Police officers in North America have been using radar guns to catch speeders since 1949. This relatively simple technology evolved from military applications before World War II, where long-range installations were the size of a medium-size apartment building. Modern radar guns aren’t quite pocket-sized, but they are easily transportable and can be hand-held or installed […]
Ferrari GTC4Lusso T Laser and Radar for Metairie Client
The owner of this stunning 2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T recently contacted the team at Prestige Car Audio and Marine in Metairie to inquire about a radar detector and laser defense solution. After talking to the client about where and how he drives this amazing 600-horsepower twin-turbo V8 coupe, we inspected the vehicle to evaluate options […]
How Does a Police Laser Gun Work?
If you’ve ever driven past a speed trap or, worse, received a speeding ticket from a law enforcement officer using a laser gun, you may be curious about how these systems work. Also called a lidar gun, these speed measuring devices are not only very accurate, but they work quickly and reliably to let an […]
Laser Detectors vs. Laser Transceivers
In any discussion of modern radar or laser detectors, the question of how to handle laser or Lidar speed measurement should be a fundamental and important aspect. More and more law enforcement agencies are switching to Lidar guns because they offer very precise speed measurements of a single vehicle, even at distances as far as […]
Product Spotlight: K40 RL360i
Clients looking for the best radar detector and laser defuser system should check out the K40 RL360i at Prestige Car Audio and Marine near New Orleans. The RL360i provides premium front and rear radar detection and Lidar gun protection in a system that is nearly invisible once installed. Let’s look at what makes the RL360i […]
Why Choose Us for Your Custom Radar Detector Installation
When it comes to custom radar detector installations, nobody does them better than Prestige Car Audio and Marine in Metairie. We carry the best brands in the industry and employ highly skilled, professionally trained and accredited installation technicians to ensure your radar detector and laser countermeasure system operates exactly the way you want. Read on […]
How Radar Detectors Have Changed Over the Years
If, like us, you have been a car enthusiast for any significant amount of time, you are sure to remember the magazine ads for the windshield-mount Escort radar detectors in the 1980s. They were, relatively speaking, gigantic. The front panel had a large analog signal strength meter and that ubiquitous orange incandescent warning light bulb […]
The Benefits of Custom-installed Radar Detectors
If you are looking for the best defense against police laser and radar guns, speed cameras, and radar-based work zone speed detection systems, then a custom-installed radar detector and laser countermeasure system is the only choice. This article compares the features and performance benefits of a portable radar detection system to one that we integrate […]
Metairie Client Gets Ford F-250 Audio Upgrades and Much More
A previous client brought his new 2017 Ford F-250 to Prestige Car Audio and Marine for a new audio system. He loved the truck, but the factory audio system was, at best, somewhat anemic. Knowing what he liked from the previous system we installed for him, we designed a system that would not only sound […]
Radar and Laser Speed Detection Systems
Do you like to drive fast? Do you find yourself cruising at speeds above the posted limit? If you are one of these people and the local laws allow it, you may want to consider purchasing a radar detector and laser defuser system. This article looks at the solutions available and the features and benefits […]