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Old 07-03-2014, 03:25 PM
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Thinking of signing up, seems handy. Do you have an iphone mount that you really like?
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I used it when I first bought my Passport 9500ix. Seemed cool at first but was bothersome with linking up with my android phone . In theory it's a great idea, but there didn't seem to be many other drivers who were inputting data for uploading current conditions.
Waze may be an better alternative.
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If you don't mind upgrading your head unit you can sync your waze and escort live right to the screen.
Old 07-03-2014, 09:42 PM
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Ram X mount is the best mount for phones.
+1 for waze.
how was the 67 Fcar for a dd?
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+1 for Waze as well. I use when travelling and it really helps in finding where the cops are.
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TurboDan... the Fcar was just what the doctor ordered for a 24 year old with 0 assets. It was 300hp, transaxel, Borrani's, factory air. In 1974 not many knew what it was. Lucky happenstance that I ended up with it for two years of fun. Very little maintenence. Bought it for 9,500, sold it for a loss, worth 7 figures now.
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I have a V1 radar detector that has been sitting on my garage table for the last year. Waze is better than pretty much any annoying radar detector IMO. Waze truly was a billion dollar idea!
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Have used Live for years, no problem linking w iPhone. But, Lots of false alerts. Whether the info is stale or police moving same direction, I rarely use it anymore bc of the constant false alarms. I will try waze, which sounds like trapster. All appear to rely on crowd sourcing.
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IMHO its useless. But I guess it depends on what roads you drive. I, for one, never speed on the highway. Any 'spirited driving' I do on B roads where such technology is of no use. Having a top notch K and Ka band detector is key.
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I have it but rarely turn it on unless I am driving at least an hour away. I love 9500xi though. Escort has a deal through the end of July where they are including live for free.
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+1 on Waze although I only run it when my wife is driving and I can screw around with my phone.
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