Radar Detector does not work
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Radar Detector does not work
Hello,
I have a 09 S550 I just bought and when I mount my Escort Passport 9500I on the windshield my radar does not work even the GPS option on the 9500i says "GPS LOST".
Does the glass have special coating on it that does not let the signla through?
Any work arounds?
Thanks.
I have a 09 S550 I just bought and when I mount my Escort Passport 9500I on the windshield my radar does not work even the GPS option on the 9500i says "GPS LOST".
Does the glass have special coating on it that does not let the signla through?
Any work arounds?
Thanks.
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Is anyone using the detector in that position. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Thanks.
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My understanding is DistPlus' various radars are incompatible w/radar detectors
CHP seems to be increasingly using lidar in their speed traps, for which radar detectors are largely worthless
Have never bothered w/radar detectors; know my surroundings well; have never had an issue, despite enjoying my 65 immensely...CA is far more reasonably enforced than silly places back East
CHP seems to be increasingly using lidar in their speed traps, for which radar detectors are largely worthless
Have never bothered w/radar detectors; know my surroundings well; have never had an issue, despite enjoying my 65 immensely...CA is far more reasonably enforced than silly places back East
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Hello,
I have a 09 S550 I just bought and when I mount my Escort Passport 9500I on the windshield my radar does not work even the GPS option on the 9500i says "GPS LOST".
Does the glass have special coating on it that does not let the signla through?
Any work arounds?
Thanks.
I have a 09 S550 I just bought and when I mount my Escort Passport 9500I on the windshield my radar does not work even the GPS option on the 9500i says "GPS LOST".
Does the glass have special coating on it that does not let the signla through?
Any work arounds?
Thanks.
I have an 09-S550 loaded and can't use with any radar detector - period - besides some other stupid issues will I am listing separately
- Sorry !
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If you must have radar detectors or laser jammers (if legal in your jurisdiction), you should consider custom-installed products that are hard wired. This is only true for non-Distronic Plus cars.
You can check out the newer Escort 9500ci (with Escort ZR4 laser shifters included). It is one of the more expensive units out there, but it is also one of the better ones in its category. For maximum laser protection, it seems that the Laser Interceptor is one of the best, scoring much higher than the ZR4). However, I have no experience with the LI.
Hope this helps.
You can check out the newer Escort 9500ci (with Escort ZR4 laser shifters included). It is one of the more expensive units out there, but it is also one of the better ones in its category. For maximum laser protection, it seems that the Laser Interceptor is one of the best, scoring much higher than the ZR4). However, I have no experience with the LI.
Hope this helps.
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If you must have radar detectors or laser jammers (if legal in your jurisdiction), you should consider custom-installed products that are hard wired. This is only true for non-Distronic Plus cars.
You can check out the newer Escort 9500ci (with Escort ZR4 laser shifters included). It is one of the more expensive units out there, but it is also one of the better ones in its category. For maximum laser protection, it seems that the Laser Interceptor is one of the best, scoring much higher than the ZR4). However, I have no experience with the LI.
Hope this helps.
You can check out the newer Escort 9500ci (with Escort ZR4 laser shifters included). It is one of the more expensive units out there, but it is also one of the better ones in its category. For maximum laser protection, it seems that the Laser Interceptor is one of the best, scoring much higher than the ZR4). However, I have no experience with the LI.
Hope this helps.
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If you must have radar detectors or laser jammers (if legal in your jurisdiction), you should consider custom-installed products that are hard wired. This is only true for non-Distronic Plus cars.
You can check out the newer Escort 9500ci (with Escort ZR4 laser shifters included). It is one of the more expensive units out there, but it is also one of the better ones in its category. For maximum laser protection, it seems that the Laser Interceptor is one of the best, scoring much higher than the ZR4). However, I have no experience with the LI.
Hope this helps.
You can check out the newer Escort 9500ci (with Escort ZR4 laser shifters included). It is one of the more expensive units out there, but it is also one of the better ones in its category. For maximum laser protection, it seems that the Laser Interceptor is one of the best, scoring much higher than the ZR4). However, I have no experience with the LI.
Hope this helps.
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Can anyone reccommend a custom installer in Bay Area?
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