Speed-camera detector - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

berb_uk · 06-01-2008, 02:15 PM

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a device that will help me detect speed cameras, speed-devices of most sorts to prevent tickets/fines!

What does everyone recommend? I remember a few years ago, a colleague of mine used a "Road Angel" but there seems to be quite a few different models of these now and perhaps there are some better devices on the market? What's the best? I am not interested in anything which integrates with SatNav as I already have that integrated in iDrive.

Thanks in advance chaps.

sheps · 06-01-2008, 03:00 PM

Pogo Alert
Quite simply the most complete bit of kit you can buy.
I have the pogo drive, which has integrated Nav, which you won't need.
Prior to the Pogo unit I had the previous gen product, the Origin B2, which was also fantastic.

TimsterC · 06-02-2008, 07:27 AM

I have a cyclops and a tomtom. No longer using the cyclops so if you wanted it p.m. me.

matlough · 06-02-2008, 10:36 AM

I can recommend the Cyclops, I've had one of these for the last 5 years and had a clean license for the same period!

PhilR · 06-02-2008, 11:00 AM

I have a BTST (Beat the speed trap) one and has saved me ONCE I think from a mobile speed trap.

It does pick up all GATSO's and it's fun to speed past these when you know they are not switched on and see other drivers crawling past at 43mph. It's scary at first but I trust it now.

Not sure if it is working properly, but it's absolutely brilliant at detecting automatic door sensors. It goes ballistic during a trip to the local retail park or any city centre.

I keep it on all the time....'just in case', but I hate the fact it's not hard wired in and the cigar lighter lid is permanently open. But I know if I remove it I am certain to get 3 points the next day

PhilR

CrimsonRedE93 · 06-02-2008, 12:06 PM

Be very careful relying on these devices, the older laser system took longer to aquire a lock on speed but the new ones can get a measurement in 50mS.

You can't react fast enough to stop you getting a ticket

Serjames · 06-02-2008, 01:09 PM

I have a Origin B2 if anyone is interested ?

:P

SJ

RichardM · 06-03-2008, 07:40 AM

I have the a Road Angel Professional Connected which is very good although it is quite bulky. It is constantly on-line downloading updates, gives very few false warnings and has never missed a camera.

CrimsonRedE93 · 06-03-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serjames

I have a Origin B2 if anyone is interested ?

:P

SJ

Are you resorting to breaking the sound barrier to avoid getting caught SJ

DaveC · 06-03-2008, 02:39 PM

I've given up tbh and drive around like a granny these days.

booforty · 06-03-2008, 02:58 PM

I drive like a Grandad, pipe and slippers the lot...

GarryF · 06-04-2008, 03:33 AM

If you use an actual laser/radar dector beware as the law is changing to make these illegal, get pulled over with one and you might get a ban.

GPS systems will still be legal though, if you have pro nav then you can add speed cameras onto the DVD and then you see their locations on the nav screen.

That doesn't give any sound though, I fixed that by putting an old tomtom 500 in the glovebox using external antenna with same camera locations, whenever I get near a camera that screams and you see the camera on the nav screen. Best bit is there are no cables, boxes etc to deal with, all hidden and fully automatic

E92-Lighting · 06-07-2008, 03:44 PM

anyone recommend a company here in US

06-01-2008, 02:15 PM	#1
berb_uk Private First Class Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	Speed-camera detector Hi guys, I'm looking for a device that will help me detect speed cameras, speed-devices of most sorts to prevent tickets/fines! What does everyone recommend? I remember a few years ago, a colleague of mine used a "Road Angel" but there seems to be quite a few different models of these now and perhaps there are some better devices on the market? What's the best? I am not interested in anything which integrates with SatNav as I already have that integrated in iDrive. Thanks in advance chaps. __________________ _______________________________________ E93 M3 M-DCT JzB/Ext BB.
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06-01-2008, 03:00 PM	#2
sheps Colonel Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (2)	Pogo Alert Quite simply the most complete bit of kit you can buy. I have the pogo drive, which has integrated Nav, which you won't need. Prior to the Pogo unit I had the previous gen product, the Origin B2, which was also fantastic. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.

06-02-2008, 07:27 AM	#3
TimsterC Private Drives: E91 320d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 79 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E91 320d M Sport [0.00] 2005 Kawasaki ZX-10R [0.00]	I have a cyclops and a tomtom. No longer using the cyclops so if you wanted it p.m. me. __________________ TimsterC 2011 E91 318d ///MSport : Titanium Silver : Bluetooth : Voice Control : Auto Lights : Rain Sensor : Professional Media System : Towbar : Privacy Glass : USB Connection

06-02-2008, 10:36 AM	#4
matlough First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Saloon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hampshire - UK Posts: 380 iTrader: (0)	I can recommend the Cyclops, I've had one of these for the last 5 years and had a clean license for the same period! __________________ Current: AW F20 M135i :-) Past Masters: E90 335i with Evolve / Honda Accord Type R / Prelude VTI / Prelude 2.2 Vtec

06-02-2008, 01:09 PM	#7
Serjames Colonel Drives: E93 335i M-sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Surrey - UK Posts: 2,424 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 335i M Spo ... [0.00] 2003 Nissan Primera S [0.00]	I have a Origin B2 if anyone is interested ? :P SJ __________________

06-02-2008, 11:00 AM	#5
PhilR Second Lieutenant Drives: E93 330d M Sport Auto Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Teesside / Surrey Posts: 283 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 Mercedes CLK 3 ... [0.00] 2007 Audi Q7 S Line ... [0.00] 2006 (56) 330d M Sp ... [0.00]	I have a BTST (Beat the speed trap) one and has saved me ONCE I think from a mobile speed trap. It does pick up all GATSO's and it's fun to speed past these when you know they are not switched on and see other drivers crawling past at 43mph. It's scary at first but I trust it now. Not sure if it is working properly, but it's absolutely brilliant at detecting automatic door sensors. It goes ballistic during a trip to the local retail park or any city centre. I keep it on all the time....'just in case', but I hate the fact it's not hard wired in and the cigar lighter lid is permanently open. But I know if I remove it I am certain to get 3 points the next day PhilR

06-02-2008, 12:06 PM	#6
CrimsonRedE93 Major Drives: Le Mans Blue E93 330d+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,085 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 320I SE [0.00]	Be very careful relying on these devices, the older laser system took longer to aquire a lock on speed but the new ones can get a measurement in 50mS. You can't react fast enough to stop you getting a ticket

06-03-2008, 07:40 AM	#8
RichardM Major Drives: F31 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Herts UK Posts: 1,115 iTrader: (1)	I have the a Road Angel Professional Connected which is very good although it is quite bulky. It is constantly on-line downloading updates, gives very few false warnings and has never missed a camera.

06-03-2008, 02:39 PM	#10
DaveC Captain Drives: 330 Touring Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 645 iTrader: (0)	I've given up tbh and drive around like a granny these days.

06-03-2008, 02:58 PM	#11
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I drive like a Grandad, pipe and slippers the lot...

06-04-2008, 03:33 AM	#12
GarryF First Lieutenant Drives: SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 309 iTrader: (0)	If you use an actual laser/radar dector beware as the law is changing to make these illegal, get pulled over with one and you might get a ban. GPS systems will still be legal though, if you have pro nav then you can add speed cameras onto the DVD and then you see their locations on the nav screen. That doesn't give any sound though, I fixed that by putting an old tomtom 500 in the glovebox using external antenna with same camera locations, whenever I get near a camera that screams and you see the camera on the nav screen. Best bit is there are no cables, boxes etc to deal with, all hidden and fully automatic __________________

06-07-2008, 03:44 PM	#13
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