Escort Radar 9500ci install

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Jan 20, 2012 | 03:45 PM

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Redjaguar100

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From: Philadelpha Pa

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Originally Posted by Need4Spd

I don't bother with uploading the updates to the unit, as I guess I don't see the advantages of doing that. Doesn't it just update the locations of traffic cameras? I don't think the updates improve the performance of the detection.

I was told by Escort that the up dates are needed for the computer part of the unit. The updates include information on new traffic light camera locations as well as speed traps that are set up by locals. The updates also include info on new sat locations which helps the unit learn where false signal location maybe located ie (Malls, Supermarkets, Radio towers etc.)

As for being undetectable to detectors, I don't know. I think it's supposed to be invisible to such things but I have no way of knowing. I suspect that's only useful in places where detectors are illegal, but if I lived in one of those places, I'd probably not get a built-in detector so as not to risk having the car confiscated.

As for being undetectable, This was only a discussion on their forum. Its was suppost to be one of the big selling points with the 9500 series over the 8500 series that I traded in.

May 2, 2013 | 07:39 PM

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Need4Spd

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From: Silicon Valley

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Originally Posted by mtravis

Mr. Spd, who did the install for you? I'm in the Peninsula, too, and am looking at getting a customer installed radar/lidar defense system as well. Can you refer me to the shop who did your install? Would you recommend them (I assume so, since you seem happy with it)?

Sorry, I totally missed this request and haven't visited this board in a long while. The work was done by Cartronics in San Rafael. Ask for Marty. They do great work on lots of high end cars. Yes, I highly recommend them. They've now worked on three cars for me and done an excellent job each time. I'm sure by now mtravis has had his installation done, but am posting this for reference by others.