Last time we posted on the K40 Remote Bluetooth Enabled Calibre Radar
and Laser Protection System there were a few people out there who questioned the manufacturers advertised claims
how well the product protected against radar and laser detection. Though I haven't verified it was in response to those
comments, K40 went out and hired Speed Measurement Laboratories to perform an
impartial field test of the Calibre's radar receiver. The results, as I can attest to as I've had the system
installed on my own car for a couple months now, are on
par or above industry standards.
SML used the same testing procedures it used in its Annual Radar Test held
last June when K40 had not yet released the Calibre. SML has published its report
(pdf and
html) and concludes that the Calibre's performance is
"unwavering and accurate on all radar frequencies used by police." While many of us aren't able to raise the capital to
own a K40 system, at least we know when the dough does start rolling in that we'll get what we pay for.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Corey W. @ Dec 18th 2005 11:07PM
What's the price range for this setup....
Myren @ Dec 18th 2005 11:07PM
Yeah, price range.
I hate internet sites that dont give prices.
sr20de @ Dec 18th 2005 11:07PM
"$1,699.95 (price for Calibre DL including custom installation, not including Laser Defuser)"
From http://www.autoblog.com/entry/1234000863062117/
Myren @ Dec 18th 2005 11:07PM
Well,
Valentine V1: $400
Remote display: wot, like $100?
M-40 Laser Blinder: $599 (ebay for $450)
Veil Stealth: $90
Its pretty comparable really, includes laser blinder. No license plate frame either. And Dont forget the Bearcat. I presume they are still #1.
I was considering going this route, but realized I did not pay $1000 for my car. Its starting to dislike 80mph. Although it would be very pleasant speeding with relative impunity. Brake lights are, without fail, one of the best radar detectors around, but sometimes shit happens. Sometimes its nice not being on full alert.
Speeding would be a lot more fun and a lot less dangerous if I didnt spend 90% of the effort watching for cops.
I wish speed labs would test police scanner systems like Bearcat. Maybe then I could spend just as much on off the shelf gear as I could on the K40. Maybe I should just go buy a stealth fighter instead though, the price is starting to feel comparable.
Max @ Dec 18th 2005 11:07PM
1000 bucks for radar detection seems expensive, but it'll pay for itself in maybe just two early warnings, depending on how fast you are going :).
K40 has a price list on the parts page of their site: http://www.k40.com/part_main.html
Nobody Important @ Dec 18th 2005 11:07PM
Interestingly, K40 sued (or threatened to sue) the premier radar detector reviewing site (www.radarbusters.com) and forced it to take down a damning review. As a result of an agreement with K40, nobody is allowed even to mention the company name in the discussion forum at www.radardetector.net.
I, for one, will not be buying a product whose manufacturer files SLAPP suits against Internet forums who have something less than positive to say.