Jakob,

It all depends on the devices in use and the law in your country.

Here in the UK, we have fixed cameras (all sorts - they use radar, loops in the road, average speed measurement and so on) and we have mobile laser vans. There are a host of GPS devices that know where you are and know where the fixed cameras are, and beep when you're near and going too fast. Laser detection is tricky (because generally when you've detected it they've already got your speed); but there are laser "jammers" available which are sort of legal here (but only because there has been no proper test case).

For a good read, have a look here:

http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk/index.htm

You will see the tests on the rather useless number plate treatments on the left hand side (scroll down).

 

I have an aerosol of Photo Blocker. Have'nt used it yet, I asked on the Forum last week if anyone had tried it, but no responce. 8)

 

elfa, I think that stuff doesn't work.

The coolest device I reckon is the parking aid, that is sold as a parking aid, and works as a parking aid, but also jams laser. Excellent!

 

Are we talking brakes here ?. :wink: Re the spray, I have my reservations too. Bought it on E.bay. Rush of blood.

 

I can thoroughly recommend a Road Angel Plus - tells you the limit as you approach a camera, warns you of laser van sites as a "blackspot" and has an internal battery so you don't need to have wires trailing all over the dash. This last bit is very good considering where honda have put the cigarette lighter on the civic :?

It also warns if you are being targetted by laser but by the time you have reacted, it will be too late anyway

Glen

 

... but not the Road Angel Compact. I got one of those and had to return it. It has a very bright display - even in sunlight. Trouble is there's no dimmer, so at night it's so bright you can't see where you're going.

 

... but not the Road Angel Compact. I got one of those and had to return it. It has a very bright display - even in sunlight. Trouble is there's no dimmer, so at night it's so bright you can't see where you're going.

Ah - you might have snags with the RA plus then as it has the same problem.... Have just checked the unit, and there is no way of doing it in the menus either

Glen

 

Yes - but the RA Plus is dimmer than the compact, so it is less of a problem. The compact is seriously bright!

 

Ah - Learn something new every day!

Glen

 

I have the Road Angel Compact and find its brilliant. I dont find it to bright at night.

 

I ave a Snooper S4 NEO (had it about 2 years now) has been bloody brilliant, the only problem is where to site it in the Civic. I also have a TomTom Oe with the gpsworld camera database on which I tend to use instead now, only the one device. I find they are superb if you are driving in an area you aren't familiar with.

 

I ave a Snooper S4 NEO (had it about 2 years now) has been bloody brilliant, the only problem is where to site it in the Civic.

Cylon, it's not perfect but I have mine here:

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I've had a "new" Road Angel for 4 years and I can thoroughly recommend it. I read lots of reviews on detectors before I purchased and the Road Angel ticked all the right boxes.

 

Does anyone know if the Road Angel Compact fits into the gap under the stereo in the civic? (the one with the silver flip down cover)

Only if it does then i'm considering getting one and hardwiring it in there. It would be out of the way and I could close the lid rather than remove the detector when parked up. Don't want to spend the cash if it doesn't fit though

 

I would be surprised if it picked up a GPS signal down there?

I'm torn between the:

Talex Lite
Snooper S3 Neo
Inforad v3

Decisions decisions

 

on my old accord i had my road angel hidden away in a compartment pretty much like the civic has and then ran an external gps aerial which was tucked and virtually hidden on the top of the dashboard. Worked a treat.

The only trouble with the civic is that the compartment is totally enclosed but i dont know if you could get to it by drilling some holes but would mean taking the dash apart. Perhaps someone who has taken dash apart already could confirm if possible or not

 

on my old accord i had my road angel hidden away in a compartment pretty much like the civic has and then ran an external gps aerial which was tucked and virtually hidden on the top of the dashboard. Worked a treat.

Thats what I plan to do, but obviously need to know if the road angel compact will fit in before I buy it..

The only trouble with the civic is that the compartment is totally enclosed but i dont know if you could get to it by drilling some holes but would mean taking the dash apart. Perhaps someone who has taken dash apart already could confirm if possible or not

There is a how to somewhere on taking the dash apart. I think that I can drill a hole in the compartment (Either side or back) and run the antenna to where I want from there. I think this would be a good solution So if any one has the road angel compact, can you please see if it will fit in the gap and allow you to close the flap.

Cheers

 

I just drive at or under the speed limit. Works well for me and is 100% reliable, and cheaper than any of the above solutions. And safer, too.

 

I just drive at or under the speed limit. Works well for me and is 100% reliable, and cheaper than any of the above solutions. And safer, too.

I've driven on several roads around the country where there are speed cameras but no speed limit signs, there was one on the way from Rockingham at the weekend, makes it difficult to drive at or below the limit when they don't tell you what it is!

 

well good for you but thats not what were looking for

 

I agree, I find that it is so easy to overcook the speed as the Civic does shield you well.

On more than one occasion I have thought I was doing 30 but was nearer to 40.

 

That's why I wanted a car with cruise control.

I use it all the time in 30, 40 and 50 limits to ensure that my speed doesn't creep up without noticing.

 

has anyone tried the in-built speed warning to stop the creep? pointless or no?

 

i have a compact. I will go and try it and let you know

 

i have a compact. I will go and try it and let you know

Any news on whether it fits or not?

 

Cheers

 

definately not a hidden install, but works well for me

 

Just picked up a Talex Lite..........

I'll report back once I've given it time.

 

sorry havent got back to you yet but i cant find it!!!!! I moved recently and its packed in a box somewhere. Will try to find it asap. Im 90% sure it will fit though just by looking.

 

Cheers! I know what its like I moved a year ago and half the stuff is still boxed up!!