2004 Corvette Z06 - C5 Model - LI HP Quad Install

[camptown]

My first real post, so here goes. I had been on the fence for the past year about adding counter measures to my car, since it really doesn't have a good mounting location. After finding nothing online on any of the various Forums of my specific car, a C5 Corvette Z06 (2001-2004), which has the grill screens installed from the factory and are apart of the design of the C5 Z06, I decided to give it a shot. I knew I wanted the LI's, now just how to mount them.

First I did a test run WITHOUT counter measures installed on the car. The shooter (I am sure he will post here soon) had a tough time getting a reading until under 800 feet. This is fiberglass car with no front plate and no exposed headlights to aim for.
So with this in mind and with the shooters help we came up with an install idea and if it didn't work I would try something different. This is not the "Best" location as told by some, but I wasn't willing to install these in plain sight on the first go around. I considered cutting my grill screens to mount the heads, but again, not wanting to destroy them without trying my idea first.

Well onto the install. The front heads are placed in the brake duct openings in the front fascia, next to the turn signals and near the head lights when opened. The rears are in the license plate area using OEM screws.

Take a look and "flame away" if desired, but in the end the results speak for themselves. I did a second test with the same expert shooter using two different guns, three or four different shooting angles, shot at the front, shot at the rear, with headlights on/up, and headlights off/down - NO READINGS - Even got a JAM code on the gun.

I am still waiting to attend a regional shoot to test this install out at the "next level", but I am thrilled with it so far.

And a huge THANK YOU to the shooter, who is still helping me with the install.

Onto the pictures;

FRONT END


DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD


PASSENGER SIDE HEAD


REAR'S


REAR'S II


FRONT END CLOSE UP WITH NEW CARBON FIBER SPLITTER INSTALLED

[aa2033]

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[NormSky]

Nice CE.

[Stealth Stalker]

your rear heads need to be bubble out.

^ This especially. It's a quick and easy fix that will make a significant difference. Also, turn the bubbles in up front. Both will be necessary to help compensate for the less-than-ideal mounting options.

Other than that, you pretty well did the best you could do on that body. Luckily, the slope of that front end helps protect your center mass. But it will still be your weak spot, as will be your tail lights. If it is at all possible to spread the rear heads out, even if only by inches, that is advisable.

Looking good!

[kpatz]

your rear heads need to be bubble out.

Also, they appear to be aimed outward. They should be square.

Bubbles inward on the front heads would be better too. The bubbles are what detect the beam from the lidar gun so they need the best chance of being "hit" by the beam for jamming to occur.

Nice car though. That blue is one of my favorite Vette colors.

[upstatedoc]

And a huge THANK YOU to the shooter, who is still helping me with the install.

who's the shooter?

[The Stigs Cousin]

Does look like an easier car to protect for sure. I like it except move the bubbles on the rear to the outside

[radarrob]

I tested the car and I could not get anything.

[upstatedoc]

I tested the car and I could not get anything.

case closed!

[kpatz]

I tested the car and I could not get anything.

JFG with the rear heads where they are, and aimed outward? Pretty impressive that LI is...