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02-07-2012, 06:01 PM | #1 |
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I'm thinking of springing for a custom install detector for my Z4 M Coupe. Does anyone have any experiences with the 8500ci Plus or other custom install detectors? (I've seen the thread on portable detector placement)
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02-08-2012, 09:53 AM | #2 |
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E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24] |
Skip the 8500ci. Great radar but the jammer (ZR4) is average at best. Don't get me wrong, I have them on my daily but for my Bimmer, I went with Laser Interceptor. And since you can't get the 8500ci separate from the ZR4, I say go Valentine One + LI duals. And if stealth is that much of a priority for you and/or you travel to VA where RDD is needed, go with the Bel Sti-R + (but it'll cost you a lot).
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=502095 Countless saves with V1, 2 LIDAR saves in 2011 with the LI duals. |
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02-08-2012, 12:42 PM | #4 | |
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+1 though going V1 + LI. I'm trying to dump my 8500x50 and do this same set-up |
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02-08-2012, 01:04 PM | #5 | |
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The V1 is actually pretty cheap if you buy directly from them. And I think radarbusters or one of those sites has a deal where you get 10% off on LI products so look into that... |
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02-08-2012, 03:43 PM | #6 |
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Think there is a group buy for laser interceptor going on on M3 forum . Net in e46m3 section.
I have the LI/V1 combo on my daily and love the combo...the LI speaker is a bit on soft side though...my only complaint. It's only time before I upgrade the coupe. |
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02-08-2012, 03:51 PM | #7 |
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You gotta love Laser Interceptors statement about their product:
"The Laser Interceptor Laser Jammer's main feature being a parking sensor designed to assist the driver when parking a vehicle and help him avoid unpleasant and costly close contacts. If not shut down during driving the Laser Interceptor may cause interference to law enforcement laser speed detecting devices." |
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02-08-2012, 07:56 PM | #8 | |
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LI is at $579.00 now...so I'm sitting at $979. Looks like I need to save up...ugh |
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02-08-2012, 08:15 PM | #9 |
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Get the v1 first...dont wait and buy both at the same time.
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02-08-2012, 08:18 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the info. What are you using in your daily driver - a 8500ci or a ZR4 with another Passport? Have you driven the two side-by-side past the same Laser source (I know that's a bit of a stretch)?
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02-08-2012, 08:39 PM | #11 |
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Never driven side by side but I take same roads all the time. Daily is ZR4 + Bel RX65 (also a great radar). I got my RX from eBay (Escort direct) and they only sell refurbs which is actually BETTER than the newer model because it has the better (older) antenna. For under $200, you can't find a better radar. The V1 has slightly better range and of course, the arrows are helpful in pinpointing the source. Only reason I don't put the V1 in my daily (which obviously gets more use) is b/c the ZR4 syncs up with Beltronic/Escort radars so less hardware clutter, cleaner install. And I only went with the ZR4 initially because I got such a good deal on it.. I have one save with it so far (LEO aiming down from the overpass) on 80W heading to Pa...
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02-08-2012, 09:55 PM | #12 | |
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Punchthrough means cop got a reading JTG means exactly that, no reading. |
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