attaching LI heads to grill slats

[NateS]

I'm installing front LIs on an Audi S5. I asked about placement here:
http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...t-audi-s5.html

I was told to place them here:


However, they do not fit there (it is hard to tell, but I am pressing the LI up against the hole in this pic and it really does not fit):


So I will have to install them in the next column over:


I have a couple important questions:

1) Is the placement described above ok?

2) The grill slats are thin and at an angle. How would I attach the LI? If I used 3M tape, I would need to have some sort of a wedge to keep the LI level. This seems like a common problem, how is it usually solved?

3) I understand they should be level and parallel to the front of the car rather than the grill. What is a good way to make them parallel to the front of the car? My real question though, is how much should the stick out of the grill? I don't want them to be unsightly. Here is another shot of the gril, from the side:


Is it ok to have them position right at the edge of the grill slat? Like this (but parallel to the front of the car):
Here is another shot of the gril, from the side:


That would be ideal. Would they be effective there? I understand they are best mounted on a bracket in front of the headlights, but I don't want to do that. I want them to be effective, but also reasonably hidden. Here is what they look like pushed out all the way until the LI bracket (where the holes are) hits the inside of the grill:
Here is another shot of the gril, from the side:


Sticking out like that makes them noticeable and doesn't look very nice. Hopefully they will be ok installed like the previous pic?

Finally, I though maybe I could cut a notch in the grill (the red lines below) and glue in a spacer (the green block below) to get the desired mounting depth for the LI. This would be a lot of work though, so I'd like to consider other mounting options, if any exist.
http://n4te.com/s5/radar-grill6.jpg

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

Yes, that other grill slat will be fine and if attaching them to the underside of the grill slat allows for an easier and level install, by all means, do so. If not, you may also install them as depicted in red in the attached PIC instead.

Make sure the Sensors do not follow the contour of the front of your car but rather that your Sensors are pointed straight ahead, not cross-eyed or off to the shoulders. This is a common mistake! Also be sure they are not pointed up to the sky or down to the roadway. A bubble level is supplied with your order for just this purpose.

You may make a shim, if need be, to achieve a proper level install. You may also wish to purchase our $12.00 optional Front Sensor Mounting Brackets from our website: Laser Interceptor - The Ultimate Laser Jammer - Buy Online Now to facilitate your install. These Aluminum brackets are bendable and any excess can be cut off with tin snips for a custom install.

Finally, please keep in mind that you are trying to stealth your car from LIDAR and this, more often than not, requires a far then less esthetically pleasing install. "Stealth The Car, NOT The Install!"

If you have additional question, please feel free to call our Technical Support Line number located in my signature below.

Cliff

[Ignition SS]

Hey NateS, I had similar questions with my install. I made the decision to cut the grill for the install. I also decided to off set the heads slightly to the sides. I have mine at 7˚to the sides. My main threat here is Western Australia is the "poliscan" Lidar. This sits on the sides of road and (either direction) and is lethal. I have some youtubes of saves if you search Poliscan then sort by date. My posting name is the same as it is here. I posted some photos of my front install here if you want to check it out. http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...tml#post887878

[NateS]

Thanks for the reply Cliff. I'm still not clear on how far the LI has to stick out. Should it be more than the pic below? Can I get away with less? Can it be flush?

Hey NateS, I had similar questions with my install. I made the decision to cut the grill for the install. I also decided to off set the heads slightly to the sides. I have mine at 7˚to the sides. My main threat here is Western Australia is the "poliscan" Lidar. This sits on the sides of road and (either direction) and is lethal. I have some youtubes of saves if you search Poliscan then sort by date. My posting name is the same as it is here. I posted some photos of my front install here if you want to check it out. http://www.radardetector.net/forums/...tml#post887878

Thanks. Those Poliscans look nasty! I wouldn't want it the LIs sticking out that much though. My grill makes it sort of easier to hide them, it's just a matter of figuring out how to attach to the grill and how far they should stick out.

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

The further out the better but no less than flush. Recessing the Sensors too much will obstruct them from close in, wide axis LIDAR scenarios.

Cliff

[NateS]

Got it, thanks!

Another quick but important question... can I plug the LIs into the Beltronics STi-R Plus, or do I have to use the LI brain?

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

DO NOT plug the LI Sensors into the Beltronics! The LI Sensors plug ONLY into the LI CPU!

Cliff

[NateS]

Thanks for the quick reply. Too bad, I was hoping I didn't have to cram more stuff under the dash.

[Laser-InterceptorUSA]

The LI CPU should be Velcro'd under your steering column and NOT buried in your dash so that you can clearly hear the Voice Alerts as well as have access to the CPU when you need to perform updates.

Cliff

[NateS]

The LI CPU should be Velcro'd under your steering column and NOT buried in your dash so that you can clearly hear the Voice Alerts as well as have access to the CPU when you need to perform updates.

Ok. Should I wire the LI CPU to the Beltronics STi-R Plus speaker? I guess I would cut the Beltronics speaker wire and splice in the wires from the LI CPU. I could solder it or use quick disconnects.