Beltronics STi-R Review
Updated: 23 Apr 14, By Veil Guy
After spending nearly a year, accumulating an obscene amount of miles through more states than I care to count, behind the wheel with this awesome remote, I am pleased to be able to share my formal review of the Beltronics STi-R custom installed radar detector.
Beltronics STi-R, Escort Passport 9500ci, Valentine One (V1) versus 34.7 Ka
STi-R, 9500ci, V1 vs CO 34.7Ghz Ka Away
Every once in a great while, a product comes along that is so special, so outside the established norms of the time, that its very existence redefines its own category. The Beltronics STi-R custom installed radar detector (along with its sister the Escort Passport 9500ci), is such a product.
Installation video of the Beltronics STi-R into my vehicle to follow, along with a long-term review of the Escort Passport 9500ci, which was installed into my vehicle at the same time, last year.
Even though the Beltronics STi-R and Passport 9500ci are related, they really are two separate kinds of systems which do not directly "compete" with one another.
The Escort Passport 9500ci is a combination radar/laser detector, laser jammer (Escort calls it "laser shifting"), and an advanced GPS detector which alerts to the ever growing presence of photo-enforcement systems.
On the other hand, the Beltronics STi-R is a dedicated radar/laser detector, one specifically tailored to those driving enthusiasts who can appreciate its virtues and specialized feature-set.
Although, the Escort Passport 9500ci is based-upon the same undetectable platform developed by Beltronics as the dash-mount Beltronics STi Driver and the Beltronics STi-R remote, the Escort Passport 9500ci is sufficiently different to merit its own dedicated review in the future.
Happy and safe motoring!
Veil Guy
4 comments:
Love your in dept reviews and articles.
Please write more often. :)
Not sure where I should post this, but may I suggest some topics:
The state of Radar absorbing paint (myth, fiction, Barely works, etc.)
A Review of the dash mounted Escort 9500ix (it's significantly different than the 9500i)
Your take on the "upgradeability" or Radar detectors
Your take on Bel-scort (what it means to the future of the radar detector industry in your opinion)
Comments you had about having radar detectors in your car
Stealth installs of windshield mounted radar detectors
Performance of nearly identical models of two types 9500ci vs. 9500ix
Placement of radar detector antenna in custom mounted units (windshield vs. bumper)
Veil Guy, do you know how I can tell if the product I just bought it Veil G4, I don't see it listed anywhere on the can.
David,
We don't specifically identify the product as G4.
However, I am certain it is. Veil G2 was completely sold out for several months last year before G4 was shipping.
You can tell for sure, when the product dries it will have high clarity.
G2 made lights look like they were dirty from a distance.
Let me know if you still doubt after your application.
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