Fountain35

Virginia is one of the worst states when it comes to speeding. Anything above 80 mph is reckless and up to two years in jail. I guarantee they lose revenue because people who get tickets never return but hey the state got their 300 for that ticket. Forget that family from out of state was about to spend 10 grand over the next week and will never return.

Yuille36

I live in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and I occasionally speed. Back in 2010, I got caught doing 97 in a 55. I was facing a suspended license for a year, $2500 fine and 7 days in jail. Virginia law states that each mile of 90 mph is a day in jail. So 97 mph equal a week in jail. Well, I got myself a lawyer, enrolled in Defensive and Aggressive Driving School, had my speedometer calibrated twice, which confirmed that it was 3 mph off. Anyway, my lawyer talked to the prosecutor and I walked away with only having to pay a $150 fine, $83 court fee and -5 points on my license. Luckily the driving school credits you +5 points, so that even me out. And my insurance never was the wiser of it. Bottom line is that ticket cost me time and money $1250, and I retained my TS Clearance. As jail time would have prejudice it. That is when I purchased a state of the art detector and laser shifter, the Passport 9500ci. And it has saved my butt on numerous occasions and it is undetectable to Local Police and State Troopers.

Fountain35

Around 2001 I got a similar ticket. I usually drive 60 ish. I was driving back from DC in my 500 +hp RX-7 and some nit wit in a semi with crap blowing (gravel/rocks) off his flatbed kept cutting me off. Finally I downshifted and went around him slightly north of triple digits, right through a radar trap. I had a spotless record, lousy attorney and paid 750 fine, no jail. So Yulie, what set up would you buy today?

Yuille36

If I was going to have it installed like my 9500ci, then I would go with the Passport Max CI 360, but if a portable radar is more your preference then either the Unident R7 or the Escort Redline EX which is undetectable or the Escort Max 360C which isn’t a cheap unit, but the most advance that Escort has to offer.

Fountain35

Thanks Yulie. Next time me and the wife are up your way I'll PM you and we can grab a steak.

Yuille36

That’s sound great, see you then.

Yuille36

Even though my 9500ci detector is old compared to today's standards, it is still relevant. As my unit was the predecessor of the current unit.
I will admit this detector wasn't cheap, not in the lease. But it was money well spent. And can be updated with the latest defender database.
36 Months of Download Access to our North American DEFENDER® Database, the world's largest speed camera and red light camera database for $49.95.
https://www.escortradar.com/pages/comparisonchart

The ESCORT MAX Ci 360 offers the most advanced digital radar and laser detection system for the complete driver alert. Designed to be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle for a completely discreet install, it features front and rear radar receivers as well as four laser shifters which protect drivers against all speed monitoring devices. Along with complete 360° protection; the ESCORT MAX Ci 360 is 100% undetectable.
The ESCORT Max Ci 360 is packed with features and includes extreme radar detection range and includes our patented In-Vehicle Technology ™ (IVT) filter to eliminate false alarms from other vehicles’ collision systems.
This best-in class system includes a bright multicolor OLED display with directional arrow alerts, controller, GPS antenna, interface, front radar detector receiver , rear radar detector receiver, shifter bridge box, four ShifterMAX laser shifters and Bluetooth® enabled connectivity. The ESCORT connected experience offers real-time intelligence and alerts via the crowdsourced ESCORT Live™ app, a community filled with millions of users and DEFENDER® database filled with a database of red light & speed camera locations.

And right now, Escort is having a Spring sale, so that you can save a few bucks off the cost of purchase.

tlambert

Wow this thread has turned into one big infomercial. That last long paragraph looked like it was straight off Escorts website. Lol.

Big questions is how many times a day is everyone’s Escort brand detectors or any other brands going off all day at all the new vehicles with
crash avoidance/lane assist that are on the roads today?

If anyone says none you’re not being truthful to yourself.
I have a passport 9500ix. Was one of the best I’ve ever had until the last couple of years. I have a friend that just bought another model of passport don’t remember the the number and I’ve seen it go off at multiple vehicles also.

Bad thing is Escort knows the problem is there but last December was blowing up my email with all kinds of promotions to buy another new detector.
AND!!!, the kick in the nuts was the discounts for the 9500ix and other models that constantly gives false alerts at all the new cars on the road.

Just to name a few.
Honda vans and SUVs are the worse. (apparently no one can drive those without assistance) lol.
GMC Enclaves. Cadillac Escalade. Newest Dodge Caravans, and SUVs. OH and I’ve had a Mercedes do it too!
There are waaay more!

How do I know all this. Because I’ve passed these cars with the detector alerting and it stop when I get past them and start again when I’ve slowed and let them by me again.

Yuille36

That is because I snagged it directly from their website. Honestly, my 9500ci doesn't go off due to these new vehicles. Maybe because it's a older unit.

I also have the 9500IX, and now that I'm aware of this, I will watch this more thoroughly. Thanks for the heads up.

tlambert

I was also paying for the defender database updates. But the way I see it what’s the point of you can’t trust what the alert is. I still slow down sand look around. But in any kind of town/city driving it’s going off multiple times a day. Highway is good but still the false alerts are there if those vehicles are near.
I live in the outlying towns so a lot of 2 Lane back roads with HP and local SD where it’s needed a lot.

Yuille36

Truth be told, I have the 9500IX in my X5, and my girlfriend uses that as her daily.
I drive my E63, and my commute is 10 miles, so most often I don't even turn on my detector.
But today on my way home I will just to test the theory.

tlambert

Use it for several weeks straight then post what you find. Lol.
Mine is on if the vehicle is on. We don’t have to worry about the BS you guys do. If I did I would move. Lol.

KAMG

Good to know what actually sets them off...my 9500ix goes off randomly all the time, drives me nuts

Yuille36

I don't have to worry about the AMG, as it's radar is undetectable but the X5 isn't, so I mainly use it when going out of state.

tlambert

Active lane assist, blind spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking.

Since no one can drive their cars on their own and need assistance. The detectors false alert. Hahaha

KAMG

Our detectors are pointing out all the people who can't drive lol

tlambert

Haha that was a good one.
Maybe Escort should market them as DA detectors. (Dumb ***)

vincheung

Cant speak for the other detectors but the Uniden R3 i'm using has filtering for the blind spot/distronic/etc. signals. Its been great so far and no major issues, once you spend a little time learning the detector you'll know how to decipher actual reads from the false ones.

Also, i've been using this in my C43 that has blind spot/lane assist/distronic, no issues.

Fountain35

Doing a bit of research and it seems the best set up, installed runs about three grand.

Yuille36

Yes, I know that these installed systems aren't cheap. I paid like $500 many moons ago to have mine installed, but since I purchased it from them, they gave me a discount on the installation.

Yuille36

I've been paying more attention to see if my Passport 9500ci goes off, due to the newer cars having motion and blind spot detectors.
And I would have to say no, no false alarms. Keep in mind, my system is old as compared to the new installed systems from Escort.

Fountain35

I was told Va. And other states are now using dragon eye difficult to counter and sometimes to detect.

Yuille36

I checked out this Dragon Eye radar, I can see a big hurt coming for all of us speeders.