escort x50

**92corvette** · 02-05-2007 02:01 PM

I had been fooled by RMR and bought a detector/scrambler before researching them. Roy's information and reviews really woke me up as far as radar and laser goes WOW! Well I purchased a Escort X50 with blue display for my 92 corvette. I went to Tweeter because I didn't want to wait for shipping. However my purchase was based on Roy's information and reviews on his website. I even left my cobra detector in the car and used the X50 at the same time to get a real hands on test. First let me tell you that the X50 is very quiet as far as false alarms. There is a 7-11 store that has set off every lesser detector I have owned including my cobra however several passes with my X50 and not a peep. The cobra went off allot in urban areas, where as the X50 remained silent. So I thought maybe the cobra is to sensitive??? Not the case!! I went on the highway and to my surprise the X50 smoked the cobra in speed trap detection!!!! The X50 had the best range I have ever seen even around corners and over hills. With little false alarms and excellent range if the X50 sounds off you better listen, because 9 out of 10 it's for real! Even though a C4 92 corvette has one of the lowest radar cross section's being a flat and very low car for radar return(remember my roof is the height of most cars dash) and the corvette has the lowest windshield angle in degrees of any GM car to date I find that with the X50 I can safely cruise at high speeds and have the highest protection available. Now I'm looking at the Z3 shifter and veil coating to go with the X50 for almost totally stealth car! All of this from Roy's Reviews and ratings. Good job Roy and keep up the good work!!!

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**marker227** · 02-05-2007 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by 92corvette

I can safely cruise at high speeds and have the highest protection available. Now I'm looking at the Z3 shifter and veil coating to go with the X50 for almost totally stealth car! All of this from Roy's Reviews and ratings. Good job Roy and keep up the good work!!!

Hehe, RD's aren't for speeding

. They make you more aware of what's going on around you

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Good job though. I will be buying one asap.

**erickonphoenix** · 02-05-2007 03:03 PM

What color is your 92?

**92corvette** · 02-05-2007 03:38 PM

White with red & black int. fully loaded. have G92 performance axel but installed 3.54 gears, long tube headers,x-pipe,muff eliminators. msd optispark with coil & wires, air foil, big mouth air dam with vortex ram air system, and other up grades to many to list.. 400hp 400trq LT1 with performance tuner chip and 160 degree thermostat. So far I have pushed her to 178mph then backed off toooo fastttt! I just updated my avitar with pic.

**92corvette** · 02-05-2007 03:48 PM

I cant seem to get the avitar to work. Im on digitalcorvettes.com under Russellisabel its a good site and you will see my car there. just do a search of russelisabel. untill I can get my car as a avitar here

**erickonphoenix** · 02-05-2007 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by 92corvette

White with red & black int. fully loaded. have G92 performance axel but installed 3.54 gears, long tube headers,x-pipe,muff eliminators. msd optispark with coil & wires, air foil, big mouth air dam with vortex ram air system, and other up grades to many to list.. 400hp 400trq LT1 with performance tuner chip and 160 degree thermostat. So far I have pushed her to 178mph then backed off toooo fastttt! I just updated my avitar with pic.

Holy sh!# That's a lot of mods. You need a jammer bad.
A little advice. If you get Ka'd at 178 mph. Just keep on going man

**92corvette** · 02-05-2007 06:22 PM

Hey I have a few pic's on file but I can't seem to insert them like you have. they are in "my pictures" folder how do I insert them? :?:

**TSi+WRX** · 02-05-2007 07:51 PM

Cool ride, 92corvette ! 8)

Welcome to the Forum, BTW!

A word on laser jammers......

I've used my ZR3 for going on 3 years now. I've loved it - it's now being refurbished by the good people at Escort. Even here in NE-Ohio, it's never done me wrong, and I can say with relative certainty (note that it's pretty much always impossible to "guaranty" a true save) that it's saved me about three times, over these years.

However, take a look at the GOL tests before you buy.

Certainly, the ZR3 offers advantages in terms of excellent integration with your x50, "known-quantity" factory service/warranty (note, though, that you currently *must* have the unit professionally installed by an authorized shop, as well as purchased through an authorized retailer, for Escort to honor the product warranty), and also relatively low price.

However, even with the low laser signature that your 'Vette presents, the ZR3 (and its Bel sister) still lags behind, significantly, in terms of performance when compared to the Blinder - and even more so when compared to the diode-based jammers.

These are all things to consider when you think more seriously about a jammer purchase. Take the time to fully research the issue before you spend your hard-earned cash.

**92corvette** · 02-06-2007 08:49 AM

you see hear is the problem, I am trying to keep my car as original as possible on the interior and exterior as well, with the exception of my chrome saw-blade wheels. I go to allot of car shows with it as it is in prime condition and a vette that's 15 years old retains its highest value when its body and interior are unmolested and original.. My x50 is hard wired to the left of my drivers mirror and to the top windshield post thus no wires just a clean detector. So I like the Idea of the Z3 shifter because I can use the detectors own display with out adding to my interior. 2nd I like the small boxes for installing under my nose right under each turn signal. I do believe they are smaller than the blinders version but I could be mistaken. I wanted to go with the blinder at first but than started thinking about these things one at a time. I do think that a X50, Veil, and a Z3 shifter should give my a 94% chance considering the combination of all working together all in a nice concealable package. 8)

**TSi+WRX** · 02-06-2007 10:03 AM

^ I don't know about the percentage - primarily as the ZR3 seems to be particularly effective against certain threats, but nearly totally incapable against others....

Not knocking the ZR3 - I've loved, and still love (hence getting it refurbished) mine - but I just want to put this out there for you.

I totally understand your wants/needs in terms of integration/install. Indeed, that sounds like a great plan on the interior, and yes, the front heads are indeed a little smaller than the Blinder's. The head for the rear plate is rather big, though.

Best of luck!