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Re: Re: Moderate language
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Re: Bitter sweet memories
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All JDM Legacys GT's after MY93 (single turbo and similar layout to an Impreza) are twin-turbo (engine model code EJ20R). I'm not sure of the manufacturers (e.g. Garrett or IHI), but there is a small turbo that spools up from around 2,000 RPM then feeds boost into a second larger turbo around 3,750 RPM (from memory of the '97MY JDM GT-B I drove). The acceleration is phenomenal, even with the 'tip box... I so very nearly bought one, only servicing and insurance put me off... Though, after last years woeful experience with my UK spec SVX, I'm beginning to consider a Blitzen again. Read 280BHP from the 2.0TT, add a nice Porsche Design body bit, handling kit, brakes and interior - then increase the output to around 320BHP. The though makes me dizzy... Jason -- |
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Re: Re: Danger. Not so plodding plod.
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The system that was likely to be fitted to the unmarked trafpol car is called a "ProVida", and I believe it's laser based. The camera unit is mounted in the centre of the dash - about 2" high. And I agree that you were very lucky. Did they appear from *nowhere* or were they hanging around a blackspot - somewhere like a country pub? Were there one or two officers in the car? Jason -- |
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Might get me one of those. Joe
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Laser has a very narrow beam. If they are following a car that is overtaking and weaving around, the camera will keep losing the target, unless they are using a diffuser to broaden the beam, possible I suppose. More likely it uses radar, and interacts with the car's onboard GPS. The speed of the chasing car would be referenced from GPS, and the computer would take the radar reading from the car in front and add or subtract speed depending on whether the chase car is gaining or losing. These figures are probably digitally added to the Video along with date and time and other data for prosecution. You were lucky Monzta. I would say if they got even a hint of alcohol from you, they would throw the book at you. All this means the Ultimate SVX would require another modification, front and rear Radar/Laser. Stay within the hedges and ahead of the Law. And drive carefully. Joe
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Time and Distance
This ProVida camera is a time and distance monitor. They switch on the camera and video just to record and verify what they have seen. The system logs on date details etc. The speed shown is the speed of the chase vehicle.
The camera has to be calibrated in the vehicle. No mention of GPS, its use may yet not be acceptable in law. Don't know exactly the letter of the law, but the following car has to be close enough to identify you, and in order to clock an average speed that will stand up in court, they have to be on your tail for a minimum distance, could be as little as quarter of a mile, but I think more likely half a mile or a mile. This is what he meant by not being able to "lock on" to you. Every time you disappeared around the bend from his view, not having covered the required distance, he has to reset the video. You probably stopped before he got the required distance logged on the video. I would drive real careful around his area for some time. See the site http://www.provida.dk/www/20Years.html Joe
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Sorry to hear that Messenger.
Also highlights that rear Laser or Radar will not pick up these guys. I thought about this for a long time when I had a Honda VFR750, which had a habit of running away with me. You can't see behind very well on a bike, mrrors too small, vibration etc. My Best Defence idea was for a rear mounted camera like in the Nissan Primera. It would be pointed straight back, have 5 to 20 zoom and image stabilizer, and a 6 or 9 inch screen. Your only hope against these things is to notice the camera perched high up on the screen and realize you are being tagged. Joe
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by svxistentialist
[B]Sorry to hear that Messenger. Also highlights that rear Laser or Radar will not pick up these guys. Well, as mentioned in my blah blah on page 3 about M1 incident, I'll never know, as my Bell 550 was switched off at the time, shame as its realy good on Gatsos, and tripod laser speed traps, and has picked up rear signals in the past- it is supposed to have a 1-3 mile laser detect range, but testing that is a tricky one. The verbal signal is good and keeps you on your toes. Motto:hard wire it then it wont bung up the lighter socket. |
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I have entered the "waypoints" for every "speed-camera-box-on-a-pole" (I don't know the term for this) on my route home, and then made a "route" in the GPS that tells me when I'm "approaching waypoint" (the camera), early enough to slow down.
This of course would not work on "mobile" systems, like cars or so. /Sonny *breaking haaard when GPS say's*
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They are called a lot of other things too, particularly when they flash at your passing. Things even the moderator would not print here. A lot of detectors use your system, referencing camera positions to GPS, and warning on approach. Some also have Radar detectors incorporated, or Laser, or both. As Messenger says, better to have them hard wired. My own favourite would be the remote sensor at grill level, with just a light and buzzer in cabin. Would be even better with a Laser defeat output device, because laser is so narrow a beam, by the time you are aware a beam is on you, they've taken a reading and it's too late to react and slow down. Wishful thinking, I'll just continue driving carefully. Joe
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