New Escort Passport Max
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,242
Likes: 78
From: Merrick, Long Island NY (Jeff)
New Escort Passport Max
Escort introduced the Passport Max today (or yesterday)
https://www.escortradar.com/passportmax/index.php
Wondering if they're going to release a ci version like the 9500. Looks like a nice unit.
https://www.escortradar.com/passportmax/index.php
Wondering if they're going to release a ci version like the 9500. Looks like a nice unit.
Rennlist Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 8,336
Likes: 2,721
From: Pac NW
GHz is GHz, not Ghz. Mike Valentine wouldn't have made that mistake.
For that matter, neither would Jim Jaeger.As for me and my house, we will follow Mike... but not for much longer, unless he gets his a$$ in gear in the R&D department.
PS Armorer
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,949
Likes: 112
From: Fort Worth, TX
Saw it too. About to pull the trigger on either the Bel STiR Plus or Escort 9500ci and am wondering if I should wait to see how these features spread. I've been a V1 guy for many years....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 954
Likes: 34
From: Minnesota
The marketing baloney is nearly too much for me on that website, this really stood out.
"Our all-new receiver incorporates advanced military technology called Digital Signal Processing (DSP). "
DSP is in tons of things and has been used for years. Furthermore, nearly every technology we have was at one point or another military technology.
Here is something else that uses all that Military DSP technology...
http://www.peachtreeaudio.com/deepbl...ic-system.html
I suppose that would work if you wanted to kill them with some Celine Dion...
"Our all-new receiver incorporates advanced military technology called Digital Signal Processing (DSP). "
DSP is in tons of things and has been used for years. Furthermore, nearly every technology we have was at one point or another military technology.
Here is something else that uses all that Military DSP technology...
http://www.peachtreeaudio.com/deepbl...ic-system.html
I suppose that would work if you wanted to kill them with some Celine Dion...
Trending Topics
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 11,371
Likes: 471
From: Oceanside/Vista (N. San Diego County), CA
As long as a radar detector thread has been started.....
What's the consensus of the group? A good investment? I live in California. It's not quite clear to me if I can use one legally. I know they are technically legal in CA, but I have read that they will pop you for some ridiculous thing like "obstructing view" or similar BS if you mount them on the dash or windshield. If you get stopped by some jackboot, do you have to quickly unplug it and hide it?
What are the key issues I should consider? And, what brand and model do you folks that have experience recommend?
What's the consensus of the group? A good investment? I live in California. It's not quite clear to me if I can use one legally. I know they are technically legal in CA, but I have read that they will pop you for some ridiculous thing like "obstructing view" or similar BS if you mount them on the dash or windshield. If you get stopped by some jackboot, do you have to quickly unplug it and hide it?
What are the key issues I should consider? And, what brand and model do you folks that have experience recommend?
Rennlist Stories
The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts
Stunning Porsche 356A Super GT Speedster Auction Fails to Meet Reserve
Verdad Gallardo
Every Era of 911 Owner Explained in One Sentence
Verdad Gallardo
Thinking of Buying a Porsche? Do These 10 Things First
Joe Kucinski
Pixar Pals Turned Into 1-of-1 Porsches!
Michael S. Palmer
Theon Goes Full Carbon Fiber With Stunning New Build
Verdad Gallardo
Genius Porsche-Themed Gifts That'll Make Any Dad or Grad Smile
Joe Kucinski
10 Used Porsches Are Selling for Way Too Cheap
Joe Kucinski
Tuner Is Converting Porsche 911s Into Shooting Brakes
Verdad Gallardo
This Coachbuilt Creation Is A Modern Take on the Legendary Porsche 917
Verdad Gallardo
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 13,060
Likes: 1,565
From: North Bay Area, CA
A radar detector is definitely worth it, IMO, and has saved me tickets on numerous occasions. It's possible a LEO might look unfavorably on you if you're stopped for speeding and he spots your detector but he has no legal basis for doing so; they aren't illegal.
It is illegal to mount anything on your windshield in CA except in a small square in the lower right or lower left corner. Dashboard mounts are ok. That said, the detectors in my cars are mounted high up on the windshield. FWIW, if I see I'm going to get pulled over, I grab the detector and stow it.
I have 3 V1's; one in each car. The directional arrows are the big selling point for me as are the dual (front and rear) antennas. People complain about too much falsing from X-band, but the detector can be programmed to ignore them. There are other choices though, so pick the detector with the features you like. My $.02.
It is illegal to mount anything on your windshield in CA except in a small square in the lower right or lower left corner. Dashboard mounts are ok. That said, the detectors in my cars are mounted high up on the windshield. FWIW, if I see I'm going to get pulled over, I grab the detector and stow it.
I have 3 V1's; one in each car. The directional arrows are the big selling point for me as are the dual (front and rear) antennas. People complain about too much falsing from X-band, but the detector can be programmed to ignore them. There are other choices though, so pick the detector with the features you like. My $.02.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 728
Likes: 35
Looks like a bunch of marketing fluff to me. The product may end up being good, but the videos on their YouTube channel (where you can go to "watch exciting videos of the all new PASSPORT Max!") are hilariously, embarrassingly bad. What on earth does extreme sports and "DNA" have anything to do with radar detection? They need to hire someone to bring their marketing department out of the early 80s.
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 24
From: Tallahassee, Florida
I almost bit at the email bait yesterday.
Perhaps the first Rennlisters to install it can give us an evaluation.
I would prefer the 9500ci but the local recommended installer is a Nissan dealer who does knows little about Porsche electronics and body dismantling and the local Porsche dealer's service department says they will "give the installation a try".
Perhaps the first Rennlisters to install it can give us an evaluation.
I would prefer the 9500ci but the local recommended installer is a Nissan dealer who does knows little about Porsche electronics and body dismantling and the local Porsche dealer's service department says they will "give the installation a try".
Race Car
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,053
Likes: 8
From: Houston, Texas
I have a V1 too but not sure I'll buy another unless they upgrade it. They could do so much with today's technology and their arrows technology. I'm thinking that they are simply coasting on their past success. And what's up with only having an Android app for it. Its not like there isn't a market for iPhones.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 11,371
Likes: 471
From: Oceanside/Vista (N. San Diego County), CA
Thanks for the input.
Regarding:
"It is illegal to mount anything on your windshield in CA except in a small square in the lower right or lower left corner. Dashboard mounts are ok. That said, the detectors in my cars are mounted high up on the windshield. FWIW, if I see I'm going to get pulled over, I grab the detector and stow it."
Do you mount it on the glass for better range? Does it have an internal battery? Or is there a cord running to it from the lighter or other location?
Regarding:
"It is illegal to mount anything on your windshield in CA except in a small square in the lower right or lower left corner. Dashboard mounts are ok. That said, the detectors in my cars are mounted high up on the windshield. FWIW, if I see I'm going to get pulled over, I grab the detector and stow it."
Do you mount it on the glass for better range? Does it have an internal battery? Or is there a cord running to it from the lighter or other location?
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 13,060
Likes: 1,565
From: North Bay Area, CA
Thanks for the input.
Regarding:
"It is illegal to mount anything on your windshield in CA except in a small square in the lower right or lower left corner. Dashboard mounts are ok. That said, the detectors in my cars are mounted high up on the windshield. FWIW, if I see I'm going to get pulled over, I grab the detector and stow it."
Do you mount it on the glass for better range? Does it have an internal battery? Or is there a cord running to it from the lighter or other location?
Regarding:
"It is illegal to mount anything on your windshield in CA except in a small square in the lower right or lower left corner. Dashboard mounts are ok. That said, the detectors in my cars are mounted high up on the windshield. FWIW, if I see I'm going to get pulled over, I grab the detector and stow it."
Do you mount it on the glass for better range? Does it have an internal battery? Or is there a cord running to it from the lighter or other location?
I have a V1 too but not sure I'll buy another unless they upgrade it. They could do so much with today's technology and their arrows technology. I'm thinking that they are simply coasting on their past success. And what's up with only having an Android app for it. Its not like there isn't a market for iPhones.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,345
Likes: 546
From: Pennsylvania
I have an 8500ci. It works. Frankly LEOs are using old equipment around here due to budget constraints they are just getting a little more creative where they are sitting like near other K or X band sources like malls, supermarkets or drug stores with automatic doors