slrpwr
07-09-2015, 11:30 AM
Hi All,
As suggested, I would appreciate your recommendations for placing the Laser Sensors on this car. I would also appreciate a recommendation for a GPS sensor that's compatible and suitable for a potentially wet area.
FRONT:
I have not seen an ALP installation on a Tesla, but Escort / Bel installations typically put the radar and GPS antennas behind the black bumper cover. Although this area is protected, it's not guaranteed dry. I understand from reading this forum that the GPS needs to be dry. The recommendation to place the GPS on the dash unfortunately doesn't work, as the windows are very well screened against EMF. So, is there a pin-compatible GPS antenna suitable for this location?
Where would you put the laser sensors? Most installations I have seen place them in one of the two grilles below the nose cone. I have only seen one instance where they were placed near the headlights by cutting in the nose cone, but they were very obvious. I do live in a state that prohibits laser jamming and that's not my intent, I also don't want to draw extra attention to myself.
If the grille locations are suitable, are two sensors sufficient?
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/09/236210d135b9a6b8df8f944af11c6e48.jpg
BACK:
This will probably be a second phase, and it appears straightforward. My intent would be to place the sensors just to the left and right of the license plate.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/09/b44aa39a7e80ebfa1ba5d6d20d1254eb.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/09/099b3781ce86480dd31f073475d8ee3e.jpg
If I use BT, this promises to be an extremely simple install. The front trunk is dry, so the modules are protected and there's ample room for component placement.
Thanks for your advice.
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As suggested, I would appreciate your recommendations for placing the Laser Sensors on this car. I would also appreciate a recommendation for a GPS sensor that's compatible and suitable for a potentially wet area.
FRONT:
I have not seen an ALP installation on a Tesla, but Escort / Bel installations typically put the radar and GPS antennas behind the black bumper cover. Although this area is protected, it's not guaranteed dry. I understand from reading this forum that the GPS needs to be dry. The recommendation to place the GPS on the dash unfortunately doesn't work, as the windows are very well screened against EMF. So, is there a pin-compatible GPS antenna suitable for this location?
Where would you put the laser sensors? Most installations I have seen place them in one of the two grilles below the nose cone. I have only seen one instance where they were placed near the headlights by cutting in the nose cone, but they were very obvious. I do live in a state that prohibits laser jamming and that's not my intent, I also don't want to draw extra attention to myself.
If the grille locations are suitable, are two sensors sufficient?
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/09/236210d135b9a6b8df8f944af11c6e48.jpg
BACK:
This will probably be a second phase, and it appears straightforward. My intent would be to place the sensors just to the left and right of the license plate.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/09/b44aa39a7e80ebfa1ba5d6d20d1254eb.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/09/099b3781ce86480dd31f073475d8ee3e.jpg
If I use BT, this promises to be an extremely simple install. The front trunk is dry, so the modules are protected and there's ample room for component placement.
Thanks for your advice.
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