passport 9500ix and I love it, can't wait to have it installed on my F-type with Blendmount

 

I just checked out Blendmount--is it really $130?????

 

it is pricey but very well built and works exactly as needed.

 

Using the Escort 9500ix. Got it hardwired by Audio Symphony here in SF. So far so good. No tickets!

 

I want to do the hardwire myself but i want the mirror mount, The suction cups eventually fall off the glass.

 

Hasn't fallen off for me in 3months? And I disconnect it and put it in the glove if I have to park on the street int he city so it gets move around a bit.

Just use rubbing alcohol to clean before you apply and you're good.

Only thing is with this particular model you won;t be able to connect to it via bluetooth since the bluetooth adapter is in the actual 12v plug piece. Kind of annoying since I wanted to use it with the iphone app. I still use the app and get alerts from other passport users on police locations etc however. there might be a way to do it but I didn't think to ask the installers at the time.

 

So do you prefer the AN/ALR50 or 67???

 

I only flew the A-model so that was the ALR50. The 67 was a big improvement as were the GE engines that came with the B and D models. Can't imagine what missions would have been like back then if all we received were beeps. (IE-no azimuth.)

Thanks for the blast back to the past. In some ways I miss those days but that would be considered the stone age compared to the F35 and today's technology.

Walt

 

Hi everyone,


I ran with an Escort 9500ci for the last 5 years on both a Cayman and a Boxster Spyder. I just finished installing a Beltronics STi-R Plus (same as the 9500ci) for Radar and I have the front unit set to Lidar detect. I also installed a AL Priority for Lidar protection with two sensors in front and one in back. This combination is what is considered the best in radar and lidar defence available to consumers today. I did the install for everything except wiring the rear sensor myself (didn't feel like wiring the rear one). See pictures below for details.


Description of images :
1st : Shows where I installed the radar/lidar unit for the Beltronics STi-R Plus. This is behind the grille. Since I am not using it for any Lidar protection having it behind the grille is not an issue since it is plastic and wont block any radar sensitivity (at least from the front, cant do anything about the rear unless I put it on the roof LoL)
2nd : Shows where I placed the GPS receiver. I was looking for a spot that had no metal above it and that was flat for direct view of the sky, again the front bumper proved to be best.
3rd : Front view of the car after putting up the bumper again. You can see the Lidar units from AL Priority under the grille splitter on either side of the splitter, they are attached to the bottom of the splitter.
4th : This is where I finally decided to install the STi-R Control Unit.
5th : This is where I put the AL Priority control unit
6th : I put in a switch box for the AL Priority so that I can switch between the control box or use the Bluetooth Module and the iPhone App for it (pretty cool). I don't always want to use the phone, but nice option to have both. Got this switch box on Amazon, just a two port manual RJ45 switch. You can also make out the USB port for updating the STi-R Plus, it is right in front and higher up to the switch box, next to the OBDII part on the door side.
7th : A quick shot of where I placed the CPU boxes for the AL Priority and the STi-R Plus. This is right under the steering column. There is a shelf there that fits them perfectly side by side. I velcro'd them there.
8th : This shows where I placed the STi-R Plus screen. It is a great location that allows a quick view without obstructinig anything from the dash. I will likely make the wire disappear for a cleaner look over the next few days.


If you have any questions about this install feel free to ask.
One interesting thing to note is that under the Jag there is some 30Lbs of plastic and bolts that hold up the shielding under the car...I am sure that one can easily shave 100Lbs off this car without too much effort. I am guessing if you pull the seats for lighter ones and remove some other non-essential stuff you can shed 150lbs+ from this car with relative ease.
I will say that it is built solidly and the parts are easy to replace which is awesome. If you scratch a certain part of the front lower air dams or aero parts, they are made up of about 6 pieces, which is great and wont require a whole new front end :-)

 

Abedh, you're a hero. Thanks a ton for the pictures and writeup!

 

You mean like this >
The Valentine One is well known for the directional arrows and multiple bogey counter.

The Escort Passport Max and the Passport 9500ix has Escort Live and the ability to lock out known false alarms such as automatic door openers and other motion sensors sharing the same bandwidth.

Here's a good image for that


I guess both are equally good, and it's up to personal preference.

 

passport 9500ci with a pair of laser shifters front and back and an indicator light in the field of vision. I remain optimistic that they will begin to update their firmware, otherwise, I'll swap out for ALP's.

 

Cool, looks like you got the latest 9500ci with the LaserInterceptor units for Lidar. I thought that I read somewhere that someone figured out a way to update the firmware on those using LI firmware with no impact to the 9500ci. They basically changed one bit. You might want to search on the Lidar and Radar forums about this.

 

Did they have to drill your cluster or any part of your interior for this install? If the system was removed would there be any marks or damages to your interior?

 

No drilling at all

 

Sweet ride and the RD display unit is very well hidden

 

How did they get the wire to the display? Does it wrap around the outside of the speedo?

Can you take a close-up pic? Also does it partially obscure the rectangular information display or is it above that?

 

There is a very small access panel about the size of a quarter that snaps out just behind the display. At 5'11", the display does not block anything from my view. It is right at the top of the last items displayed, so it is possible that from some angles it might block the very top line of display text.

 

just had this finished yesterday, I like how it sits higher and out of my line of sight

 

This made for interesting reading for me living in an Australian state where police cars are fitted with radar detecting radar.

It's highly illegal here with severe penalties. Police cars are also fitted with number plate recognition equipment that detects non registered vehicles,un licenced drivers and any out standing fines. Drug and alcohol analysing and mobile speed detection..more like a mobile laboratory.

Enjoy some freedom before technology catches up.