Road Angel or Otherwise?

GarryF · 01-09-2008, 02:11 AM

That's good news, did you get updated maps too ?

Do you think with this you would still need an audible warning or is it good enough?

13eastie · 01-09-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GarryF

That's good news, did you get updated maps too ?

Do you think with this you would still need an audible warning or is it good enough?

Yes, I think the maps are updated.

An audible warning would be a massive improvement - the density of cameras in London is staggering and requires constant vigilance!

Keto · 01-09-2008, 11:30 AM

I think Davo's advice about knowing the roads, etc is important. On the nice straight highways of the South, paying attention to rises, etc will save you. The radar detector is nice for warning you about the occasional hiding spot that is due to trees, a sign, etc. Then, you can add them to your mental list.

Laser detection, as mentioned above, is worthless, as when it goes off, you are generally toast.

http://www.radardetector.net/ for info from those obsessed with radar and detectors.

GregW / Oregon · 01-09-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

I Laser detection, as mentioned above, is worthless, as when it goes off, you are generally toast.

This is generally true, but I have a couple times gotten advance warning when the car in front of me was targeted. I will seriously consider a lidar jammer for this car.

Epacy · 01-09-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

This is generally true, but I have a couple times gotten advance warning when the car in front of me was targeted. I will seriously consider a lidar jammer for this car.

Ditto.

Keto · 01-09-2008, 12:01 PM

Worthless was perhaps too strong a word. I guess my point was if you are serious about avoiding tickets from laser then you need a jammer.

JerezBlue! · 01-09-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 13eastie

For anyone still interested, I got this working very straightforwardly this evening and it's pretty cool.

I'm definately interested but at the rate of my home download (can't do it at work) it'll take 5 days for the 3.66Gb dowload!!! Also, I have no access to a DVD burner. Anyone want to sell/send me the DVD???

EDIT: 13eastie,

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GeriFix · 01-10-2008, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GarryF

Long thread here with some links somewhere on how to do it, it's slightly technical but someone does it for the UK then uploads a torrent, handy if your nav is out of date too

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94031

The actual method, from scratch, of making your own custom sat nav disc is laid out here:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=73267

His screen shot of South London (showing all the GATSOs) is terrifying .... what a police state!

13eastie · 01-10-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GeriFix

The actual method, from scratch, of making your own custom sat nav disc is laid out here:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=73267

His screen shot of South London (showing all the GATSOs) is terrifying .... what a police state!

Thanks for finding that, Geri - awesome! This will allow anyone to update speed camera data monthly without having to download a torrent of the whole DVD.

And yes, they are turning London into a terrible place to live - you spend the whole time wondering whether you're going to get a ticket in the post tomorrow.

GarryF · 01-10-2008, 02:04 PM

This is a neat road angel install in a 3 series
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62543

JerezBlue! · 01-10-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GarryF

This is a neat road angel install in a 3 series
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62543

Can't burn the DVD required, will have to go fro the proper Road Angel in the ashtray idea!

GarryF · 02-12-2008, 02:59 PM

I was having a think about how to get audible alerts using the BMW nav disk update and the only thing I can think of is to buy a Tomtom one, have it hidden in the glovebox using an external antenna, then it will beep and you'll see the camera on the pro nav screen.

This assumes the tomtom one can output enough volume to be heard.

It also might fit in the armrest compartment and you could run the antenna to the rear window shelf.

Anyone any better ideas?

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GarryF First Lieutenant 34 Rep 330 Posts Drives: SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That's good news, did you get updated maps too ? Do you think with this you would still need an audible warning or is it good enough?
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Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	I think Davo's advice about knowing the roads, etc is important. On the nice straight highways of the South, paying attention to rises, etc will save you. The radar detector is nice for warning you about the occasional hiding spot that is due to trees, a sign, etc. Then, you can add them to your mental list. Laser detection, as mentioned above, is worthless, as when it goes off, you are generally toast. http://www.radardetector.net/ for info from those obsessed with radar and detectors.
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Keto Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: WHO DAT NATION iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [10.00]	Worthless was perhaps too strong a word. I guess my point was if you are serious about avoiding tickets from laser then you need a jammer.
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GarryF First Lieutenant 34 Rep 330 Posts Drives: SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	This is a neat road angel install in a 3 series http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62543
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GarryF First Lieutenant 34 Rep 330 Posts Drives: SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I was having a think about how to get audible alerts using the BMW nav disk update and the only thing I can think of is to buy a Tomtom one, have it hidden in the glovebox using an external antenna, then it will beep and you'll see the camera on the pro nav screen. This assumes the tomtom one can output enough volume to be heard. It also might fit in the armrest compartment and you could run the antenna to the rear window shelf. Anyone any better ideas?
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