I have a 9500i and want to buy the 9500xi. Worth it?

[Fastgt2003]

I was thinkin about the update to a 9500ix from a 9500i red but they said it would be still red that's the only way to get a red 9500ix

id pay the 130 to update it they would make it blue

[WK446]

While it's true that the Red light/Speed Camera database is one of the main reasons for upgrading, the Auto-Learn function is another and is not available in the 9500i.

I would look and see if where you live even has RLC and speed traps. I haven't seen any proof of better range i vs. ix. I was also considering replacing my 9500i with the ix but there are only 3 RLC's in Austin and like 3 speed traps. All in areas where I never travel.

[focalcivic]

I was thinkin about the update to a 9500ix from a 9500i red but they said it would be still red that's the only way to get a red 9500ix

id pay the 130 to update it they would make it blue

Yes, it stays red. If you want blue, then you have to sell and buy.

[9500ier]

Shoot... I only want the red one. It is less distracting and goes with my interior and does look like Police blue lights. I will just be sending mine in. I cannot believe the do not offer the 9500ci in red. Why did they stop making stuff in red?

[djdownfawl]

Yeah i do live in a RLC area. There are many everywhere, and whats shocking is they put it and i have been driving so many years and have never noticed. Luckily i never ran a light and got a ticket in the mail. But when i noticed them i was like oh god, what if i had done it.
So yeah the ix update or the new ix will def. a big plus for me.
Thank you

[CJR238]

While it's true that the Red light/Speed Camera database is one of the main reasons for upgrading, the Auto-Learn function is another and is not available in the 9500i.

X2. The ix has a few more features that are nice too.

When you send in the 9500I to be upgraded to an ix they do allot too it, its almost like getting a new unit.

[djdownfawl]

Alright I am about to get it, but i am confused about the various direct wires.
Can somebody explain, please.
Straight SmartCord
Direct Wire SmartCord
Direct Wire Cord
What are the differences?
And how do you install them? Where do i connect the power on the Direct wire cord or the direct wire smart cord?
Explain the differences please.

[djdownfawl]

Is it worth to get the 1 year LDS = $20, 3 year LDS = $30, or 3 year LDS + 3year ESP = $50?

[CJR238]

Straight SmartCord: regular CIG with straight wire, easy install and has a mute button.


Direct Wire SmartCord: custom install/stealthy and has a mute button.


Direct Wire Cord: cheapest custom install.


All but the first one needs to be wired directly into your fuse box.

[djdownfawl]

The second one, where would you put the mute button thingy?