Ok guys, just a quick question, has anyone used a breathalyzer like this one or this one before?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1367390810

I figured it would be a good idea (especially for us college kids) becauseit could avoid bas dituations number 1, and it would be a lot of fun at parties number two. I'm just wondering if anyone has had any experience with breathalyzers outside of law enforcement...

Cuz hey, no one wants mess up our sweet Maxs...

 

that would be fun!

it isnt as fun when a state trooper is shoving it in your mouth though.

 

Wait a minute - what exactly are state troopers shoving in your mouth?

But, it would be a lot of fun, but it might be kinda dangerous too! 'I bet I cna get to .2 before you!' 'Nuh-uh, I can get to .3 before you get to .2!' But hey... you're only young once...

 

you are a dirty dirty college boy.

 

the main thing to be concerned about is the accuracy of the device... i read through the whole thing rather carefully and found nothing stating the actual accuracy, like plus or minus .001% which would be good... i did however see this :

"pre-calibrated to a sensitivity level of .05% BAC"


i dont know exactly what they are saying with that, but it doesnt sound that good if its plus or minus .05 cuz thats the difference between no alcohol and legally intoxicated lol...

 

should've forward this thread to asu174.......

I think he still got hang-over from that bachelor party.

 

just keep in mind... that while the results breathalyzer test are important, "passing" it does not mean you wont be going downtown. i had the unlucky privledge of being given a field sobriety test and the breathalyzer on our country's birthday a couple weeks ago.

if you fail the field test it means you arent able to drive... EVEN if your alcohol limit is within "acceptable" limits. you know what i mean?

luckily i passed both.

 

I'd recommend it!

I've had one for about a year. I've used it for the same things that you're wanting to. At parties they're sick fun!

I paid $60 for mine, so I can't vouch for the quality of that one. But if it works at all, you'll probably get your money's worth. Plus, I probably got ripped on the price.

You can also get them at those "Sharper Image" stores for about $40-$50 in some malls.

One warning... It's gonna get dropped 467 times, as mine has! So don't expect it to last very long. But they're hillarious and can save your A$$ too!!

 

But I certainly think its a worthy topic, not the novelty of it but rather being responsible.

regardless, post will be deleted in a few hours.

 

but timmy - its good be responsible with these cars, and everything that can help us make better decisions about our cars should be discussed openly...

this could help save a life! Don't delete it Timmy!

 

Seriously, if you have to use to see if you are sober enough to drive, then you shouldn't be driving.

 

I agree.. Its a worthy information, hence I didnt delete it right out as it was suggested I do by others. But ultimately its not 5gen related.. Just a heads up that it will be deleted in the near future, so dont be surprised.


Personally, I wont drive if I've partaken in the frosty beverage. Just too much to lose.

 

I was 3 hours late to work today. I left after being there for ten minutes because I was so sick. I JUST woke up a bit ago...... It's like 7PM.

I am never, ever drinking again. So I have no need for a breathalyzer......

 

awwww....you were so fun last nite...ahhahaah....what was it PUI? hhhahaha