[Z06] Radar Detector
Instructor
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From: Silverlake Washington
Melting Slicks
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From: Sammamish WA
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Remember, to mount high next to the mirror. Vettes are low, you want to get max range, plus you have a better chance of picking up Laser back scatter from cars in front of you.
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GX-65
Better than V1.Those arrows are overrated.
The GX jas GPS to mark speed traps, cameras and anything you would like to mark. You can program for X, K, Ka, and Laser.
Better than V1.Those arrows are overrated.
The GX jas GPS to mark speed traps, cameras and anything you would like to mark. You can program for X, K, Ka, and Laser.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Kaukauna WI
https://www.escortradar.com/store/direct-wire-cord.html
Yep, you need a ground. Generic how-to video that will apply to any fuse panel kit:
Last edited by Must_Have_Z; Jun 2, 2014 at 09:59 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: NC
I'm planning use a Blendmount and Escort Passport Max2, and routing the wiring around the windshield.
IMO, with VASCAR and Instant-On type radar using a regular detector doesn't provide enough protection. Combining a real good detect along with an user network (such as ESCORT Live) provides an extra safety margin.
IMO, with VASCAR and Instant-On type radar using a regular detector doesn't provide enough protection. Combining a real good detect along with an user network (such as ESCORT Live) provides an extra safety margin.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Charleston South Carolina
my solutions have been for many years...
Escort 9500ix or the REDLINE version...then I get a BlendMount to attach it up tight under rear view mirror and then get a long Escort Hard Wire kit plus go to parts store and get a fuze piggy-back (jumper)... then you pull out appropriate fuze from panel under dash or kick panel...plug in your adapter and then put back in the fuze beside the other fuze that goes to your detector. Slide the hard wire kit on....run it under carpet, A pillar and headliner to your mirror for the detector plug...then run the other end which has your MUTE button to somewhere on console or lower dash for easy access....and done. I had this in my Lexus and also the wifes 335i and will be doing same for C5Z as well.
Escort 9500ix or the REDLINE version...then I get a BlendMount to attach it up tight under rear view mirror and then get a long Escort Hard Wire kit plus go to parts store and get a fuze piggy-back (jumper)... then you pull out appropriate fuze from panel under dash or kick panel...plug in your adapter and then put back in the fuze beside the other fuze that goes to your detector. Slide the hard wire kit on....run it under carpet, A pillar and headliner to your mirror for the detector plug...then run the other end which has your MUTE button to somewhere on console or lower dash for easy access....and done. I had this in my Lexus and also the wifes 335i and will be doing same for C5Z as well.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
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I have been running an Escort 9500 since they came out, before that I had the 8500. It has no false alarms and when it goes of for K or Ka band there is a cop around. I mounted it on the sun visor using the Southern Car Parts mount they make. I also use the Invisi Cord and power it from tapping the rear view mirror. It is a great setup and has not let me down.
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Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Kelowna BC
I have the Passport 9500ci. Tiny viewing window by rear view mirror, controls down by shifter, all receivers in grill and mounted to rear license plate. All wiring tucked in. As close to stealth as possible.
Previous owner had it done, I couldn't justify just about $2K on a radar detector. Amazing unit though...
Previous owner had it done, I couldn't justify just about $2K on a radar detector. Amazing unit though...
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From: long Island NY
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Lakeside AZ
I certainly would not say the V1 arrows are overhyped. When I got the first of 4 years ago I tried to disregard the arrows (especially when pointing toward the rear) several times just because I couldn't see what it was telling me was there.
Same expereince yesterday with the same result...about the time I decided to ignore the back pointing arrows an unmarked car came hustling by to pull the guy that just passed me at 85mph. And I was just about to go show him what up...very glad I didn't.
Same expereince yesterday with the same result...about the time I decided to ignore the back pointing arrows an unmarked car came hustling by to pull the guy that just passed me at 85mph. And I was just about to go show him what up...very glad I didn't.