135 Escort 9500ci install

VP Electricity · 09-20-2010, 12:43 AM

We did an install of a 9500ci into a forum members' 135i last week. Here are some pics:

Front shifters:

Terminated cables to precise length:

Modded cluster (LEDs in Turn Signal arrows flash red with system triggers):

USB port for database updating:

Display in RV mirror:

Control panel:

Missing fog light switch is Mute button:

I'll post the rear pic when I have time to photoshop the license plate.

mineo77 · 09-20-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

Interesting location for the front jammers. Do you think they will protect the headlights being targeted from there? Seems a little shrouded by the sides of the scoop.

I like the control panel mount. Does the client's mirror not display navigation compass?

How is headlight operation affected by activating the mute button?

1. Shifters need to be mounted there based on natural rack of the front end of the 135i

2. headlight operation? not sure what you mean by this since the headlights havent be messed with, just an used button which was converted into a mute button.

3. I am pretty sure the client doesnt have the compass, but if so it should not cause and issues.

P.S. Ken i like that mirror better than mine! hahaha

mineo77 · 09-20-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

Oh, is it activated by a button so the operator doesn't have to go through the headlight Automatic position? It is not the rear fog light switch?

The 1er front fascia does not yield many effective mounting places.

I have my rear fog light enabled and made the power button the one just above it, so it is independent of the light switch.

Yep, the 1er doesnt have the best location for the shifters, but they work. I was saved a week ago with mine!

vp fiberglass · 09-20-2010, 12:56 PM

Missing fog light switch is Mute button:

Apologies to VP-E, he's always confused by this advanced technology.

The upper right button was converted to a power button for the Passport, not mute. Lower right button is rear foglight and we activated that for the customer at the same time. Same as Mineo77's.

Nitroxide · 09-20-2010, 05:24 PM

I would love to see a video of the indicators after a laser / radar hit.

rkdiddy · 09-20-2010, 07:41 PM

Kudos on the install! Looks great! As others have mentioned, I would love to see it in action.

vp fiberglass · 09-20-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rkdiddy

Kudos on the install! Looks great! As others have mentioned, I would love to see it in action.

Yes, we took some video of a 2011 M3 we just completed in a similar fashion. We're waiting for the software to enable editing and uploading. It's gone to the financial committee to see if there is room in the quarterly budget...cuz the app costs $4.99

mineo77 · 09-21-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by vp fiberglass

Yes, we took some video of a 2011 M3 we just completed in a similar fashion. We're waiting for the software to enable editing and uploading. It's gone to the financial committee to see if there is room in the quarterly budget...cuz the app costs $4.99

should have approval in about 4 minutes

mineo77 · 09-21-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by maxnix

So this is a European headlight switch you converted? My panels on the right of the switch do not move.

yep, those buttons do not move unless you unclip them (little plastic taps on the button to keep it from moving/rattling since they are unused), then use a bumper behind the button to contact the switch, etc, etc, etc...plus VP Fiberglass was schooled by Ish how to do this well with a little slap style

vp fiberglass · 09-24-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mineo77

yep, those buttons do not move unless you unclip them (little plastic taps on the button to keep it from moving/rattling since they are unused), then use a bumper behind the button to contact the switch, etc, etc, etc...plus VP Fiberglass was schooled by Ish how to do this well with a little slap style

yep. Sometimes ya gottta slap it. How else are you gonna get it done in 4 minutes?

bentone · 08-17-2011, 11:59 AM

I'm on the east coast and looking to do a similar install, although not sure if any local installers are capable of that level of perfection

. Anybody know what mirror is used there - if it's a standard BMW mirror with compass or if it's been further modified to increase the size of the alert window?

v1k0d3n · 08-18-2011, 10:23 PM

i want to do this for with a homelink mirror in a 1M. how hard is it to get the mirrored coating off the glass for the passport indicator? what did you use/how'd you do it?

OneThreeFive · 08-19-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bentone

I'm on the east coast and looking to do a similar install, although not sure if any local installers are capable of that level of perfection

. Anybody know what mirror is used there - if it's a standard BMW mirror with compass or if it's been further modified to increase the size of the alert window?

+1, keep me in the loop with what you find.

MusclezMarinara · 08-19-2011, 06:46 AM

wow that came out great! howd you guys do the mirror?

oldBMWguy · 08-19-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by OneThreeFive

+1, keep me in the loop with what you find.

+1+1 I am in Va Beach, and would love to have that installed in my 1M............

mineo77 · 08-22-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OneThreeFive

+1, keep me in the loop with what you find.

standard mirror that was etched out. you could also use the compass mirror but and etch out as well if needed.

bentone · 08-22-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OneThreeFive

+1, keep me in the loop with what you find.

Thanks very much for the answer. Either of you Virginia guys know of a good install shop? I've had a couple bad experiences in NoVA, might venture across the river where I assume they've got some more experience with radar detectors. Definitely settled on a 9500ci which is the only installed Escort that is non-detectable by Spectre. Here's a good comparo that is buried on their website: http://www.escortradar.com/escort-comparison-chart.php

Greenkirby21 · 08-22-2011, 10:35 PM

holy crap this looks so badass and stelthy

!

HotSauce · 09-22-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bentone

Thanks very much for the answer. Either of you Virginia guys know of a good install shop? I've had a couple bad experiences in NoVA, might venture across the river where I assume they've got some more experience with radar detectors. Definitely settled on a 9500ci which is the only installed Escort that is non-detectable by Spectre. Here's a good comparo that is buried on their website: http://www.escortradar.com/escort-comparison-chart.php

+1 on this. Also in VA and looking for a good shop to do this.

bentone · 10-19-2011, 12:10 PM

test. can't reach page 2 on any pc...

VP Electricity · 10-19-2011, 08:02 PM

I can't either. Not certain if there really is one?

Poppy4 · 10-30-2011, 08:15 AM

OMG, this is exactly what I want as well. I am in Va. Where can I get this done?

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