Escort Passport 9500 ix Radar/Laser Detector Demo

[TheNewCod]

what is the thing above the radar detector?

[Jordan3259]

@TheNewCod Thats a dash light that I use when I respond to Fire and EMS calls. Its a Whelen Dual Talon.

[TheNewCod]

@Jordan3259 oh, nice man. sorry i'm new to the radar world. im looking to get one now, probly for around $200. what do you recommend for that price?

[sportsfan6776]

civic ftw!

[billybassman21]

I hate how cops have nothing better to do than to set up speed traps and write tickets. Most of these speed traps are zones where the speed limit is too low for the type of road and they know people will speed. It isn't about saving lives, it is about funding the city/county/state. While dangerous speeders should be delt with (60 in a 35 through a populated areas), going 45 in a 35 isn't hurting anyone in most cases.

I have the Bel rx65 and want to get this one.

[SVTcobrasn8kbite]

Is it really worth the $500. Cops around my city are assholes.

[Jordan3259]

@SVTcobrasn8kbite Yea I believe its worth the money. If you can get it cheaper then do it! I got mine on Ebay with a discount for a pretty nice little price. I've said it before though, If you have the money to spend on it then go ahead and do it. If you get if from the company I believe they have a trial period also so thats really nice! That may have changed though.

[a4Audi2153]

@SVTcobrasn8kbite ohh trust me its worth it! check my vids out but i got my 9500i for 240$ on craigslist aha

[Jordan3259]

@a4Audi2153 Craigslist or Ebay! Craigslist is nice for being able to check out local products!

[nashtech]

I'm from Apalach. You still like the 9500ix?

[Jordan3259]

@nashtech Yea I do I need to get new suction cups for it window mount though.  But yea I was living in Alligator Point for a while.

[Phoenicion]

if the police stops you. is it legal??

[Jordan3259]

@Phoenicion not in Florida some states don't allow them. But it never helps if you have it up and the cop sees it when he gets to your window.

[TheVitoCorleone]

i wonder if they have a radar dectector with a bar display to show radar detection so i can have the volume low and if i hear the radar i can look at the display instead of having loud beeps just to warn me

[Jordan3259]

@TheVitoCorleone you can turn the volume down on pretty much all devices and have a visual warning :)

[afr126]

hey will it detect lets say a cop a few cars behind u driving to get some donuts? or will it only detect a stopped cop car with its speed gun out or w/e?

[Jordan3259]

@afr126 If the cop is running a fixed radar device in his car then yes it will

[shanegalang2]

I love my Escort! Really like that I can lock out false signals.

[shirke01]

Nothing's going to help you when cop point you straight instant on you.

[Jordan3259]

@shirke01 Yes true. But if the detector fails the whole being a firefighter thing usually works out pretty well lol. But yes Laser is a pain. But as far as the radar gun youll usually get little blips from them shooting cars in front of you. Thankfully most cops are to lazy to hold the guns anymore so they just have the vehicle mounted devices and they just leave them on. Thats how it is around here anyways. Thanks for the comment!

[Jordan3259]

@johntaylor471 Id say center off windshield, near the mirror or near the dash as long as it can see out the front and back windows well. Ive had mine in all thoughs positions and havent notice much difference in performance. As for power I keep mine on highway but thats personal preference. It really depends on where you live and where your using it. Rural county roads or highways? or Inner City travel? Thanks for the question! Hope this helps!

[ryry15p]

that fucking annoying as shit, i know what im not buying

[snikrepeitak]

Hey that's Carrabelle. Have a place in Lanark Village.! You live around there?

[Jordan3259]

@snikrepeitak I actually have a place on Alligator Point. Thats is where I normally live full time now. We probably know some of the same people lol

[nazicops]

Cops are just predators. Its not about safety. These fucking nazis are only looking to extort money from the public.

[BrianJ214]

so is your escort passport 9500ix is the best #1 radar out there? and what is the difference between Escort RedLine Radar Detector?

[Jordan3259]

@BrianJ214 The Redline really just leaves the GPS option out and allows for more detection from the device thats my simple understanding. Perhaps i can get my hands on one to compare them. Im not sure about compatibility with the bumper systems either. I shall look into it and compare them I feel like I need to make another video soon at some point anyways. Thanks for the motivation lol

[rarelibra]

DC cop...

[Jordan3259]

@rarelibra Nope this is in FL

[DollarMenuProduction]

nice vid, i finally see what they look and sound like. good info and all

[Jordan3259]

@DollarMenuProduction Thanks!

[iTsClAyToN1]

these things are 500 bucks ! is there any that work good but for cheaper?

[Jordan3259]

@iTsClAyToN1 they are pricey but I found mine on Ebay used and it works great. I also had a discount through Ebay. Bottom line you dont really have to pay the $500 BUT if you do you get the updates and service from Escort and they are great!

[iTsClAyToN1]

@Jordan3259 thankss

[iTsClAyToN1]

these things are 500 bucks ! is there any that work good but for cheaper??

[ylen13]

It is illegal to have this type of device. Better take it off before cops pull you over and take away from you.

[Ledjar]

@ylen13 Depending on which state your in. most states its fully legal to have.

[Jordan3259]

@Ledjar This is true

[weewoodeal]

This lil baby alerted me of two state's running Ka 1 mile away around a corner with mild traffic while my front end was facing a 90 degree angle away from the 5 O.. amazing the range of these things. O and it is just as good when there is only one car.

[doktorcivanim1]

Do we need to put the device the same place you put. Can it detect if we hide under the steering wheel or anywhere that nobody can see? Thanks

[Jordan3259]

@doktorcivanim1 the sensors need to be able to see through the front and rear windows. Best option is tint that doesnt affect electronics. Most reviews say that RADAR band responsiveness with the device is better at higher positions on the front windshield. BUT Laser is picked up better at lower positions due to the fact that laser is usually shot at the more reflective parts of your car. Example would be your headlights.

[doktorcivanim1]

@Jordan3259 Thank you sir....

[Jordan3259]

I was on the highway today and this little guy helped me out a few times! :)

[pearlxzildjian]

anyone know of a radar detector that will shut off/unable to be detected when close toa radar detector detector?

[jonofmac]

@pearlxzildjian These 9500IXs are invisible to VG-2 "detector-detectors".

[physics2010]

@jonofmac Nobody uses VG-2 anymore.

[bigd021191]

im about to buy one of these

[9c19c3]

why do you have a Talon in the window above the detector?

(whelen led dash light)

[Jordan3259]

@9c19c3 Im a firefighter

[9c19c3]

@Jordan3259

sounds good :)

[JesBlazed1]

hey whats that thing where your rear view mirror is supposed to be, my first guess was going to be strobe lights, but you don't sound douchey enough to have one lol.

[Jordan3259]

@JesBlazed1 That is indeed a light. I use it for responding to fire department calls. Its a Whelen Dual Talon I have some videos of my lights and sirens check em out if your interested.  Hope being a firefighter doesnt make me douchey! lol

[mikeydurr]

And Flip a U... Awesome

[mikeydurr]

You have 18 seconde to slow down at like 35km? so what at 70.0km you have ...

9 secondes to slow 35 km before you get caught. Such a awesome Radar Detector.

If you cant slow down that fast then just.. Dont Drive that fast.. For the children....

Anyways, Ix Has Red Light Camera Detection Aswell. Preloaded with thousands of locations, and it remembers false alarms. AND, you can update it from the internet weekly.. the 9500ix is technically, the most up to date radar detector on the road..

[Jordan3259]

@mikeydurr Thanks for the math here Mikey!

[empire562]

expensive and annoying might as-well just follow the rules fuck the law !

[Wellmann41]

Not bad for front radar...

[OneCoolPr]

Was that a DC cop? I live in Maryland and just got my IX last week. I have X off and Autol learn off. ( heard it may lock out true radar )

[Jordan3259]

@OneCoolPr This is on the coast in North Florida

[shyboybabo]

One bad thing about 9500ix- Cannot detect the laser gun before it shoots.

[bigpoppa611]

@shyboybabo There is no way to detect laser before it shoots. All laser guns are instant on so that means ONLY when they pull the trigger is when it sends the laser beam and gets your speed. So when it comes to laser once you detect it (if they are shooting at you,of course) its already too late.

I've read that once you detect laser you have about 3 seconds to slow down but im not entirely sure about this.

[abram7117]

@bigpoppa611 thats what I thought, so basically this product is a waste of money?

[bigpoppa611]

@abram7117 A radar detector of this quality IS worth it. Radar detectors cant see through hills its one of the things the user has to consider. Now if the cop was parked on the side of the road shooting UP the hill then the radar detector has a chance of picking up the signal. Since it would have scattered bouncing off of cars and street signs.

Personally, after doing research for many weeks between this and the Escort Redline, I went with the Redline for its long range and dual antennae.

[mikeydurr]

@bigpoppa611 Tho, if theres cars around you and the cops target them, the ix will pick up signals..

Ive seen it happen.

[blindrawing]

@shyboybabo no radar detector can idiot

[PirateIt]

Piece of crap. There is no way in hell that I'd be able to slow down fast enough if I was racing.

[Jordan3259]

@PirateIt I do agree that with the money paid for this device it could be a bit better. but seeing as how i dont really race it doesnt affect me as it would you. Do you preffer another detector over this one like perhaps the V1? I was thinking about getting it but i got a deal on the passport.

[PirateIt]

Thanks for the great review. I am honestly grateful for your review. I am looking for something futuristic, like a radar in video games. You have moving dots in games and I wish it was like that in real life. I had a passport and it worked, but it could be a bit better.

In my opinion the radar detected the cop way too late. I'm looking for something that will detect a cop within a 15 mile radius. Unfortunately, those types of detectors don't exist.

[Chobits02]

That really isn't a piece of crap, that's a steep hill blocking his radar from being picked up, if you stop it at the 0:03 mark you can see how the radar waves being sent out are up high above your detector, no one's would pick it up either.

And Piratelt, i love driving fast & racing, but did you study that hill? If you were racing over that hill you would be gambling yours & others lives with a roll of the dice, there's a reason why it's 35 mph zone, specially at the 0:21 mark!

[bigpoppa611]

@PirateIt If your racing thats another story seeing as your probly going to be going 30mph+ over the speed limit. At that speed you'd need to do some serious breaking to get slowed down. I used to race while using the V1 and even then it was cutting it close.

Seem to me from lookin at this vid the V1 would have performed the same. He came up from over a hill so the radar couldnt c anything before the hill. If the road was completely flat (street racing conditions) 9500ix wouldve been better

[dillweed17]

@PirateIt thats plenty of time as soon as he came over the hill it picked it up same as the v1 or any other radar. simple solution start slowing down upon the first beep your radar gives off

[djholmes86]

@PirateIt do u not have breaks? he had a 23 second warning before the cop could pick up his speed while traveling 37 mph. so if you were going 150 mph, you would have 6 seconds to slow down. so unless you're drunk, you could do it no problem.

[aNINJApie]

What kind of car is that? The engine sounds pretty nice.

[sweetleiftea]

Looks like a Civic cluster.

[Jordan3259]

@aNINJApie sorry for the delayed response. Its a Honda Civic and Thanks :)

[Jordan3259]

@aNINJApie It is a civic :)

[aNINJApie]

@Jordan3259 WOW. Usually civics are horrible. Sounds pretty great man.

[Jordan3259]

@aNINJApie Thanks! Yea thats what a cold air intake can do for your silent car lol

[aNINJApie]

@Jordan3259 Ahh. Yeah check out my Impala. That shows you what it can do for a car too.

[fan4sho]

@Jordan3259 i knew it i could tell by the dashboard lol eight gen right years 2006 n up???

[Jordan3259]

@fan4sho Yep a 2008 Civic great car

[ShabbaMama]

lol that thing may be helpful but I would get annoyed of hearin it beep like that

[wifebeater756]

what is above the radar dector

[Jordan3259]

Thats a Whelen Talon. Its my light for responding to fire department calls

[Marianmichael]

are you with the firedepartment?

with the firedepartment you are aloud to have a radar in your car?

[Jordan3259]

@Marianmichael Yes i am and there are no laws or rules saying i cant have one. it is my personal vehical not one of the departments

[KAnE3o1]

Nice video, thanks

[rishal401]

Hey Jordan

i noticed the lights on radar and ur speedometer were blinking

was it because of the camera

[Jordan3259]

yea that would be the camera, better than most phone videos, but not quite the best quality lol

[PACER2320]

love my 9500i

[sachakishlar]

love it!

[sparklerbombg]

thanks for the vid can u control the volume on that?

[Jordan3259]

Yes you can change the volume and in this video it is about half way up. You can also dim the display or make it totally dark.

[billybobbyracing]

hey, i read a review that this radar with the blue display is hard to read during the day when it is really bright outside. Out of all honesty is that true or what? just curious

[Jordan3259]

In this video I was right next to the beach and the sun was out lol great day for the beach. But really i've never had a problem with it. I put it on max brightness during the day and min at night and dusk. I Also have tinted windows to so i guess that might help a bit but really i cant see that changing it much at all its pretty darn bright.

[billybobbyracing]

alright sweet thanks for the reply, im gona buy one now for sure

[aznbutt3rz]

hey what is the best position for the radar? up high and low?

[Jordan3259]

ive had it both in this postion and near the wipers i think it works best where it is in this video personally not as covert but gets radar better being up higher. and because laser is shot at the head lights it is said to be better at picking up laser at a lower position. in reality this detector works best towards the middle of the wind shield just because the sensor that picks up stuff behind you can be easily blocked by the seats. its your personal preferance of course. hope that helps

[aznbutt3rz]

thanks it was helpful... once i get one ill put it in the middle then XD

[afurisit]

impresive... i love it

[Jordan3259]

Yea its great i just had it on the interstate last weekend and it was a blast!

[afurisit]

what you prefer 9500ix or Valentine one?

[Jordan3259]

well V1 has the arrows which is a really cool feature. the Passport has the GPS. the V1 is said to work better on the high way, gives you another second or two on radar. the passport does really awesome in the city and from my personal view it does fantastic on the highway to. If i could i would have both of them. but when it really comes down to it radar detector

[Jordan3259]

wise i would go with the Passport 9500 ix and if i had the money i would get the 9500 ci. actually if you have the money get the ci but yea between the V1 and ix i would say yet again the ix