Radar detector

ChrisJ · Post by **ChrisJ** » Tue Apr 09, 2002 10:18 pm

Anybody have any suggestions for a reliable detector that's not too expensive.

I am becoming worried about getting caught speeding as I am enjoying driving my 206CC around (quickly) in all the great weather we've been having lately.

It is just such a fun car with the roof down.

Rachel. · Post by **Rachel.** » Tue Apr 09, 2002 10:49 pm

I think Autoexpress reviewed the best detectors a month or so ago. Someone may still have a copy, not that we'd be advocating speeding!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue Apr 09, 2002 10:58 pm

no, speeding is dangerous

ChrisJ · Post by **ChrisJ** » Wed Apr 10, 2002 2:34 pm

Thank you for such speedy responses ... lol

The Bel980 it is (Â£299), not that I condone speeding on any public roads either.

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Thu Apr 11, 2002 9:29 pm

Definately worth the investment, I've spent up on accessories for the Pug, but one of these babies is definately next on the list. Would have saved me from those 6 points and Â£535 fine :eek:

One piece of advice, do your homework. I'd go for top end, there are cheaper units out there - you pays your money, you takes your choice. FYI - Above model (Bel980) available from
http://www.radar-guys.com/ (USA based)
For $252 inc. shipping (3-8days) that's about Â£180 !

It's not big, it's not clever...but it's fun

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ChrisJ · Post by **ChrisJ** » Thu Apr 11, 2002 9:48 pm

Thanks Stuart, I'll give that web site a look.

Cheers.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Fri Apr 12, 2002 1:45 pm

Dont buy a detector from the usa as the bands are different - make sure you go through a uk dealer

A uk model should work in the continent as well.

The best model you can buy is called a Valentine 1 - 550 ish but it's the best of the best

Also guys remember that they wont detect marked/unmarked police cars following you using an on board speed camera
or
The new 2 camera point system where cameras are placed at diffenet points to work out your average speed

Also dont display it in an obvious place in your car - traffic officers dont like that

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Fri Apr 12, 2002 5:09 pm

Chris, the USA model specified above covers most of the UK frequencies, there is also a model above which covers off most other countries bands.
For the 2 point camera system being 'tested' out in a few places (inc. Northampton around Weston Favell, and around Birmingham on the M6) check this baby out ! Full GPS stylie.

http://www.originbluei.com/

Â£400 retail, check out performance message boards (such as Scoobynet & TVR) people club together to purchase - I have heard for around Â£330.

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