Has anyone's radar detector ever failed them?

**bully** · 23rd July 2008, 12:04

Back on topic...how long should these batteries last in my H.A.R.D set up thingy? [/B][/QUOTE]

honestly... it will probley f out before the batterys go flatt, my experience. and another i know.

**denill** · 23rd July 2008, 12:05

Originally Posted by scumdog

And a 'Likewise' as I walk back to my work car...

Hey Scummy. Do you use the "Have a nice day" parting shot?

If ya do you've gone down in my estimation as one of the better ones. With 'better' used rather loosely.

**scumdog** · 23rd July 2008, 12:18

Originally Posted by denill

Hey Scummy. Do you use the "Have a nice day" parting shot?

If ya do you've gone down in my estimation as one of the better ones. With 'better' used rather loosely.

Nah, at best I'll say "Hopefully we won't meet again in these circumstances eh" or similar, just about all say "damn right' or "me too" or similar.

But when the response is "Fuck off"....

**jrandom** · 23rd July 2008, 12:25

Originally Posted by scumdog

Nah, at best I'll say "Hopefully we won't meet again in these circumstances eh"

I would, upon hearing that, clear my throat, throw my head back, and launch into a slightly helmet-muffled but still loud rendition of 'We'll Meet Again'.

Come to think of it, I hope I get a chance to do that.

Some sunny day.

**denill** · 23rd July 2008, 12:46

Originally Posted by scumdog

Nah, at best I'll say "Hopefully we won't meet again in these circumstances eh" or similar, just about all say "damn right' or "me too" or similar...

Mmmm, pleased to hear that.

Next time I'm down your way we may meet - hope not tho.

**Boob Johnson** · 23rd July 2008, 12:58

Originally Posted by pritch008

That'd be a damn fine signature line for a member of the

Now let's see, who is there?????

Tis a line from a movie called "Heat" when John Voight is trying to tell De Niro to quit while you're ahead. Damn fine saying, damn fine movie

**scumdog** · 23rd July 2008, 13:02

Originally Posted by Boob Johnson

Tis a line from a movie called "Heat" when John Voight is trying to tell De Niro to quit while you're ahead. Damn fine saying, damn fine movie

We use it all the time - when a drunk drives home and we don't get him, when there's a crime committed but not enough evidence and we KNOW they did it, whatever.

And it's true AND they hate being told it.

**Boob Johnson** · 23rd July 2008, 13:05

Originally Posted by scumdog

We use it all the time - when a drunk drives home and we don't get him, when there's a crime committed but not enough evidence and we KNOW they did it, whatever.

And it's true AND they hate being told it.

he he I bet they hate being told that

**Gremlin** · 23rd July 2008, 15:55

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Back on topic...how long should these batteries last in my H.A.R.D set up thingy?

hypothetically (after all, I'm a good boy, and wouldn't have any gadgetry like that) its almost bang on 5000km. Depending on how often you use it, how much you leave it on, etc etc.

Basically, turn it on, turn on the detector, it should flash briefly, that way you know the hard is working, and when you stop for a while, turn it all off, rinse and repeat when you get going again.

hypothetically of course

**bully** · 23rd July 2008, 16:07

iv gota admit, it would be pretty cool, speeding after speeders, or if the wholesale is closing just flick on the lights, nobody would know, after all who polices the police?
hey scumdog... is there such thing as citizens arrest?
or citizen car chase that would be cool, ...um i was chasing a speeder, citizens speeding ticket. ha ha.

**madandy** · 23rd July 2008, 16:10

Originally Posted by Mikkel

Worst piece of road ever! Boring, straight, plenty of traffic, goes nowhere interesting (Ashburton) - and it's straight and boring too. I hate it.

Did I say SH1? Admittedly its the first road you'd think of.

Time trialling between the two towns used to be quite a lark, using as little of SH1 as possible: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?utm_ca...a&utm_term=map.

note: not all roads are shown in that map

**scumdog** · 23rd July 2008, 16:12

Originally Posted by bully

iv gota admit, it would be pretty cool, speeding after speeders, or if the wholesale is closing just flick on the lights, nobody would know, after all who polices the police?
hey scumdog... is there such thing as citizens arrest?
or citizen car chase that would be cool, ...um i was chasing a speeder, citizens speeding ticket. ha ha.

Fark.... after seeing most citizens 'drive'? - I wouldn't let them anywhere near a chase!!!

Cops crash during a chase - how well do you think joe citizen would do??

And leave off the 'citizens arrest' thing - you would be buying a whole mess of legal trouble.

(sits back and waits)

**kiwifruit** · 23rd July 2008, 16:20

Bloody citizens!!!! They should be .. etc etc

**Mikkel** · 23rd July 2008, 16:54

Originally Posted by madandy

Did I say SH1? Admittedly its the first road you'd think of.

Time trialling between the two towns used to be quite a lark, using as little of SH1 as possible: http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?utm_ca...a&utm_term=map.

note: not all roads are shown in that map

Hmm, there isn't a route shown in your link.

However, there are not that many options for getting yourself from Chch to Ashburton that are not both very flat and very straight. It's either over the Rakaia Bridge or through the Rakaia gorge - and the gorge, while lovely, is a considerable detour. (Dunno if you could find a ford somewhere inbetween, but there are none on my map.)