Speed detector

s70tdi · Apr 24th, 2006, 18:22

Anybody use one of these devices? Thinking of buying one either a Origin B2 or a Snooper SR6 Neo. Just wanted to know what other members had?

740Estate · Apr 24th, 2006, 21:08

I have a Snooper Evolution.
I still have my licence too!!

It's an OK tool, but is not a definate be-all-and-end-all solution to locating 'accident blackspots' (okay, okay, Speed Scameras). I am constantly pressing the update button to store new locations.
I paid 250 notes for the Evolution. Money well spent if it saves my licence, even just once! You still have to be aware of what's around you, so if youre looking for a quick fix ban avoidance tool then you would be sorely mistaken by buying a radar detector. If you want it to supplement your own built in radar avoidance, then it's the thing for you.

LankyTim · Apr 24th, 2006, 21:16

My friend had an older model that always went off going past automatic doors on shops. Do they still do this? It was pretty annoying!

doorman · Apr 24th, 2006, 22:20

The system I now have, which has made my Road Angel redundant is a Blue Media 6380. This is a Sat Nav. but also gives verbal warning if required of the current speed limit. It tells you of all speed camera & Specs, but the best of it is, it warns you of ALL mobile locations. It also warns you about traffic lights fitted with Red light jump cameras.
Great piece of kit for around £250. Can also be used in Pedestrian mode.
Dave
V70 'R' AWD

Apr 25th, 2006, 10:10

I use a Valentine 1. Rear and forward looking sensor for radar location.
I don't drive that fast since owning a Volvo. I like to think I have a device that helps me minimise my tax liablity.

http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/val2000.htm

http://www.valentine1.com/

S60-MBS · Apr 25th, 2006, 11:06

bloody hell!.....wheelie bin gatso what the **** next!

http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/gatso22.htm

cumbrianmale · Apr 26th, 2006, 20:45

Have you considered one of these as cameras are not the problem. Its the bugger in the van with a lastec 20:20 no detector is going to save you from one of these as 0.3 of a second and your speed has been captured.

Apr 26th, 2006, 20:58

Cumbrianmale is right.

I also have an M20 Blinder installed.

Like I said if you don't travel fast you have nothing to worry about.

I only drive as fast as the car in front of me and the car behind me. Unfortunately speed cameras don't discriminate.

perussell · Apr 27th, 2006, 09:50

Having had a number of devices in the past my vote definitely goes to the one I currently use and it was also Auto Express's recommended selection in a recent review. I use a Talex, one of the cheapest and simplest devices on the market - no false alarms like my previous Snooper S4 and it also warns of areas where mobile cameras are likely to be situated. It is 100% legal and will remain so since it doesn't have a radar detector which never worked on my Snooper anyway!
Only minor problem is the reflection in the windscreen from the silver top cover but this has been changed with the new Talex Lite which is even cheaper, lacks only a few features of the Talex and was the best buy for Auto Express.
I don't condone speeding but when you are in a strange town, looking for road signs, directions etc the last thing you need to be doing is watching out for cameras.

LankyTim · Apr 27th, 2006, 14:28

They need to have a clear "shot" of your car, otherwise you could argue that they were measuring the speed of the vehicle in front or behind.

Im told the same goes for gatsos. They cant prosecute you if there is another vehicle on the secondary check marks on the ground, amazing what you read!

Wouldnt it be a shame if the bin men accidentally collected and disposed of the "wheelie bin gatso"

Not sure if anyone has posted this before (i cant even remember if I have) but heres some light relief from the tyranny of gatsos!

www.speedcam.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/gatso2.htm

Dont go and try to do the same!

Apr 24th, 2006, 18:22	#1
s70tdi Junior Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2022 13:56 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London	Speed detector Anybody use one of these devices? Thinking of buying one either a Origin B2 or a Snooper SR6 Neo. Just wanted to know what other members had?

Apr 24th, 2006, 21:08	#2
740Estate Undercover 740 Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2007 12:14 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cambs View Photos By: 740Estate	I have a Snooper Evolution. I still have my licence too!! It's an OK tool, but is not a definate be-all-and-end-all solution to locating 'accident blackspots' (okay, okay, Speed Scameras). I am constantly pressing the update button to store new locations. I paid 250 notes for the Evolution. Money well spent if it saves my licence, even just once! You still have to be aware of what's around you, so if youre looking for a quick fix ban avoidance tool then you would be sorely mistaken by buying a radar detector. If you want it to supplement your own built in radar avoidance, then it's the thing for you. __________________ 1991 960 3.0 24v - Project Dark ------------------------------------------------ "Ah, isn't that nice, the wife of the Cambridge president is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew." -- Harry Carpenter, BBC TV, Boat Race 1977. ------------------------------------------------ Slidin' it round past the apex of reality Last edited by 740Estate; Apr 24th, 2006 at 21:11.

Apr 25th, 2006, 10:10	#5
poopbunny Guest Location:	I use a Valentine 1. Rear and forward looking sensor for radar location. I don't drive that fast since owning a Volvo. I like to think I have a device that helps me minimise my tax liablity. http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/val2000.htm http://www.valentine1.com/ Last edited by poopbunny; Apr 25th, 2006 at 10:19.

Apr 26th, 2006, 20:45	#7
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Today 16:00 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	Have you considered one of these as cameras are not the problem. Its the bugger in the van with a lastec 20:20 no detector is going to save you from one of these as 0.3 of a second and your speed has been captured. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Apr 27th, 2006, 14:28	#10
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	speed trap vans They need to have a clear "shot" of your car, otherwise you could argue that they were measuring the speed of the vehicle in front or behind. Im told the same goes for gatsos. They cant prosecute you if there is another vehicle on the secondary check marks on the ground, amazing what you read! Wouldnt it be a shame if the bin men accidentally collected and disposed of the "wheelie bin gatso" Not sure if anyone has posted this before (i cant even remember if I have) but heres some light relief from the tyranny of gatsos! www.speedcam.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/gatso2.htm Dont go and try to do the same!

Apr 24th, 2006, 21:16	#3
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	My friend had an older model that always went off going past automatic doors on shops. Do they still do this? It was pretty annoying!

Apr 24th, 2006, 22:20	#4
doorman Senior Member Last Online: May 16th, 2020 11:55 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hayling Island	The system I now have, which has made my Road Angel redundant is a Blue Media 6380. This is a Sat Nav. but also gives verbal warning if required of the current speed limit. It tells you of all speed camera & Specs, but the best of it is, it warns you of ALL mobile locations. It also warns you about traffic lights fitted with Red light jump cameras. Great piece of kit for around £250. Can also be used in Pedestrian mode. Dave V70 'R' AWD

Apr 25th, 2006, 11:06	#6
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	bloody hell!.....wheelie bin gatso what the **** next! http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/gatso22.htm

Apr 26th, 2006, 20:58	#8
poopbunny Guest Location:	Cumbrianmale is right. I also have an M20 Blinder installed. Like I said if you don't travel fast you have nothing to worry about. I only drive as fast as the car in front of me and the car behind me. Unfortunately speed cameras don't discriminate.

Apr 27th, 2006, 09:50	#9
perussell Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 14:40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: N Wilts	Having had a number of devices in the past my vote definitely goes to the one I currently use and it was also Auto Express's recommended selection in a recent review. I use a Talex, one of the cheapest and simplest devices on the market - no false alarms like my previous Snooper S4 and it also warns of areas where mobile cameras are likely to be situated. It is 100% legal and will remain so since it doesn't have a radar detector which never worked on my Snooper anyway! Only minor problem is the reflection in the windscreen from the silver top cover but this has been changed with the new Talex Lite which is even cheaper, lacks only a few features of the Talex and was the best buy for Auto Express. I don't condone speeding but when you are in a strange town, looking for road signs, directions etc the last thing you need to be doing is watching out for cameras.

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