So I got bored yesterday and decided to chat with the escort people...

Aaron: Thank you for your interest in Escort! How may I help you today?

you: Aaron I have been reading up on the ZR4

you: when will it be coming out?

Aaron: We are expecting the first shipments to be leaving the factory late summer, early fall....

you: Do you know what improvements if any have been made? I currently have a ZR3 installed in one of my vehicles and need another one for my new one.

Aaron: The entire shifter system has been redesigned for the ZR4. It now can shift the double pulse and "stealth" Atlanta style LIDAR guns.

Then I got cut off and decided to try again.
I asked her if the 9500i and ZR4 combo worked the same as the 9500ci

Shelly: Basically, but better. The 9500ci will have the best detection range available on the market, as well as the best anti-falsing technology available.

Shelly: It has complete stealth, so it is completely electronically invisible to RDD's, or radar detector detectors.

Shelly: The laser shifting technology is also the most advanced available on the market.

you: im not worried about RDD since im in FL but am interested in shifting technology

you: so it does have all the latest advances incorporated into the 9500ci such as being able to shift the double pulse and "stealth" Atlanta style LIDAR guns.

Shelly: Yes it most certainly does. It will shift any laser technology out there.

you: well then my only question would be why the price hike? If im patient and wait for the ZR4 to come out and link it with a 9500i wouldnt that essentially do the same thing as the ci?

you: so why would I want to pay $500 more for the ci just because it can be completely hidden?

Shelly: In essence - yes. They have the same functionality. However, the 9500ci has more features (including stealth), and will have better detection range.

Shelly: Hooking the 9500i up with the ZR4, if you already own the 9500i - is a wonderful idea! The 9500ci is designed for people who want the stealth capabilities, as well as the other advanced features, such as the anti falsing true lock capabilities, etc.

Shelly: Its simply the best custom installed unit on the market. The ZR4/9500i combo will also give you maximum detection, and laser shifting capabilities, so either way - you really can't go wrong.

you: In FL "stealth" is not a motivating factor. I would spend more money for the better detection range but the 500 is kind high.

Shelly: I understand completely. So for you, maybe the ZR4 and 9500i is the way to go!

Since it seems that this is going to be the way to go does anyone have any more info on the "anti falsing true lock capabilities, etc." that she is talking about? Is it worth me paying the extra money for the ci??? (In essence I would be paying not only for the extra features but also for the convenience of being able to have it now instead of waiting for the ZR4)