Let's Talk About Radar Detectors a Moment,...

[cybercoaster]

Originally Posted by Don O

To the right of the mirror.

Don O

Thats my set up as well. Passport with the custom bracket made by someone here on the forum.

[Don O]

Originally Posted by Black LS3

Which Model is that one Don O?

I like the Slimness of it.
Is that the Escort Passport 9500ix?

Correct, the 9500ix. With GPS and the red light camera database. Best one I've ever owned. Bought the bracket from a vendor on this forum. It's really a nice install.

Don O

[Don O]

Originally Posted by mlee

Uhhhhhhh yeah.... the main reason for buying an Escort... "GPS"

Remembers and stores all false alarms in the GPS system. My wife doesn't think it works cause it never makes a sound.
When it does, it displays my speed and type of threat.

Both are the top 2 choices...

Bottom line is: do you want to know where your threat is coming from? (V1)
or do you want to store false alarms (GPS) so it doesn't go off all the time? (Escort)

The choice is yours...

Don't forget the complete USA red light camera database. It will speak "Red Light Camera Ahead" when you approach one. And this database can be updated monthly. You download it from he Escort site and the unit has a USB port that you then download it into. Very nice design.

Don O

[ukchris]

Originally Posted by WICKEDSS

The side arrows work on the V1 i had a cop friend of mine drive around my car about 50+ feet away and it kept that arrow pointing at him the whole time...The only thing i dont like about it on the side arrows is there all in one light and doesnt show what way he is it just lights up showing left and right..... But i enjoy my V1 it has helped out alot in the past, Im not a fast driver by all means but when i do get the itch to open her up then i know i have 50% better chance on not getting a ticket and this sucker will pick cops up miles down the road, I personaly have not tryed any other radar so cant say what one is better.

My understanding is that the V1 has no sideways detection, the side arrows illuminate as a threat transitions from front to back (or back to front), if you look inside the V1 unit there are no side facing detection horns. Don't get me wrong, I love my V1 and have used it for years and done a lot of mods too, I just finished modifying an OEM Camaro mirror for someone by putting the concealed display inside.

[Black LS3]

Originally Posted by mlee

Uhhhhhhh yeah.... the main reason for buying an Escort... "GPS"

Remembers and stores all false alarms in the GPS system. My wife doesn't think it works cause it never makes a sound.
When it does, it displays my speed and type of threat.

Both are the top 2 choices...

Bottom line is: do you want to know where your threat is coming from? (V1)
or do you want to store false alarms (GPS) so it doesn't go off all the time? (Escort)

The choice is yours...

Hehe,... I want one that just detects from a fairly decent distance. To tell you the truth it could be just a Plain Box with a Red Light in it just as long as it Detects when there is Radar/Laser around.

Will a Laser Radar Detectors Detect Laser if it's being shot at Another Vehicle or Only at Your Vehicle?

Originally Posted by Don O

Correct, the 9500ix. With GPS and the red light camera database. Best one I've ever owned. Bought the bracket from a vendor on this forum. It's really a nice install.

Don O

Who is the Vendor?
I believe that if i'm going to invest the money in to getting a Radar/Laser Detector that costs 5 Franklins I think i would want the feature of GPS, I think thats pretty cool that it knows how fast your going and announces that theres a Red Light Camara ahead.

Originally Posted by Don O

Don't forget the complete USA red light camera database. It will speak "Red Light Camera Ahead" when you approach one. And this database can be updated monthly. You download it from he Escort site and the unit has a USB port that you then download it into. Very nice design.

Don O

This is with the 9500ix Correct?
I think i read that when you buy 1 new one you ONLY get 90 Days worth of Free Updates & Downloads, Then I'm guessing you have to pay for the Updates & Downloads.
Did I understand that Correctly?

This sounds like a Bad Ass Detector.

Originally Posted by ukchris

My understanding is that the V1 has no sideways detection, the side arrows illuminate as a threat transitions from front to back (or back to front), if you look inside the V1 unit there are no side facing detection horns. Don't get me wrong, I love my V1 and have used it for years and done a lot of mods too, I just finished modifying an OEM Camaro mirror for someone by putting the concealed display inside.

ukchris,...

Woot, Man that is 1 Sweet Mod There Bud.
You did a Really Good Job on that Mirror/Radar Detector Integration. Mad Props to ya.

[Jekyll-N-Hyde]

Originally Posted by Black LS3

Hehe,... I want one that just detects from a fairly decent distance. To tell you the truth it could be just a Plain Box with a Red Light in it just as long as it Detects when there is Radar/Laser around.

Will a Laser Radar Detectors Detect Laser if it's being shot at Another Vehicle or Only at Your Vehicle?



Who is the Vendor?
I believe that if i'm going to invest the money in to getting a Radar/Laser Detector that costs 5 Franklins I think i would want the feature of GPS, I think thats pretty cool that it knows how fast your going and announces that theres a Red Light Camara ahead.



This is with the 9500ix Correct?
I think i read that when you buy 1 new one you ONLY get 90 Days worth of Free Updates & Downloads, Then I'm guessing you have to pay for the Updates & Downloads.
Did I understand that Correctly?

This sounds like a Bad Ass Detector.



ukchris,...

Woot, Man that is 1 Sweet Mod There Bud.
You did a Really Good Job on that Mirror/Radar Detector Integration. Mad Props to ya.

to update the 9500ix you simply plug it into the computer get on there website and download updates for FREE