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      06-30-2015, 10:17 PM   #23
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Need... wider... tires...

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Thanks man.. I wish I could get even wider but due to the offset 285 in the front and 315 in the back was as wide as I could go without having them stick out too much
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      06-30-2015, 10:22 PM   #24
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I love it... came from a v1 as well, the max is ten times better except the mount I find a little flimsy... it has further range then the v1 according to tests too, I suggest the passport max 2 since it has Bluetooth and you can get the online warnings as well
I already ordered the Max because I didn't really needed the bluetooth connection to my phone. I feel like that would be more of a distraction.

How did you mount the detector? Any pictures? Based on your pictures of what I can see, you just using the coli cords plugged into the cigarette outlet? On my V1 I had the straight cords hidden in the interior moldings and ran the wire to the OBD connector with SAVVY. On this new one it only comes with the coil/spring cord. I guess I need to purchase a new straight cord...

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honestly.. def go for the bluetooth smart cable, it's awesome when hooked up to escort live, has saved me a ton of times.. it automatically links to the app when you get in the car, and keeps cameras, and speed traps up to date. Even fights against air patrols

I now have it wired up top near my mirror hard wired through the mirror ( I had someone install the wiring)

It works great! definitely more effective than the V1
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thatsjustice how do you like the escort passport max detector?
I used to have the V1 and I hated that thing because it falsed so much that I pretty much ignored any alerts coming from it. Prior to that I had an older model escort passport which was okay but this was way before gps and other features were available.

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I've owned a bunch of Escort Passports over the years, including each one of the GPS models. GPS is absolutely necessary. It actually revolutionized the entire industry. After a few weeks you'll notice that you almost will never get a false around your neighborhood.

I find that all 3 models of Escort GPS units that I owned (9500ix, Passport Max, Passport Max 2) offer about the same protection. Perhaps the newer units are supposedly better, but it's not necessary as I never got a ticket with the 9500ix over the few years that I had it.

The main difference between 9500ix and Passport Max is the entire design of the unit is new, the display is multi-colored, but functionality wise it's pretty much the same. I find myself setting it up once initially and then never touch it again.

Passport Max and Passport Max 2 are exactly the same except Passport Max 2 no longer needs the special chord and instead connects to your phone through bluetooth. I actually don't find the functionality useful as I never bother to open the app on my phone. I also don't find Escort Live useful. You're better off using Waze on your phone if you want crowd-sourced information. It all depends on if laser is used in your area. If it is then you do need to rely on crowd-sourced info.

If I had to recommend a unit based on best value it's the 9500ix. You can probably get one on Ebay for quite cheap and it's going to serve its purpose which is to keep you from getting a radar ticket. I personally am pretty into gadgets so I do have the Passport 2 which is the latest and greatest, and that's fine as well, but it's more expensive and serves the same purpose. All of them are excellent, just make sure it has GPS.

As far as mounting goes, I use Blendmount. For my X6 the correct mount is BMW-006. Blendmount actually offers a kit that allows you to tap into your mirror for power. That's not what I use though. I have my car audio installer direct-wire the radar detector.

One problem if you decide to use Escort Live with the cord is you have to use that cord to power the detector, so you can't direct-wire or use a mirror-tap.
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How you paint the badges?
Looks better than with the stock. But I would completely remove the stock ones.

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Looks great man...I too usually prefer a de-badged look, but the contrast with the red is unique for sure. Nicely modded X5, well done.
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Just post the youtube link only nothing else is needed.
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Nicely done, love the rims and color! Enjoy
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Cutouts sound killer ! Ever test the 0-60 open/closed ?
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What size of QTP cut outs did you use? I want to look into this!
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What size of QTP cut outs did you use? I want to look into this!

i went with the 3.5 inch.. but as i was told each pipe is a different size so they had to fabricate their own pipe to accommodate
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About how much does this run installed?
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About how much does this run installed?
Installed was like $1300 all together
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This February I had taken delivery of my 2015 F15 x5 50i m sport.
I really wanted to get an X5M but unfortunately I couldn't wait 5 months to get a the new M...
So I took the 50i...and its sick

Best mod so far... Exhaust cut outs and Resonator Delete(scroll down for pics,)sounds insane

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Hey how did you get ur emblem blacked out, I'm trying to black out my own
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Hey how did you get ur emblem blacked out, I'm trying to black out my own
Plasti Dip and then used there gloss spray
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About how much does this run installed?
Installed was like $1300 all together
Just wanted to confirm. You went with the qtec70 package?
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Hi, what tire sizes do you run on the 20" ?
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Hi, what tire sizes do you run on the 20" ?
I think he bumped the fronts up to 285s, from the OE 275/40/20? Rears should be 315/35/20.
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Exhaust sounds SICK!
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do you ever have any issues with your valves leaking? in this pic looks like they don't seal all the way, so I'm wondering when your run your valves closed can you hear any leaks from it? thanks

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