Anyone install a Escort 9500ci yet?
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Sorry about the iPhone pics. Camera is charging for Halloween pics of my daughter and her friends.
Here are where I put the external sensors:
![](https://lh4.ggpht.com/__wTuu1t4k88/SuxYjfTiL5I/AAAAAAAAA3A/7em3wwciJl4/s800/1.jpg)
This display along with voice alerts is how you are notified of a threat (Radar, Laser, known Speed Trap, redlight camera, stationary monitoring station, etc...):
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/__wTuu1t4k88/SuxYjdwXihI/AAAAAAAAA3E/ijdHFnAp5tQ/s800/2nd.jpg)
I fit the interface into a button blank and elongated the hole:
I still haven't decided if I'll do the full write up, but this should help a bit.
Here are where I put the external sensors:
![](https://lh4.ggpht.com/__wTuu1t4k88/SuxYjfTiL5I/AAAAAAAAA3A/7em3wwciJl4/s800/1.jpg)
This display along with voice alerts is how you are notified of a threat (Radar, Laser, known Speed Trap, redlight camera, stationary monitoring station, etc...):
![](https://lh5.ggpht.com/__wTuu1t4k88/SuxYjdwXihI/AAAAAAAAA3E/ijdHFnAp5tQ/s800/2nd.jpg)
I fit the interface into a button blank and elongated the hole:
![](https://lh6.ggpht.com/__wTuu1t4k88/Suxak_vOhiI/AAAAAAAAA3I/bCxNFtOUYBU/s800/3rd.jpg)
I still haven't decided if I'll do the full write up, but this should help a bit.
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to OP: nice choice with the escort but why did u install the shifter on the front license plate?
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I figured I'd get a couple of question as to why I gave up rear laser protection for additional frontal coverage. Enforcers are trained to target the vehicle in this order:
1. Front License Plate
2. Head Lights
Given the offset nature of our license plate (not to mention silver intercooler), I thought that additional protection may be necessary to jam the gun. LED based jammers aren't as effective as their laser diode counterparts so I wanted to mitigate chances of a punch through.
Plus rear laser attacks are much more rare.
1. Front License Plate
2. Head Lights
Given the offset nature of our license plate (not to mention silver intercooler), I thought that additional protection may be necessary to jam the gun. LED based jammers aren't as effective as their laser diode counterparts so I wanted to mitigate chances of a punch through.
Plus rear laser attacks are much more rare.
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I figured I'd get a couple of question as to why I gave up rear laser protection for additional frontal coverage. Enforcers are trained to target the vehicle in this order:
1. Front License Plate
2. Head Lights
Given the offset nature of our license plate (not to mention silver intercooler), I thought that additional protection may be necessary to jam the gun. LED based jammers aren't as effective as their laser diode counterparts so I wanted to mitigate chances of a punch through.
Plus rear laser attacks are much more rare.
1. Front License Plate
2. Head Lights
Given the offset nature of our license plate (not to mention silver intercooler), I thought that additional protection may be necessary to jam the gun. LED based jammers aren't as effective as their laser diode counterparts so I wanted to mitigate chances of a punch through.
Plus rear laser attacks are much more rare.
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You'd probably just be better of speeding, and hiring a good lawyer for the 4 or 5 times you get caught.
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Sorry I didn't see this question lwhen I visited the post. I did the install myself so I'm not sure what it would cost. That said it is worth paying for if you don't enjoy messing around with the car. This took me a full day to complete. There is lots of test fitting and filing and dremeling involved.
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My question is: Does it really work? Do the laser shifters really do what they're supposed to do?
Also, Escort's web site says:
Also, Escort's web site says:
Completely undetectable to all Detector Detector Scanners
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If you can do the install yourself, then its not a problem because the manufacturers warranty on this item is second to none.
If you can not perform the install yourself and are looking for a standalone jammer to compliment your radar detector, I would recommend the new Blinder xtreme M27 for a small sedan or M47 for an SUV or truck. It is easily the best LED jammer available.
If you are looking for a stealth all-in-one install (for VA or Canada residents) I would purchase and install a Bel STi-R with Zr4 combo. This is of course assuming you can still find the STi-R because they have been discontinued. The Zr4 shifter system integrates with the most Bel and Escort radar units and is included as part of the 9500ci package.
Just to reiterate, we are talking about "laser/lidar" jamming and "not radar jamming!" Radar jamming is very illegal and carries massive fines as well as jail time.