Westy1

right, hello people

Im after a radar detector.. so was after some views. Been told that the snooper s5 is good, as is the bel euro 550.. Does anyone have any feedback regarding these detectors please?

thanks

andyVI

got the Bel Euro 550, on the whole it's pretty good good but some false alarms in built up areas (too many supermarket doors etc). In certain conditions, find that I don't a lot of advanced warning. Without it, I don't think I'd still have a clean license. Got mine from http://www.torqueic.com/

Westy1

thanks mate

does it pick up those camera's in towns.. you know, the ones mounted on poles that flash ? Sorry the decription is abit vague

Also, is it a better choice out of the Snooper S5?

thanks

Riftzone

I've got an S5 and am happy with it. Check the non scoob related forum - been a few comparison requests between the two recently. They certainly seem to be the best two...

Camera's on poles - they'll be gatso's then...

Riftzone

prolly the most informative recent thread:-

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?ThreadID=137958&ForumName=Non

Westy1

cheers Rift

Bell is the way to go it seems Didnt realise it had been discussed previously.. Sorted

matt.bowey

Bell 550 is pretty good. It doesnt pick up the new generation gatso.........the infa red device with the red lens! £330!

Chris L

I've got a 550 - certainly saved me a few times - more than paid for itself. Beofre I get flamed - this doesn't mean I'm a complete nutter,but it does help a lot when you are going through unfamiliar areas.

Auto Express did a test a week or so, they still rate the 550 as the best on the market, if a little more expensive, but then you get what you pay for.

As for false alarms, yes, it will pick up the odd shop alarm etc, but if you use the various alert modes (City, City All and Motorway), you can reduce these to the point that you actually get very few alarms and when you do get one, there's a pretty good chance that it's a real gatso! Don't make the mistake thinking that it will protect from laser guns - it can detect the band, but the chances are you will already have been 'got'

Chris

Westy1

thanks again guys Ordered.

Just hope the warnings are early enough to slow down.. probably more of a problem for me compared to you guys, as I own an RS, which are obviously quicker hey, just playing.

please note, I do not speed about, just purchasing as I day dream alot

Thanks again.. Im grateful for the info.