our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 18y 2m 14d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 08/09/08 05:20 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 05:20 AM I dont think I would risk using one myself but yes speedo inacuracy is huge on some vehicles my ford ranger work ute will read 130 on the speedo and the gps will say I'm only doing 108 ,yes most speedo's are inacurate in favor of the speed limit ie read higher than what you are doing but if you had one that worked the other way you would be in the sh*t Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-730095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSV_LS1 Member 303 Member For: 21y 4m 10d Gender: Male Posted 08/09/08 05:29 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 05:29 AM There is a great feature in our Falcons, its called "Speed Alert", once you go over a pre-determined speed, it will chime at you.....Pure genius I know, and it would appear it takes a even bigger genius to use it.Pretty useless unless your driving in one speed limit zone everywhere you go. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-730101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iTec TEAM BA Donating Members 1,755 Member For: 20y 7m 4d Gender: Male Location: North of The Bridge Posted 08/09/08 05:49 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 05:49 AM Law abiding my A$>>>> In WA they will book you for doing 106km/h in a 100 zone. 6km over the limit is a fine and most Speedos are only accurate to within 10% so go figure!! Change your tire type or manufacturer and its out again. 99% of Speedo's are not correct yet we get booked for doing 6km over.that is why most if not all manufacturers calibrate there speedos bellow actual speed, if you read either one of the car mags (moto or wheels) they show the actual speed at an indicated speed of 100kph. generally it is in the region of 95-99kph and never above 100kph Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-730115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 08/09/08 05:55 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 05:55 AM Aftermarket wheels or different profile tyre will throw that off though. 6km/hr is a little rediculous in my opinion as all it takes is a little touch of the go pedal to get there Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-730117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRDOSE BIGRED Donating Members 1,410 Member For: 18y 3m 19d Gender: Male Location: Sth East Melb Posted 08/09/08 06:28 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 06:28 AM I dont do much hwy/fwy driving im always driving on roads that vary with speeds its hard to always stick to the speed limit especially with these cars u just have to breath on the go pedal and your already over the speed limit. I would love a radar detector (bit too expensive) why the hell are they legal in WA but nowhere else? revenue raising pricks. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-730139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 21y 2m 17d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 08/09/08 06:32 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 06:32 AM No silly, they do these things to save your life. Haven’t you been listening to all the propaganda??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-730145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 08/09/08 06:55 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 06:55 AM Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-730160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSCAR Member 414 Member For: 17y 5m 3d Gender: Male Location: FTG, Victoria Posted 08/09/08 07:11 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 07:11 AM I do heaps of hwy driving and I've been fined for doing 102kmph in a 100 zone.. its quite stupid. I don't like using cruise control because it makes the drive to comfortable and I've almost nodded off.I've never heard of "Speed Alert" before might have to look into it :D Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-730187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 18y 8m 4d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 17/09/08 05:45 AM Share Posted 17/09/08 05:45 AM Has anyone got one of these radar detectors?http://www.radars.com.au/radar_detectors/w...ar-detector.phpThey seem pretty decent, and there is videos of it working here in Western Australia.I can pick a new one up relatively cheap and I'm thinking of getting one. plus the blue lights will match the gauges and interior lights in the car Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-735879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR06T Silver Donating Members 4,146 Member For: 20y 19d Gender: Male Posted 17/09/08 05:57 AM Share Posted 17/09/08 05:57 AM perhaps pm arronm, he has done alot of testing with them and will be able to give you more info. I think he likes the escort and bel more than the whistler, but dont quote me on that. I have a older bel, it works well. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/66401-radar-detectors-merged-topic/page/31/#findComment-735888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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