Choose your color scheme:
The Vette Barn  
 
Go Back   The Vette Barn > Off Topic/Babes/Other > Off Topic

Off Topic Off Topic - General non-Corvette related discussion.

User Tag List

Reply
 
Share Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 12-07-2010, 4:46pm   #1
Exotix
Banned
Points: 12,642, Level: 77
Activity: 0%
 
Exotix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,147
Thanks: 346
Thanked 507 Times in 434 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $0
Default The Speed Limit Lottery

Obeying the Speed Limit For Fun ?

Enter the Speed Camera Lottery


Obeying the Speed Limit For Fun? Enter the Speed Camera Lottery


Volkswagen is not only attempting to be the largest car maker in the world, but they also want to control your behavior.

VW introduced its initiative site, TheFunTheory.com to find ways to use fun to change people's behavior for (what they think is) the better.

The winner ? ... A speed camera lottery.

It registers via photograph every car and driver that passes and, at the end of a set period, fines the speeders and rewards one lucky non-speeder, with a cut of the speeder's fines. In testing, the camera lottery reduced speeds by 7kph in the tested zone.

There are no holes in this plan at all.

But tell me, dear readers, are you willing / happy to be recorded for doing good or bad so long as there's random money involved ?










:camera: ...
Exotix is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2010, 4:51pm   #2
vetterdstr
Vette Barn Crew
Points: 5,098, Level: 48
Activity: 0%
 
vetterdstr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 609
Thanks: 124
Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $4381783
Default

I can get started on this right away.. I can setup two radar cameras and bill speeders and send rewards to the people doing the speed limit. The only catch is I will keep 99% of the fines and give away 1% to the safe drivers.
__________________
vetterdstr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2010, 5:11pm   #3
Exotix
Banned
Points: 12,642, Level: 77
Activity: 0%
 
Exotix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 4,147
Thanks: 346
Thanked 507 Times in 434 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $0
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by vetterdstr View Post
I can get started on this right away.. I can setup two radar cameras and bill speeders and send rewards to the people doing the speed limit. The only catch is I will keep 99% of the fines and give away 1% to the safe drivers.
Goes to entrepreneurial (spirit) free market ... so no gripe from me ...


Exotix is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-07-2010, 11:58pm   #4
Sneaks
Charter Member - C5 Mod
Barn Stall Owner #41
Points: 19,293, Level: 95
Activity: 0%
 
Sneaks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: hagerstown, md
Posts: 5,780
Thanks: 1,206
Thanked 1,291 Times in 827 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $8192878
Default

I just got a dam camera ticket in the mail today, so don't even get me started on those mutha*#*#** speed cameras. Goshdam BS money rackets!
__________________
'98 Pewter coupe. A little of this and a little of that.....
Sneaks is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2010, 8:51am   #5
wwomanC6
Charter Member
C6 Modulator
Barn Stall Owner #27

Barn Raising I,II
NCM Supporter '13,'14,'15
Bantayan Kids '13
Points: 77,846, Level: 100
Activity: 51.5%
 
wwomanC6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 29,424
Thanks: 16,018
Thanked 7,063 Times in 4,385 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $100108568
Default

My new radar detector tells me when I'm coming up on a speeding cameras. It gives me a voice warning and the states once I have reached the marked intersection for that camera. No more surprise cameras.

wwomanC6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2010, 11:48am   #6
vetterdstr
Vette Barn Crew
Points: 5,098, Level: 48
Activity: 0%
 
vetterdstr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 609
Thanks: 124
Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $4381783
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by wwomanC6 View Post
My new radar detector tells me when I'm coming up on a speeding cameras. It gives me a voice warning and the states once I have reached the marked intersection for that camera. No more surprise cameras.

My new GPS lets me know of stationary red light cameras before I get to them. Another APP lets me know where the speed cameras are too. Got this town wired!!
__________________
vetterdstr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2010, 12:19pm   #7
Defib1961
Barn Stall Owner #23
Barn Raising I
Points: 59,779, Level: 100
Activity: 0.6%
 
Defib1961's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: THE Lone Star State
Posts: 9,499
Thanks: 3,269
Thanked 5,881 Times in 2,031 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $144580
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by wwomanC6 View Post
My new radar detector tells me when I'm coming up on a speeding cameras. It gives me a voice warning and the states once I have reached the marked intersection for that camera. No more surprise cameras.

I want one!! Where and what kind?
__________________
Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.
Defib1961 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2010, 2:53pm   #8
lutzdog
Charter Member
Barn Raising II
Points: 11,003, Level: 72
Activity: 0%
 
lutzdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 369
Thanks: 44
Thanked 46 Times in 33 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $595211
Default

ditto
lutzdog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2010, 4:41pm   #9
wwomanC6
Charter Member
C6 Modulator
Barn Stall Owner #27

Barn Raising I,II
NCM Supporter '13,'14,'15
Bantayan Kids '13
Points: 77,846, Level: 100
Activity: 51.5%
 
wwomanC6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 29,424
Thanks: 16,018
Thanked 7,063 Times in 4,385 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $100108568
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Defib1961 View Post
I want one!! Where and what kind?
Quote:
Originally Posted by lutzdog View Post
ditto
Escort Passport 9500ix normally $499.95 not including tax and S&H. Got mine for $430 on Black Friday.


The NEW Passport 9500ix takes the next great leap forward in radar and laser protection. It starts with ESCORT's test-winning performance, which sets the standard for true long-range radar and laser protection. In addition we've added "AutoLearn" which utilizes our patented GPS technology to identify and eliminate false alerts automatically. This "artificial intelligence" creates the world's first fully automatic radar and laser detector - You drive. It learns. End of story. Nothing could be easier.

We've also addressed the increasing number of safety cameras throughout the U.S. and Canada, including red-light and fixed position speed cameras, by programming thousands of these locations into to its memory. As you approach these high-risk locations, the PASSPORT 9500ix alerts you in advance, keeping you up to date and ticket-free. To stay updated, simply connect it to your computer and download the most recent updates from our website.

for more info:
PASSPORT 9500ix - Escort Inc.

Things I don't like about this detector:
1) The top of the detector has to have a full view of the sky to connect to the Satellite. Which means you have to put it down lower on the window, instead of up high & hidden better. Mine is just below, kinda tucked under the rear view mirror.
2) Its rather large in size. No hiding this bad boy. No dought - Will have to take it down when entering a state where detectors are illegal.


Last edited by wwomanC6; 12-08-2010 at 9:17pm.
wwomanC6 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to wwomanC6 For This Useful Post:
Old 12-08-2010, 8:46pm   #10
wwomanC6
Charter Member
C6 Modulator
Barn Stall Owner #27

Barn Raising I,II
NCM Supporter '13,'14,'15
Bantayan Kids '13
Points: 77,846, Level: 100
Activity: 51.5%
 
wwomanC6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 29,424
Thanks: 16,018
Thanked 7,063 Times in 4,385 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $100108568
Default

Two other things about the passport 9500ix

It has a female voice that tells ya what type of band it is Ka, K or X. She also tells ya as you approach a camera and then once at the intersection. Kind cool not having to take your eyes of the road to see what band it is.

Also once the alarm sound goes off for a few second the audio automatically lowers the alarm sound down a little so its not blaring the whole time.

wwomanC6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2010, 9:03pm   #11
Garb55
A Real Barner
Points: 17,083, Level: 90
Activity: 0%
 
Garb55's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: here there and everywhere
Posts: 1,619
Thanks: 498
Thanked 266 Times in 181 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $7813
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by wwomanC6 View Post
Two other things about the passport 9500ix

It has a female voice that tells ya what type of band it is Ka, K or X. She also tells ya as you approach a camera and then once at the intersection. Kind cool not having to take your eyes of the road to see what band it is.

Also once the alarm sound goes off for a few second the audio automatically lowers the alarm sound down a little so its not blaring the whole time.

And it's BLUE!


I have the older Passport 8500 X50. Love it but need to upgrade! Looks like a nice unit!
Garb55 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-08-2010, 9:16pm   #12
wwomanC6
Charter Member
C6 Modulator
Barn Stall Owner #27

Barn Raising I,II
NCM Supporter '13,'14,'15
Bantayan Kids '13
Points: 77,846, Level: 100
Activity: 51.5%
 
wwomanC6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 29,424
Thanks: 16,018
Thanked 7,063 Times in 4,385 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $100108568
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Garb55 View Post
And it's BLUE!


I have the older Passport 8500 X50. Love it but need to upgrade! Looks like a nice unit!
It comes in red or blue lights!

If your going to hide the wire you need to get the accessory - Direct-Wire SmartCord $29.95. Tried to go to the Best Buy near here to get it. The accessory comes in red or blue too. They only had the red and told me to order it! So I will check other retailers first. Got to have blue to accessorize with my blue Squirrel!

wwomanC6 is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to wwomanC6 For This Useful Post:
Old 12-08-2010, 9:34pm   #13
Y2Kvert4me
Administrator
Barn Stall Owner #7
Barn Raising I,II,IV

NCM Supporter '13,'14
Points: 34,926, Level: 100
Activity: 0%
 
Y2Kvert4me's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Pewaukee,WI
Posts: 8,215
Thanks: 1,044
Thanked 5,024 Times in 2,237 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $30682687
Default

Probably uses a std RJ11 phone jack plug like the 8500?

Vendors sell hardwire kits that tap into the mirror power connector for like $15. (at least they do for the C5).


Y2Kvert4me is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Y2Kvert4me For This Useful Post:
Old 12-10-2010, 12:03pm   #14
kylebuck
Barn Stall Owner #47
Barn Raising I,II
Points: 52,192, Level: 100
Activity: 4.0%
 
kylebuck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 11,280
Thanks: 2,053
Thanked 2,909 Times in 1,409 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $1098639
Default

if you go through said intersection side ways does that help at all?
kylebuck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-11-2010, 11:05am   #15
Culookin
Charter Member
Points: 5,156, Level: 49
Activity: 0%
 
Culookin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posts: 818
Thanks: 57
Thanked 60 Times in 50 Posts
Gameroom Barn Bucks: $802
Default

We have speed cameras back in MD, everyone goes 15mph over the limit until coming up to one, then SLAMS on their brakes to 5 under... so this "experiment" is BS, people just speed back up after it!
Culookin is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

The Vette Barn > Off Topic/Babes/Other > Off Topic


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

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

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 4:04pm.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2009 - 2024 The Vette Barn


Support the Barn:
 
Download the Mobile App;
 
Follow us on Facebook:

Become a Stall Owner

 

Apple iOS App        Google Android App

 

Visit our Facebook page