What did you do with your Z today

chops · 05-11-2011, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

So you can manually enter red light cameras where it doesn't identify them? Swweeeet!

Vacuumed my Z out today.

yep. and escort has a monthly update for the database too!

FromG2Z · 05-11-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Cool. I have been using the 9500ix for about 7 months. It is a great unit and saves me regularly.

So you like yours then? I have had mine for about 3 days. I had an older 8500 for almost 10 years and that thing has saved me SO many times. I haven't had a chance to test the 9500 on the highway yet... but are you impressed with the range? I was debating the Redline instead, but I drive mostly city, so the false alerts would KILL me. Plus no GPS/no camera detection. Any other negatives for the 9500 in your opinion?

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Love my Titanium GT Nismo shifter knob since day one of owning the Z34...errr... that would be March 20 2009. I call it the hand grenade.

Ahhh... yours is diff't from mine/ours. Yours is the GT version right? The shape is more circular/oval, and has a set screw up top right? The one I have is the regular Nismo Ti knob... shaped like a cylinder. Direct screw-on. I love mine as well. I call it the "Nismo Ti Knob"

hehe

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Originally Posted by happytheman

So you can manually enter red light cameras where it doesn't identify them? Swweeeet!

Vacuumed my Z out today.

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Originally Posted by chops

yep. and escort has a monthly update for the database too!

Hey happy... yes, the 9500 has a built in database with all "known" red light/speed trap cameras in North America. It will warn you within how many thousand/hundred feet before approaching. Way cool. Of course, there are cameras that keep popping up and getting installed by cities trying to earn more revenue (boooo...), so the 9500 has a feature that you can "mark" the locations and label it as Speedtrap or Redlight or Other, etc. Then it's permanently stored, unless you unmark it.

You can then upload that location into the Escort database to help out other Escort users

You can then download the latest updates as often as you like. Free for 90 days, then after that 20 bucks for 1 year.... not bad.

BeachZTT · 05-11-2011, 10:29 AM

Installed my Swift springs (yesterday, actually)...

onzedge · 05-11-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

So you like yours then? I have had mine for about 3 days. I had an older 8500 for almost 10 years and that thing has saved me SO many times. I haven't had a chance to test the 9500 on the highway yet... but are you impressed with the range? I was debating the Redline instead, but I drive mostly city, so the false alerts would KILL me. Plus no GPS/no camera detection. Any other negatives for the 9500 in your opinion?

I am very happy with it. I have used Escorts and Passports since the early 80's. I still have a Solo S2 I use in my 240z and when I travel. I have no way of telling what the range difference is, but it seems like it gives me plenty of heads-up.

Regarding the updates from Escort -- they are not free. If you want to keep the speedcams, etc., updated then you need to pay for a subscription. This is a downside, IMO. The thing cost 500 dollars and they get you for a monthly fee? Not cool, but oh well. The second negative is that the woman's voice that comes on to tell you that a traffic cam is approaching scares the crap out of me sometimes.

Other than these two points, the unit is exceptional.

98intrigue · 05-11-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Installed my Swift springs (yesterday, actually)...

I hate when people quote pictures, but this is quote worthy. Nice job!

kenchan · 05-11-2011, 12:34 PM

beach- looking good. i see that you have a rear spoiler too.

nothing for me today... im taking off the R2C intake either tonight or tomorrow and replace with stock and hose. im getting too old for noise. i rev high so..

also my driveway is gone... hope they pour this pm or tomorrow before rain...

FromG2Z · 05-11-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am very happy with it. I have used Escorts and Passports since the early 80's. I still have a Solo S2 I use in my 240z and when I travel. I have no way of telling what the range difference is, but it seems like it gives me plenty of heads-up.

Regarding the updates from Escort -- they are not free. If you want to keep the speedcams, etc., updated then you need to pay for a subscription. This is a downside, IMO. The thing cost 500 dollars and they get you for a monthly fee? Not cool, but oh well. The second negative is that the woman's voice that comes on to tell you that a traffic cam is approaching scares the crap out of me sometimes.

Other than these two points, the unit is exceptional.

The subscription fee is only 20 bucks a year though... so yeah, it's annoying, but I think it's worth it... esp if you drive a lot. Cameras are popping up like crazy EVERY where.

As for your 2nd negative, you know you can either turn down the voice volume or shut off the voice volume right?

So sounds like you're happy with it then. No need for me to switch it to a V1 or something eh?

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Originally Posted by kenchan

beach- looking good. i see that you have a rear spoiler too.

nothing for me today... im taking off the R2C intake either tonight or tomorrow and replace with stock and hose. im getting too old for noise. i rev high so..

also my driveway is gone... hope they pour this pm or tomorrow before rain...

What's an R2C intake Ken? So you're not happy with it??? I was thinking about getting a Stillen G3.... not worth it? I am getting old too I guess

Beach -
Nice work on those springs... sounds like you have your own compressor there? Impressive. I'd prolly have a shop do mine. Also, any concerns about changing the handling characteristics of the stock ride/cornering ability? In stock form, the handling and ride is already great. I don't want to mess with that. I'm worried that for merely gaining a "lower look", I sacrifice a worse ride/handling compromise.

chops · 05-11-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am very happy with it. I have used Escorts and Passports since the early 80's. I still have a Solo S2 I use in my 240z and when I travel. I have no way of telling what the range difference is, but it seems like it gives me plenty of heads-up.

Regarding the updates from Escort -- they are not free. If you want to keep the speedcams, etc., updated then you need to pay for a subscription. This is a downside, IMO. The thing cost 500 dollars and they get you for a monthly fee? Not cool, but oh well. The second negative is that the woman's voice that comes on to tell you that a traffic cam is approaching scares the crap out of me sometimes.

Other than these two points, the unit is exceptional.

thats actually very smart of them, businesswise. they patented the idea of having a gps database on radar detectors so their competitors cant spit out a similar product. and whats the #1 way companies in america are making money now? by selling services. $20 for 1yr of subscriptions is hardly anything to complain about considering a redlight ticket costs upwards of $500. they also do 3 yrs for 40 dollars....which is a steal!

kenchan · 05-11-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

What's an R2C intake Ken? So you're not happy with it??? I was thinking about getting a Stillen G3.... not worth it? I am getting old too I guess

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it's probably the best short-ram intake made for the Z. comes with heatsheilds that actually seal very well IAT's that resembles stock and nice response.

the noise is the only thing. ive had intakes on all my cars including my dd and G35C but lately been taking them off going back to stock boxes for the quieter ride.

370zproject · 05-11-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

I hate when people quote pictures, but this is quote worthy. Nice job!

i like his color choice

Red__Zed · 05-11-2011, 03:01 PM

About to put more pointless miles on my Z driving 110 miles to work

Should be taking care of the ZdayZ wash tonight as well

BeachZTT · 05-11-2011, 03:31 PM

Thanks everyone!

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Beach -
Nice work on those springs... sounds like you have your own compressor there? Impressive. I'd prolly have a shop do mine. Also, any concerns about changing the handling characteristics of the stock ride/cornering ability? In stock form, the handling and ride is already great. I don't want to mess with that. I'm worried that for merely gaining a "lower look", I sacrifice a worse ride/handling compromise.

Actually, I have what I call the "two stick compressor" and considered purchasing a new one form HF until I read the reviews. A friend of mine has a "Strut-Tamer" mounted on the wall at his shop. I went up there and he helped me swap the fronts out. Glad I did. The helix on the stock spring is pretty sharp. It would have been tough. Rest of the job is cake.

chops · 05-11-2011, 04:25 PM

its supposed to rain this weekend/next week so i drove it to work today after running a few errands. i got revved on by a riced out 90's honda accord.

kenchan · 05-11-2011, 04:33 PM

chops- i hope it had altezza tailamps!

FromG2Z · 05-11-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

its supposed to rain this weekend/next week so i drove it to work today after running a few errands. i got revved on by a riced out 90's honda accord.

You never told us the "outcome"

05-11-2011, 10:29 AM	#1818 (permalink)
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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	beach- looking good. i see that you have a rear spoiler too. nothing for me today... im taking off the R2C intake either tonight or tomorrow and replace with stock and hose. im getting too old for noise. i rev high so.. also my driveway is gone... hope they pour this pm or tomorrow before rain...

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	About to put more pointless miles on my Z driving 110 miles to work Should be taking care of the ZdayZ wash tonight as well

05-11-2011, 04:25 PM	#1828 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	its supposed to rain this weekend/next week so i drove it to work today after running a few errands. i got revved on by a riced out 90's honda accord.

05-11-2011, 04:33 PM	#1829 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	chops- i hope it had altezza tailamps!