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      07-10-2008, 08:10 PM   #89
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So has anyone heard of the 9500ix yet? Is it avaiable and what are the differences between it and the 9500i?
I answered your question at the top of the same page where you posted this! LINK if your scroll bar is broken.

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      07-11-2008, 08:58 AM   #90
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so it almost seems a better idea to get the 9500ix since its much more reasonable then get the laser "jammers" put in seperately if your going to get them.

What are peoples thoughts on the Laser Shifters ? Do they actually work ? If you buy the 9500ix and get laser shifters seperate it could be half the price for the same thing ? (as the ci)
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      11-03-2008, 12:42 PM   #91
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Comments on the 9500ix? This seems to be the best buy for the money.
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      11-03-2008, 12:47 PM   #92
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I unfortunately waited to long to get a radar detector and got my first ticket in mye 135 about 2 months ago... since then I bought a beltronics vector 955 and it does the job (especially on the PA turnpike)...
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      11-03-2008, 10:44 PM   #93
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Comments on the 9500ix? This seems to be the best buy for the money.
I have had the 9500xi for 2-3 months now, and I really like it. Sensitivity and function is typical of the Escort 9500i (some say better), which is to say top tier. Monthly updates to the national database of speed traps/red light cameras, and even occasional updates to the detector firmware as well.

The auto-learn function is the best feature. As you drive around town it automatically locks out locations with a static radar signal, like all of the drug stores and grocery stores. So after a few weeks of driving around town the detector will automatically block these out, and you realize that the only time it goes off is for a police radar. VERY quiet in daily use after it has learned your area. You can also use the GPS to mark your known police hiding spots, so it will warn you as you approach.

The downsides are price, size (big) and paid subscription required for location database updates.

Another mention here is the program "Trapster" (www.trapster.com), an installed program on your mobile phone (iPhone, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Nokia series 60, must have GPS) which is a "location sharing program" for speed traps. When you are driving down the road and approach a location where another user has recently noted a speed trap, you will be alerted. If you are driving and see a speed trap, mark it and other drivers will be alerted as they approach. Very cool, works well and alerted me to State Police cluster F*** south of Atlanta. It is dependent on the quality of data its users provide, so get out there and start providing (and benefiting)!
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9500ix is well worth the $$$. Just my 2 cents.
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i have had v1 and have found that the filter isn't the best but the arrows are great. i currently use a k40 detector/laser jammer.. my back up is a sti driver. sti is the best portable radar i have ever had, far surpasses the range of the v1 and even sometimes alerts me of danger before my k40.
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^^^ That is the truth, atr_hugo. ***Think of the RD as a tool to detect the police targeting someone ELSE.*** If you are the only one on the road and they tag you with IO (instant-on), you are toast. Laser detection takes this concept to an extreme.

My take on reasonable RD use:

1. Empty road, no traffic: I assume the LEO will be using IO on me; 5-10 over posted speed limits. Might as well turn radar detector off. RD is only useful if lazy LEO is using CO (constant-on).

2. Traffic spaced 1/2-1 mile apart: may increase pace when there is a "rabbit" (another vehicle) < 1 mile ahead to wake up any hidden LEOs within the RD range. Slow back down when there is no one ahead.

3. Traffic regularly spaced 1/2 mile or less: may pick up pace a bit more and be able to maintain with fewer slowdowns. Still high alertness, low threshold to slow down. Here still might wait for a "rabbit" to follow, as the LEOs will be looking to pick someone out of the crowd with IO. Let someone else uncover the IO!

4. Traffic with 1/4 mile density but safe driving condition (weather, surface, other driver behavior): may pick it up even further, still high alertness, low threshold to slow down. Again might wait for a "rabbit" to follow.


Your eyes are you best radar detector - focus well down the road, watch traffic patterns ahead (clustered slowdown), brake lights ahead, watch mirrors for marked or unmarked car approaching quickly from behind, look for unmarked car at speed limit in right lane (waiting for you to blow past).

You really have to know what car models are being used locally by your LEOs. These days it may be anything American made - coupe or sedan, FWD or RWD. Look for unmarked police car as plain colored, window tint, maybe a few small antennas (or not), maybe you can see emergency lights in the rear window or front grille. Look for plain wheels, blackwall tires that are slightly wider and have a more more square profile. Rear of car will be very plain, no dealer sticker or license plate bezel, no goofy bumper stickers or dents. One driver, no passengers. Learn to distinguish Ford Crown Vic (LEO) from Merc Grand Marquis (grandpa)!

If/when you do get pulled over, you should try to put the officer at ease and portray yourself as low risk as a source physical harm to the officer. Take down and turn off RD before he is behind you. Pull off safely from road, stay in your car, remain seatbelted (no extra ticket), lower window completely, turn engine off (not going to run off), turn on interior lights if nighttime, keep hands empty and visible (on steering wheel is perfect), speak calmly and explain yourself, if you have to reach into pocket or glove box tell officer before doing so.

Your first priority should be safety on the road. Speeding in poor driving conditions (rain/fog/snow), active construction zones, heavy traffic, or weaving among lanes and driving recklessly is poor form and is strictly amateur behavior.

Cheers and drive safely.
in my city we have a toyota supra as a cop car you'll never expect it thank god i have a mutual friend who told me about it so i could be careful driving next to any supra lol
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      08-23-2010, 11:50 AM   #97
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+1 on Trapster, it's dependant on the quality of reports but you can also see routes that other users recently travelled, it works very well. Definitely uses lots of battery power on the iPhone.
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