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gthirtyfizle · 10-18-2008, 07:30 PM

Tom I have the whole day to try and hardwire this thing. Any really good DIY that anybody know of or mayb anyone that has done it and can explain exactly ow to do it? I have seen a few on here but dont seem to b exactly for our cars. Thanx guys.

M2381 · 10-18-2008, 09:31 PM

PencilGeek has installed it on his car. You should ask him about it

JMD0977 · 10-18-2008, 09:54 PM

PG has 9500ci not the 9500xi. I had the V1 but will be installing the 9500ci soon too.

McLuVan · 10-18-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD0977

PG has 9500ci not the 9500xi. I had the V1 but will be installing the 9500ci soon too.

why the switch?

grayshrk · 10-19-2008, 01:33 AM

I've got the XI as well. My V1 crapped out after a few years. Figured I'd invest in the latest technology rather than spend to fix the V1. I'm glad I did. The XI uses GPS well and really does reduce false alarms - although I'm surprised how much I'm missing the V1 arrows. I'd also be interested in ideas on how to hard-wire the XI in.

Hellride · 10-19-2008, 01:38 AM

I just bought and hardwired a new V1 - based on how many folks on this and other forums swear by them. The install was fairly flawless, with a minor hiccup in the grounding (no 10MM Hex bolt under the CF roof) - but a quick trip to Home Depot fixed that. Works like a charm.

Only a day under my belt with my V1 and I've already been spotting "bogeys" before they ever see me. Nice.

JMD0977 · 10-19-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by McLuVan

why the switch?

The V1 is an excellent radar but it is very noisy to drive with through the city. Im still going to keep the V1. I had the radar & car for two months and it probably saved me from at least 10 tickets on the highway where I usually went 30-50 over the limit

. I did get caught one at 113mph but I got the tickect dissmissed. But I just want to try the 9500ci since it has more features than the V1 (radar/jammer/gps/learns false signals/lknows where speed cameras are located/ect...) I dont think Ill be dissappointed.

fjork_duf · 10-20-2008, 11:14 AM

I was thinking of the 9500xi as well. Did you hardwire it yet? If so post some tips!

PencilGeek · 10-20-2008, 12:10 PM

Here's a DIY for the Valentine V1. The installation instructions should be about the same...cuz you really only care about taking the car apart, putting it back together, and figuring out where to wire it in.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97545

But just in case, here's an index to MANY DIY's on the E90 forum.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721

SS32 · 10-20-2008, 12:41 PM

What's the function of the GPS? Do you mark false bogeys and it remembers them?

Blake · 10-20-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

Do you mark false bogeys and it remembers them?

yes

PencilGeek · 10-20-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

What's the function of the GPS? Do you mark false bogeys and it remembers them?

Marks false bogeys; shopping malls; photo radar.

It has a built-in database of all known photo radar locations, and uses the GPS to warn you when you're approaching one. It works great for me.

Singletrack · 10-20-2008, 11:26 PM

That's very nice. We don't have photo radar in PA yet. Sounds like I'll have to make the switch if it comes to town. You would have to think Valentine has something cooking to compete in that area.

consolidated · 10-20-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

That's very nice. We don't have photo radar in PA yet. Sounds like I'll have to make the switch if it comes to town. You would have to think Valentine has something cooking to compete in that area.

I hope so, all the V1 false alarms along my everyday routes are annoying. I prefer the 9500i for everyday use.

gthirtyfizle · 10-20-2008, 11:50 PM

Altho I have this radar, I find it a bit useless for my needs. I dont really keep it on my windshield when driving around town, and i know where all the redlight camras are. I took a trip this weekend and i know why everyone loves the arrows. What I might do is sell this and get myself a V1 since all i will need it for is for long trips.

montreal red · 10-24-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JMD0977

The V1 is an excellent radar but it is very noisy to drive with through the city. Im still going to keep the V1. I had the radar & car for two months and it probably saved me from at least 10 tickets on the highway where I usually went 30-50 over the limit

. I did get caught one at 113mph but I got the tickect dissmissed. But I just want to try the 9500ci since it has more features than the V1 (radar/jammer/gps/learns false signals/lknows where speed cameras are located/ect...) I dont think Ill be dissappointed.

yea the ci has been getting good review... i am just so bummed that it costs so much... i think i'll be getting a laser interceptor or laser park pro and just sticking to my 8500 passport for radar... wished the ci was cheaper

dipan · 11-21-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal jet black

yea the ci has been getting good review... i am just so bummed that it costs so much... i think i'll be getting a laser interceptor or laser park pro and just sticking to my 8500 passport for radar... wished the ci was cheaper

check eBay. I got it off a vendor for 1.1k listed as open box, but was actually brand new sealed in box. I have to figure out how to install it myself to justify the cost.

doba_s · 11-22-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dipan

check eBay. I got it off a vendor for 1.1k listed as open box, but was actually brand new sealed in box. I have to figure out how to install it myself to justify the cost.

it is a pain to install it ... I installed mine LI and it took me a few hours ...

dipan · 11-22-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by doba_s

it is a pain to install it ... I installed mine LI and it took me a few hours ...

How did you go through the firewall, and how did you access the rear license plate area?

10-18-2008, 07:30 PM	#1
gthirtyfizle Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,990 iTrader: (1)	Just bought Escort 9500ix. Any really good DIY for the e92M3? Tom I have the whole day to try and hardwire this thing. Any really good DIY that anybody know of or mayb anyone that has done it and can explain exactly ow to do it? I have seen a few on here but dont seem to b exactly for our cars. Thanx guys.

10-18-2008, 09:31 PM	#2
M2381 Major Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL Posts: 1,287 iTrader: (0)	PencilGeek has installed it on his car. You should ask him about it __________________

10-20-2008, 12:10 PM	#9
PencilGeek Moderator Drives: 2008 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Far away from you... Posts: 2,658 iTrader: (0) View PencilGeek's Garage	Here's a DIY for the Valentine V1. The installation instructions should be about the same...cuz you really only care about taking the car apart, putting it back together, and figuring out where to wire it in. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97545 But just in case, here's an index to MANY DIY's on the E90 forum. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1721 __________________ Be careful what you wish for... ----- Cosmetic mods: HRE P40. Brembo BBK. Eibach. HRE 540R, Escort 9500ci. BMW Performance Steering Wheel Perf. mods: See Dyno Runs ----- Copyright (c) 2008-2010 Robert R. Collins. Reposting and reprints are not permitted without explicit written permission.

10-20-2008, 12:41 PM	#10
SS32 Major Drives: 08 M3, 87 325 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleighwood, NC Posts: 1,326 iTrader: (0)	What's the function of the GPS? Do you mark false bogeys and it remembers them? __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

10-18-2008, 09:54 PM	#3
JMD0977 Captain Drives: 2010 GT3 and .... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: I-95 Posts: 955 iTrader: (6)	PG has 9500ci not the 9500xi. I had the V1 but will be installing the 9500ci soon too.

10-19-2008, 01:33 AM	#5
grayshrk Private Drives: 2008 Graphite E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	I've got the XI as well. My V1 crapped out after a few years. Figured I'd invest in the latest technology rather than spend to fix the V1. I'm glad I did. The XI uses GPS well and really does reduce false alarms - although I'm surprised how much I'm missing the V1 arrows. I'd also be interested in ideas on how to hard-wire the XI in.

10-19-2008, 01:38 AM	#6
Hellride Private Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	I just bought and hardwired a new V1 - based on how many folks on this and other forums swear by them. The install was fairly flawless, with a minor hiccup in the grounding (no 10MM Hex bolt under the CF roof) - but a quick trip to Home Depot fixed that. Works like a charm. Only a day under my belt with my V1 and I've already been spotting "bogeys" before they ever see me. Nice.

10-20-2008, 11:14 AM	#8
fjork_duf Enlisted Member Drives: Hopefully V8 M3 Soon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	I was thinking of the 9500xi as well. Did you hardwire it yet? If so post some tips!

10-20-2008, 11:26 PM	#13
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. Drives: 09 SSII M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blitzburgh, PA Posts: 966 iTrader: (0)	That's very nice. We don't have photo radar in PA yet. Sounds like I'll have to make the switch if it comes to town. You would have to think Valentine has something cooking to compete in that area.

10-20-2008, 11:50 PM	#15
gthirtyfizle Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,990 iTrader: (1)	Altho I have this radar, I find it a bit useless for my needs. I dont really keep it on my windshield when driving around town, and i know where all the redlight camras are. I took a trip this weekend and i know why everyone loves the arrows. What I might do is sell this and get myself a V1 since all i will need it for is for long trips.