Help me decide : Escort 9500Ci vs 8500Ci Plus installed Detector - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DavidW · 06-10-2013, 02:24 PM

I am looking at getting one of these installed in my Z I am just trying to decide if the 9500 is worth the additional cost.
I would get the shifters with the 8500CI if I went that way.
I have heard the 9500 can auto silence false alarms, and it does have the rear laser diffuser, but beyond that I cant seem to find any other differences.
Is the 9500 better at detecting, radar, and shifter laser?
Is there any other functional difference between the two?
If someone has a link to a comparison test I somehow couldn't find that would be appreciated too.

SemperGumby · 06-10-2013, 02:37 PM

The reason I decided on the 9500ix ultimately was:

1. It is GPS based and auto-locks out false alerts. It does this after you pass the same alert 3 times and it has the same frequency as well as magnitude.

2. It plugs into your 'puter and accepts updates to the red-light and speed camera database.

3. It was listed as being as near as makes no difference as the V1 in sensitivity.

If you don't do a lot of city driving then perhaps the GPS capability won't mean much to you, but I've found it already very accurate.

If you do get it, you'll enjoy the auto-brightness feature as well as the "Pure Dark" feature.

crashprime · 06-10-2013, 03:10 PM

Escort Passport Max is due out like this week. Maybe wait for reviews.

SemperGumby · 06-10-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crashprime

Escort Passport Max is due out like this week. Maybe wait for reviews.

This is a possibility, but I dunno about spending another $100 over the 9500ix. Definitely have to see results.

DavidW · 06-10-2013, 08:29 PM

thanks for the input,
the models I am talking about are the installed versions though, they get wired into your car (laser jammers and radar reciever on the front, with the screen, and controls inside the car) also the 8500 plus has GPS as well.

Constj1 · 06-19-2013, 08:34 PM

I love my 8500plus ci and Jammers. Still can lock out false alarm manually. Simple push of a button.

IneedAZ · 06-20-2013, 06:14 PM

I have the 9500ix and its great however I odered the new Max. Before I get rid of it I plan to make my 40 mile drive to work using both to compare.

06-10-2013, 02:24 PM	#1
DavidW Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert Auto IOM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 389	Help me decide : Escort 9500Ci vs 8500Ci Plus installed Detector I am looking at getting one of these installed in my Z I am just trying to decide if the 9500 is worth the additional cost. I would get the shifters with the 8500CI if I went that way. I have heard the 9500 can auto silence false alarms, and it does have the rear laser diffuser, but beyond that I cant seem to find any other differences. Is the 9500 better at detecting, radar, and shifter laser? Is there any other functional difference between the two? If someone has a link to a comparison test I somehow couldn't find that would be appreciated too.

06-20-2013, 06:14 PM	#7
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	I have the 9500ix and its great however I odered the new Max. Before I get rid of it I plan to make my 40 mile drive to work using both to compare. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

06-10-2013, 02:37 PM	#2
SemperGumby I'll probably offend you Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WV Posts: 257 View My Garage	The reason I decided on the 9500ix ultimately was: 1. It is GPS based and auto-locks out false alerts. It does this after you pass the same alert 3 times and it has the same frequency as well as magnitude. 2. It plugs into your 'puter and accepts updates to the red-light and speed camera database. 3. It was listed as being as near as makes no difference as the V1 in sensitivity. If you don't do a lot of city driving then perhaps the GPS capability won't mean much to you, but I've found it already very accurate. If you do get it, you'll enjoy the auto-brightness feature as well as the "Pure Dark" feature.

06-10-2013, 03:10 PM	#3
crashprime Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 171	Escort Passport Max is due out like this week. Maybe wait for reviews.

06-10-2013, 08:29 PM	#5
DavidW Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert Auto IOM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 389	thanks for the input, the models I am talking about are the installed versions though, they get wired into your car (laser jammers and radar reciever on the front, with the screen, and controls inside the car) also the 8500 plus has GPS as well.

06-19-2013, 08:34 PM	#6
Constj1 "Constantine" Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Summer Edition Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Concord, Nc Posts: 5 View My Garage	I love my 8500plus ci and Jammers. Still can lock out false alarm manually. Simple push of a button.