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WVCamaro10 · 07-19-2012, 06:48 PM

Im sure this has been talked about a billion time. But i cant make up my mind on a radar detector. Escort or v1. With the escort i can not update it because i dont have a windows computer only macs. Also i have looked at blend mount for mounting but how to power the detector is my next question.

pointer lover · 07-19-2012, 08:15 PM

V1

jeepguy_1980 · 07-19-2012, 08:38 PM

Have you read the sticky at the top of this forum?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105745

DFWHD · 07-20-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WVCamaro10

Im sure this has been talked about a billion time. But i cant make up my mind on a radar detector. Escort or v1. With the escort i can not update it because i dont have a windows computer only macs. Also i have looked at blend mount for mounting but how to power the detector is my next question.

I've got the Escort Passport 9500ix and love it. I drive cross country a few times year averaging 85 - 95 mph and have yet to be pulled over. I usually get a good mile notice in most states that there is active radar. If you have a new Intel based Mac laptop, you can run Windows via parallels and update it that way.

Powhusku · 07-25-2012, 08:54 AM

I had the V1 for a few months, but I got sick of all the false alarms it gets. So I upgraded to the passport 9500ix and am VERY satisfied with the improvements. I get very few false alarms now and as far as I can tell, it's range is no different than the V1. Plus being able to switch between city and highway mode improves it's performance, and being able to turn off that annoying x-band is extremely handy for when you're driving in town. I think it's worth the extra $ personally.

Here's what I used to power it through my mirror

And here's how to install it

I don't use a blend mount because I don't want to lose visibility. I just use the suction cups and put it right next to my mirror, you don't even notice it there, and it looks very clean.

Sir Nuke · 07-25-2012, 09:14 AM

Powhusku, there is a better way to mount it, and it doesn't kill your view. in the picture on the site, it shiows in on the pasanger side, but it fits both ways, as I put in on the drivers side....much easier to see it adn if you ever need to change any settings, its handy. Its up adn out of the way.....and I really do hate the suction cup mount.

http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...k4098rnv02o907

Crystal_Red_SS · 07-25-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Powhusku

I had the V1 for a few months, but I got sick of all the false alarms it gets. So I upgraded to the passport 9500ix and am VERY satisfied with the improvements. I get very few false alarms now and as far as I can tell, it's range is no different than the V1. Plus being able to switch between city and highway mode improves it's performance, and being able to turn off that annoying x-band is extremely handy for when you're driving in town. I think it's worth the extra $ personally.

Here's what I used to power it through my mirror

And here's how to install it

I don't use a blend mount because I don't want to lose visibility. I just use the suction cups and put it right next to my mirror, you don't even notice it there, and it looks very clean.

9500ix for me. I use a bracket that mounts to the rear view mirror and looks clean and doesn't shake around like the ones that mount to the windshield with suction cups. Hard wired it in my Silverado crew cab and ran the wires from the fuse box up through the A pillar to the rear view mirror and down through the bracket. Very clean and not noticeable at all, looks like part of the mirror. Radar Roy at www.radarbusters.com shows how to hot wire the units. here's a link to a bracket that I have in all three of my vehicles so I can transfer the Escort.

http://countryjoycrafts.com/Connecto...rDetector.html

Powhusku · 07-25-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

Powhusku, there is a better way to mount it, and it doesn't kill your view. in the picture on the site, it shiows in on the pasanger side, but it fits both ways, as I put in on the drivers side....much easier to see it adn if you ever need to change any settings, its handy. Its up adn out of the way.....and I really do hate the suction cup mount.

http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...k4098rnv02o907

Glad to see they finally dropped their price to a reasonable level. Are the shipping prices still ridiculous?

eddyhartley · 07-26-2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

Have you read the sticky at the top of this forum?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105745

+1. Everything is in der.

ravensjeff · 07-26-2012, 03:28 PM

Escort 9500ci is awesome.

Nightspore68 · 08-01-2012, 09:43 PM

My V1 is very false alarm prone. I like that it tells e where the signal is coming from, though.

Camaroshark · 08-06-2012, 08:43 PM

The direction signals of the V1 are a neat feature, but mine broke after a week and wouldn't give me any front signals. I returned it and ordered a passport. It's been phenomenal!!!!!

I also ordered a blend mount and invisi cord as well!!!

Awesome set up and I love it!

Jeff65SS · 10-12-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

Escort 9500ci is awesome.

Just purchased one of these. Do you have any photos of your install? I need to figure out where to mount everything.

Rhyder · 10-12-2012, 03:53 PM

Im sorry but whenever a post has "Im sure this has been talked about a billion time" at the beginning, that tells me there wasnt even an attempt at searching....not to mention there is a huge thread in the sticky section........

Not to bash you but Really??????

Jeff65SS · 10-12-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

Im sorry but whenever a post has "Im sure this has been talked about a billion time" at the beginning, that tells me there wasnt even an attempt at searching....not to mention there is a huge thread in the sticky section........

Not to bash you but Really??????

Hmmm... thats funny. I went throught that whole sticky thread and saw no pics of an install. Especially of the unit I am talking about. I'm not looking for a radar detector, I have already decided on one. But thanks for letting me know about the sticky..

Rhyder · 10-12-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff65SS

Hmmm... thats funny. I went throught that whole sticky thread and saw no pics of an install. Especially of the unit I am talking about. I'm not looking for a radar detector, I have already decided on one. But thanks for letting me know about the sticky..

What the heck are you talking about? That was clearly meant for the OP? or did you say "Im sure this has been talked about a billion time" also?

Jeff65SS · 10-12-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhyder

What the heck are you talking about? That was clearly meant for the OP? or did you say "Im sure this has been talked about a billion time" also?

Sorry. I guess I figured you must be referring to me since the OP probably found the sticky sometime 3 months ago..... When he created this thread.

Rhyder · 10-12-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff65SS

Sorry. I guess I figured you must be referring to me since the OP probably found the sticky sometime 3 months ago..... When he created this thread.

no biggy, but 3 months ago or 3 hours ago, threads that start like that are disasters

parkerss · 10-12-2012, 07:52 PM

I have a Escort Solo S2. Works great and no wires to run. No false alarms. Mounts up by rear view mirror and looks "clean" sitting there.

Blackkaz04 · 10-12-2012, 09:10 PM

V1 works great. If I did it all over again I would get the escourt8500....v1 gives too many false alarms.

ZRaK · 10-15-2012, 06:05 PM

9500ix all the way! I love mine and I recommend everyone to get it. I have a group of friends and all of us use it except one who has a V1 and he constantly is braking because of false positives.

If you are going to be doing a lot of driving in the city 9500 is a no brainer. The V1 would be better if you are taking long road trips only because you know where the cop is coming from and is slightly more sensitive to k band

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFWHD

I've got the Escort Passport 9500ix and love it. I drive cross country a few times year averaging 85 - 95 mph and have yet to be pulled over. I usually get a good mile notice in most states that there is active radar. If you have a new Intel based Mac laptop, you can run Windows via parallels and update it that way.

There is a mac version available

http://www.escortradar.com/productre...tion/index.php

jperaino · 10-15-2012, 07:05 PM

I have 2 9600ix's and 1 V1. The 9500 is far better for city driving and the V1 for highway/country driving. The V1 will kill you with false alarms in the city.

07-19-2012, 06:48 PM	#1
WVCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1Lt RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 249	Radar Detector. Im sure this has been talked about a billion time. But i cant make up my mind on a radar detector. Escort or v1. With the escort i can not update it because i dont have a windows computer only macs. Also i have looked at blend mount for mounting but how to power the detector is my next question.

07-25-2012, 08:54 AM	#5
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,511 View My Garage	I had the V1 for a few months, but I got sick of all the false alarms it gets. So I upgraded to the passport 9500ix and am VERY satisfied with the improvements. I get very few false alarms now and as far as I can tell, it's range is no different than the V1. Plus being able to switch between city and highway mode improves it's performance, and being able to turn off that annoying x-band is extremely handy for when you're driving in town. I think it's worth the extra $ personally. Here's what I used to power it through my mirror And here's how to install it I don't use a blend mount because I don't want to lose visibility. I just use the suction cups and put it right next to my mirror, you don't even notice it there, and it looks very clean. __________________

07-25-2012, 09:14 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '10' Camaro 2LT/RS,'08' Caddy STS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 13,755 View My Garage	Powhusku, there is a better way to mount it, and it doesn't kill your view. in the picture on the site, it shiows in on the pasanger side, but it fits both ways, as I put in on the drivers side....much easier to see it adn if you ever need to change any settings, its handy. Its up adn out of the way.....and I really do hate the suction cup mount. http://www.southerncarparts.com/cama...k4098rnv02o907 __________________

07-26-2012, 03:28 PM	#10
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 650 HP Forged Internals-549 HP rear Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 1,881 View My Garage	Escort 9500ci is awesome. __________________ Forged & Tuned by Lingenfelter!

08-06-2012, 08:43 PM	#12
Camaroshark Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT, 6speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 417 View My Garage	The direction signals of the V1 are a neat feature, but mine broke after a week and wouldn't give me any front signals. I returned it and ordered a passport. It's been phenomenal!!!!! I also ordered a blend mount and invisi cord as well!!! Awesome set up and I love it! __________________ "Nothing is more senseless than to base so many expectations on the state, that is to assume the existence of collective wisdom and foresight after taking for granted the existence of individual imbecility and improvidence." -Frederic Bastiat

07-19-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
pointer lover Drives: F-250 stroke Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nevada Posts: 113 View My Garage	V1

07-19-2012, 08:38 PM	#3
jeepguy_1980 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport News Posts: 1,286 View My Garage	Have you read the sticky at the top of this forum? http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105745

08-01-2012, 09:43 PM	#11
Nightspore68 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL-1, Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 353	My V1 is very false alarm prone. I like that it tells e where the signal is coming from, though.

10-12-2012, 03:53 PM	#14
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,032	Im sorry but whenever a post has "Im sure this has been talked about a billion time" at the beginning, that tells me there wasnt even an attempt at searching....not to mention there is a huge thread in the sticky section........ Not to bash you but Really??????

10-12-2012, 07:52 PM	#19
parkerss Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Parker,Colorado Posts: 239 View My Garage	I have a Escort Solo S2. Works great and no wires to run. No false alarms. Mounts up by rear view mirror and looks "clean" sitting there. __________________

10-12-2012, 09:10 PM	#20
Blackkaz04 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: valdosta, Ga Posts: 438	V1 works great. If I did it all over again I would get the escourt8500....v1 gives too many false alarms.

10-15-2012, 07:05 PM	#22
jperaino Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 132	I have 2 9600ix's and 1 V1. The 9500 is far better for city driving and the V1 for highway/country driving. The V1 will kill you with false alarms in the city.