[Official] What's the Best Radar Detector?

rhd · 01-26-2013, 03:32 PM

Here's what I did with my Passport 9500ix -

Superflux Radar LED

onzedge · 01-26-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd

Here's what I did with my Passport 9500ix -

Superflux Radar LED

Nice work.

SurfDog · 02-10-2013, 01:46 PM

9500ci in Z 9500xi in truck.
The ci had laser shifters!!! Sweet! Expensive but sweet.

Staggered357 · 02-10-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

9500ci in Z 9500xi in truck.
The ci had laser shifters!!! Sweet! Expensive but sweet.

Yea I love my 9500ci

Radar is behind front grille, front laser shifters, and display is in the rear view mirror, fabricated a custom bracket for the rear...

SurfDog · 02-10-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Staggered357

Yea I love my 9500ci
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How did you get the display to shine through the mirror!!!!! I'm totally going to move mine!!!!

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/n...416.673038.jpg

Bandit_Kaine · 02-10-2013, 03:34 PM

Heres a video of my Escort Redline in action..

There was a cop on a motorcycle up ahead hiding in the entrance to one of the neighborhoods. The redline went off about 1.5-2 miles in advance. I cut the video off before i made it to the cop and slowly looked at him while i strolled on by. He didn't seem too happy that i was going 35 in a 40

http://youtu.be/M7mKriTpa28

Staggered357 · 02-11-2013, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

How did you get the display to shine through the mirror!!!!! I'm totally going to move mine!!!!

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/n...416.673038.jpg

My installer and I opened up the mirror and found a decent spot. IF you have the auto dimming feature, it will not shine through very brightly during the day, but very visible at suck into the night. I eventually ended up, getting a mirror- replacement from radar-mirror.com after about 4 or 5 months, just for show purposes really. But I think it gives the 9500ci more class in the mirror... There are some videos on YouTube and an alternative to radar mirror is etching an area for it to shine through perfectly... GL post up some pics when you move it...

SurfDog · 02-11-2013, 10:32 AM

Will do!

SurfDog · 02-11-2013, 12:02 PM

In fact I'm going to move it on Friday. Ill post when it's done. I suppose the auto dimmer has problems back in there.

Did you run yours full bright to be visible!??

Staggered357 · 02-11-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

In fact I'm going to move it on Friday. Ill post when it's done. I suppose the auto dimmer has problems back in there.

Did you run yours full bright to be visible!??

Yea... Check this thread... This is where it all started...on the DIY... Hope it helps
http://g35driver.com/forums/audio-vi...ew-mirror.html

SurfDog · 02-12-2013, 11:36 AM

Cool! Thanks

onzedge · 02-17-2013, 10:27 AM

The 9500ix does a great job for me.

SurfDog · 02-14-2013, 09:46 AM

Hey Staggard353 was the display visible during the day at full bright??? I have 35 tints on my back 5 windows to help keep it a bit darker inside,

I looked at the homelink radar mirrors! 2200 bucks. Whew! I'd rather just keep it on the dash.

I plan to crack open the mirror over the next few days, but only if you think it will be a workable display!

Thanks for your input.

Staggered357 · 02-14-2013, 07:12 PM

You can see it through the mirror during the day... At full bright...vaguely... I was satisfied but not truly happy... You don't have to buy the whole mirror... You send him yours and the display and he sends it back... Like 400.. I just did that because everywhere around here wanted like 350+ to etch the mirror and they couldn't guarantee a positive result since it would their first time doing something like that... For this radar... I thought the price was worth it...

tiger123 · 02-14-2013, 07:32 PM

I have a V1 and never leave home without it. It has saved my butt many, many times. For the money, IMO it can not be beat. Yes, it is expensive, but for what you get, it's worth every penny.

As others have mentioned, I do tend to drive more conservatively with it, which is a good thing. But when I want to step on it, it's good to know it has my back.

I will be buying another one for my wife's Van. She has a heavy foot, but doesn't realize it.

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01-26-2013, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
rhd Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: In the shop Posts: 281 Drives: Women Crazy Rep Power: 15	Here's what I did with my Passport 9500ix - Superflux Radar LED seizer8 likes this.

02-10-2013, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 58 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15751	9500ci in Z 9500xi in truck. The ci had laser shifters!!! Sweet! Expensive but sweet. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

02-10-2013, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bandit_Kaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Age: 35 Posts: 224 Drives: 16-370Z Nismo-PW-MT Rep Power: 15	Heres a video of my Escort Redline in action.. There was a cop on a motorcycle up ahead hiding in the entrance to one of the neighborhoods. The redline went off about 1.5-2 miles in advance. I cut the video off before i made it to the cop and slowly looked at him while i strolled on by. He didn't seem too happy that i was going 35 in a 40 http://youtu.be/M7mKriTpa28 __________________

02-11-2013, 10:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 58 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15751	Will do! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

02-11-2013, 12:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 58 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15751	In fact I'm going to move it on Friday. Ill post when it's done. I suppose the auto dimmer has problems back in there. Did you run yours full bright to be visible!?? __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

02-12-2013, 11:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 58 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15751	Cool! Thanks __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

02-14-2013, 09:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 58 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15751	Hey Staggard353 was the display visible during the day at full bright??? I have 35 tints on my back 5 windows to help keep it a bit darker inside, I looked at the homelink radar mirrors! 2200 bucks. Whew! I'd rather just keep it on the dash. I plan to crack open the mirror over the next few days, but only if you think it will be a workable display! Thanks for your input. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

02-14-2013, 07:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Staggered357 Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY VA GA Posts: 149 Drives: Nissan Maxima 10 Rep Power: 15	You can see it through the mirror during the day... At full bright...vaguely... I was satisfied but not truly happy... You don't have to buy the whole mirror... You send him yours and the display and he sends it back... Like 400.. I just did that because everywhere around here wanted like 350+ to etch the mirror and they couldn't guarantee a positive result since it would their first time doing something like that... For this radar... I thought the price was worth it... axmea? likes this.

02-14-2013, 07:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
tiger123 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 367 Drives: 09 AT Tour/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 15	I have a V1 and never leave home without it. It has saved my butt many, many times. For the money, IMO it can not be beat. Yes, it is expensive, but for what you get, it's worth every penny. As others have mentioned, I do tend to drive more conservatively with it, which is a good thing. But when I want to step on it, it's good to know it has my back. I will be buying another one for my wife's Van. She has a heavy foot, but doesn't realize it.

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