Gedi

Although the B2 apears to have more features, are there any cons?

Which would you get and why?

tuscan57

B2 for me, plugs into the lrc100 for starters(only to open the garage of course ) since fitting mine been real impressed with how easy to use and if wanted hide away!

steve

SirFozzalot

Origin B² for me too. Similar in specification but the main thing that clinched it for me was how neat and tidy the Origin is. Ok as long as you don't have to switch cars alot. Although additional car kits can be purchased if you have more than one car.

Chelspeed

I like the B2 as well. With the remote aerial you can tuck it away down by the gearlever where it's easily seen when you want to but not obvious to everyone glancing in that you intend to drive over the speed limit on every occasion possible.

Ice Man - WR1

I have an Origin B2 and an LRC 100 in my WR1. I am having problems at the moment with my Origin. When I accelerate quickly the Origin keeps losing its satellite signal, the unit is then unable to locate any satellites until you are stationary and have turned the unit off and on. Anyone else had any problems like this?

Iwan

Another vote for B2.

The only slight negative thing i'd say about the B2 is that i've found mine switches off/on when i'm going "fast" down bumpy roads. It basically rattles in the cradle and loses contact with the cradles connector every so often. Can be annoying if you're "making progress" and it starts beeping madly to tell you it's just powered up and looking for satellites, every time that happens you have a "oh-my-god-is-that-a-speed-trap" moment.

Other than that, thumbs up. I sold my Road Angel to buy a B2 and wouldn't consider changing back.

tuscan57

is the antenna mounted in clear view of the sky?????

Ice Man - WR1

Yes it is, I had no problems with the unit when I was running the car in, but since I have been accelerating harder in the car I have had problems.

Iwan

It sounds like yours is doing the same as mine, it might be resetting (losing contact between the cradle and the unit for a fraction of a second) and having to re-acquire satellites, rather than just losing signal.

Mine only does it when i'm thrashing the car, or on very bumpy roads.

Iwan

Brian the Sn@il

looks like the WR1s are too fast for the poor satellites

Chelspeed

Not had this problem with mine but recall someone saying that a blob of blutac will hold it secure in it's cradle.

tuscan57

Brian the Sn@il. looks like the WR1s are too fast for the poor satellites

so why does it work ok in the tuscan? worked fine when i went past gangsta!

martinl

If its not a silly question, whats a LRC 100 ??

Nick100

Ice Man - I used to have a problem with the laser warning going off occasionally during hard acceleration, caused by voltage surges/spikes in the power lines. You may be getting a similar problem.

A quick call to Origin and they sent me a ferrite suppressor to fit over the power cable, which has sorted my problem. May be worth calling them to discuss this option. It arrived free the next morning after talking to them.

Back on thread - definitely the B2 over RoadAngel. From functionality, display and ease of use. If you want a neat install (which may take a few hours to do properly) the B2 is great. If you want to just plug it in to the lighter socket and sit the unit on the dash, then probably the RA is easier. However, my view is that you only have to install it once and then want the best, neatest solution.

PS. I've had mine for 6 months so far and it is excellent. I was getting a bit pee'd of with lack of response to emails and web enquiries (some 5 months old), but eventually phoned and they were extremely helpful and answered all my questions in one go. They have been struggling to keep up with web/email enquiries, so if you need support - phone.

Dave East

Hi all

Had my B2 for almost 6mths very very good bit of kit.

Just wondering where others have fitted thier unit? On the dash (on the flippy uppy bit on a MY99) or elswhere on in the car.

Just about to re-fit to my new car so interested to hear what others have done.

All the best

Dave.

Nick100

Dave
I fitted mine in front of the right hand air vent - MY03. The sticky pad attaches to the facia to the right of the cup holder. With a small hole in the top of the radio facia the cable goes in to the dash, under the air vent pipes and down in to the passenger footwell, where all the cables are. It sits just above the CD slot.
I thought it was neat and easy to see.
Nick

Ice Man - WR1

Thanks for that m8, I will try the blue tack first if that doesn't work I will give them a call.

salsa-king

B2.. wins hands down.... had mine a gew months now.
speak to jason at www.alpha-telecom.co.uk to get a special SN rate
very good service

Petem95

Its a garage door opener

The only side-effect is it also blocks police radar (ie speed guns).. oh well...

sherlock

iTrader: (1)

Another vote for B2 and Jason.

Dave MY02 Just infront of the ash tray, no problem really, if you don't smoke in your car that is. Very neat and tidy, down side is the wife can see how fast we're going

martinl

Cheers Pete, Does it jam ladar/laser??
Because that would be really inconvenient.

Nick100

LRC is only a laser jammer, not radar AFAIK !

martinl

I managed to get a little gadget in the States last year but I think I was Ripped off cos it wont open my garage door but unfortunatley it plays hell with Laser and Radar.

salsa-king

http://www.smart-corner.fotopic.net/c162749.html

easy to fit in a smart car lol
best if you have a clear view of the display tho

Gedi

How much of a special rate?

salsa-king

paid about £341 delivered.. but he's doing it at about £420 with TWO yrs subcribtion... or something like that.

jaycee

Still £341

Jason

DemonDave

iTrader: (13)

and good service from jaycee

had a road angel and now the b2 ... the b2 wins on all counts ... just about to test the customer service ... mine is going back for replacement because of rattling keys

Dave.