[Z06] Radar detector in Germany?
06-20-2006, 06:26 PM
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Radar detector in Germany?
Hey all, I have a question. Do you all think it is worth having a radar detector overseas? If I do take it with me, do I have to get anything upgraded? I have a Valentine One. Thanks in advance!
06-21-2006, 03:51 AM
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Radar detectors not nearly as big here as in the USA. I've been pushing the limits here for 10 years and never felt the need. First, The speed limits and traffic are high enough that you stay under the limit most of the time. Second, nearly all speed control is done with cameras and their locations are both published on the internet and predictable. Third, There are many opportunites to test your personal limits on parts of the Autobahn that still have no speed limit. This gets the need for speed out of my system regularly.
Final note, the German Police regularly patrol the Autobahn in unmarked cars and will get you without the use of radar. If they get you significantly above the posted speed, be prepared for huge fines and be ready to walk for several months.
www.mollygunner.com
Final note, the German Police regularly patrol the Autobahn in unmarked cars and will get you without the use of radar. If they get you significantly above the posted speed, be prepared for huge fines and be ready to walk for several months.
www.mollygunner.com
06-21-2006, 08:41 AM
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Thank you so much for the info! Do you suggest that I sell or trade my V1 for something on the forum? Does anyone in Germany that you know of have High Flow Cats? Are they allowed there? Thanks again!
06-21-2006, 08:54 AM
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Might want to shoot an email to Valentine for their insights on the target environment in Europe. They sell internationally and have a loyal following there too.
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06-21-2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LT4 Rocker
Radar detectors not nearly as big here as in the USA. I've been pushing the limits here for 10 years and never felt the need. First, The speed limits and traffic are high enough that you stay under the limit most of the time. Second, nearly all speed control is done with cameras and their locations are both published on the internet and predictable. Third, There are many opportunites to test your personal limits on parts of the Autobahn that still have no speed limit. This gets the need for speed out of my system regularly.
Final note, the German Police regularly patrol the Autobahn in unmarked cars and will get you without the use of radar. If they get you significantly above the posted speed, be prepared for huge fines and be ready to walk for several months.
www.mollygunner.com
Final note, the German Police regularly patrol the Autobahn in unmarked cars and will get you without the use of radar. If they get you significantly above the posted speed, be prepared for huge fines and be ready to walk for several months.
www.mollygunner.com
I did see my first C5 (FRC) in the parking lot of the PX there and man I fell in love!!! Great post!Dave
06-21-2006, 03:29 PM
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Yea, I am really excited to show the Germans some true American muscle! I guess I will talk to the Valentine guy and see what they have to say!
06-22-2006, 06:27 AM
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They DO NOT WORK. Radar used with the camera operates at a different band. France uses the same kind of LASER! 
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06-22-2006, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluewasp
They DO NOT WORK. Radar used with the camera operates at a different band. France uses the same kind of LASER!
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Of course the laser freqs are not covered but they are VERY rare here in Germany (for Now).
Last edited by Steve Germany; 06-22-2006 at 07:24 PM.
06-23-2006, 12:50 AM
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herc driver, you going to ramstein? i did several tdys there and had a great time, dyess afb mx officer at the time in the 40th, grew up in j-ville in late 60s.
