Huddleston's Build Thread

[Aquineas]

Well Huddleston is only in town for the weekend and even then has a very limited window of opportunity to meet (which is why we're meeting in the morning). I on the other hand live in the Houston area so I'm open to a gathering of Genesis folks. When are you and your buddy planning on getting together?

 

[srobak]

Not sure yet - still ironing out details. I'm doing 12-14 hour days building a data center and will only have limited evenings, but will have all of the weekend (30th-1st) - except the day I am looking to spend at the Johnson Space Center. I will PM you as I get closer with more details. Thanks!

 

[Huddleston]

we will be heading from Northwest Arkansas to Vegas at that time.....hmmmm.

 

[mod mod t56]

How do the radar jammers (blinders) work? Have they been tested?

 

[Aquineas]

How do the radar jammers (blinders) work? Have they been tested?

I had them added on my 2010 and I can confirm they work. It's possible that I got tested by a photo lidar in Maryland and was going 15 over. Watched the mail for a ticket and never saw anything.

 

[Huddleston]

The AL priority system I have is a laser jammer. It essentially matches the frequency of the laser being aimed at the car so the gun cannot register a speed. I have a tester that confirms they are operating correctly.

 

[Huddleston]

There is no real way to jam radar. I use my valentine one to aid in Ka band detection.

 

[mod mod t56]

How much is that...would u do it again

 

[lobsenza]

Anyone seen the new Escort Max360? It takes the best from Escort and V1.

 

[Aquineas]

Anyone seen the new Escort Max360? It takes the best from Escort and V1.

I received a mailer on it. I suppose that the V1 patent must have finally expired. That being said, my V1 still detects most threats before my Passport Max (which was their previous pre-arrow top-of-the-line model). The arrows will definitely help with the bi-directional detection, but I'd have to be convinced to run the Escort solo.

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[GenesisX]

Waze is my radar detector.

 

[Huddleston]

I received a mailer on it. I suppose that the V1 patent must have finally expired. That being said, my V1 still detects most threats before my Passport Max (which was their previous pre-arrow top-of-the-line model). The arrows will definitely help with the bi-directional detection, but I'd have to be convinced to run the Escort solo.

I have used the V1 for years in many cars and it has been very good to me. The technology continually changes so I would definitely be open to changing if the new Escort proves to be both reliable and can provide the same early detection that the V1 does.

 

[Huddleston]

Waze is my radar detector.

haha, i use a number of "countermeasures" as Alex Roy says....

V1, waze, AL priority system and during rally events the passenger has binoculars.

waze is wonderful though

 

[Huddleston]

How much is that...would u do it again

the price depends on the set up you go with and the number of jammer heads you want. on a car the size of the Genesis you typically need dual heads for the front and dual for the rear. You can get systems that start at $800 (these may not defeat all types of laser guns and may only partially jam others) or can spring for a more expensive system that allows you to update the firmware to keep up with the new laser guns being used. These can be north of $2000.

As with many things, you tend to get what you pay for. I do many road rally events so it was worth the investment to me. The cost/benefit doesn't pan out this way for most drivers.

 

[mod mod t56]

Dammit. ?.I better slow down ...I dont roll like that...lol

 

[Huddleston]

Dammit. ?.I better slow down ...I dont roll like that...lol

Probably good advice. On my normal commute I don't typically speed as it goes through mainly residential areas and traffic is a pain. It is nice to have some peace of mind when going at a high rate of speed... still, nothing is 100%. Speeding is always a risk, just don't get too mad when you get caught.

 

[srobak]

 

[Huddleston]

^^^ nice find!!!

 

[srobak]

 

[lobsenza]

I am sure there will be many comparisons. I wanted to upgrade my V1, but held off because I felt the V1 lacked many of the newer features (like GPS). I ended up disabling POP on my current V1. Assuming the Escort does well in tests, I might be a convert. My current V1 is from 2008.