Midcity Engineering Radar Integration
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Midcity Engineering Radar Integration
Anybody running one of the Midcity Engineering integration modules for an Escort 9500ci? I am ready to pull the trigger on one but have a couple questions first. Thanks in advance.
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Midcity has a module that allows the display of the Escort 9500ci / Bel STi-R+ to be shown on the factory display (center of speedo) and controlled through the steering wheel controls. Very stealth install of a phenomenal detector.
The new STi-R+ is 2/3's the cost of the 9500ci and you don't waste your money on ineffective ZR4 laser shifter that come with the 9500. The range and off axis pick up of the STi-R+ is the best in the industry.
Check out : www.bestradardetector.com has some of the best prices / service around. No affiliations but was a recent customer and very pleased.
The new STi-R+ is 2/3's the cost of the 9500ci and you don't waste your money on ineffective ZR4 laser shifter that come with the 9500. The range and off axis pick up of the STi-R+ is the best in the industry.
Check out : www.bestradardetector.com has some of the best prices / service around. No affiliations but was a recent customer and very pleased.
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What about the 9500xi? It looks like the portable version of the ci and has Escort live. Uses an app for smart phones and you can program the detector and somehow communicates with millions of drivers on the road. Not sure what it shares? Unbelievable technology in these detectors these days.
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The Escort Live program is helpful if you use the detector in cities where there are red light and speed cameras. You pay for the program to update the unit.
I only use the Valentine for highway travel.
For highway driving I agree you can't beat the arrows of the Valentine.
Many of the radar detector evaluators like Radar Roy do not rate the V1 because they do not sell it. V1 sells direct.
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Midcity Engineering Radar Integration
We purchased two Midcity Radar Integration units for use with the Valentine radar detector a while ago . One is in my office manager's C300 lease car. The other was in my wife's C63. We pulled it before selling the car. We haven't gotten around to installing it in her W212 but we will, she definitely wants it in her new car.
The unit displays in the instrument cluster when the cluster center display is set to audio display. The detector lights are disabled, however the audible warning continues to work. The Midcity unit worked well in both cars. Both my wife and office manager really like the functionality
The unit displays in the instrument cluster when the cluster center display is set to audio display. The detector lights are disabled, however the audible warning continues to work. The Midcity unit worked well in both cars. Both my wife and office manager really like the functionality
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We purchased two Midcity Radar Integration units for use with the Valentine radar detector a while ago . One is in my office manager's C300 lease car. The other was in my wife's C63. We pulled it before selling the car. We haven't gotten around to installing it in her W212 but we will, she definitely wants it in her new car.
The unit displays in the instrument cluster when the cluster center display is set to audio display. The detector lights are disabled, however the audible warning continues to work. The Midcity unit worked well in both cars. Both my wife and office manager really like the functionality
The unit displays in the instrument cluster when the cluster center display is set to audio display. The detector lights are disabled, however the audible warning continues to work. The Midcity unit worked well in both cars. Both my wife and office manager really like the functionality
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I don't know why they don't now list them for Valentine. We purchased ours a couple years ago and then got busy and didn't install them until last summer.
Give them a call, they are a small and responsive company. Maybe they can hook you up.
Give them a call, they are a small and responsive company. Maybe they can hook you up.
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I'll give Dan a call in the am. I have spoken with he and TJ several times but didn't specifically ask about the V1. How do the arrows display on the cluster?
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I spoke with TJ this am and sure enough they currently offer an interface for the V1 but it is NO WHERE on their site. Might have gone that route had I known.
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They have two modules, one is specifically programmed to work with the distrionic feature and runs ~$150 more. Think it was $599 vs $449 for vehicles without.
I spoke with TJ this am and sure enough they currently offer an interface for the V1 but it is NO WHERE on their site. Might have gone that route had I known.
I spoke with TJ this am and sure enough they currently offer an interface for the V1 but it is NO WHERE on their site. Might have gone that route had I known.
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TJ or Dan from Midcity can tell you for sure. I can only speak to the module for the 9500ci / STiR+ being $449 / $599. They are at the CES show so email may be the easiest way to get an answer. They have responded to me next day each time I've had a question.
Midcity Engineering
830 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago, IL 60642
tel: (312) 421-1114
fax: (312) 421-5498
Email: sales@midcityengineering.com
Midcity Engineering
830 N Milwaukee Ave,
Chicago, IL 60642
tel: (312) 421-1114
fax: (312) 421-5498
Email: sales@midcityengineering.com
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My Install:
https://mbworld.org/forums/5085642-post6.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/5085642-post6.html
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My Install:
https://mbworld.org/forums/5085642-post6.html
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We have ours mounted up near the inside mirror. You could possibly mount it up front in a weather proof enclosure but the rear antenna would be blocked, so you would lose the rear radar information. Unless of course you ran two detectors.......
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for those who have V1 or passport on the windshield, does it work ok? i tried borrowing 8500x50 from my brother in-law and the darn thing was quiet as heck. i think windshield is blocking allot.
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They work great. He more than likely has X and K band turned off by default. Here in Boston most Police use Ka and laser. Also the portable radar street signs that display your speed use the older K band as well.
