[rushnut]

I'm probably going to have the new Escort 9500ci radar detection/laser jamming system installed in my IS-F tomorrow or Friday. It's quite expensive (over $2k with pro installation), and so before I give the definite ok to proceed with the install, I'd appreciate hearing from any of you who have this system, or one like it (Valentine?) installed on your car.

I'm told it will require 2 or 3 sensors in or near the front bumper/grille area and one on the rear end of the car. Also, a blue LED readout for alerts will be mounted on top of the steering column so as not to block the instrument panel behind the plexi. Also, 2 bi-colored LEDs will be mounted in pinholes in the instrument panel, near the gauges, to alert me to the direction of the threat (front or rear, etc.).

There's also a GPS aspect to this system to warn of known speed traps, cameras, etc. I guess that's wired into the car's fin on the roof.

Anyway, if you have experience with this type of system, please let me know how you like/disklike it. This will be my first somewhat serious mod of the car, so I want any feedback I can get before proceeding.

Thanks!

Rushnut
Redondo Beach, CA

 

[rushnut]

Valentine 1?

Have you tried the Escort 9500ci system? If so, why is the Valentine 1 a better radar, in your opinion?

Thanks for your input.

 

[rushnut]

After having the Escort 9500ci installed professionally a couple weeks ago in my IS-F, I can honestly say this thing is incredible. The GPS is especially effective at "learning" where the false alerts are all over town. The laser "shifting," or jamming, feature has also been activated and it's comforting knowing it's there. My alerts are far earlier than any window-mounted unit I've owned, and the voice alert feature is something I like more than I thought I would.

I've had no experience with the Valentine unit, but I have no interest in it since this one is really blowing me away almost daily.

Appreciate the feedback on this topic very much, though, but I'm just saying that I feel the money was well worth it. Best radar system I've ever owned, period.

Has anyone put one of these systems in a car yet? Thoughts?

 

[rushnut]

You mean I should brake if there are brake lights in front of me??? I knew I was missing something.

 

[rushnut]

BigMike,

Thanks for the info...appreciate your thoughts on the 9500ci detector.

Rushnut