Can anybody recommend a quality speed camera detector ?
Now why would you want one of those, surely you are not thinking of breaking the speed limit...........chepaest one I have seen is put your sensible head on whenever you get in the car.
I've used a few different ones over the years and the best I've found is a Sat/Nav that allows you to load the database provided by the Personal GPS World website. This database is updated every couple of weeks with new and removed cameras. I use the database loaded into a basic TomTom Sat/Nav which I have the RH end of my windscreen byt if you prefer to could put in anywhere in the car and it will beep when you are approaching a normal, average speed or traffic light camera. It you have it so that it's visible it will also tell you the the speed limit and your current speed. Obviously it will also work as a normal Sat/Nav and allow you to load any of you own or downloaded POIs. This is the website for the PGPSW:
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras - Speed Camera Download
Not being able to load my own POIs and up-to-date camera locations is the main reason why I'm not keen on the Audi built-in option.
I'd have to disagree Dave, as speed cameras are meant to slow you down, so if you know where they are and slow down before you get there, surely thats safer!
Road Angel Gem+ seems to get good reviews, although its fairly expensive http://www.amazon.co.uk/Road-Angel-...88526&sr=1-10&keywords=speed+camera+detectors
I'd have to disagree Dave, as speed cameras are meant to slow you down, so if you know where they are and slow down before you get there, surely thats safer!
Road Angel Gem+ seems to get good reviews, although its fairly expensive Road Angel Gem+ Safety Camera Locator: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Not got my 8V yet but from what I have read it is possible to add your own POI file to the built-in satnav.
Needs a registration to MyAudi, then you can upload a POI file to that website and it will be converted to a format which works with the Audi satnav.
The web software writes the converted files to an SD card which is then put in the car. The POIs can then be copied into the MMI.
It's on page 6 of the MyConnect operating manual
Yes of course, but that assumes that the POI feature is the only thing you'd buy Connect (or the Tech Pack) for - which isn't the case for most people.
Can anybody recommend a quality speed camera detector ?
Making a link to another current thread.......it is illegal to use any type of speed camera detection system in France, but police do not have the jurisdiction to enter your car and check your device without a warrant, so you will be ok at long as you don't hand the device to the gendarme if stopped and they suspect you gave speed camera detection on.
My current one is mounted on the right-hand side of my windscreen, just inside the window. If I get stopped in France I must remember not to lower my windows otherwise the Gendarme could reach it with his hand!!!
Technically that would be illegal for them to do that, but doubt you would have much chance of winning that argument in a court.
If you go into a unfamiliar area or the government parasites drop a speed limit for a village where nobody lives quickly even the best driver can be caught out
yep, even hiding cameras. Most cameras should be outlawed. I am sure some cause accidents, where someone slams on the brakes and car driver behind has no time to react. Of course that stat will never be found as it will be hidden in the "driving too close" stat, etc.
As someone who now has been done twice in 4 months on average speed cameras I need to start using Pocket GPS again! I have it on my Iphone and it works great. You need to take out the subscription for updates but if you get lucky and submit a new camera location you get a free subscription for years.
That's one thing I will miss when I change from my Golf Gtd, in April.This is why I wish the A3 had the speed limit option that the golf gets - the system supports it, it's crazy it doesn't come on the A3.