503 Motoring: Passport 9500ci install pictures

503Alex · 03-29-2009, 10:26 PM

Although this isn't an M3, this is a great example of an install that we can do on an M3!

This review was written by Tim (503 Motoring owner):
***PASSPORT 9500ci install in a CL550***pics
Here is the install we just completed on the new PASSPORT 9500ci system, Full custom install on a 2009 Mercedes CL550. We had outfitted this cars with 503 Suspension and VOSSEN 078 wheels prior to the install.

Enjoy!!!

Removal and tear down

Then we remove the instrument panel and start the "sphincter clincher"

By gaining access we can install the LED and Display screen into the cluster for stealth and aesthetics.

I wanted to flush mount the display but the circuit board for the panel was too close and I didn't want any interference.

All done and you cant even tell. I was even able to keep the inspection sticker in tact because it was not properly installed at the factory

Then on to the Radar antennae. I mounted this on top of the bumper reinforcement bar, it is just below the grill and completely out of the way with nothing metal to obstruct the performance.

Then the Shifters were mounted in the lower grill area behind the meshing. This particular meshing is large enough not block the signal from the Shifters and provides a very stealthy install. I loomed these in with the Mercedes harness and wrapped in the same OEM tape.

And back on we go.

Found a great access into the cabin

Now on to the rear shifter and the GPS antennea. First we need some access...

Then I found the perfect spot in the trunk lid. The lid is a FRP composite so the OEM GPS and SAT RAD antennas are located here, I found a perfect little pocket and mounted the antenna then loomed in like before.

The rear shifter was a bit more fun, I am a very symmetrical person so by nature this needed to be in the middle, where that is the lift latch and license lamp location so no go there. I opted to tuck it up and back on the same platform but just off to the right.

I wanted the control Module and USB update port to be accessible so I found a great spot behind the drivers side dash access plate.

I shortened and replugged all wires then loomed and wrapped in OEM wool tape.

The access to the update port is perfect.

Now to wrap it all up and test the system.

Green light! check

Display screen! Check.

Stealthy shifters! Check.

Stealthy dash! CHECK...

kittivan · 03-29-2009, 10:41 PM

Perfectly done! wish I was in the area....

503Alex · 03-29-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kittivan

Perfectly done! wish I was in the area....

Thanks! It turned out great.

camaross305 · 03-30-2009, 03:45 AM

Man awesome install

Big Windy · 03-30-2009, 07:50 AM

Dude, awesome job...

503Alex · 03-30-2009, 11:40 AM

Thanks for the comments guys! All of the credit for the install goes to Tim (503 Motoring owner).

dogears · 03-30-2009, 12:10 PM

Great install!!! You can see my K40 Calibre indash install in a nearby thread. I really wanted the 9500 built in but the lack of rear radar detection killed the deal.

JohnnyRoaster · 03-30-2009, 02:55 PM

That looks great. Can you PM me with a ballpark price of the install?

badfish · 03-30-2009, 03:27 PM

Great job installing. But I believe the shifters will lose a lot of their effectiveness behind the grill, right?

503Alex · 03-30-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

That looks great. Can you PM me with a ballpark price of the install?

Thanks! PM sent.

Quote:

Originally Posted by badfish

Great job installing. But I believe the shifters will lose a lot of their effectiveness behind the grill, right?

Thanks! Not typically, only a few of the diodes need the signal to trigger the alert. The grill does have to have big enough opening for it to work. This wouldn't work if the grill was a tight mesh.

drsnooz · 03-30-2009, 07:24 PM

Awesome install! I'm looking to get this system. Would the sensors work behind the M3 mesh in the front? Wish I was in the area.

503Alex · 03-30-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drsnooz

Awesome install! I'm looking to get this system. Would the sensors work behind the M3 mesh in the front? Wish I was in the area.

Thanks! The jammers will work in the mesh on the front of the M3, Pencil Geek is running this set-up with the jammers behind the mesh on a Passport 9500ci.

2008e93M3lease · 04-04-2009, 12:48 PM

Cool. How much is the install on this?

montreal red · 04-07-2009, 08:35 AM

wow that instal is sick.

503Alex · 04-07-2009, 11:29 AM

Thanks guys! This install will run $2200-2600 for the M3 including the 9500ci.

doba_s · 04-10-2009, 07:35 PM

Great job!

camaross305 · 04-10-2009, 09:42 PM

dmn i wish i could have you guys install my 9500ci

schadenfreude · 04-10-2009, 10:54 PM

Slick install. Maybe even worth a drive down! I'm still debating on whether to go with the ci or a windshield unit.

ColoCane · 04-17-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogears

Great install!!! You can see my K40 Calibre indash install in a nearby thread. I really wanted the 9500 built in but the lack of rear radar detection killed the deal.

I presume because it doesn't have a clear "view". Does that mean that only windshield units have 360 degree protection?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 503Alex

Thanks! The jammers will work in the mesh on the front of the M3, Pencil Geek is running this set-up with the jammers behind the mesh on a Passport 9500ci.

There was another thread that went to great lengths discussing that there is significant degredation behind the mesh and a much better chance for punchthrough on the laser. Can someone clarify this? It's a big investment to not have it work... and costly when you find out it doesn't when the cop walks up to your car!

Quote:

Originally Posted by schadenfreude

Slick install. Maybe even worth a drive down! I'm still debating on whether to go with the ci or a windshield unit.

Me too. Hence the questions above. I think I've settled the 9500 v. V1 debate, in my mind (people have very loyal allegiance both ways), and am thinking it's worth the custom install for the 9500ci, but for the $$$$, want to know it works like a charm, from all sides...

Also have issue with a jammer in Colorado.

ColoCane · 04-17-2009, 02:51 PM

P.S. By the way, 503... great install. Real clean. Here's to "take the time, do it right."

ColoCane · 04-17-2009, 03:01 PM

P.S.S I find it hard to believe Escort would have their premier model that didn't perform as well as their windshield models. But stranger things have happened...

503Alex · 04-17-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doba_s

Great job!

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaross305

dmn i wish i could have you guys install my 9500ci

Thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by schadenfreude

Slick install. Maybe even worth a drive down! I'm still debating on whether to go with the ci or a windshield unit.

Thanks, we'd be glad to help you out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColoCane

I presume because it doesn't have a clear "view". Does that mean that only windshield units have 360 degree protection?

There was another thread that went to great lengths discussing that there is significant degredation behind the mesh and a much better chance for punchthrough on the laser. Can someone clarify this? It's a big investment to not have it work... and costly when you find out it doesn't when the cop walks up to your car!

Me too. Hence the questions above. I think I've settled the 9500 v. V1 debate, in my mind (people have very loyal allegiance both ways), and am thinking it's worth the custom install for the 9500ci, but for the $$$$, want to know it works like a charm, from all sides...

Also have issue with a jammer in Colorado.

We work directly with Escort, and their research has determined that the larger mesh openings don't affect performance. Smaller mesh openings do, however, and an alternative would need to be found in some cases.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColoCane

P.S. By the way, 503... great install. Real clean. Here's to "take the time, do it right."

Thanks! We are glad to take time to do things right and offer competitive prices.

03-29-2009, 10:26 PM	#1
503Alex Captain 67 Rep 610 Posts Drives: S30 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	503 Motoring: Passport 9500ci install pictures Although this isn't an M3, this is a great example of an install that we can do on an M3! This review was written by Tim (503 Motoring owner): *PASSPORT 9500ci install in a CL550pics Here is the install we just completed on the new PASSPORT 9500ci system, Full custom install on a 2009 Mercedes CL550. We had outfitted this cars with 503 Suspension and VOSSEN 078 wheels prior to the install. Enjoy!!! Removal and tear down Then we remove the instrument panel and start the "sphincter clincher" By gaining access we can install the LED and Display screen into the cluster for stealth and aesthetics. I wanted to flush mount the display but the circuit board for the panel was too close and I didn't want any interference. All done and you cant even tell. I was even able to keep the inspection sticker in tact because it was not properly installed at the factory Then on to the Radar antennae. I mounted this on top of the bumper reinforcement bar, it is just below the grill and completely out of the way with nothing metal to obstruct the performance. Then the Shifters were mounted in the lower grill area behind the meshing. This particular meshing is large enough not block the signal from the Shifters and provides a very stealthy install. I loomed these in with the Mercedes harness and wrapped in the same OEM tape. And back on we go. Found a great access into the cabin Now on to the rear shifter and the GPS antennea. First we need some access... Then I found the perfect spot in the trunk lid. The lid is a FRP composite so the OEM GPS and SAT RAD antennas are located here, I found a perfect little pocket and mounted the antenna then loomed in like before. The rear shifter was a bit more fun, I am a very symmetrical person so by nature this needed to be in the middle, where that is the lift latch and license lamp location so no go there. I opted to tuck it up and back on the same platform but just off to the right. I wanted the control Module and USB update port to be accessible so I found a great spot behind the drivers side dash access plate. I shortened and replugged all wires then loomed and wrapped in OEM wool tape. The access to the update port is perfect. Now to wrap it all up and test the system. Green light! check Display screen! Check. Stealthy shifters! Check. Stealthy dash! CHECK... __________________ Last edited by 503Alex; 03-31-2009 at 12:13 AM..*
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kittivan Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Perfectly done! wish I was in the area.... __________________ 2008 E93 M3 Black on Black 'Loaded' 2008 RX350 for Chicago Winters 2007 SLK 55 (Sold)
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503Alex Captain 67 Rep 610 Posts Drives: S30 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments guys! All of the credit for the install goes to Tim (503 Motoring owner). __________________
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dogears My master volume goes to 11 59 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	Great install!!! You can see my K40 Calibre indash install in a nearby thread. I really wanted the 9500 built in but the lack of rear radar detection killed the deal.
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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	That looks great. Can you PM me with a ballpark price of the install? __________________ Last edited by JohnnyRoaster; 03-30-2009 at 02:56 PM.. Reason: mispell
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badfish Major 100 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Great job installing. But I believe the shifters will lose a lot of their effectiveness behind the grill, right? __________________
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drsnooz Professor 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 08 E60 M5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Viva Las Vegas!!! iTrader: (3)	Awesome install! I'm looking to get this system. Would the sensors work behind the M3 mesh in the front? Wish I was in the area.
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2008e93M3lease Private First Class 20 Rep 120 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: miami, fl iTrader: (0)	Cool. How much is the install on this?
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	wow that instal is sick. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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503Alex Captain 67 Rep 610 Posts Drives: S30 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! This install will run $2200-2600 for the M3 including the 9500ci. __________________
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schadenfreude Lieutenant 8 Rep 426 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M-DCT M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	Slick install. Maybe even worth a drive down! I'm still debating on whether to go with the ci or a windshield unit. __________________ AiB LEDs///MS Filter///Hardwired V1///VentureShield///F1 Pinnacle 35%///IND Reflectors///BMW Performance Grills
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ColoCane Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	P.S. By the way, 503... great install. Real clean. Here's to "take the time, do it right." __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 \| Jerez Black/Black Leather \| Sycamore Anthracite \| MDCT \| Premium/Tech/Cold Weather Packages \| 19" \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \|iPod/USB \| Smartphone '97 E36 M3 Sedan Hellrot Red/Black; '03 E46 330Ci Met. Gray/Black; '06 E46 330Ci ZPF Imola Red/Saddle
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ColoCane Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	P.S.S I find it hard to believe Escort would have their premier model that didn't perform as well as their windshield models. But stranger things have happened... __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 \| Jerez Black/Black Leather \| Sycamore Anthracite \| MDCT \| Premium/Tech/Cold Weather Packages \| 19" \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \|iPod/USB \| Smartphone '97 E36 M3 Sedan Hellrot Red/Black; '03 E46 330Ci Met. Gray/Black; '06 E46 330Ci ZPF Imola Red/Saddle
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