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Seattlesquash · 01-01-2015, 10:44 AM

So, I got a 6 year old Valentine 1, and an even older escort 9500i. None of them have been updated with firmware, etc. V1 does drive me nuts sometime with false alarms but I love the arrows.
I did read about turning off pop and x band and might do that.

Based on your experiences what would you recommend:

1.Send in the 9500i and update to ix for $125. Sell the v1 and buy a new 9500ix

2.Send in the 9500i to ix (above) and send it the V1 and update to latest V1 for $190.

3. Send in 9500i... (Above) and leave V1 old school and turn off features like x/pop as I don't think they are not used in Washington/Seattle. Reason being the V1, even updated might still have a lot of false alarms.

Help a brother out!

Thanks!

Seattlesquash · 01-02-2015, 12:36 AM

Bump, please!

Underground6t9 · 01-02-2015, 05:19 AM

I would update the V1

NGEE · 01-02-2015, 07:06 AM

Where is Upstatedoc when you need him? lol

If I had a RD question, that's who I'd ask.

Seattlesquash · 01-02-2015, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

Where is Upstatedoc when you need him? lol

If I had a RD question, that's who I'd ask.

Got it, thanks guys! I will see if I can find him and appreciate the input too. I like the ci with jammers but rather save up for a supercharger for that kind of money!

07chupacabra · 01-02-2015, 09:02 AM

While were at it. Upstatedoc what new radars are coming out?

e90'D10 · 01-02-2015, 09:02 AM

I have the 9500CI with jammers and I personally feel the extra money spent is worth it

Fun w/N54 · 01-02-2015, 09:59 AM

I'm in the same boat with my V1. Turned POP off two years ago and yes much quieter. Havent done away with X band yet as I've come accustomed to interacting with V1 for over 15 years.

Seattlesquash · 02-09-2015, 02:36 PM

Ended up upgrading the V1 and got a 9500ix. 1 in each car, like them both, range a bit better on the V1 but I like the gps lockout feature on the escort.

Thanks guys!

01-01-2015, 10:44 AM	#1
Seattlesquash Car Enthusiast 895 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i ESS V ... [0.00] 2007 B7 RS4 AMD SC ... [0.00]	So, I got a 6 year old Valentine 1, and an even older escort 9500i. None of them have been updated with firmware, etc. V1 does drive me nuts sometime with false alarms but I love the arrows. I did read about turning off pop and x band and might do that. Based on your experiences what would you recommend: 1.Send in the 9500i and update to ix for $125. Sell the v1 and buy a new 9500ix 2.Send in the 9500i to ix (above) and send it the V1 and update to latest V1 for $190. 3. Send in 9500i... (Above) and leave V1 old school and turn off features like x/pop as I don't think they are not used in Washington/Seattle. Reason being the V1, even updated might still have a lot of false alarms. Help a brother out! Thanks! __________________ E92 328i\|6MT\|ESS SC VT-1 (G.2)\|3 stage\|22 RPD SC/Meth tune\|AA Headers\|Snow Performance Meth Injection\|Rotiform KPS\|R139\|PS4S 275.245.19\|M3 front\|M3 side skirts\|MTEC rear\|Akrapovic C tips\|Koni Sport (Yellow)\|Eibach PS\|Hotchkis SB\|C high-kick spoiler\|C mirror Covers\|C trim\|LCI tails\|M3 Control arms\|M3 MS\|Black E trim\|Black kidney's\|Full LED Conv\|BMW F30 370/345 BBK\|ECS SS\|ECS Strut Tower Brace\|034 Engine-Trans-Rear Mounts
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Seattlesquash Car Enthusiast 895 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i ESS V ... [0.00] 2007 B7 RS4 AMD SC ... [0.00]	Bump, please! __________________ E92 328i\|6MT\|ESS SC VT-1 (G.2)\|3 stage\|22 RPD SC/Meth tune\|AA Headers\|Snow Performance Meth Injection\|Rotiform KPS\|R139\|PS4S 275.245.19\|M3 front\|M3 side skirts\|MTEC rear\|Akrapovic C tips\|Koni Sport (Yellow)\|Eibach PS\|Hotchkis SB\|C high-kick spoiler\|C mirror Covers\|C trim\|LCI tails\|M3 Control arms\|M3 MS\|Black E trim\|Black kidney's\|Full LED Conv\|BMW F30 370/345 BBK\|ECS SS\|ECS Strut Tower Brace\|034 Engine-Trans-Rear Mounts
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01-02-2015, 05:19 AM	#3
Underground6t9 Lieutenant Colonel 317 Rep 1,735 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi, Lexus is250 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (2)	I would update the V1
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01-02-2015, 07:06 AM	#4
NGEE Fuck it dude, let's go bowling. 886 Rep 2,480 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Where is Upstatedoc when you need him? lol If I had a RD question, that's who I'd ask. __________________ 1M. Previously: '13 135is; '07 E90 335i; '02 325i; '99 Z3; '98 328is; '87 L6; '77 320i
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01-02-2015, 09:02 AM	#6
07chupacabra First Lieutenant 41 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	While were at it. Upstatedoc what new radars are coming out?
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e90'D10 Major 94 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: SG 2010 e90 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: BUCKEYES!! CHAMPS!! iTrader: (0)	I have the 9500CI with jammers and I personally feel the extra money spent is worth it __________________ NOT Sponsored By Mommy Or Daddy Build Thread 335i 1M http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1090920 (SOLD) FBOs \| MHD tune V5.1 stage 2\| Alpina B3 Flash
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01-02-2015, 09:59 AM	#8
Fun w/N54 Lieutenant 39 Rep 592 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335is AW/CR/DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: WI iTrader: (2)	I'm in the same boat with my V1. Turned POP off two years ago and yes much quieter. Havent done away with X band yet as I've come accustomed to interacting with V1 for over 15 years. __________________ Evolution Racewerks FMIC and Charge Pipe with TIAL-Q. Wedge Tuned 93 Oct, K&N Panel, Conti DWS 245/275.
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02-09-2015, 02:36 PM	#9
Seattlesquash Car Enthusiast 895 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i ESS V ... [0.00] 2007 B7 RS4 AMD SC ... [0.00]	Ended up upgrading the V1 and got a 9500ix. 1 in each car, like them both, range a bit better on the V1 but I like the gps lockout feature on the escort. Thanks guys! __________________ E92 328i\|6MT\|ESS SC VT-1 (G.2)\|3 stage\|22 RPD SC/Meth tune\|AA Headers\|Snow Performance Meth Injection\|Rotiform KPS\|R139\|PS4S 275.245.19\|M3 front\|M3 side skirts\|MTEC rear\|Akrapovic C tips\|Koni Sport (Yellow)\|Eibach PS\|Hotchkis SB\|C high-kick spoiler\|C mirror Covers\|C trim\|LCI tails\|M3 Control arms\|M3 MS\|Black E trim\|Black kidney's\|Full LED Conv\|BMW F30 370/345 BBK\|ECS SS\|ECS Strut Tower Brace\|034 Engine-Trans-Rear Mounts
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