Road Angel...Worth getting ???????
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How many ph's out there have a radar detector??(no i don't want names!!)And yes they are legal to use here but not in France.
I have been studying all the differant types on the market,and have come to this conclusion...GPS seem the way to go, as it looks like in the not to distant future that Radar and laser speed traps will soon be a thing of the past.
Now that "specs" is getting more widespread which use the new digital type of camera which cant be jammed
(as yet) they say!! The two models that seem to stand out are the "cyclops" and the "Road Angel GPS"
I have a slight hankering towards the Road Angel because it is more slimline. but what i'm after is what you lot think of either of those two!!!
Dave
I have been studying all the differant types on the market,and have come to this conclusion...GPS seem the way to go, as it looks like in the not to distant future that Radar and laser speed traps will soon be a thing of the past.
Now that "specs" is getting more widespread which use the new digital type of camera which cant be jammed
(as yet) they say!! The two models that seem to stand out are the "cyclops" and the "Road Angel GPS"
I have a slight hankering towards the Road Angel because it is more slimline. but what i'm after is what you lot think of either of those two!!!
Dave
Hi Dave.
We have a Belltronic, but are looking to upgrade.
If we get a simple detector it will be a road angel, but Ray is looking at a GPS system which is a tracker as well and deals with front facing cameras too.
Costly, but worth it....will show you the article when we seeyou Saturday.
...//P//
We have a Belltronic, but are looking to upgrade.
If we get a simple detector it will be a road angel, but Ray is looking at a GPS system which is a tracker as well and deals with front facing cameras too.
Costly, but worth it....will show you the article when we seeyou Saturday.
...//P// Dave, take a look at the reviews at www.pistonheads.com/reviews to get an idea of what PHers think of the various devices.
PetrolTed said:
Dave, take a look at the reviews at <a href="http://www.pistonheads.com/reviews">www.pistonheads.com/reviews</a> to get an idea of what PHers think of the various devices.
Thanks Ted ...not in trouble again ...am i???
Would certainly recomend a Road Angel, having had one for 6 months or so. Also have an LRC100 jammer linked to it (although this is currently 'broken').
One of the most important issues for me was where it would sit in a Chimaera and the RA happened to be spot on. Maybe one of the other options would be better in a T350?
One of the most important issues for me was where it would sit in a Chimaera and the RA happened to be spot on. Maybe one of the other options would be better in a T350?
I've got a Road Angel in my T350 and it works well, it's on the shelf below the stereo - it is reasonably discreet but can still be read/heard.
The only thing I would say is if you do place it in this location it may be worth getting the external GPS antennae as I think the stereo headunit shields some of the signal strength, its not a major issue but it would be sods law that it would be out of signal when you needed it the most.
I've written a review www.pistonheads.com/reviews/reviews.asp?id=191&r=613&c=1 so have a quick look.
You may find the actual box itself too large to fit nicely on the dashtop or be mounted on the windscreen, there isn't much space in the T350 as you know.
The only thing I would say is if you do place it in this location it may be worth getting the external GPS antennae as I think the stereo headunit shields some of the signal strength, its not a major issue but it would be sods law that it would be out of signal when you needed it the most.
I've written a review www.pistonheads.com/reviews/reviews.asp?id=191&r=613&c=1 so have a quick look.
You may find the actual box itself too large to fit nicely on the dashtop or be mounted on the windscreen, there isn't much space in the T350 as you know.
If you want a comprehensive review site check out www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/frames.htm
Personally I think the Origin B-2 or the Micro Road-Pilot (both of which can take radar units as well) look like being top buys as the yare pretty comprehensive.
Rob
Personally I think the Origin B-2 or the Micro Road-Pilot (both of which can take radar units as well) look like being top buys as the yare pretty comprehensive.
Rob
RichB said:
One of the most important issues for me was where it would sit in a Chimaera and the RA happened to be spot on.
Mark, where do you site it in your Chimaera? Rich...
p.s. I have a Griff and was thinking of putting an RA on top of the black steering binnacle?
That's my idea! Been reading minds again Rich? Will let you know if it fits (should arrive next week)
Ed
Edt said:I'll take a look when we meet up, p.s. no call yet
Mark.S said:
One of the most important issues for me was where it would sit in a Chimaera and the RA happened to be spot on.
Mark, where do you site it in your Chimaera? Rich...
p.s. I have a Griff and was thinking of putting an RA on top of the black steering binnacle?
That's my idea! Been reading minds again Rich? Will let you know if it fits (should arrive next week)
Ed
Instead of a Road Angel why not an Ipaq with GPs - give syou full sat nav plus locations of speed cameras
see
www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=55183&f=10&h=0&hw=schford
see
www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?t=55183&f=10&h=0&hw=schford
RichB said:
Mark, where do you site it in your Chimaera? Rich...
p.s. I have a Griff and was thinking of putting an RA on top of the black steering binnacle?
Sits perfectly on top of the steering column in a Chimaera with no need for the antenna extension thingamy. Is Griff arrangement the same?
Mark.S said:Yes it's got the same (Vauxhall) column/indicator/key unit. Thanks R...
Mark, where do you site it in your Chimaera? Rich...
p.s. I have a Griff and was thinking of putting an RA on top of the black steering binnacle?
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