wrxmania

Hello,

Can anyone realistically compare the new Road Angel and the Origin B2, from the perspective of the law change on radar detectors etc. Both roughly the same price. What is the most up to date, looks wise and reliability etc etc

What is the best accident black spot detector etc, disregarding LRC100 etc etc

Thanks,

Brian

messiah

I'm getting an Origin B2 as I've heard a few road angel owners are swapping over - so there must be a good reason!

I understand that the Origins database is a lot easier to update, hence it gets done more by the users.

It's also better looking

wrxmania

Better looking than the new Road Angel?

Anyone got a new Road Angel who has had a B2 - NOT the old Road Angel.

Brian

BAH

B2 All the way

messiah

The new RA is an improvement but it's still butt ugly.

The Origin doesn't need to be on the dash so it can be hidden out of sight from prying eyes - fair enough you can remove the RA from the window but you'd get tired of doing it eventually.

Looked into both systems and plumped for the B2 (just sent my cheque off) - The origin seems to have more expandability - and the larger display seems a lot clearer and more informative.

mightyyid

b2 is excellent.

New Road Angel looks better I think, but if you really want to go for soemthing, check out the brand new b2 solo on the website. Built in aerial so now it is easier to use. b2 never let me down although they have been taking a long time to update the database on the M25 roadworks. Still, customer service is excellent...

wrxmania

Am signed up for the group buy on RA 2 but the B2 does look very good and I prefer the idea of not having the damn thing mounted on the screen or dash!!

The B2 Group Buy seems to be very good - any ideas why it is so cheap?!

Brian

OllyK

Errr try getting the re-radiating ariel then you can put it where you like

Nevetas

B2 all the way!!!!

wrxmania

Yeah seen that online - about £20 I think.

Is the NEW Road Angel as good as the B2 though?!?

Brian

OllyK

Never had a B2. Got old RA and PDA with the pocket gps database. Do 1500 miles per month and not been let down in over 12 months. Horses for corses I guess, RA does me just fine and dandy

messiah

FAO B2 OWNERS.

Do you consider the optional radar detector an essential buy? and why?

OllyK

Slightly off topic but my old snooper has gone in the bin as all I got with that was false hits. Laser detector on RA has yet to ping. Fortunately Leicestershire SCAMERA partnership send me an e-mail each week to tell me where and when the mobile cameras will be that week!!

Cold Turkey

Is this standard for all SCAMERA partnerships ?

OllyK

Not all, Notts just give a vague outline for example and I don't think Derby give out anything, you'll have to check your local SCAMERA partnership website

messiah

I know Cumbria police "advertise" where their vans are going to be, not sure if you can sign up to a newsletter though...

OllyK

Here is Leics for today:

The following mobile cameras are operational today Tuesday 17 August

A447 Hinckley Rd, Cadeby

A444 Fenny Drayton

A444 Norton Juxta Twycross

A6004 Alan Moss Rd, Loughborough

B5003 Ashby Rd, Norris Hill

A512 Ashby Road, Loughborough

B5366 Saffron Lane, Leicester

A6 Harborough Rd, Oadby

A47 Hinckley Road, Leicester

B4114 King Edward Ave, Narborough

B582 Little Glen Road, Glen Parva

A50 Woodgate, Leicester

A607 Melton Rd, Leicester

OllyK

Here is a good starting point to see if you can get a list:
http://www.nationalsafetycameras.co.uk/

Ray_li

Can the B2 be removed easily? I park on my drive way and anybody can walk up to the car.

Nevetas

Yes, it slips out as easy as a removable face on a radio.

Ray_li

thanks. now I just need the money