The Formal Introduction

[Solidjake]

^ people still run them in illegal states. Just slow down and turn them off ASAP and you will be fine.

[DUI Elite]

lol just dropped $500 on an escort, dont make me spend more.

in seriousness i'm sure i'll be considering it, but i wanna see how the 9500 does first. just got it today i'll just test it out today and hardwire it sometime this weekend

[Stealth Stalker]

Laser Jammers are illegal are illegal over here in Illinois

So is speeding.

[snoopyc4]

As far as Range: Redline>V1>9500ix
Value in my opinion: V1>9500ix>Redline
"comfortablity" and quietness : 9500ix>Redline>V1 I find the Escort tones more bearable.
Detector for with passengers: 9500ix. All of my passengers hate the V1 but I think they're crazy.

Great post.

[DUI Elite]

Laser Jammers are illegal are illegal over here in Illinois

So is speeding.

Oh. who would've figured. I do not speed recklessly. If at all, its with traffic. I'm just sour about how my brother got pulled over for going barely over when a Coach Bus was going 15 over. Cop picked up my brother and not the Coach bus.

Thanks for update though.

[rocky2]

Yeah my comparisons have gotten me to realize, the 9500ix, the Valentine One, and the Redline are 3 of the best radar detectors in the world. Sadly, I feel like I got #3, which isnt bad at all, but we all want #1 right? haha

No for the Chicago area you got #1. I used to go to Chicago a few times a month when I lived in South Bend. And my V1 was anoying as he!!. And with all the RLC's in the Chicago area the 9500ix comes in handy. Now you do need a laser jammer also. IL's jammer law is a joke they can't even pull you over if they think you jammed them they have to have another reason. And if they do write you a ticket it's $50 and the second offense is $100. A lot cheaper than a ticket.

[DUI Elite]

^i just looked up the law for Illinois, and it basically says what you said. If I get pulled over for speeding per say, and the cop thinks i have a jammer, how does he confirm it? The law states he is not allowed to search my vehicle for Jamming equipment.

[that guy]

congrats and welcome

[spartcus]

Welcome to the forum.

[DUI Elite]

okay so I'm trying to hardwire my 9500 in and its kind of playing with me.

Problem: When connecting ground and suitable power source, my escort does not turn on. I connected to the same sources i used for my Cobra, and found no problem with ground or power coming from each.

I'm using an "add a circuit" connection to my empty slot in my fuse panel (i have a feeling this is where my problem is) and a 2AMP fuse in the slot. Any idea why my hardwire isn't working? I have the DirectWire SmartCord offered from Escort.

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks