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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: CA
9500ix which I connected to the mirror using an ultra-thin black wire (spent hours doing it because I wanted the connection at the mirror to be soldered on the connector and using small wires on RJ45 jack is not easy task).
The wire I used was from an earphone (you know those are extra tiny).
9500ix is always quite during my commute and this is what I wanted. It's mounted unobtrusive behind the mirror and therefore its efficiency to detect rear LIDAR (point and shoot Laser gun) is probably near to zero (tinted windows don't help) but that's OK since cops rarely use LIDAR from the rear and since LIDAR is pretty much undetectable "in advance" anyway, even from the front.
The wire I used was from an earphone (you know those are extra tiny).
9500ix is always quite during my commute and this is what I wanted. It's mounted unobtrusive behind the mirror and therefore its efficiency to detect rear LIDAR (point and shoot Laser gun) is probably near to zero (tinted windows don't help) but that's OK since cops rarely use LIDAR from the rear and since LIDAR is pretty much undetectable "in advance" anyway, even from the front.
9500ix which I connected to the mirror using an ultra-thin black wire (spent hours doing it because I wanted the connection at the mirror to be soldered on the connector and using small wires on RJ45 jack is not easy task).
The wire I used was from an earphone (you know those are extra tiny).
9500ix is always quite during my commute and this is what I wanted. It's mounted unobtrusive behind the mirror and therefore its efficiency to detect rear LIDAR (point and shoot Laser gun) is probably near to zero (tinted windows don't help) but that's OK since cops rarely use LIDAR from the rear and since LIDAR is pretty much undetectable "in advance" anyway, even from the front.
The wire I used was from an earphone (you know those are extra tiny).
9500ix is always quite during my commute and this is what I wanted. It's mounted unobtrusive behind the mirror and therefore its efficiency to detect rear LIDAR (point and shoot Laser gun) is probably near to zero (tinted windows don't help) but that's OK since cops rarely use LIDAR from the rear and since LIDAR is pretty much undetectable "in advance" anyway, even from the front.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: VA
I have been reading about them as well. Funny the top two seem to be V1 and Escort 9500ix in about every forum I have been on (and the first ones mentioned here). V1 has it's loyalist as well as the Escort Line. I live in VA so it's not for me (STI probably the best for VA).
Seems the GPS (speed and traffic light camera built in database with learning) and less false alarms seem to be the big plus for the 9500ix
V1 seems to have a greater range, but by small margin (plus the arrows and bogey counter) but many false alarms although there are adjustments to help with that.
The V1 is about $100 less. I was considering this as a gift for my father who is retiring. The 9500ix seems to be a little more complicated to "learn". I think many F owners would lean toward the 9500ix (blue screen Ha Ha). For a retiree, probably the V1 would be easier to use. I don't have either, never used any, and this is just based on some quick reading off the web.
Seems the GPS (speed and traffic light camera built in database with learning) and less false alarms seem to be the big plus for the 9500ix
V1 seems to have a greater range, but by small margin (plus the arrows and bogey counter) but many false alarms although there are adjustments to help with that.
The V1 is about $100 less. I was considering this as a gift for my father who is retiring. The 9500ix seems to be a little more complicated to "learn". I think many F owners would lean toward the 9500ix (blue screen Ha Ha). For a retiree, probably the V1 would be easier to use. I don't have either, never used any, and this is just based on some quick reading off the web.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: CA
foup why don't you mount it to your rear-view mirror for a cleaner look...here's mine 
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=328039
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=328039
Last edited by suicidesam; Nov 24, 2008 at 07:37 PM.
9500ix which I connected to the mirror using an ultra-thin black wire (spent hours doing it because I wanted the connection at the mirror to be soldered on the connector and using small wires on RJ45 jack is not easy task).
The wire I used was from an earphone (you know those are extra tiny).
9500ix is always quite during my commute and this is what I wanted. It's mounted unobtrusive behind the mirror and therefore its efficiency to detect rear LIDAR (point and shoot Laser gun) is probably near to zero (tinted windows don't help) but that's OK since cops rarely use LIDAR from the rear and since LIDAR is pretty much undetectable "in advance" anyway, even from the front.
The wire I used was from an earphone (you know those are extra tiny).
9500ix is always quite during my commute and this is what I wanted. It's mounted unobtrusive behind the mirror and therefore its efficiency to detect rear LIDAR (point and shoot Laser gun) is probably near to zero (tinted windows don't help) but that's OK since cops rarely use LIDAR from the rear and since LIDAR is pretty much undetectable "in advance" anyway, even from the front.
whta do you think so far? I sold my V1 and just got this from the advice of a local member. Got it for a steal also.
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,162
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From: Dallas, Texas
I'm going to order a hardwire and get it up this next week! I haven't used it enough but the red light camera aspect is awesome and its quieter then the V1 but I haven't used it enough yet to say one or the other is better 