Beltronics STi Radar detector - undetectable?

SVT_Power · July 28, 2009, 11:33:11 AM

aren't you above 25?

VTEC_Inside · July 28, 2009, 11:45:22 AM

Not much point to detectors around here Eddie.

Best to just use the Mark 1 Eyeball...

Problem is that they use Laser almost exclusively here and by the time that hits the detector you are already fucked.

VTEC_Inside · July 28, 2009, 11:47:24 AM

As a side note, I hit over 180kph passing someone yesterday

Guy in a 3.1L Cavalier wagon had thwarted my earlier attempt to pass him in 6th gear, so I went down to 4th the next time.

SVT_Power · July 28, 2009, 12:03:45 PM

Quote from: VTEC_Inside on July 28, 2009, 11:47:24 AM
As a side note, I hit over 180kph passing someone yesterday

Guy in a 3.1L Cavalier wagon had thwarted my earlier attempt to pass him in 6th gear, so I went down to 4th the next time.

well there you go

VTEC_Inside · July 28, 2009, 12:40:02 PM

Quote from: SVT_Power on July 28, 2009, 12:03:45 PM
well there you go

Lol, but I started at about 120-130, so I only picked up 50kph or so.

Still didn't double my original speed :P

dazzleman · July 28, 2009, 03:48:37 PM

VTEC_Inside, are you looking to reclaim the 'biggest/worst ticket' title from Eddie?

SVT_Power · July 28, 2009, 04:02:18 PM

i'll buy dinner for whoever reclaims it

VTEC_Inside · July 28, 2009, 06:10:19 PM

Quote from: dazzleman on July 28, 2009, 03:48:37 PM
VTEC_Inside, are you looking to reclaim the 'biggest/worst ticket' title from Eddie?

Nah. I was looking to pass the tough guy in the Cavalier wagon that was holding everyone up in the left lane. Every time someone tried to pass him he'd speed up.

I had a Keanu "whoa" moment as I glanced at the speedo when changing back to the left lane.

Thankfully it was on a cop free section of the hwy. The same stretch I usually run up the speedo if I'm so inclined and traffic permits.

dazzleman · July 28, 2009, 06:13:44 PM

Quote from: VTEC_Inside on July 28, 2009, 06:10:19 PM
Nah. I was looking to pass the tough guy in the Cavalier wagon that was holding everyone up in the left lane. Every time someone tried to pass him he'd speed up.

I had a Keanu "whoa" moment as I glanced at the speedo when changing back to the left lane.

Thankfully it was on a cop free section of the hwy. The same stretch I usually run up the speedo if I'm so inclined and traffic permits.

I want you to take that title back from Eddie. I'm pulling for you, man.....

hotrodalex · July 28, 2009, 07:00:01 PM

180 kph on the highway is a totally different story than 165 kph in a 60 kph zone.

dazzleman · July 28, 2009, 07:08:01 PM

That's true. I'm sure VTEC_Inside is a much more responsible driver than Eddie. I'm just joking around anyway.

VTEC_Inside · July 28, 2009, 07:36:17 PM

Quote from: dazzleman on July 28, 2009, 07:08:01 PM
That's true. I'm sure VTEC_Inside is a much more responsible driver than Eddie. I'm just joking around anyway.

Responsible? psht....

*Professional driver, closed course... / Computer generated image / etc....

Eye of the Tiger · July 28, 2009, 07:38:16 PM

Pfft. Swift could do that going up hill towing a fifth wheel camper full of fat chicks with elephantiasis.

hotrodalex · July 28, 2009, 07:42:47 PM

Quote from: NACar on July 28, 2009, 07:38:16 PM
Pfft. Swift could do that going up hill towing a fifth wheel camper full of fat chicks with elephantiasis.

That's 180 kilometers per HOUR, not YEAR.

Eye of the Tiger · July 28, 2009, 07:45:18 PM

Quote from: hotrodalex on July 28, 2009, 07:42:47 PM
That's 180 kilometers per HOUR, not YEAR.

Stupid Canadians and their metric system

VTEC_Inside · July 28, 2009, 08:57:24 PM

Quote from: NACar on July 28, 2009, 07:45:18 PM
Stupid Canadians and their metric system

Without looking it up, how many cubic inches is your Swifts engine?

SVT_Power · July 28, 2009, 09:01:00 PM

Quote from: VTEC_Inside on July 28, 2009, 08:57:24 PM
Without looking it up, how many cubic inches is your Swifts engine?

swift cubic inches

The Pirate · July 28, 2009, 09:10:16 PM

Not as impressive as VTEC's recent performance, but I was on a stretch of highway that is patrolled by troopers, and with a 55mph limit.

CALL_911 · July 28, 2009, 09:22:47 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 28, 2009, 09:10:16 PM
Not as impressive as VTEC's recent performance, but I was on a stretch of highway that is patrolled by troopers, and with a 55mph limit.

It's geared quite short, isn't it?

The Pirate · July 28, 2009, 09:44:20 PM

Quote from: CALL_911 on July 28, 2009, 09:22:47 PM
It's geared quite short, isn't it?

Yes, it's one of the few things that I dislike about the car. Though, all is forgiven on a curvy back road - 3rd gear is just about perfect for that.

VTEC_Inside · July 28, 2009, 09:51:08 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 28, 2009, 09:44:20 PM
Yes, it's one of the few things that I dislike about the car. Though, all is forgiven on a curvy back road - 3rd gear is just about perfect for that.

That's about where my 3rd gear ends :)

hotrodalex · July 28, 2009, 09:52:47 PM

Guess I should post this up.

The Pirate · July 28, 2009, 09:55:52 PM

Quote from: VTEC_Inside on July 28, 2009, 09:51:08 PM
That's about where my 3rd gear ends :)

Yeah, 3rd is good for about 83 mph in my car. Mine is much lower revving, though.

hotrodalex · July 28, 2009, 09:58:41 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 28, 2009, 09:55:52 PM
Yeah, 3rd is good for about 83 mph in my car. Mine is much lower revving, though.

I can get to at least 100 in 2nd.

Rupert · July 28, 2009, 10:38:15 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 28, 2009, 09:44:20 PM
Yes, it's one of the few things that I dislike about the car. Though, all is forgiven on a curvy back road - 3rd gear is just about perfect for that.

Oh? I'd think that the acceleration would be appreciated.

The Pirate · July 28, 2009, 10:50:10 PM

Quote from: Psilos on July 28, 2009, 10:38:15 PM
Oh? I'd think that the acceleration would be appreciated.

Yeah, there's always that. But this car has the suds for taller gearing, and a just a little bit taller would be beneficial, IMO. It revs at about 3400 rpm at 70mph on the highway. I'm curious to see if it would be more efficient if it turned 3K rpm or thereabouts. My Honda ran 2800 rpm at 70 mph, with less displacement, power and torque. So, I think the Proteg? would benefit there. Also, the acceleration is deceiving, because I need to hit 3rd gear to get to 60 mph (unless I feel like shifting past redline, which I have done). If it could hit 60 mph in second, then that eliminates a time wasting shift.

I don't want anything crazy, just each gear to be slightly taller (or a higher final drive ratio). But you're absolutely right, when I'm on a winding back road, then I have no issues with the short gearing, 'cause it is easy to keep the car in the meat of the powerband.

VTEC_Inside · July 28, 2009, 10:54:59 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 28, 2009, 10:50:10 PM
Yeah, there's always that. But this car has the suds for taller gearing, and a just a little bit taller would be beneficial, IMO. It revs at about 3400 rpm at 70mph on the highway. I'm curious to see if it would be more efficient if it turned 3K rpm or thereabouts. My Honda ran 2800 rpm at 70 mph, with less displacement, power and torque. So, I think the Proteg? would benefit there. Also, the acceleration is deceiving, because I need to hit 3rd gear to get to 60 mph (unless I feel like shifting past redline, which I have done). If it could hit 60 mph in second, then that eliminates a time wasting shift.

I don't want anything crazy, just each gear to be slightly taller (or a higher final drive ratio). But you're absolutely right, when I'm on a winding back road, then I have no issues with the short gearing, 'cause it is easy to keep the car in the meat of the powerband.

Ouch, that sucks having to go to 3rd for 60mph... I don't think I've ever driven a car where I needed to do that. 2nd in both my cars is right about at 100kph, of course one is revving 6000rpm, and the other 8000rpm :)

Rupert · July 28, 2009, 11:01:58 PM

Quote from: The Pirate on July 28, 2009, 10:50:10 PM
Yeah, there's always that. But this car has the suds for taller gearing, and a just a little bit taller would be beneficial, IMO. It revs at about 3400 rpm at 70mph on the highway. I'm curious to see if it would be more efficient if it turned 3K rpm or thereabouts. My Honda ran 2800 rpm at 70 mph, with less displacement, power and torque. So, I think the Proteg? would benefit there. Also, the acceleration is deceiving, because I need to hit 3rd gear to get to 60 mph (unless I feel like shifting past redline, which I have done). If it could hit 60 mph in second, then that eliminates a time wasting shift.

I don't want anything crazy, just each gear to be slightly taller (or a higher final drive ratio). But you're absolutely right, when I'm on a winding back road, then I have no issues with the short gearing, 'cause it is easy to keep the car in the meat of the powerband.

Psh, there are only four speeds in the MG. It buzzes like crazy on the highway.

hotrodalex · July 29, 2009, 04:21:16 PM

Quote from: Psilos on July 28, 2009, 11:01:58 PM
Psh, there are only four speeds in the MG. It buzzes like crazy on the highway.

There are only 3 in the Camaro.

SVT_Power · July 29, 2009, 08:45:23 PM

Quote from: VTEC_Inside on July 28, 2009, 10:54:59 PM
Ouch, that sucks having to go to 3rd for 60mph... I don't think I've ever driven a car where I needed to do that. 2nd in both my cars is right about at 100kph, of course one is revving 6000rpm, and the other 8000rpm :)

i need to get to 3rd to 100. 2nd is a little bit shy