LRC100 question
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Hello all
My dad's just bought himself an LRC100 for his Ultima which he has received in the post today.
Now that its arrived, he's actually unsure whether he needs it since the Ultima's number plater is at a 45° angle and there's no reflective material behind it, it's just a big black and white sticker.
So the question is, with a fibreglass curvey bonnet and no reflective number plate, does my dad need an LRC100?
Cheers for any help
>>> Edited by forever_driving on Thursday 1st July 12:42
>>> Edited by forever_driving on Thursday 1st July 12:44
My dad's just bought himself an LRC100 for his Ultima which he has received in the post today.
Now that its arrived, he's actually unsure whether he needs it since the Ultima's number plater is at a 45° angle and there's no reflective material behind it, it's just a big black and white sticker.
So the question is, with a fibreglass curvey bonnet and no reflective number plate, does my dad need an LRC100?
Cheers for any help
>>> Edited by forever_driving on Thursday 1st July 12:42
>>> Edited by forever_driving on Thursday 1st July 12:44
I've heard on Se7en (Caterham) style cars there isn't enought frontal surface to allow a laser to lock on unless they have a standard front plate.
Not sure about an Ultima, but I don't think laser cares about the material it hits as it's a type of light, so GRP will still reflect it.
I think there's a website that offers a testing facility with a laser speed gun so you could test it out?
Not sure about an Ultima, but I don't think laser cares about the material it hits as it's a type of light, so GRP will still reflect it.
I think there's a website that offers a testing facility with a laser speed gun so you could test it out?
You can always affix it to the back of the car. You can be LIDAR'd from both ends (excuse the expression) these days.
If a LIDA is in use on an A or B road, they might pull you in as you go past, so do't actually need to get the plate in shot. I'd put it on the front and buy a second one and stick it to the back. An Ultima has to be a major target for envious Talivan operators.
If a LIDA is in use on an A or B road, they might pull you in as you go past, so do't actually need to get the plate in shot. I'd put it on the front and buy a second one and stick it to the back. An Ultima has to be a major target for envious Talivan operators.
KITT said:
I've heard on Se7en (Caterham) style cars there isn't enought frontal surface to allow a laser to lock on unless they have a standard front plate.
I expect there's enough reflectivity from a small plate or a headlamp to get a reading.
>> Edited by roop on Thursday 1st July 13:50
I'm just sat here reading my new Kustoms Signals prolaser manual........
It says:
It's much easier to target a vehicle going away, the aquisition time is also faster.
Flat reflective surfaces are best. number plates & rear light reflectors & headlights.
Having been out for a quick test, (it arrived today) I have already discovered the following.....
Its a range finder too, however it can't see the range on dark red house bricks, roof tiles, trees, garden shed, or anything slightly organic. It likes windows, road signs & cars funnily enough.
So a sleek low car with no flat frontal areas, that's gotta be worth a try.
>> Edited by cptsideways on Thursday 1st July 14:58
It says:
It's much easier to target a vehicle going away, the aquisition time is also faster.
Flat reflective surfaces are best. number plates & rear light reflectors & headlights.
Having been out for a quick test, (it arrived today) I have already discovered the following.....
Its a range finder too, however it can't see the range on dark red house bricks, roof tiles, trees, garden shed, or anything slightly organic. It likes windows, road signs & cars funnily enough.
So a sleek low car with no flat frontal areas, that's gotta be worth a try.
>> Edited by cptsideways on Thursday 1st July 14:58
I want to fit one to my T350 ... unfortunately the front doesn't have a suitable gap to put the device into near the plate.
How well do you guys think it would perform if I placed the device in one of the air scoops either side of the numberplate. I think it would catch the signal as the laser was being targetted? (maybe I need a smaller front plate too ...).
Fitting one to the rear of the T350 should be easy enough - holes all over the place
How well do you guys think it would perform if I placed the device in one of the air scoops either side of the numberplate. I think it would catch the signal as the laser was being targetted? (maybe I need a smaller front plate too ...).
Fitting one to the rear of the T350 should be easy enough - holes all over the place
trefor said:
I want to fit one to my T350 ... unfortunately the front doesn't have a suitable gap to put the device into near the plate.
How well do you guys think it would perform if I placed the device in one of the air scoops either side of the numberplate.
I have mine fitted in the "mouth" of my cerb right under the plate, you can't really see it which is good! The scoops on the T350 should be a good place, just get it as close to the plate as you can.
cptsideways said:
I'm just sat here reading my new Kustoms Signals prolaser manual........
It says:
It's much easier to target a vehicle going away, the aquisition time is also faster.
Flat reflective surfaces are best. number plates & rear light reflectors & headlights.
Having been out for a quick test, (it arrived today) I have already discovered the following.....
Its a range finder too, however it can't see the range on dark red house bricks, roof tiles, trees, garden shed, or anything slightly organic. It likes windows, road signs & cars funnily enough.
So a sleek low car with no flat frontal areas, that's gotta be worth a try.
>> Edited by cptsideways on Thursday 1st July 14:58
Perhaps we should just grow grass over the car or cover it in something from the military stealth supplies catalogue ... a bit of Lockheed SR10 (?) paint topcoat maybe ...
cptsideways said:
I'm just sat here reading my new Kustoms Signals prolaser manual........
It says:
It's much easier to target a vehicle going away, the aquisition time is also faster.
Flat reflective surfaces are best. number plates & rear light reflectors & headlights.
Having been out for a quick test, (it arrived today) I have already discovered the following.....
Its a range finder too, however it can't see the range on dark red house bricks, roof tiles, trees, garden shed, or anything slightly organic. It likes windows, road signs & cars funnily enough.
So a sleek low car with no flat frontal areas, that's gotta be worth a try.
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