M40 Laser Jammer
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,630
Likes: 3
From: Aiea Hi.
M40 Laser Jammer
Aloha fellas, happy Superbowl Sunday!
I bought one last week from Fred (Fperra) who by the way is a true gentlemen, and a man of his word. And would like to install it next week.
I've done a few searches on the M40 install, and just wondering if anyone has any installation advise to offer. My main concerns are getting the sensor wires through the fire wall (there must be a grommet somewhere), and where you got your 12v switched power from.
I've seen two installs. One with three sensors in the front (which is not listed in the instructions), and one with four sensors in the front, and two in the back. Are they meant to be mounted with all four in the front, or two front, and two back? Is there benefit to mounting all four of them in the front?
I've seen these mounted in the front grill, and cant imagine anywhere else that they might be placed.
Who's got this system installed, and how is it working?
Basically I don't speed, but with a VY vette that only rolls out fully polished, it attracts A TON of attention, so if anyone is going to get singled out doing 65 on the freeway, it's going to be me. It's just a $300 insurance policy.
Thanks in advance!
Keith
I bought one last week from Fred (Fperra) who by the way is a true gentlemen, and a man of his word. And would like to install it next week.
I've done a few searches on the M40 install, and just wondering if anyone has any installation advise to offer. My main concerns are getting the sensor wires through the fire wall (there must be a grommet somewhere), and where you got your 12v switched power from.
I've seen two installs. One with three sensors in the front (which is not listed in the instructions), and one with four sensors in the front, and two in the back. Are they meant to be mounted with all four in the front, or two front, and two back? Is there benefit to mounting all four of them in the front?
I've seen these mounted in the front grill, and cant imagine anywhere else that they might be placed.
Who's got this system installed, and how is it working?
Basically I don't speed, but with a VY vette that only rolls out fully polished, it attracts A TON of attention, so if anyone is going to get singled out doing 65 on the freeway, it's going to be me. It's just a $300 insurance policy.
Thanks in advance!
Keith
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,630
Likes: 3
From: Aiea Hi.
Any feedback on performance, and where did you run the wires through the firewall? Switched 12v+ ?
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,774
Likes: 0
From: Loganville GA
Ive got an escort 8500 and the ZR3 shifters. For the rear, I just pulled the trim and carpet back and drilled a small hole to get the wire out to the license plate frame.
I use two front jammers with the escort system, and I ran the wires out each side. I pulled back the door weatherstripping and ran a wire underneath each side, then under the a pillar trim outside and inside the fenders by removing the top mounting bolts.
As for power, mine is an 05 1SA, but I used the pwr/htd seats fuse in the inside fusebox.
btw, if anyone says you don't need a rear diffuser, don't believe them. My wife and I recently took a road trip from Atlanta to Jacksonville, and two separate places, the GHP was shooting from behind and having prepositioned cars pull people over. They were sitting on entrance ramps to the highway, and the shifters definitlely paid for themselves!
I use two front jammers with the escort system, and I ran the wires out each side. I pulled back the door weatherstripping and ran a wire underneath each side, then under the a pillar trim outside and inside the fenders by removing the top mounting bolts.
As for power, mine is an 05 1SA, but I used the pwr/htd seats fuse in the inside fusebox.
btw, if anyone says you don't need a rear diffuser, don't believe them. My wife and I recently took a road trip from Atlanta to Jacksonville, and two separate places, the GHP was shooting from behind and having prepositioned cars pull people over. They were sitting on entrance ramps to the highway, and the shifters definitlely paid for themselves!
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,359
Likes: 6
From: Los Alamitos California
St. Jude Donor '09
Ive got an escort 8500 and the ZR3 shifters. For the rear, I just pulled the trim and carpet back and drilled a small hole to get the wire out to the license plate frame.
I use two front jammers with the escort system, and I ran the wires out each side. I pulled back the door weatherstripping and ran a wire underneath each side, then under the a pillar trim outside and inside the fenders by removing the top mounting bolts.
As for power, mine is an 05 1SA, but I used the pwr/htd seats fuse in the inside fusebox.
btw, if anyone says you don't need a rear diffuser, don't believe them. My wife and I recently took a road trip from Atlanta to Jacksonville, and two separate places, the GHP was shooting from behind and having prepositioned cars pull people over. They were sitting on entrance ramps to the highway, and the shifters definitlely paid for themselves!
I use two front jammers with the escort system, and I ran the wires out each side. I pulled back the door weatherstripping and ran a wire underneath each side, then under the a pillar trim outside and inside the fenders by removing the top mounting bolts.
As for power, mine is an 05 1SA, but I used the pwr/htd seats fuse in the inside fusebox.
btw, if anyone says you don't need a rear diffuser, don't believe them. My wife and I recently took a road trip from Atlanta to Jacksonville, and two separate places, the GHP was shooting from behind and having prepositioned cars pull people over. They were sitting on entrance ramps to the highway, and the shifters definitlely paid for themselves!
So I need to talk to you before I buy anything. Thanks for the post.
San
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,885
Likes: 371
From: Cape Coral FL
Ive got an escort 8500 and the ZR3 shifters. For the rear, I just pulled the trim and carpet back and drilled a small hole to get the wire out to the license plate frame.
I use two front jammers with the escort system, and I ran the wires out each side. I pulled back the door weatherstripping and ran a wire underneath each side, then under the a pillar trim outside and inside the fenders by removing the top mounting bolts.
As for power, mine is an 05 1SA, but I used the pwr/htd seats fuse in the inside fusebox.
btw, if anyone says you don't need a rear diffuser, don't believe them. My wife and I recently took a road trip from Atlanta to Jacksonville, and two separate places, the GHP was shooting from behind and having prepositioned cars pull people over. They were sitting on entrance ramps to the highway, and the shifters definitlely paid for themselves!
I use two front jammers with the escort system, and I ran the wires out each side. I pulled back the door weatherstripping and ran a wire underneath each side, then under the a pillar trim outside and inside the fenders by removing the top mounting bolts.
As for power, mine is an 05 1SA, but I used the pwr/htd seats fuse in the inside fusebox.
btw, if anyone says you don't need a rear diffuser, don't believe them. My wife and I recently took a road trip from Atlanta to Jacksonville, and two separate places, the GHP was shooting from behind and having prepositioned cars pull people over. They were sitting on entrance ramps to the highway, and the shifters definitlely paid for themselves!
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,630
Likes: 3
From: Aiea Hi.
Here's a comparison of the various jammers available.
http://www.blinder-laser-jammer.com/test_results.html
I'll get this installed, and have an HPD friend of mine test it out. I'll let you fellas know.
http://www.blinder-laser-jammer.com/test_results.html
I'll get this installed, and have an HPD friend of mine test it out. I'll let you fellas know.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,359
Likes: 6
From: Los Alamitos California
St. Jude Donor '09
Here's a comparison of the various jammers available.
http://www.blinder-laser-jammer.com/test_results.html
I'll get this installed, and have an HPD friend of mine test it out. I'll let you fellas know.
http://www.blinder-laser-jammer.com/test_results.html
I'll get this installed, and have an HPD friend of mine test it out. I'll let you fellas know.
San
Pro
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 588
Likes: 21
I'll answer a couple questions and throw a little informative out there for you guys.1. Radar I.e. K, KA, etc is rarely used, its easily defeated in court unless traffic is very sparse or a myriad of other factors are on the LEO's side. We pretty much all use laser. When we use a laser we look through a scope and put cross hairs on the front of your bumper and pull the trigger and wait for the device to "lock". If it does not lock as in the case of a laser jammer, you can still be cited and you may incur additional fines and further repurcussions, due to the fact that devices that interfere with our devices are illegal in every state I know of. That being said if you are going 85-90 in a 70 mph zone and traffic is doing 75-80 are we likely to go after you assuming you have a jammer??? NO. If you are doing 110 or so, yes, and we are trained to be able to gauge your speed within 5 mph by eyesight and it will be upheld in court. Just FYI. I will also say that I have never cited a corvette driver as they have always followed the golden rules. That being said I no longer work in an agency that enforces traffic. We are a little higher on the ladder. I don't like bothering honest hardworking tax payers.
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,774
Likes: 0
From: Loganville GA
Radar jamming is illegal, but laser is not. However, like Greentahoe said, they could still pull you over if they want to.
I don't sell them. I bought mine at hi-fi buys, but if you go to the escort site, you can find an authorized dealer near you. I think I paid 350 for the jammer and 400 for the radar detector.
The blinder does do a little better, I think, in the testing, but keep in mind that it uses a separate display and thats more clutter in the car. The escort system can either use its own display, or have an output directly to your radar detector and uses it instead, along with powering the radar detector as well.
I don't sell them. I bought mine at hi-fi buys, but if you go to the escort site, you can find an authorized dealer near you. I think I paid 350 for the jammer and 400 for the radar detector.
The blinder does do a little better, I think, in the testing, but keep in mind that it uses a separate display and thats more clutter in the car. The escort system can either use its own display, or have an output directly to your radar detector and uses it instead, along with powering the radar detector as well.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,596
Likes: 19
From: Portland Oregon
I don't know how well it performed. I talk with the customer at times and he still hasn't got ticket so who knows. I ran the front wiring along the right side of the car, behind the battery there is a large wire harness that enters the car just outboard of the battery. If you look down there you can see this harness, you can push through the grommet there and enter the right side passenger foot well where the BCM and interior fuse box resides. Be careful doing this so that you don't damage the wire harness.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 588
Likes: 21
Radar jamming is illegal, but laser is not. However, like Greentahoe said, they could still pull you over if they want to.
I don't sell them. I bought mine at hi-fi buys, but if you go to the escort site, you can find an authorized dealer near you. I think I paid 350 for the jammer and 400 for the radar detector.
The blinder does do a little better, I think, in the testing, but keep in mind that it uses a separate display and thats more clutter in the car. The escort system can either use its own display, or have an output directly to your radar detector and uses it instead, along with powering the radar detector as well.
I don't sell them. I bought mine at hi-fi buys, but if you go to the escort site, you can find an authorized dealer near you. I think I paid 350 for the jammer and 400 for the radar detector.
The blinder does do a little better, I think, in the testing, but keep in mind that it uses a separate display and thats more clutter in the car. The escort system can either use its own display, or have an output directly to your radar detector and uses it instead, along with powering the radar detector as well.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 626
Likes: 0
From: UAE / DUBAI
I'll answer a couple questions and throw a little informative out there for you guys.1. Radar I.e. K, KA, etc is rarely used, its easily defeated in court unless traffic is very sparse or a myriad of other factors are on the LEO's side. We pretty much all use laser. When we use a laser we look through a scope and put cross hairs on the front of your bumper and pull the trigger and wait for the device to "lock". If it does not lock as in the case of a laser jammer, you can still be cited and you may incur additional fines and further repurcussions, due to the fact that devices that interfere with our devices are illegal in every state I know of. That being said if you are going 85-90 in a 70 mph zone and traffic is doing 75-80 are we likely to go after you assuming you have a jammer??? NO. If you are doing 110 or so, yes, and we are trained to be able to gauge your speed within 5 mph by eyesight and it will be upheld in court. Just FYI. I will also say that I have never cited a corvette driver as they have always followed the golden rules. That being said I no longer work in an agency that enforces traffic. We are a little higher on the ladder. I don't like bothering honest hardworking tax payers.
here in UAE ..we still use these bands ( K , KA) ...and unlike u guys we cant go to court against these fine ..so once they get ur picture its final...
another Q : can u still jamme the radar with these bands(k, ka) ?
thanks
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,774
Likes: 0
From: Loganville GA
Nothing in there says a laser jammer is illegal, or are you referring to when you can be pulled over? I'm not really seeing your point. Not arguing with you, just trying to clarify. Interesting reading though.