Radar detector - worth it? and which one?
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 376
Likes: 0
Sure this has been written about over and over again; but is it really worth getting one fitted?
Are they legal? Which one? Cost? Effective? Worthwhile?
Just bought a Scooby and getting used the speed quite quickly
Cheers
Are they legal? Which one? Cost? Effective? Worthwhile?
Just bought a Scooby and getting used the speed quite quickly
Cheers
Scooby Regular
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by jjk:
<B>Sure this has been written about over and over again; but is it really worth getting one fitted?
Are they legal? Which one? Cost? Effective? Worthwhile?
Just bought a Scooby and getting used the speed quite quickly
Cheers[/quote]
try the Bel euro 550 cost £320 if you mention SIDC bbs there was a thread about it some time ago, saved me a few times but picks up lots to give some sputious readings
<B>Sure this has been written about over and over again; but is it really worth getting one fitted?
Are they legal? Which one? Cost? Effective? Worthwhile?
Just bought a Scooby and getting used the speed quite quickly
Cheers[/quote]
try the Bel euro 550 cost £320 if you mention SIDC bbs there was a thread about it some time ago, saved me a few times but picks up lots to give some sputious readings
Scooby Regular
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,959
Likes: 0
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by nevr:
<B> try the Bel euro 550 cost £320 if you mention SIDC bbs there was a thread about it some time ago, saved me a few times but picks up lots to give some sputious readings
[/quote]
Agree with the above - i got one.
Bit disapointed so far as ive seen every gatso so i wouldnt have got nicked anyway!!! But its interesting how many gatso's arent actually switched on. Ive found ive slowed done lots more - in built up areas it goes bizerk and you cant tell why!!!!
As toys go its disapointing as it may only save you once - and it doesnt do a lot if you dont drive by any traps!!!
If i had the choice again id do it tho.
Jza
<B> try the Bel euro 550 cost £320 if you mention SIDC bbs there was a thread about it some time ago, saved me a few times but picks up lots to give some sputious readings
[/quote]
Agree with the above - i got one.
Bit disapointed so far as ive seen every gatso so i wouldnt have got nicked anyway!!! But its interesting how many gatso's arent actually switched on. Ive found ive slowed done lots more - in built up areas it goes bizerk and you cant tell why!!!!
As toys go its disapointing as it may only save you once - and it doesnt do a lot if you dont drive by any traps!!!
If i had the choice again id do it tho.
Jza
Scooby Regular
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 986
Likes: 2
From: aberdeen
JJK,
I've a Bel 990 and it's awesome, hasn't failed yet to pick up gatsos, interesting to find how many are actually switched off!
Don't seem to have many false alarms around town unlike nevr and jza gets, just could be luck though.
Laser detection on any detector is no good because by the time you've heard the warning, highly likely you've been caught.
Geodesy sounds are very good but as Phil says it won't obviously pick up on mobile gatsos or Police handhelds.
A nice blend would be to buy a Geodesy and a decent detector.
I don't think the police can do a lot about banning Geodesy's units, and I hear there's delays in attempts to ban detectors.
Easy way is just not to speed but hey we're all human.
Cheers,
Rob.
I've a Bel 990 and it's awesome, hasn't failed yet to pick up gatsos, interesting to find how many are actually switched off!
Don't seem to have many false alarms around town unlike nevr and jza gets, just could be luck though.
Laser detection on any detector is no good because by the time you've heard the warning, highly likely you've been caught.
Geodesy sounds are very good but as Phil says it won't obviously pick up on mobile gatsos or Police handhelds.
A nice blend would be to buy a Geodesy and a decent detector.
I don't think the police can do a lot about banning Geodesy's units, and I hear there's delays in attempts to ban detectors.
Easy way is just not to speed but hey we're all human.
Cheers,
Rob.
Scooby Regular
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 642
Likes: 0
I got "caught" on an empty dual carraigeway (40) at 11pm by a mobile Gatso and I'm sure I wasn't speeding. The NIP says 53mph.
I will now be purchasing some sort of device to help me become more aware and forewarned of upcoming accident blackspots; I mean that's what Gatsos are for aren't they?
Incidentally, I was told about an article on Top Gear where Tiffany Dell quoted a study which found that most of the people who invest in radar/laser detection devices tend to be the more aware and attentive drivers.
It's an old one, but I love it; speed doesn't kill, bad driving does.
When the Police/government start spending some of their dirty money on driver education to get rid of road rage and CLOG, I'll start to have some respect for speed traps.
Until then I'll continue to drive safely according to the road conditions and if necessary enhance my awareness with detection devices.
No flame suit on as I have bought a smoke detector as well.
Neil.
I will now be purchasing some sort of device to help me become more aware and forewarned of upcoming accident blackspots; I mean that's what Gatsos are for aren't they?
Incidentally, I was told about an article on Top Gear where Tiffany Dell quoted a study which found that most of the people who invest in radar/laser detection devices tend to be the more aware and attentive drivers.
It's an old one, but I love it; speed doesn't kill, bad driving does.
When the Police/government start spending some of their dirty money on driver education to get rid of road rage and CLOG, I'll start to have some respect for speed traps.
Until then I'll continue to drive safely according to the road conditions and if necessary enhance my awareness with detection devices.
No flame suit on as I have bought a smoke detector as well.
Neil.
Scooby Regular
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 558
Likes: 0
Got a Bell Euro 550. As per others amazed how may are not live. Gradually plucking up the courage to drive a bit quicker (road conditions permitting of course) past those not live.
Yes you do get lots of strange alerts in town, but I just mute it cos you're mad to steam through town anyway. Where it comes into it's own is spotting those coppers lurking in a bush or on bridge on a nice stretch of road, geodesy won't help you there.
Yes you do get lots of strange alerts in town, but I just mute it cos you're mad to steam through town anyway. Where it comes into it's own is spotting those coppers lurking in a bush or on bridge on a nice stretch of road, geodesy won't help you there.
Trending Topics
Track Day Organiser
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 23,377
Likes: 0
From: SX
Snooper 815
Its the K9 Genetialer
Small Accurate
Can be Noisey around town but picks up lazer very well
Wouldn't go out without it
Snooper Lazer deflector also good but not legal
Hides perfectly on the front of MY01
The GPS system looks good though but if its lazer protection you want go for the deflector
Phil
Usual coments you shouldn't need one if you drive properly blah blah blah
Its the K9 Genetialer
Small Accurate
Can be Noisey around town but picks up lazer very well
Wouldn't go out without it
Snooper Lazer deflector also good but not legal
Hides perfectly on the front of MY01
The GPS system looks good though but if its lazer protection you want go for the deflector
Phil
Usual coments you shouldn't need one if you drive properly blah blah blah
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
shorty87
Wheels And Tyres For Sale
0
Sep 29, 2015 02:18 PM
jobegold@hotmail.co.uk
ScoobyNet General
2
Sep 27, 2015 09:44 PM