The Escort 8500, also known as the Escort Passport 8500, has been upgraded to the Escort 8500 X50, or, if you like, the Escort Passport 8500 X50. But it is not just the name that has been upgraded, the new Escort 8500 has been enhanced internally too. The Escort 8500 has an improved data range on all radar frequencies.
The “V-tuned” detector makes use of an ultra-modern microwave receiver and in-house software for high sensitivity on conventional and “instantaneous-on” radar bands. The Escort 8500 also offers more range on K-band and Ka-band laser.
The Escort 8500 has two methods of operation, the city and the highway modes to keep you fully protected to the front and rear of your car at all times. The alerts are audio and visual, although there is also a mute button in case you find the audio warnings distracting. The escort 8500 will automatically sense radar and laser signals on three bands, namely the X Band, the K Band and the Ka Band.
The Escort 8500 permits you to either maintain the factory default settings or to programme the unit to your own requirements. A new user may find that manually programming the 8500 could get a bit confusing at first because of its wide assortment of alternatives, but with a bit of practice, almost anyone can learn how to programme it on the first day of ownership.
However, if you have any concerns with the setup of your Escort 8500, it comes with a very informative and helpful operator’s manual and it may even save you on your auto insurance.
Snooper Sat Nav
The Snooper Sat Nav system also has the capability of detecting fixed and mobile speed traps using GPS/GPRS technology. Portable Snooper sat nav systems come with additional features such as speed camera detector technology, Multi-routing, TMC, Bluetooth and Navteq street degree mapping. Snooper sat nav systems have been at the forefront of this technology for over thirty years. The global database of speed traps that Snooper sat nav applications is updated 24/7.
LED Automotive Lights
If your car or truck came with normal headlamps, you should consider replacing them with LED automotive lights. LED automotive lights are a lot brighter, last a lot longer and use much less power, which is easier on your battery, particularly if you drive at night often.
If you have never used LED automotive lights, you ought to check them out, because all the best cars are fitted with them nowadays, so why ought you to risk your safety?
Prestige Car Alarms
If you have a lovely car, you ought to safeguard it with one of the state-of-the-art, Prestige car alarms. It just stands to reason that if you like your car then the likelihood are that someone else will as well. But you paid for it and they did not. Prestige car alarms will keep your car or truck safe by immobilizing it, if anyone tries to steal it. It will also let you know that a thief is at work on your vehicle.
Entry Door Locks
If you are still using the old key lock system for your entry door locks, you are falling a long way behind modern technology. It has been proven time and time again, that even children can break into cars through their key-based entry door locks. This is why expensive cars like the Bentley come with biometric entry door locks and a biometric ignition starter. No keys to steal, lose or copy for the entry door locks.
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