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Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 08:55:11 -0600
From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3_at_exconde.com>
Subject: Radar Detectors v. Chevrolet Trailblazer
Hi All,
Some interesting news... I recently emailed Mike Valentine regarding a
problem I was having with my V1. Some of you may want to try this!!!
PS This is not another rise of a Radar Detector Fight, but I believe it
should effect all RDs!
Original Letter Enclosed
> To: Mike Valentine
> Subject: RE: V1 and the TEST
>
>
> Mike,
>
> Hello, I've recently noticed something quite interesting and
> bothersome at
> the same time. . .
>
> I have my V1 mounted in my M3 under the mirror (Something I
> recommend to
> anyone who has an ///M of any sort :) )
>
> When I follow a Trailblazer truck in Stop and Go Traffic
> (Chicago) the Laser
> detection goes off. This happens in different areas. I'm
> trying to isolate
> the situational factors. Here is the situation I am in:
> Trailblazer is in front moving slowly, hits his brakes.
> When I get a certain distance from the Trailblazer the front
> laser detection
> goes off.
> Never fails that the majority of the time the V1 detects a
> Laser Source, a
> Trailblazer is in front of me in stop and go traffic.
>
> I'm just curious if you have had anyone complain of something similar.
>
> Off to go chase Trailblazers!
> Robert
>
> PS, If I remember I'll try to capture this incident on video
> tape some time.
Mike's Response:
Hi Robert,
I have heard of this just recently. The Trailblazer probably has a
neon-powered Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL). For sure, the BMW E46
(newest body style 3-series) cabriolet has one of these neon CHMSL's on the
upper rear of the trunk lid. If I follow them in traffic, the V1 always
goes off for laser when they step on the brakes, sometimes from impressive
distances ;(
I don't think there is an easy fix since the neon infrared energy has a
really fast rise time, just like a laser pulse. The pulse repetition rate
is within the expected range for real laser guns, making a real monster of a
software project: Try to get rid of the neon without getting rid of laser
guns, even occasionally. Not simple or reassuring.
Cheers,
Mike Valentine
Also a problem with the Oracle sign in Redwood Shores, most Pizza
shop OPEN signs, and a wide variety of red neon.
Carey
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