LI installed today on Volvo S60R

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10-08-2007, 10:14 PM
carlosR

LI installed today on Volvo S60R

A friend and I installed the LI today. The hard part was figuring how to run through the engine compartment into the cabin. We went in through the door area with the head wires. It's a clean setup and we put the switch in the console next to the shifter like the guy with the BMW did. It looks great. I didn't use the audio wires and the speaker on the CPU is plenty loud enough even with music playing etc. I might have to tweak my laser heads abit to maximize coverage but will leave them as they are for now. Glad to have this setup. The guys at the audio shop wanted $300 to install. It's not rocket science.
10-08-2007, 10:33 PM
crazyVOLVOrob

Thats BS!!!!!! The most tjat i ever played for a laser jammer install was $100
10-09-2007, 04:53 AM
dorcse

Re: LI installed today on Volvo S60R

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Originally Posted by carlosR

A friend and I installed the LI today. The hard part was figuring how to run through the engine compartment into the cabin. We went in through the door area with the head wires. It's a clean setup and we put the switch in the console next to the shifter like the guy with the BMW did. It looks great. I didn't use the audio wires and the speaker on the CPU is plenty loud enough even with music playing etc. I might have to tweak my laser heads abit to maximize coverage but will leave them as they are for now. Glad to have this setup. The guys at the audio shop wanted $300 to install. It's not rocket science.

Great.. Congrats!

If you have a chance to post some pics, I'd love to see them.

Best,

Ed
10-09-2007, 07:29 AM
Rottman

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Originally Posted by crazyVOLVOrob

Thats BS!!!!!! The most tjat i ever played for a laser jammer install was $100

He lives in Montana Rob what do you expect? :lol:
10-09-2007, 08:04 AM
thestaton

So you guys did not get them ran through the firewall? If not please post some pics I am bit troubled by any door installs.

Basically we need pics to see if this guy ripped you off or not. So far its not sounding to good.
10-09-2007, 08:19 AM
rsatmans

you should run the wires into the cabin through the stock fuse box in the engine compartment.
10-09-2007, 02:45 PM
dorcse

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Originally Posted by rsatmans

you should run the wires into the cabin through the stock fuse box in the engine compartment.

That worked for me.
10-09-2007, 02:48 PM
thestaton

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Originally Posted by dorcse

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Originally Posted by rsatmans

you should run the wires into the cabin through the stock fuse box in the engine compartment.

That worked for me.

I have never heard of this can you explain a little more?
10-09-2007, 03:24 PM
dorcse

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Originally Posted by thestaton

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Originally Posted by dorcse

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Originally Posted by rsatmans

you should run the wires into the cabin through the stock fuse box in the engine compartment.

That worked for me.

I have never heard of this can you explain a little more?

On my BMW the fuse box is located on the left side of the engine compartment right up against the firewall.

Just under the box is a main wiring port where all of the wires from the fuse box pass through the firewall. The wiring port has an insulated boot around the wires at the firewall. (I assume that this helps keep noise, etc. from entering the cabin through this 2-3 inch diameter "port" hole in the firewall). Anyway, we just used a snake to open up the boot and pushed the modular plug ends of the LI heads through the wiring port and into the cabin.
10-09-2007, 05:53 PM
PMoth

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Originally Posted by dorcse

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Originally Posted by thestaton

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Originally Posted by dorcse

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Originally Posted by rsatmans

you should run the wires into the cabin through the stock fuse box in the engine compartment.

That worked for me.

I have never heard of this can you explain a little more?

On my BMW the fuse box is located on the left side of the engine compartment right up against the firewall.

Just under the box is a main wiring port where all of the wires from the fuse box pass through the firewall. The wiring port has an insulated boot around the wires at the firewall. (I assume that this helps keep noise, etc. from entering the cabin through this 2-3 inch diameter "port" hole in the firewall). Anyway, we just used a snake to open up the boot and pushed the modular plug ends of the LI heads through the wiring port and into the cabin.

Also the case for some newer VW's and Audis.
10-09-2007, 06:01 PM
dorcse

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Also the case for some newer VW's and Audis.

Don't you just love German engineering? :D (My 1991 Bimmer has a driver's side airbag and 4 wheel disc anti-lock brakes.. not bad for 1991..)
10-09-2007, 06:33 PM
thestaton

ah ok cool. that's how I did it for my T/A only you have to remove the stupid ECU and it's a major pain in the ass.
10-09-2007, 07:06 PM
rsatmans

Yeah i also had to remove my ecu but it only takes about 5 min tops since I had to take it out before to get it flashed for a performance program :twisted:
10-10-2007, 02:27 AM
BossMan4Life

Re: LI installed today on Volvo S60R

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Originally Posted by carlosR

The guys at the audio shop wanted $300 to install.

$300 for an install....those boys were trying to sodomize you with no vasiline. How about posting some pics so we can rate your neatness factor?
10-10-2007, 03:26 AM
dorcse

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Originally Posted by thestaton

ah ok cool. that's how I did it for my T/A only you have to remove the stupid ECU and it's a major pain in the ass.

Sounds like I had it easy! :)
10-10-2007, 04:54 AM
interceptor

i have performed a lot of instalatios, and in about 90% of them i have pull the wires thru original firewall holes... where ecu is or where original instalation goes inside.. on others (realy old cars with no ecu :-) i just make a hole in firewall and seal it with silicone...
10-10-2007, 05:26 AM
dorcse

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Originally Posted by interceptor

i have performed a lot of instalatios, and in about 90% of them i have pull the wires thru original firewall holes... where ecu is or where original instalation goes inside.. on others (realy old cars with no ecu :-) i just make a hole in firewall and seal it with silicone...

While we are on this subject, I did find that the LI install went very smoothly.

From strat to finish it took us about 1.5 hours. And some of that time was spent by me just deciding the best place to install the power/kill switch http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/c...nyinstall3.jpg I think you definitely want that lighted switch to be close at hand so you can kill the device without having to fumble around for the switch.

I found the ideal place to mount the CPU was right under the left side dash http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/c...nyinstall7.jpg

Based on my experience, LI is very easy to install.

Best,

Ed
10-10-2007, 05:33 AM
interceptor

i have the cpu located at exactly same place.. :-)
10-10-2007, 05:41 AM
g-zona

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Originally Posted by interceptor

i have the cpu located at exactly same place.. :-)

You actually have installed one in YOUR CAR!? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
10-10-2007, 08:16 AM
interceptor

yes.... 8)

LOL..

i know this will sound bad but i am driving with one also.. :-) and it was not a case until one week ago...

i am changing cars realy often, so i get my self a new nice ride that i will keep for minimum 1 year so i decided to install it... :-)
10-10-2007, 11:28 AM
carlosR

Hey sorry to be gone but I did appreciate reading all the posts. I will check the firewall around the engine compartment fusebox. We did not see anything that looked too obvious. It's awful crowed in that engine bay. So how do we upload photos on this site?
10-10-2007, 11:40 AM
interceptor

using external server...

just try to find out where original ecu instalation is routed..
10-10-2007, 03:07 PM
noorudeenshakur

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Originally Posted by carlosR

Hey sorry to be gone but I did appreciate reading all the posts. I will check the firewall around the engine compartment fusebox. We did not see anything that looked too obvious. It's awful crowed in that engine bay. So how do we upload photos on this site?

Use photobucket, and then copy the link to the image at the bottom that starts with [img]http:.......

post that link in here and voila! The image showes up :) :)

for example the link he provided up top:

http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/c...nyinstall3.jpg

when you add the following forum code to it before the http:// [IMG] and then add [/IMG] at the end of the link you will get the image directly viewable in here rather than having to go to photobucket to view it see:

[IMG] http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...nyinstall3.jpg [/IMG]

this is what it will look like......just make sure there are no spaces in the link like i left above at the beginning and end and the image will appear:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...nyinstall3.jpg
10-10-2007, 04:25 PM
dorcse

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Originally Posted by noorudeenshakur

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Originally Posted by carlosR

Hey sorry to be gone but I did appreciate reading all the posts. I will check the firewall around the engine compartment fusebox. We did not see anything that looked too obvious. It's awful crowed in that engine bay. So how do we upload photos on this site?

Use photobucket, and then copy the link to the image at the bottom that starts with [img]http:.......

post that link in here and voila! The image showes up :) :)

for example the link he provided up top:

http://s218.photobucket.com/albums/c...nyinstall3.jpg

when you add the following forum code to it before the http:// [IMG] and then add [/IMG] at the end of the link you will get the image directly viewable in here rather than having to go to photobucket to view it see:

[IMG] http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...nyinstall3.jpg [/IMG]

this is what it will look like......just make sure there are no spaces in the link like i left above at the beginning and end and the image will appear:

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...nyinstall3.jpg

Wow.. the interior of my car is famous now!! 8) "Penny" is blushing.. :wink: