For those looking for navigation and radar/laser protection - FYI

Robert_Nash · 05-10-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Sounds cool, could you take some pics and post them up? Where are the receiver's for the radar detection mounted?

I'm looking at getting the 9500ci myself, and eventually an in dash nav unit, so if this is the happy medium im sold. I'm just curious about the specifics of the unit and the install. Did you do it yourself?

Actually, it would probably be easiest and more information to go to their website...the link to the "iq" page is PASSPORT iQ - Escort Inc.

XwChriswX · 05-10-2011, 04:04 PM

Cool, thanks. But I wanted an actual user review based on your thoughts since as you said the website isn't 100% accurate.

Robert_Nash · 05-10-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Cool, thanks. But I wanted an actual user review based on your thoughts since as you said the website isn't 100% accurate.

The inaccuracy, which has now, finally, been corrected, is all that was wrong...what's on the website now is fine.

As far a user review, I'm not sure what else I an say that I haven't already said...I have a 9500ix for my other vehicle which has been an excellent detector and has been consistently rated the best detector out there since it was introduced...the Passport iq's detector circuitry is the same circuitry as the 9500ix. A good place to go for general radar detector reviews is RadarTest.com - Best radar detector reviews from the world's most respected authority.

Hope that helps some!

XwChriswX · 05-10-2011, 04:38 PM

Thanks!

Mont · 06-25-2011, 06:29 PM

I totally agree with the OP. The IQ is excellent, and very easy to use. The only thing I'd complain about is the size, it's huge. It would be right at home in a family car, or truck. However it becomes an eyesore when mounted on the windshield of my NISMO. I've actually been able to wedge it into the cubby hole, but unfortunately the detector feature doesn't work as well from this location given the rear mounted laser sensor. Also a fair warning if you intend on parking your car outside for extended periods in nearly triple digit weather you might want to unmount the device. I returned to find my device resting on the passenger side floor where it ended up after its tumble from the windshield. Lucky for me nothing was nicked, or scratched during it's plinko chip like descent. So I guess that would be the only con for the Passport IQ so far. I hope my consumer review helps.

05-10-2011, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	Cool, thanks. But I wanted an actual user review based on your thoughts since as you said the website isn't 100% accurate. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

05-10-2011, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	Thanks! __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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06-25-2011, 06:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mont Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 24 Drives: '10 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 16	I totally agree with the OP. The IQ is excellent, and very easy to use. The only thing I'd complain about is the size, it's huge. It would be right at home in a family car, or truck. However it becomes an eyesore when mounted on the windshield of my NISMO. I've actually been able to wedge it into the cubby hole, but unfortunately the detector feature doesn't work as well from this location given the rear mounted laser sensor. Also a fair warning if you intend on parking your car outside for extended periods in nearly triple digit weather you might want to unmount the device. I returned to find my device resting on the passenger side floor where it ended up after its tumble from the windshield. Lucky for me nothing was nicked, or scratched during it's plinko chip like descent. So I guess that would be the only con for the Passport IQ so far. I hope my consumer review helps.