Lidatek Laser Echo 2 Group Buy - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Hamann7 · 27th June 2002, 01:27

Hey Guys,

I am so sick of these damn Sheriffs pulling people over (including me) with these stupid laser guns.

I was thinking of getting the K40 diffuser, but I heard and read that the Lidatek Laser Echo 2 is a lot better.

Basically, the single transponder system is $349.99 and each additional transponder is an extra $99.99 for a total of $450. Unlike the K40, with 2 transponders, the guy at Lidatek told me that it basically gives total frontal coverage against laser (not just the license plate area), and since it mounts behind the grill, it is totally stealth. The unit jams laser for up to 5 seconds at a time by firing its own 900nm laser, the SAME used by the laser guns. Whereas the K40 uses an LED that operates in the 800nm range, so like the name implies, only 'diffuses' the power of the laser beam.

They say they just started shipping this week, and are fulfilling preorder requests.

However, they said with 6 units, we could get 10 percent off and with 10 units, 15 percent off. Quite frankly, I think with 10+ units, we could bargain for 20 percent off since we the members of this board are very high profile and could spread the word quickly.

What do you guys think? I figure with 20 percent off, we'd basically get a two transponder system for almost the price of the single transponder system!

lokhankin · 27th June 2002, 02:08

I have already my name on their list - since mid-May.

I don't think that they will start to do mass-production right away. So I ordered a single unit - as the guy I placed my order agreen on it as well.

So - if we do group by - I'm in!

atomic80 · 27th June 2002, 03:19

I'm definitely in!

I had been thinking of getting a laser diffuser system anyways.

Tampa M5 · 27th June 2002, 03:26

Count me in for one.

Oak · 27th June 2002, 03:30

I maybe interested in a couple sets. Do they have a website? I think I checked into this company awhile ago, wasn't sure if it was legit. Are they based in Fla, via GB or Europe somewhere?

lokhankin · 27th June 2002, 04:38

Pure US company:

Lidatek

5-6 down 5 more to get 20% off.

Hamann7 · 27th June 2002, 05:26

Sweeeet, this is great progress! Keep it coming, guys!

5 more to go, and then I will start negotiating with the owner for 20 percent off, since we are a "high profile" group of customers who could easily spread the word!

Paciullo · 27th June 2002, 05:50

I was just thinking about getting one!!! You guys read my mind...........

I'm in.

Mike

KirklandM5 · 27th June 2002, 07:24

Put Me down..

Jason (Atomic 80), the company is nearby you in Mukilteo, WA.

Maybe you can have them install on your car and take some pics for the board.

While you're up there stop at Traxx the indoor Go-Kart place.

JL

atomic80 · 27th June 2002, 07:32

Quote:

Originally posted by KirklandM5
Put Me down..

Jason (Atomic 80), the company is nearby you in Mukilteo, WA.

Maybe you can have them install on your car and take some pics for the board.

While you're up there stop at Traxx the indoor Go-Kart place.

JL

That's a GREAT idea there, Jeff.

Hamann7, let them know that I'm in their area and that I could come up to their shop. Email me details or post it on here. jgtang@mindspring.com.

I have heard of their go-kart. I haven't been there yet. Been going to Champs and Sykart.

Fedde · 27th June 2002, 09:53

Being so that my license was revoked for several months when
I was speeding last weekend, I am curious to know the legal
implications of having such a device in the car.

For example...if the officer with the laser gun is unable to get
a proper reading on you, will he not get suspicious and make a
search of the car? If found in the car, what is the result of that?

I am not thinking about getting one of these, I am just curious
about the legal aspect of it all. I guess it might be quite different
in the US compared to how it is in Europe (and the different
countries in Europe)?

Best regards,

Fedde

tfung · 27th June 2002, 12:22

hmm.. I always wondered... does anyone run two radar/laser things in their car? I love my V1, but I'm also curious about these K40's and Lidatek... so would it actually be beneficial to have both of these in the car, or would they interfere with each other?

Hamann7 · 27th June 2002, 12:30

OK,

So far we have the following people in on the group buy:

hamann7
atomic80
KirklandM5
Paciullo
lokhankin
TampaM5
Oak (for 2 units?)

Plus, my partner wants one for his E55, so that makes 7 for sure, and maybe 8 or 9 depending on if Oak is in... Tfung?

Come on, we just need a couple more to be safe! Maybe if we can get 15 or even 20 units, maybe we can work even more of a discount! I know that lots of you out there need this kind of thing, like I do...

I wonder if Mike Valentine would be willing to do a group V1 purchase as well, as that is next on my list!

Wow, we are already pretty close and its only been a few hours! I will call the Lidatek guys and see what they say tomorrow. Jason, I'll also let them know that you are close by to them.