Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E70) Forum
Tagged on way home from picking up my X Tagged on way home from picking up my X
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
Page 1 of 4 1 234
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-05-2009, 02:01 PM
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Northern CA
Posts: 57
moolis is on a distinguished road
Tagged on way home from picking up my X
Finally my car came in. Picked it up last night 1.5 hrs. from home. Driving home, following my husband in his Corvette, we BOTH got nabbed by the CHP! Could not believe it. They were lurking in the dark with all lights out on a rural dark hwy. It was a speed trap area. Posted speed went down to 55 somewhere along the way, unnoticed. We both were going about 74. Took the big grin off my face Luckily, I was just past the probation period between tickets to keep the last one off my record because of traffic school. I didn't even have 50 miles on my car yet! Needless to say, what's the best radar detector to get? We both need one. Btw, LOVE the car!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-05-2009, 02:12 PM
TQ2K's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: West Chester, PA
Posts: 2,530
TQ2K is on a distinguished road
Valentine 1.
__________________
TQ2K


'04 N62 - Alpine White/Truffle
'03 S62 - Petrol Mica/Champagne
'97 S52/4/5 - Alpine White/Dove
'91 M42/4/5 - Brilliantrot/Tan
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-05-2009, 06:18 PM
tonycajjo's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: CT
Posts: 702
tonycajjo is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by TQ2K View Post
Valentine 1.
oh yea. just drive light for awhile and get used to the device before you intend to use it. remember that once the radar goes off you need to IMMEDIATELY slow down to post speed limits. (you only have seconds before the speed registers.) non of this gradual slow down.

But the V1 is great for knowing whats around the next corner or over the next hill, warning you far in advance. (only buy from Valentine One radar and laser detectors)
__________________
focus!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-05-2009, 02:51 PM
motordavid's Avatar
RetiredBum & Semi-RenaissanceMan
  
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mtns of Western NC, & SW FLA
Posts: 16,828
motordavid will become famous soon enoughmotordavid will become famous soon enough
Blame it on your Hub driving his Vette, leading...

If CHP has instant on, no brand of BirdDog is invulnerable.
GL,mD
__________________
Ol'UncleMotor
From the Home Base of Pro Bono Punditry
and 50 Cent Opins...

Our Mtn Scenes, Car Pics, and Road Trip Pics on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627297418250/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627332480833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45275375@N00/

My X Page
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-05-2009, 02:59 PM
cmyX6go's Avatar
Hell on wheels....
  
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: in a black dress
Posts: 12,736
cmyX6go will become famous soon enough
Ouch, a twofor. Congrats anyway.
__________________


Current:
2016 X6 ///M Black Sapphire Metallic
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-05-2009, 03:33 PM
genemish's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New Providence, NJ
Posts: 506
genemish is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by moolis View Post
Finally my car came in. Picked it up last night 1.5 hrs. from home. Driving home, following my husband in his Corvette, we BOTH got nabbed by the CHP! Could not believe it. They were lurking in the dark with all lights out on a rural dark hwy. It was a speed trap area. Posted speed went down to 55 somewhere along the way, unnoticed. We both were going about 74. Took the big grin off my face Luckily, I was just past the probation period between tickets to keep the last one off my record because of traffic school. I didn't even have 50 miles on my car yet! Needless to say, what's the best radar detector to get? We both need one. Btw, LOVE the car!
Sorry about the CHP.. I like the Escort 9500xi
__________________
2011 X5 3.5D - Platinum Gray / Black Leather / Dark Bamboo, Sports w/ 20's, Adaptive Drive, Comfort Seats, Cold Weather, Premium, Sound, Rear Climate, Technology, Comfort Access, Auto High Beams, Heated Rear Seats, Running Boards, Roof Rails w/Rola Crossbars, Space-saver Tire, Moonroof visor, P/Q Brake Pads, Cargo Mat, Weathertech All Weather Mats, Draw-Tite Hitch.

2010 X5 4.8i - Lemon'd 12/2010.
2006 X5 4.4i - Sold 11/2009.
2004 X5 4.4i - Stolen 8/2005. R.I.P.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-05-2009, 03:36 PM
rh71's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: LI | NY
Posts: 3,924
rh71 is on a distinguished road
Not sure about your state but you're lucky it's not a 21+ infraction. That's automatically 6 points and a whole bunch of extra fees here.
__________________
'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 11-05-2009, 04:01 PM
XXX555's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: US of A
Posts: 367
XXX555 is on a distinguished road
Congrats!

Mozeltoff...Cherry Broken.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 11-05-2009, 04:03 PM
Redridge's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 163
Redridge is on a distinguished road
I think, it will be very close on the 40-90mph pull between the x5d and the vette...
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 11-05-2009, 04:17 PM
motordavid's Avatar
RetiredBum & Semi-RenaissanceMan
  
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mtns of Western NC, & SW FLA
Posts: 16,828
motordavid will become famous soon enoughmotordavid will become famous soon enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by Redridge View Post
I think, it will be very close on the 40-90mph pull between the x5d and the vette...
No Homer here, but I don't think it would be close, if I get to drop
2-3 gears in my 'ol '02 Vert 6 speed. Or, how about a 40-120+?
__________________
Ol'UncleMotor
From the Home Base of Pro Bono Punditry
and 50 Cent Opins...

Our Mtn Scenes, Car Pics, and Road Trip Pics on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627297418250/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627332480833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45275375@N00/

My X Page
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 4 1 234

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:31 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.