Dave P1

My Missus has just got a P1 and I was considering getting a radar/laser detector and perhaps a laser blinder fitted. The Valentine 1 detector and Snooper SLD 920 Laser Blinder look quite good but I wondered if anyone had any recommendations or experience about which is best or warnings about their use.

Phil

Hi Dave

I have a Snooper 812 detector

and a Snooper 920 deflector

Both excellent products

all though the latter is not strictly legal

HELPS ME DRIVE WITHIN THE LIMITS

LOL

Phil

Dave P1

Thanks Phil,

Did you fit them yourself, if so was it pretty easy and can you see the blinder from outside the car?

ZAZ

I believe that the blinders are illegal in the UK and they are detectable by the police so I wouldn't personally get one.

As for detectors, the BEL 550 Euro seems to be the best one out there. Have a look at

ZAZ

Screwy computer caused double posting!

[This message has been edited by ZAZ (edited 18 May 2001).]

Phil

Got them fitted proffesionally

Yes you can see the deflectors if you look for them

as for the police detecting them they can't

I understand they work as follows

Police : point and shot laser (6 Pulses)

Deflector : on receiving the 1st pulse interogates type of lazer and then emites an addtional pulse (whilst sounding an alarm)

Police :laser gun receives receives 7 pulses and records a misread

Driver :slows and turns deflector off

Police :laser fired again and reads 70mph

No reason to stop driver

Deflector is also able to operate automatic garage doors and therefore police seldom prosecute even if they see them

I am converted

Phil