MikeVR6 0 Posted August 8, 2003 Can anyone recommend a good radar detector or GPS Gatso warning system. They've just started putting up fixed cameras over here in sunny N.I. and I don't want to have loads of points on my license (again!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted August 8, 2003 the road angel got some good reviews Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted August 8, 2003 I have a Bel Euro 550 myself, then my SatNav has all the GATSOs and Red-Light cameras in its database, warning me 30 seconds (no matter what speed I'm going) and then 10 seconds before I hit it. Very handy! But not the cheapest option ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linus Van Pelt 0 Posted August 8, 2003 I've been looking at the Origin Blue-i one's myself (GPS). The new B2 can have a detector, added to it as I recall... The features/specifications certainly look pretty good to me... ...funds lacking a bit at the mo'... :( DtM. edited to add: most of the GPS one's have a £50 finders fee to anyone finding a new camera... if they're just going up, you could make a penny or three! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted August 8, 2003 I've been looking at the Origin Blue-i one's myself (GPS). The new B2 can have a detector, added to it as I recall... The features/specifications certainly look pretty good to me... Been looking at this myself, I think it has a laser detector built in but radar is an add on. http://www.originb2.com/index.cfm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60RMM 0 Posted August 8, 2003 I've been looking at the Origin Blue-i one's myself (GPS). The new B2 can have a detector, added to it as I recall... The features/specifications certainly look pretty good to me... Been looking at this myself, I think it has a laser detector built in but radar is an add on. http://www.originb2.com/index.cfm Looks good but not cheap :( Only had my C for 3 weeks and I ve been flashed a number of times already :shock: but talking to the guy I bought her off last night and he's only just sent off the V5 form so all tickets will be going to him lol!!! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted August 8, 2003 Just fill out the fixed penalty notice, but don't sign it... ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fine wine, Belgian chocs. 1 Posted August 8, 2003 Had a Snooper S6 for about six months now and it's superb for fixed cameras. I chose the S6 over the Origin bluei because the display is much clearer (but still not wonderful.) I use it with a Bel990i to detect the mobile cameras and haven't been caught out yet. The Snooper S6 is also available with an optional radar detector for a bit more wonga. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akacheesy 0 Posted November 19, 2003 just stick to the speed limits or there abouts, using a detector just lull's you into a false sense of security. THere' so many different types of evil cameras about now & none of them will detect all of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 0 Posted November 19, 2003 I am very close to buying the snooper s6 with the rader dectector can get it for around £432 from http://www.speedtraps.co.uk Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fine wine, Belgian chocs. 1 Posted November 19, 2003 Got an S6 myself but without the radar attachment. Love it to bits. Would rather have the Origin B2 though. Both seem to do exactly the same job but the B2 is more compact and tidier to fit. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted November 19, 2003 Fine wine, Belgian chocs., where have you put your s6?ive got mine in the cubby hole by the gear stick but would like to put it somewhere so that i can see it apart from sticking it on the windscreen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fine wine, Belgian chocs. 1 Posted November 19, 2003 Yeah, got mine in the cubby hole too. That's the only problem with the S6, it's a bit big and ugly and the wires stick out both sides of it. That new Origin B2 has hidden wires, much smaller, nicer to look at and you can actually read the screen without the aid of a magnifying glass! :D . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevlar 0 Posted November 25, 2003 I am very close to buying the snooper s6 with the rader dectector can get it for around £432 from http://www.speedtraps.co.uk Sandy Hey Sandy Me and JR Ewing are looking in to getting this model. I've looked around the net and have seen it for 370 (the s6-r neo that is) but if you buy 4 at once you can get them for £350 each. if you're still looking for this (or anyone else) pm me and we can have a chat cheers Kevlar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LicklePaulie 0 Posted August 15, 2004 I know I'm late on this one but thought I'd throw my hat into the ring anyway. I've been running the Morpheous MicroRoadPilot for a year now and can't recommend it highly enough - All the same features as the other top-line units but much smaller and less intrusive. Check it out through the steering wheel HERE to see what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVR6 0 Posted August 24, 2004 Thanks for that guys. Might get involved in the current Group Buy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6corrado 0 Posted August 24, 2004 I have an Origin B2 and can't fault it although it isn't cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablo_vr6 0 Posted August 24, 2004 mike the problem in NI is laser :( And no detector will warn u early enough got scooped for 3points last week on the M2 be interested to see what u get tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6corrado 0 Posted August 24, 2004 mike the problem in NI is laser :( And no detector will warn u early enough got scooped for 3points last week on the M2 be interested to see what u get tho. True - by the time you have detected laser the chances are a reading has already been taken - it relies on laser signals bouncing of other vehicles in front of you to give you an early enough warning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesy 0 Posted August 24, 2004 I'm looking into the origanal road pilot. Gps etc, it has its own speedo on it so u can see your exact speed etc picks up everything apart from lasers i believe but i may be wrong still reading up on it. but u could fit a laser jammer behind ya grill which they supply as an adition to these units Also the morheous geodesy plus comes highly reccomended Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablo_vr6 0 Posted August 25, 2004 problem (at the minute) is that in NI there are only 4 cameras and the big "threat" is from the mobile units. the cops sit on motorway bridges etc and on the hidden sliproad etc :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVR6 0 Posted August 25, 2004 Yup, Laser's the main problem over here. I'm thinking a good laser/radar detector with GPS (only a matter of time before more cameras are installed). Team that with a "Blinder" to deal with the Laser signal and I should be fairly safe :evil: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garry 0 Posted October 9, 2004 I've just bought an iPAQ and installed the TomTom3 GPS sat nav software on it. It also came with a free speed camera pack that works in the same way as the Road Angel, but with this method you get the route finder and a pocket pc for the same price(ish) as the Road Angel. I'm also running a SD715iS snooper to pick up the mobile and laser too - this works okay but you pick up a lot of shite like automatic shop doors and traffic lights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodridge 0 Posted October 9, 2004 VW are now selling road angels as an approved accessory. Retailing at 350+vat, I can get them considerably cheaper! :wink: Anyone got one? What they like? and how much is the subscription? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites