Hello from Maryland! A laser jammer convert.

[TShoot]

Hi everyone.

New to the whole radar/laser jammer concept and thought before it was a bunch of hocus pocus. Guess I was so wrong but I had not checked in about 10 years.

My brother-in-law drives faster more often over longer distances than anyone I know. I asked him how many tickets/points he had. His response - zero. I asked how in God's name was this possible. He told me he installed a laser jammer along with a Escort Redline radar detector. I said okay - sure. I told him that he was the luckiest man alive since they don't work (laser jammers). He swore by them (especially the laser jammer) so I started researching everything I could find on them (mostly Blinder HP905, Laser Interceptor and AL Priority). Read reviews, watched so many YouTube videos on comparisons, tests, etc. and was very impressed. My brother-in-law had a 4 head setup done on his F-150 with Blinder HP905s (front coverage only).

So here I am now - a believer. I figured this forum looked to be one of the most credible.

Location: Maryland just north of Annapolis
Car: Stock BMW 535xi
Driving: Both long distance highway and city

I am leaning towards AL Priority 2 head setup on the front of the BMW until I can afford the other 2 heads for the rear. Not sure about a radar detector yet. Every review seems to favor a different model. Not sure if it is true or not, but I have read in multiple places to put your money into a good laser jammer first and then get a decent radar detector. I also use the application WAZE to help locate police.

I am looking for any info on how to do an self install of the AL Priority system on my BMW 535xi and a reputable installer in Maryland (if anyone knows of one) in case I don't have the time or patience to install it myself.

And, most important, I am hear to learn everything I can about the subject of laser/radar jamming and detecting. Oh, and I would like to get less speeding tickets.

Thanks!

[curmudgeon]

Welcome to RALF. Radar is an even more common threat than LIDAR, and a quality RD should be your first investment. ALP's are far and away the best jammer currently, and, as you will learn, will probably remain so for a number of years. Feel free to ask questions here, there are many good people here (with different opinions) who will be glad to help.

[dinkydi]

welcome from OZ

[RigToFly01]

Welcome to RALF from the NYC/CT area! I know it is costly to out fit your car with laser jammers. I know first hand. May I make one recommendation. Rear shots are more rare these days. Go with 3 heads up front on the ALP. I checked your state and the Laser Ally and Dragon Eye Compact are used. With 2 heads the compact will punch through. Protect yourself the best you can. On my car the ALP will jam the compact in the front but when we attempt shooting the rear it will jam it but eventually it does punch. I have yet to have a rear shot out in the wild. Check my signature for install and testing results.

Be aware if you catch the bug it can be very expensive. =)

[RigToFly01]

Welcome to RALF. Radar is an even more common threat than LIDAR, and a quality RD should be your first investment. ALP's are far and away the best jammer currently, and, as you will learn, will probably remain so for a number of years. Feel free to ask questions here, there are many good people here (with different opinions) who will be glad to help.

On that note. I have the Passport MAX. If you do a great deal of City driving it will protect you and get fairly quiet after you drive your commute alot and it learns the false alerts. I am not saying it's the best by any means. But it has saved me at least 25+ times. If you do more wide open driving then I would point you in the Redline's Direction.

[FJR1300]

Welcome!

[tmcmenam]

You will want to get a radar detector first, especially if you are new to the countermeasure game.

Valentine 1, Escort Redline or Max are you highest performing options.

I havent seen any rear lidar shots in MD so you will probably be good with a front setup if. ALPs & LIs will jam the Poliscan speed camera(which is widely used in MD) usually pointed at the rear of your vehicle.

[RedRocket]

Welcome to the Forum.That's a great Intro you made & I would also agree a good Radar Detector should be your 1st purchase b/c you're likely to encounter more radar between Local police & State police than Laser.When ready,the AntiLaser Priority is the best Laser countermeasure you can buy at the present time.
Look forward to your participation here.

[Yellowcab]

Welcome to the forum. Some good sound advice has already been given above. Feel free to ask more questions.

[OrlNmE]

Welcome to the forum. I can't say much different than what has been said already. A good radar detector first with waze or Escort live, I use both sometimes. And once you get that then save up for ALP. I have 3 in front of my truck and one in the rear until I can buy another one for the rear to complete the rear protection.

I, like you, spent the last 8 years not believing in laser jammers because to many fail to protect you from most lasers and new guns came out so frequently that it was a waste of money. That was until ALPriority came out and I spent 11 months following the results and finally a few months ago I was convinced that this is what I have been waiting for and pulled the trigger To "invest" in them because they where updatable for newer guns in a short time frame !!! ALP will lead the market for many years to come if they continue as they have been by keeping us updated once we own their product with firmware updates to protect us from new threats. Because of this, I have recommended them to many friends.

Sorry for long posting but I understand how you feel about not believing parking sensors really works. Trust ALP after you get a good RD.