should - according to their product literature and independent hobbyist testing (albeit non-quantitative), be paid attention to.

Per the advantages/disadvantages of the ZR3/4, it currently seems that the ZR4, when paired with VEIL G4, achieves better overall protection than the ZR3 alone (and, I'd also suspect, even with the addition of VEIL G4).

However, the ZR3 does come with it a significantly discounted price-tag, particularly on the secondary market.

Additionally, currently, the ZR4's weatherproofing/moisture-sealing is an unknown. It's not even one year old, yet, and there have already been more than a handful of reports of failures in this respect. The ZR3 has weathered (no pun intended) such tests over the course of the half-decade, and is pretty much rock-solid in that respect.

As for the Blinders, as I am not nearly as familiar with that product line as I am with the Escorts, I will defer my opinion and input to others.

[delonix]

Originally Posted by TSi+WRX

As for the Blinders, as I am not nearly as familiar with that product line as I am with the Escorts, I will defer my opinion and input to others.

My 2c worth on these, I have found the M20 performed better than the M25 (j11) - although this is based on a cross section of cars, not a single car tested with both units side by side.

I have had a water problem with a Blinder M20 kit too, so these are not 100% impregnable either. I've also had to replace one Blinder (m20) control box in my time.

[TSi+WRX]

^ And my two cents, in-return, to what delonix wrote above -

Makover, trust delonix's words. He's had *a lot* of experience with jammers, and I would rank his words and experiences "up there," with that of any other of the jammer heavy's.

[delonix]

Originally Posted by TSi+WRX

^ And my two cents, in-return, to what delonix wrote above -

Makover, trust delonix's words. He's had *a lot* of experience with jammers, and I would rank his words and experiences "up there," with that of any other of the jammer heavy's.

Awww schucks dude

Hey I'm just a true hobbyist waving the flag from down under. I've loved gadgets all my life, and sadly this hobby is one of the few things I am passionate about in life!

[TSi+WRX]

^ Sadly for your pocketbook!

Don't we all know that feel, my friend from down-under!

[Makover]

Hi guys,

I didn't get a notification from the forum though I registered for instant notification

I didn't understand everything you wrote (my bad English. Sorry).

1) what is GOL's website URL?

2) So I understand there is a up/down "sideness" in thr ZR3 laser sensors. Which side should point up?

3) Should I prefer ZR3 over ZR4 because it has better waterproof properties? Where I live it rains 15 days a year and the sun is considered the harming whether factor. Anyone had bad experience with the laser sensors exposed to the sun throughout a long period of time?

I hope that the local police laser equipment doesn't differ from the equipment you have there.

Alon

[delonix]

Originally Posted by Makover

Hi guys,

I didn't get a notification from the forum though I registered for instant notification

I didn't understand everything you wrote (my bad English. Sorry).

1) what is GOL's website URL?

2) So I understand there is a up/down "sideness" in thr ZR3 laser sensors. Which side should point up?

3) Should I prefer ZR3 over ZR4 because it has better waterproof properties? Where I live it rains 15 days a year and the sun is considered the harming whether factor. Anyone had bad experience with the laser sensors exposed to the sun throughout a long period of time?

I hope that the local police laser equipment doesn't differ from the equipment you have there.

Alon

1) Radar Detector Tests and Reviews by Guys of LIDAR

2) According to Memtek, they are marked on the side that faces up, and the LEDs are parallel to the top face of the jammer head (not the bottom)

3) Know one knows the water proofing of the ZR4's since they are new. Only time will tell. I have no experience with the Escort jammers & moisture myself, so I cannot comment there.

[Makover]

Thank you!

What do the JA-3 and E14 mean? will the police officer have an indication that I'm jamming his laser?



I found out that the Police at my place use LTI and plan to use Traffipatrol in the near future. Does this mean that I should only Laser Interceptor? the Shifter and the Blinder don't seem to be very efficient from short distances: