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Stealth - unintended consequence: G2

2.3K views 31 replies 13 participants last post by  ivanj  
#1 ·
This my Legend 94 LS 6 spd with two coatings of VEIL next to the ultrafast 93 sedan of uPnoRthACme with one coat still drying.

Notice the flash camera has a hard time reading the license number of the car on the left. I think that this is because the angle is slightly off on the left plate whereas the right car is straight on. So photo radar MAY have a hard time picking up the plate.

BTW uPnoRthACme's ride is VERY fast. Do not doubt his times, and they will get faster.

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The pictures are lousy because of twilight but I thought they were of interest to show that uPnoRthACme's ride does exist and that passive countermeasures may actually seem to maybe work maybe. Time will tell.

Ivanj
 
#12 ·
drizzle359 said:
This my Legend 94 LS 6 spd with two coatings of VEIL next to the ultrafast 93 sedan of uPnoRthACme with one coat still drying.

Notice the flash camera has a hard time reading the license number of the car on the left. I think that this is because the angle is slightly off on the left plate whereas the right car is straight on. So photo radar MAY have a hard time picking up the plate.

BTW uPnoRthACme's ride is VERY fast. Do not doubt his times, and they will get faster.

The pictures are lousy because of twilight but I thought they were of interest to show that uPnoRthACme's ride does exist and that passive countermeasures may actually seem to maybe work maybe. Time will tell.

Ivanj

next time use a better camera.
 
#14 ·
IkeRay said:
:headscrati dont understand. i dont hate him, but if he is complaining about pictures when i see them just fine on my Xflat by KDS (that i found in the trash), then he should be able to see them on whatever he went out and bought.
He was just being an arse...but I thought it was funny, actually.
 
#17 ·
I agree...but

91LSMAN said:
:giggle: Yes, I forgot-all cops are out to get you.

Crazy idea-don't break the fuckin law.
To me passive countermeasures are like seatbelts and airbags, don't drive without them.

I keep the LS as stock looking as possible since it is my daily driver. If the speed limit is 35 why can't I safely take the corner at 35?

I get pulled over in my NSX no matter what speed I am going.

If it's a local cop they just want to hassle me - envy or ? Staties usually want to talk about the Vette they have. It's on the third engine because their brother in law installed a SC and set the boost to 25 lbs and the engine grenaded - true story.

Last week I saw a friend with a AM DB9 get pulled over at 40 mph in a line of cars going 40 mph in a 45 zone. No ticket, just hassle.

Cops are out profiling anything that isn't a van. These are filled with either mom/kids or illegal aliens and the cops just don't want to deal with either.

I asked them why they don't ticket people on cell phones, it's illegal to talk without a hands free kit in NH. But they can't because "everyone does it. We'd have to pull everyone over."

Your move....

Peace,
Ivanj
 
#19 ·
ivanj said:
To me passive countermeasures are like seatbelts and airbags, don't drive without them.

I keep the LS as stock looking as possible since it is my daily driver. If the speed limit is 35 why can't I safely take the corner at 35?

I get pulled over in my NSX no matter what speed I am going.

If it's a local cop they just want to hassle me - envy or ? Staties usually want to talk about the Vette they have. It's on the third engine because their brother in law installed a SC and set the boost to 25 lbs and the engine grenaded - true story.

Last week I saw a friend with a AM DB9 get pulled over at 40 mph in a line of cars going 40 mph in a 45 zone. No ticket, just hassle.

Cops are out profiling anything that isn't a van. These are filled with either mom/kids or illegal aliens and the cops just don't want to deal with either.

I asked them why they don't ticket people on cell phones, it's illegal to talk without a hands free kit in NH. But they can't because "everyone does it. We'd have to pull everyone over."

Your move....

Peace,
Ivanj
:giggle: Whatever you say. They profile everything? Ok-have fun in your world.
 
#20 ·
I do not advocate .....

91LSMAN said:
:giggle: Whatever you say. They profile everything? Ok-have fun in your world.
I overstated a point to make one...sorry. Hyperbole. For your benefit, I shall explain.

I meant that the "authorities" seem to be attracted to anything that has a Greddy on it (not I) or is exotic. Sometimes it is warranted (lots of the ricers seem to have dangling parts), sometimes, problematic, as in the case of the AM.

Unfortunately my world is filled with more than the occasional person weaving in the left lane at 75 because they are dialing their cell phone. In the winter I'm going 45 on a 65 limit highway in my 4x4 Toyota with 4 studded snow tires because it is nasty slushy/icy. Some clown(ess) in a Range Rover passes me at 60. A mile down the road where the curves start I see the brakes come on doing the side to side bop. When I approach here sits the Rover wrapped up against the guard rail after the first turn.

Take an Advanced Safety driving course. Drive within your limits, within environmental constraints, always. Don't speed.

I never inhaled. Can't we just get along?
 
#21 ·
ivanj said:
I overstated a point to make one...sorry. Hyperbole. For your benefit, I shall explain.

I meant that the "authorities" seem to be attracted to anything that has a Greddy on it (not I) or is exotic. Sometimes it is warranted (lots of the ricers seem to have dangling parts), sometimes, problematic, as in the case of the AM.

Unfortunately my world is filled with more than the occasional person weaving in the left lane at 75 because they are dialing their cell phone. In the winter I'm going 45 on a 65 limit highway in my 4x4 Toyota with 4 studded snow tires because it is nasty slushy/icy. Some clown(ess) in a Range Rover passes me at 60. A mile down the road where the curves start I see the brakes come on doing the side to side bop. When I approach here sits the Rover wrapped up against the guard rail after the first turn.

Take an Advanced Safety driving course. Drive within your limits, within environmental constraints, always. Don't speed.

I never inhaled. Can't we just get along?
Believe me, I get what you are saying. I disagree with you though. We can agree to disagree. We can go back and forth forever.
 
#22 ·
Ivanj, maybe you actually are a "safe" driver who "knows" what you're doing. Part of my problem with your espousing "counter-measures" is that some kid may come along and see you make a post about making your car stealthy to photo radar, to radar and Laser...and then he goes out and buys this crap and puts it on his ride and goes out and drives like an effing idiot. Maybe he runs a red-light and kills someone, because he thought he was immune to photo radar.

I know I'm being a little paranoid, but as you state, there are morons everywhere who overdrive the ability of their cars...and overdrive their abilities. So, that's where I'm coming from.
 
#23 ·
91LSMAN said:
:giggle: Yes, I forgot-all cops are out to get you.

Crazy idea-don't break the fuckin law.
That's funny you saying this, just reminded me of that Jim Carry, liar, liar movie. When, one of his clients called, and he picks up the phone and shouts "STOP BREAKING THE LAW ASSHOLE!"

Ivanj, Can you snap a pic during the day time to see if the camera will pick up the plate numbers during the day?
 
#24 ·
MoisTiCaL said:
That's funny you saying this, just reminded me of that Jim Carry, liar, liar movie. When, one of his clients called, and he picks up the phone and shouts "STOP BREAKING THE LAW ASSHOLE!"

Ivanj, Can you snap a pic during the day time to see if the camera will pick up the plate numbers during the day?
I love that scene!!!

Oh-FYI: Camera flash and Sunshine can totally block out a license plate depending on how a pic is taken.
 
#25 ·
Please don't report me

License plate clearly visible. Sorry about the reflections.

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You'll notice how the Koni Sport Kit tastefully lowers the car. After 5k miles, the ride comfort improves, set to the KONI recommended shock position and firmness settings. Alignment is well within factory specs (zero toe in front ONLY) with no need for camber kits, etc. Nice for a sporty daily driver.

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Thanks,
Ivanj