Escort Passport 9500i - INSTALLED
It was time for a radar detector and after much research, I decided on the brand new Escort Passport 9500!
Here's some of what's new with the 9500i: - New GPS-Powered Truelock™ Filter - View Demo - New Mark Location Features - View Demo - Blistering All-Band Protection - 360-degree radar and laser detection - User-Selectable Preferences - New Variable-Speed Radar Performance - Completely immune to the VG-2 "detector-detector" - New Speed Alert (when an alert goes off, the radar detector will display YOUR speed) I've always hated the look of suction cups on a windshield so with the help of NgoRx8, I found this awesome radar bracket. Thanks to msyl101 for his awesome DIY on how to hardwire this radar detector. It automatically turns on and off with the car. No lousy cord running to the cigarette lighter.... :rock: Last but not least, a BIG thanks to forum member Newcastle for helping me out with this install. :ylsuper: I've only had this on since yesterday but I can already tell you that I LOVE this thing! For anyone whose had a radar detector, you know how annnoying all those false alarms can be, well NEVER FEAR, this radar detector allows you block all of those signals (without compromising sensitivity to potential police) Here's a few pics I took yesterday: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01646.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01640.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01632.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01631.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01629.jpg Here's a quick video I took this morning. Make sure you've got your speakers turned on :Eyecrazy: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...h_MOV01639.jpg I searched all over the forum and from what I can tell, I'm the very FIRST person to have this radar detector. :rock: I guess I'll be the guinea pig for you guys. I'll report back every couple days to let you guys know how the 9500 is treating me. |
oh bitch!! thats hot!!!!!
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Congrats! that thing is insane!
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wow, pretty darn awersome right there
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dude, that is freakin' awesome :D:
i shoulda had one of those on more than one occassion :p: |
Looks very nice and clean! Great job! Now when I get my 8, you'll have to show me... =D
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really clean install
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awesome Jedi.....i just might need one after i get the blower installed....w00t!...
i'll pay for airfare...:D: |
looks pretty good jeorge, i guess you have had enough run-ins to need this :)
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good job!
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Good pics and a very nice radar detector.
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That's cool. I was reading about that radar detector recently.
I like the GPS feature that allows you to mark where the false alarm spots are located. BTW - Why is there a mini USB on the rightside? |
i agree -- I have a valentine V1 -- love it to death as its saved my ass SO many times. The GPS feature on this looks to be a really nice advancement in Radar detection.
I'm sure some people could never imagine spending 400-500 dollars on a radar solution, but it's 100% worth it after you know how to use it effectively. I will say though -- the valentine has 1 up's in two categories: actually having a rear facing detector, and the directional arrows to help you identify which direction to look for the threat. Once you use the arrows you will NOT be able to go back to anything else. |
very nice, I love the mount. where'd you find it?
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Originally Posted by cesaralaniz
BTW - Why is there a mini USB on the rightside?
Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
very nice, I love the mount. where'd you find it?
http://www.countryjoycrafts.com/350Z/escortmount.htm |
Wow, thanks guys! :D:
The USB port is one of the things I really love about this detector. It makes this detector's POTENTIAL virtually limitless. Gone are the days where you have to send your detector to the manufacturer for firmware / software upgrades. ALSO: Since you can "mark" known speed traps, it is rumored that Escort will be building a database where users can upload their 'marked' locations. Lets say you're taking a long road trip out of state....no problem! Just download the speed traps that other users have already identified. :rock: |
Originally Posted by lesper4
looks pretty good jeorge, i guess you have had enough run-ins to need this :)
Originally Posted by shinka213
awesome Jedi.....i just might need one after i get the blower installed....w00t!...
i'll pay for airfare... I'm sure some people could never imagine spending 400-500 dollars on a radar solution, but it's 100% worth it after you know how to use it effectively. |
wow, nice job jorge. so u ran the wires behind the mirror/ thru the roof? did u take step-by-step photos? looks great and hopefully will save you from tix. :)
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
ALSO: Since you can "mark" known speed traps, it is rumored that Escort will be building a database where users can upload their 'marked' locations. Lets say you're taking a long road trip out of state....no problem! Just download the speed traps that other users have already identified. :rock:
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Originally Posted by Detrich
wow, nice job jorge. so u ran the wires behind the mirror/ thru the roof? did u take step-by-step photos? looks great and hopefully will save you from tix. :)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/DSC01619.jpg I was going to take step by step pictures but mysql101's DIY has all the pics necessary for this. My pics would have ended up looking exactly like his... :rofl: |
Which size bracket did you purchase, there are a couple listed and I have been thinking about making something like that for quite some time!
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3/4 works for our cars.
WOW, I can't believe no one has commented on the ending of that video...."GPS signal acquired" Puts a smile on my face every time I hear that... :D: |
i already commented on that when you showed me earlier. haha
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does it detect lasers better then the 8500's ?
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Here's a quote from Escort's website. I'm thinking the answer is "yes" to your question.
Its blistering performance is derived from the "World's Best" PASSPORT 8500 X50, which means it delivers the best protection possible against all speed measuring devices. We added advanced GPS-powered intelligence, which makes the PASSPORT 9500i the best performing, quietest and most user-friendly radar detector ever designed. |
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