Adaptiv TPX Automotive Laser Jammer Review

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
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    0:00 Intro
    1:10 System Overview
    1:52 Head Design
    3:27 CPU & Wiring
    4:36 Operation
    8:40 Parking Sensor
    9:27 Test Results
    13:36 TPX vs. ALP
    15:30 TPX vs. TMG
    16:03 TPX vs. Escort ZR5
    16:14 Preorder Pricing
    17:38 Final Thoughts
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Komentáře • 111

  • @gerardohernandez8901
    @gerardohernandez8901 Před rokem +14

    I’m a commercial driver X band still in use in Utah Nevada and Colorado as of 9/15/22

    • @klausjaeger497
      @klausjaeger497 Před 13 dny

      I wonder why. Easier targets or poorer budgets?

  • @randyduncan795
    @randyduncan795 Před rokem +19

    After a hard lesson I'll buy once instead of crying twice with the added benefit of commonality of both parts and operation. ALP never gave me a reason to look elsewhere and doing so cost me. I'm still happy to see another offering and hope Adaptiv finds great success.

    • @chris-8597
      @chris-8597 Před rokem

      What did you have originally?

    • @randyduncan795
      @randyduncan795 Před rokem +2

      @@chris-8597 My first system was ALP on one car. Then I added a TMG system to another car.

    • @Johnsmith-gn4lz
      @Johnsmith-gn4lz Před 8 měsíci

      I don't like that it's only 3 seconds and no unlimited

    • @Chris-kk6ek
      @Chris-kk6ek Před 6 měsíci

      @randyduncan795 I have the tmg a17 with vpr on my 2017 chevy volt I wanted the alp but wow pretty expensive....my only concern about my setup is if I get hit with the dragoneye I'm probably screwed.....have you encountered dragon eye with your tmg..I'm also considering getting two more heads for the back of my car

    • @randyduncan795
      @randyduncan795 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@Chris-kk6ek I've never been hit with DE in the TMG equipped car. Or a Truespeed which IIRC they also have trouble with.

  • @Griggja82
    @Griggja82 Před rokem +13

    TMG USA is in the process of being sold. A announcement will come when that finalizes.

  • @cheythompson740
    @cheythompson740 Před rokem +5

    That is pretty cool having a parking mode as well

  • @machtschnell7452
    @machtschnell7452 Před rokem +23

    No quick disconnects to the heads is the real killer.

    • @chris-8597
      @chris-8597 Před rokem +2

      You aren’t gonna be replacing heads that often; and rerunning the wire isn’t that big of a deal

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 Před rokem +1

      It's literally a non-issue. They're considered a permanent installation. If for some reason you want to change the heads, running the harnesses is simple.

    • @larzblast
      @larzblast Před 11 měsíci

      I agree with Macht on this one. Yes, it would be highly unlikely that you would have to uninstall but if you do get a stonechip, end up in a collision or whatever, then you'll want to replace the damaged sensor.
      Not all installations are going to be simple if you want to make it look like a clean factory installation, such as unfurling the electrical tape around convoluted tubing, harnesses, grommets with self-amalgamating tape, etc.
      So yeah, a quick disconnect is definitely a must as far as I'm concerned.

    • @christophermichaelson9050
      @christophermichaelson9050 Před 9 měsíci +1

      It would be pretty easy to DIY disconnects with Deutsch connectors

  • @kevinlauzon7665
    @kevinlauzon7665 Před rokem +3

    Looks pretty much identical to the one you reviewed for motorcycles which I purchased after seeing you motorcycle review. so far, so good.

    • @ttss5726
      @ttss5726 Před rokem +1

      Lmfao you bought one for a motorcycle….. hahahaha you were taken big time. If youre going that fast that you think you need one you need to learn what not stopping means

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 Před rokem

      I don't get why you'd want one for a bike. Use your eyes to spot trouble, and if you're that concerned with getting pulled over, it's easy enough to escape.

    • @FarmerBoyJake
      @FarmerBoyJake Před rokem +5

      Good luck escaping on a thick ass Gold wing on a cross country trip. Not all bikes are built to do drop a gear and disappear 😂

  • @1331RECIPROCITY
    @1331RECIPROCITY Před rokem

    Well ... Its been 25ish years since I seen one of these... I just saved this on my get one list... Cool.

  • @natedoglara
    @natedoglara Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for the video

  • @blklatino93312
    @blklatino93312 Před rokem +2

    great channel

  • @derekholmes6427
    @derekholmes6427 Před rokem

    Do you do any recommendations for the UK? Front only on a Range Rover Sport L494

  • @rcscalebuilders8268
    @rcscalebuilders8268 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the video and review. I've got the system installed on my Durango and I'm not getting a parking beacon from the Center Mass. Is the CM module supposed to give parking beacon? Thank You

    • @AJCoReTV
      @AJCoReTV Před 7 měsíci

      I have a Durango 2017.. do you have videos showing your install process?

  • @elcolin_
    @elcolin_ Před rokem

    I thought I had my watch speed set to 1.25 or 1.5x how fast this guy talks lol but I know it's quality content

  • @kennethalejandro7436
    @kennethalejandro7436 Před 4 měsíci

    Hey hi, how are you? I have a question which one would you recommend a TPX or AL priority system

  • @wingsuitist
    @wingsuitist Před rokem

    The three seconds - when do those begin? Is there any latency with that warning? For instance, do I have a true three seconds from when I first hear/see it or has some of the time bled off by that point?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem

      It’s basically instant. There’s no Bluetooth delays or anything.

  • @ncdogg425
    @ncdogg425 Před rokem +4

    Gun id I can understand there's a little more to it, but directional is a layup. That would be the easiest thing to program out of the 2.

    • @ROrneli
      @ROrneli Před rokem

      you can hack both with a bit of injenuity. if your dash mounted radar detector goes off then it is front . if it does not then it is rear (as long as your detector is good at seeing laser like the V1) laser ID can also be hacked with a detector like the R8 that can tell you which laser you are getting shot with

  • @swilliams23
    @swilliams23 Před rokem

    Like that video you had of radar detectors vs Waze do you have one of laser jammers vs radar detectors?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/lQFl_rxswPA/video.html

  • @vancity2349
    @vancity2349 Před rokem +1

    Looks pretty good for the money....

  • @curtisclemans6662
    @curtisclemans6662 Před rokem +3

    I like this candy

  • @beekaye1496
    @beekaye1496 Před rokem

    Looks promising

  • @ParrotHead1980
    @ParrotHead1980 Před rokem +1

    Hey Vortex which do you think jams better the new TMG A17 that is out now or the latest TPX jammer both for front protection against the dragoneyes on a 2016 Honda accord? I saw a test on the veilguy testing the new TMG A17 with the VPR head and it looked to do pretty well, but his test of the TPX did very well too.

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +1

      There haven’t been many good independent comparison tests yet. I just got an A17 a few days ago, but I probably won’t get to laser testing until later this summer sometime. No plans or date set yet.

    • @ParrotHead1980
      @ParrotHead1980 Před rokem

      @@VortexRadar ok I would be very interested to see how well it performs in your test. Looking forward to the results. Maybe you can test it and the TPX at the same time to see which has less punch-throughs on all the different dragoneye guns you have. :)

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +1

      haha I have exactly zero DE’s. I just borrow them from people when testing is needed.

    • @matthewcaughey8898
      @matthewcaughey8898 Před 11 měsíci

      @@VortexRadar I would be looking at trying to protect something Toyota Tacoma sized. I’m looking right now since pa does not let local yokels play with radar “ yet”. So what I’m looking for is an affordable all around package that I can hide the wires on. Now it’s still on lease for a bit longer but as soon as it’s mine I’ll be hiding the wires for my A-192 vifeo duel and I was looking for radar for backup ( assuming pa passes laws to let local cops use radar)

  • @K-carbon
    @K-carbon Před rokem +2

    How would the heads compare in sensitivity say compares to a TMG system 🤔

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +7

      I don’t know if that comparison has been done yet. My TMG CPU fried itself again so I’m not able to do any testing with it right now.

  • @alexville3203
    @alexville3203 Před rokem +1

    Do you recommend rear protection in Washington state?

    • @redtandem8483
      @redtandem8483 Před rokem

      Yes, especially around the Capital Hill area in Seattle.

  • @aopse98
    @aopse98 Před rokem +1

    Quick Uniden R8 question. If you’re under expert for the menu option and Highway for the mode, will the advanced settings you create carry over to highway mode or is highway its own mode?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +1

      Highway is its own mode

    • @eugenekozlowski1949
      @eugenekozlowski1949 Před rokem +1

      How about Highway mode on escort rl 360 c. All the k band disabling with app won’t engage when running Highway. Same w ka? That wld b very disappointing after trying to filter out some extra bsm annoyance

    • @aopse98
      @aopse98 Před rokem

      @@VortexRadar thank you! Also, do you see a reduction in range with Auto mode? Apologies for the million questions.

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +2

      Auto mode itself doesn’t change range. It gives you the ability to adjust sensitivity based on speed which can affect range. For more info please see my setup guide. www.vortexradar.com/2022/04/how-to-setup-configure-uniden-r8/

    • @aopse98
      @aopse98 Před rokem

      @@VortexRadar thank you for the info 🙏

  • @parall4x
    @parall4x Před rokem +1

    would it be possible to just install the entire system under hood and rely on radar detector for alerts?
    of main unit under hood and run only thr remote into cab?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem

      You still need the remote in your cabin to hear alerts and know when to slow down.

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 Před rokem

      Probably don't want the main module installed under the hood where it's exposed to everything.

  • @Riley1524
    @Riley1524 Před rokem

    I'll wait to see how well it's supported....It would absolutely suck to have to replace an eye if one fails

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 Před rokem

      Why? It's one cable per head.

    • @abel4776
      @abel4776 Před rokem

      It's micro usb, so you can wire snip and re-solder the 4 wires USB connections typically have.

  • @jaimemachuca9895
    @jaimemachuca9895 Před rokem

    Hey Vortex, will you be reviewing the new Escort Max 360 MK II

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem

      www.vortexradar.com/2022/09/escort-max-360c-mkii-announced/

  • @Resist_JWO_1984
    @Resist_JWO_1984 Před rokem

    Are they using mini usb connectors from 1998?

  • @themikeflanders3470
    @themikeflanders3470 Před rokem

    I just received my 2nd ticket in 35 years. I did not realize I entered the 55 mph zone and got hit with LIDAR. Will this block LIDAR?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +1

      Sorry to hear that. Yep that’s exactly what this is for.

  • @fuyu3342
    @fuyu3342 Před rokem +1

    May need a CM for the rear as well

    • @ROrneli
      @ROrneli Před rokem +1

      system is cheap enough that you can problaly just buy a second cpu and have 1 in the back by itself if rear is a real threat in your area. added benefit is that this way you could have 5 in the front and 5 in the back as the system seems to fire all heads at the same time.

    • @fuyu3342
      @fuyu3342 Před rokem

      @@ROrneli now that’s an idea! I’d like to see a Dragon Eye try to punch threw that. It would be a great big 🖕

  • @Chris-kk6ek
    @Chris-kk6ek Před 6 měsíci

    Power has to be hardwired? No 12v?

  • @jkreviea
    @jkreviea Před 11 měsíci +4

    $900 is absurd.

    • @aaromon43
      @aaromon43 Před měsícem +1

      cheap you mean? the ALP is nearly $3k and the R9 is $4k

  • @cascadehiker50
    @cascadehiker50 Před rokem

    Can you be lasered from 90 degrees from a side street?

  • @Slamjam88
    @Slamjam88 Před rokem

    How is this for Alberta laser photo radar?

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +4

      Get an ALP in Alberta

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +1

      Order it from Alex kmph.ca/brand/antilaser/ and use the coupon code VortexRadar50 to save $50 off.

    • @kevinlauzon7665
      @kevinlauzon7665 Před rokem

      I am in Alberta and I have the motorcycle Adaptiv TPX jammers and so far, so good.

    • @HanschCricketmaus
      @HanschCricketmaus Před rokem

      Have you received many hits there?

    • @dougclemson6475
      @dougclemson6475 Před rokem +1

      @@kevinlauzon7665 Your front is good. Watch the rear, one head is instant punch through by the Dragons in AB & BC

  • @ssoffshore5111
    @ssoffshore5111 Před 5 měsíci +1

    These jammers have gotten way too expensive given the actual sum of the parts/cost of the components provided!

  • @ashleymacinnesHSL
    @ashleymacinnesHSL Před rokem

    Sorry I’m just trying to get clarity. Would you not recommend it for BC because of the poor rear performance or the gaps in the Dragon eye protection in front. I’ve never had issues with being lasered from behind.

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +1

      In Alberta there’s a ton of rear DragonEye which is a weakness of the system. I’m not as familiar with BC tactics off the top of my head, but you can ask fellow Canadians on the forums.

    • @ashleymacinnesHSL
      @ashleymacinnesHSL Před rokem

      @@VortexRadar thanks....ya they do hang out occasionally on onramps and get people from behind but I've never really seen it as a big issue or very common. From my experience it's rare. I'm not sure I'd consider it a negative to buying this system, as i don't think I'd consider rear protection even with the ALP

  • @Viewer899
    @Viewer899 Před 3 měsíci

    Why does it only jam for 3 seconds rather than staying on at all times

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před 3 měsíci

      Here ya go: czcams.com/video/v0W4UgivQ30/video.htmlsi=GBaTjkITEvznPEM3

  • @gerardohernandez8901
    @gerardohernandez8901 Před rokem

    That is on interstate

  • @lethalyoyo5592
    @lethalyoyo5592 Před rokem +1

    They all look like blinder HP 905

  • @_AndromedaGalaxy_
    @_AndromedaGalaxy_ Před rokem

    Why would you want this system to shut down after it jammed a cops lazer? Is it intended to hide it from the cops in states like Virginia where these things aren't allowed?

    • @bravohjb4099
      @bravohjb4099 Před rokem +11

      If you slow down quickly while it's jamming and then shut it off the cop gets a reading of your slowed down speed. If it isn't shut off they don't get a reading at all which is very suspicious and can get you pulled over. If you are in a banned area then you are cooked. People that don't shut off the jammer quickly after getting hit have caused jammers to become illegal in some states... So to keep it from being obvious you are using a hammer just slow down fast and shut it off. You don't get a ticket and they don't know you jammed them.

    • @VortexRadar
      @VortexRadar  Před rokem +3

      This video explains the details. It's important! czcams.com/video/v0W4UgivQ30/video.html

    • @zeendaniels5809
      @zeendaniels5809 Před rokem +1

      @@bravohjb4099 Shouldn't be easy just... I don't know... Respect the speed limit?
      Reading your comment sounds dumb to have a device like this in the first place if you can just adhere to the limits and avoid tickets.

    • @blklatino93312
      @blklatino93312 Před rokem +5

      @@zeendaniels5809 who the hell drives the speed limit?

    • @swilliams23
      @swilliams23 Před rokem +1

      @@zeendaniels5809 residential streets 100% respect the limit. 45 on a highway is outrageous imo.. should be at least 60

  • @NKaumans
    @NKaumans Před rokem

    Can't believe they would use USB Mini B connectors for a vehicle installation. Mini B connections are one of the weakest USB retention force designs. They are very susceptible to weakening over use and time, in fact they have one of the lowest insert/remove counts of the USB family

  • @ttss5726
    @ttss5726 Před rokem +1

    So after 3 secs it shuts off hahahaha now they no 4 or more and youre tagged

    • @faeinthebay
      @faeinthebay Před rokem +2

      3 seconds is a lot of time to hit the brakes, sounds fine to me.

  • @tonymcflattie2450
    @tonymcflattie2450 Před 11 měsíci

    Rear laser jammers make negative sense as there is no reasonable any to react to an ass shot

  • @ttss5726
    @ttss5726 Před rokem

    Stick to 7 over and you wouldnt this over priced stuff. So the crime do the time

    • @geoffreyaltman6296
      @geoffreyaltman6296 Před rokem +5

      So why are you wasting your time watching this?

    • @aaromon43
      @aaromon43 Před měsícem

      speed limit on the PA turnpike is 70mph and average traffic speed is near 90mph daily. i'll happily spend the $ upfront to avoid the tickets later.