which radar detector

[George16v]

guys any one got any ideas which is the best and easiest to use.

Seen some on ebay for like £24 what is with that are they any good was a cobra 6060 (i think) and detects x, k and ka band - which means jack to me!

Help

 

[Daz]

You want an Origin B2.

£300 - £350..

 

[George16v]

Exactly £300, and how much is the subscription business, have no idea about these.

I have been told the best one is the snooper s3-r any ideas? is £299

 

[Daz]

The best one is the Origin B2.

First 6 months free.. then £50 a year after that I think?

Its about £300 -> £350 depending where ya go - or £429.99 or something direct!

Look on ebay (some on there, or try radardetectors.co.uk )

 

[telford_mike]

subscription is £50 per year on the B2. First 6 months are free.

 

[George16v]

what is the subscription all about though? is it just to add new cameras to its memory - does it not just pick up new cameras as you go along? really have no idea soz

 

[telford_mike]

Autoexpress test http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product_test/product_test_story.php?id=44439here

 

[telford_mike]

Quote: Originally posted by George16v on 10 May 2004


what is the subscription all about though? is it just to add new cameras to its memory - does it not just pick up new cameras as you go along? really have no idea soz

Its important to remember that these units dont "detect" anything. They just use a built in database and a GPS computer to work out where you are. THe subscription entitles you to download new versions of the database whenever you want.

 

[George16v]

cool mate very helpful chap arent you! think it looks like the Snooper S4 neo, Origin B2 has too many trailing wires for my liking

Like the built in jobs

 

[Lee]

They do detect laser, as they now come with the additional laser detector.

About the only thing they cant detect or dont know about are mini radar gatsos.

Ask Jas about those as he reckons there are loads where he lives.

There are a couple of pics of the B2 installed here: http://www.leemather.plus.com/images/Clio280304/index.htmlhttp://www.leemather.plus.com/images/Clio280304/index.html


[Edited by Lee M on 10 May 2004 at 3:41pm]

 

[George16v]

did you do that yourself mate, and what you pay for it?

 

[Lee]

I did it myself one evening in the dark. Its really easy and Im crap at that sort of job!!

The GPS reciever is on the right rear window ledge and all the wires meet behind the dash by the drivers side door.

I paid £349.99 from Radardetectors.co.uk

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[George16v]

Just seems like an awful lot of money

Daz cant see any on ebay mate!

 

[Daz]

I really want one.. I think Ill be purchasing when Ive got my car how I want it!

 

[Daz]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9895&item=2477139856&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVWhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9895&item=2477139856&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1498&item=3095088978&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVWhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1498&item=3095088978&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1498&item=3095186619&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVWhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1498&item=3095186619&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1498&item=3095365886&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVWhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1498&item=3095365886&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW



You want a new one really tho - with warrenty..


[Edited by Daz on 10 May 2004 at 3:53pm]

 

[George16v]

cheers mate

 

[msa197]

Got to be a VALENTINE 1

Check out ebay £350

£550 in shops and some internet sites

IMO its the DADDIES

 

[Chris1.4RT]

Thing is Ive always wondered, would these be a target for thieves just sitting on the dash like that, its easy to spot.

 

[Daz]

Quote: Originally posted by Chris1.4RT on 10 May 2004


Thing is Ive always wondered, would these be a target for thieves just sitting on the dash like that, its easy to spot.

The Origin B2 unit unclips pretty easy I think.. so you just take it out like a stereo..

 

[msa197]

Like a radio face plate just take it with you or hide it.

Also available is a carry case for the valentine 1

 

[Chris1.4RT]

ah! nifty this new fangled stuff like

 

[George16v]

oh great more decisions - Why is it better than the origin b2

 

[telford_mike]

Quote: Originally posted by George16v on 10 May 2004


Origin B2 has too many trailing wires for my liking

Like the built in jobs

what trailing wires?

http://www.mike.easley.dsl.pipex.com/b21.jpg

 

[George16v]

oooh nice job matey

 

[White16valver]

Bel 550, Valentine 1 (phase 2) are both VERY good Radar detectors (i.e. gatso + handheld + mobile cameras) which the GPS wont pick up. Ive got the 990 (pre-facelift 550) and it rocks, and my mate has the valentine 1 which is just as good detection wise but has the display showing how many and which direction theyre in.

550 can be got for about £300, which is virtually cost price! If you havent got many front-facing cameras or SPECS near you then you may as well stick to a radar detector only, unless you do big miles in unknown areas.

The 550 and the V1 will pick up laser too but, TBH, its pretty pointless as, if it goes off, youve been done (9 times out of ten). If you want protection from that, get a diffuser! (another £200+...)


[Edited by White16valver on 11 May 2004 at 1:27am]

 

[George16v]

My dad has a belkin 550, Maybe I will try and persuade him to upgrade and nab that then, Ta

 

[noel-pilot]

telford_mike: where have you put the two sensor boxes? laser and gps boxes i believe?

 

[Lee]

Noel, Ive placed my GPS reciever on the ledge by the right rear window. It gets a perfect lock every time in no time at all.

The laser detector is at the base of the windscreen just above the wipers. You can see that in the pictures in the link I posted further up this thread.