Escort Passport 9500ix vs. Redline

NismoZ370 · 04-26-2012, 05:24 PM

What do you guys think about both of these will be purchasing one in the next few days having trouble deciding which one to go with? I am leaning towards the 9500ix because of the gps and auto false alarm delete and other features. Does anyone have any experience with both or either of the two? Thanks guy

bdavis89 · 04-26-2012, 07:11 PM

Don't have either, but based on my extensive research the 9500ix I believe is the way to go. The redline has longer range, but to the point that it's pointless and not any additional help. From what I've seen the 9500ix has more than enough range and the features to boot. I'm curious to see what people who actually have them think though, just my

based on my own research.

anthonyy · 04-26-2012, 09:51 PM

I have the 9500ix, had to send it in to get the TSR upgrade because I was getting a lot of false K bands around my area. FYI the newer models come with this pre-installed.

I absolutely love it. It's very accurate and customizable. Pair it with the blendmount and a stealth cord and you got yourself a clean setup.

SP44 · 04-27-2012, 10:46 AM

From experience only, Passport 9500ix all the way...dont waste your money on anything else..

SP

EVOHUNTER · 04-27-2012, 11:16 AM

I have both unit's - Highway and freeway - redline all the way!
City driving 9500ix!
I find the 9500ix range isnt enough for highway use.
just from my exprience.

TerribleONE · 04-27-2012, 11:26 AM

9500IX... the GPS makes all the difference. However I have not personally used the redline unit

NismoZ370 · 04-27-2012, 11:37 AM

Thanks guys I really appreciate it! Probably going with the 9500ix.

Jsolo · 04-27-2012, 12:07 PM

If you're on hilly/curvy terrain, I don't think any radar detector will help. If there's a squad cresting a hill or coming around a blind corner you won't get much notice other than the detector going full blast letting you know you've been tagged.

Paskii · 04-27-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo

If you're on hilly/curvy terrain, I don't think any radar detector will help. If there's a squad cresting a hill or coming around a blind corner you won't get much notice other than the detector going full blast letting you know you've been tagged.

So driving downhill or uphill the radar will not pick up anything? From what I read these detectors work 360 degree?

Also I prefer the Redline because its a stealth detector, cops can't detect you using it.

bdavis89 · 04-27-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paskii

Also I prefer the Redline because its a stealth detector, cops can't detect you using it.

Do tell? I didn't know cops could detect radar detectors? What makes Redline stealth?

Drex · 04-27-2012, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavis89

Do tell? I didn't know cops could detect radar detectors? What makes Redline stealth?

Radar detector detector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NismoZ370 · 04-28-2012, 01:07 AM

It has a radar detector, detector blocker. Not a huge concern they're legal in 48 states and i will never drive to the states that they are outlawed.

LakeShow · 04-28-2012, 01:12 AM

What about Valentine 1 or the Belltronics STi?

NismoZ370 · 04-28-2012, 01:35 AM

I've heard a lot of good reviews on Valentines as well.

ZLife · 04-28-2012, 02:30 AM

Valentine FTW!!!

View Poll Results: Which is better all around?
Passport 9500ix	17	65.38%
Redline	9	34.62%
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04-26-2012, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 15	Escort Passport 9500ix vs. Redline What do you guys think about both of these will be purchasing one in the next few days having trouble deciding which one to go with? I am leaning towards the 9500ix because of the gps and auto false alarm delete and other features. Does anyone have any experience with both or either of the two? Thanks guy

04-26-2012, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 14	Don't have either, but based on my extensive research the 9500ix I believe is the way to go. The redline has longer range, but to the point that it's pointless and not any additional help. From what I've seen the 9500ix has more than enough range and the features to boot. I'm curious to see what people who actually have them think though, just my based on my own research. __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

04-27-2012, 11:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 14	I have both unit's - Highway and freeway - redline all the way! City driving 9500ix! I find the 9500ix range isnt enough for highway use. just from my exprience. __________________

04-27-2012, 11:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	9500IX... the GPS makes all the difference. However I have not personally used the redline unit __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

04-26-2012, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	I have the 9500ix, had to send it in to get the TSR upgrade because I was getting a lot of false K bands around my area. FYI the newer models come with this pre-installed. I absolutely love it. It's very accurate and customizable. Pair it with the blendmount and a stealth cord and you got yourself a clean setup.

04-27-2012, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
SP44 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 23 Drives: <'09 370z, '05 350z> Rep Power: 15	From experience only, Passport 9500ix all the way...dont waste your money on anything else.. SP

04-27-2012, 11:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys I really appreciate it! Probably going with the 9500ix.

04-27-2012, 12:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	If you're on hilly/curvy terrain, I don't think any radar detector will help. If there's a squad cresting a hill or coming around a blind corner you won't get much notice other than the detector going full blast letting you know you've been tagged.

04-28-2012, 01:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 15	It has a radar detector, detector blocker. Not a huge concern they're legal in 48 states and i will never drive to the states that they are outlawed.

04-28-2012, 01:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	What about Valentine 1 or the Belltronics STi? __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-28-2012, 01:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
NismoZ370 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 711 Drives: a GTR soon! Rep Power: 15	I've heard a lot of good reviews on Valentines as well.

04-28-2012, 02:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
ZLife Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 249 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 13	Valentine FTW!!!

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