V1 and 9500IX user/ Escort dealer from Iowa

**xcr440sp** · 03-24-2009, 06:10 AM

My first radar detector was an original Escort I bought after seeing their display at Brainered Raceway (They sponsored the Showroom Stock SCCA racing series that was a support event to Trans Am). Afer that I had various Whistlers, Bells, and even a Passport 5000, but none of them compared to that original Escort (but it lacked KA). I bought a V1 in 2000 and was very very happy with it.

Last fall I upgraded it to a 1.8 via Valentines instant upgrade program. I'm not as happy with the 1.8 as it's bogey counter seems a little optimistic compared to my old, falses seem to be much worse and the J thing is more annoying than the falses. However I guess thats the price you pay to get POP protection.

This January the Ford dealership I work at became an Escort dealer so I bought a 9500ix (figured at the price I got I could resell it if I didn't like it and if I'm selling them I ought to know how to run them). So far I'm very happy with it. It's hard loosing the arrows after using them for 8 years, but I'm adjusting. The Expert meter wasn't as good as my 1.7's bogey counter, but its as good as my current V1's so I'd call that a wash. But the silence is excellent, when I put the V1 in its really annoying after using the IX. If I can manage to get completely used to the no arrows, I plan to sell my IX and buy a CI to have the ultimate in range.

**djrams80** · 03-24-2009, 05:48 PM

I own all of those and they are all excellent

**geekmedic** · 03-24-2009, 10:38 PM

My first RD was an old Escort, and then I drove "naked" for many years. Still can't believe I survived all those years in GA and CT driving 20-25 mph over the PSL and not having a RD or LIDAR jammer.

The 9500ix is a great RD from the few months I've had it. I love it. I don't see what all the hype is about V1's bogie counter and arrows. Maybe I would understand the hype if I actually used the V1. I don't care where the cop is. If the RD goes off (except for X-band, which I plan to disable soon), I slow down.

**V1 on the go** · 03-24-2009, 10:43 PM

what all the hype is about V1's bogie counter and arrows. Maybe I would understand the hype if I actually used the V1.

truse me once you use the arrows it is hard to ever leave them. For example leos around me usally likes to sneak up your ass shooting I/O ka band. With a regualr RD you have to look for the source and always wonder where it is. But with the V1you already know that he is comming up behind you. Dont get me wrong Iam not trying to bash the 9500ix, from what I heard its a great RD, and I would love to use one anyday.

**geekmedic** · 03-24-2009, 10:48 PM

Wonder if Escort will ever put arrows on their units? Could integrate it into the LED's that display arrows pointing at red light cams.

**djrams80** · 03-24-2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by geekmedic

Wonder if Escort will ever put arrows on their units? Could integrate it into the LED's that display arrows pointing at red light cams.

This feature is patented. We think the patent runs out in February 2011.

http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...ll-expire.html

**jdmass** · 03-26-2009, 02:19 PM

I ended up giving my V1 to my son. I really like the quietness of the 9500 and haven't encountered any situations where it hasn't given me warning. I know there's always a first time, but right now I can't see going back.