Quote Originally Posted by TShoot View Post
Thanks everyone for the great advice so quickly! I guess my first investment will be in a good RD.

A couple of quick questions:

1. With my mid-size 535xi, will 3 ALP heads fit on the front of my car? I have only seen two head setups. It would make sense that 3 would be better than 2 (with my limited knowledge) but I haven't seen it.
2. Does anybody have a link to a pictorial (or video) installation for a 5 Series BMW? I searched but could not find much.
3. Does anybody have a reputable installer for Maryland (Annapolis) area? If not, maybe a number to call or a link of certified installers? It's a big investment and I am not sure I trust my technical abilities

Thanks again everybody for the great advise and lightning fast responses. I think I am really going to like it here!
First off welcome
1. It would make sense a three head setup would be stronger than a two head setup, that said I think three for a standard passenger car is overkill, I have a Subaru which is obviously a little smaller but is bullet proof so far to any gun tested with it including a Stalker LZ1.
I was considering adding a third head to the front but came to the conclusion it was a waste of money, that said if a reason comes up to add one, I will do it in a heartbeat, but I am not that sure three make a huge difference even for DALA. Just take the time to make sure you have positioned your heads right and aligned correctly.
2. Nope.
3. I think any car stereo installer can put it in for you, but I wouldn't trust anyone but other CM enthusiasts to help get get positioning and alignment correct, I would just get them to install the CPU, pull cables through front and rear then decide where you want the heads yourself.

At the end of all that make sure you get tested with more than one type of LIDAR gun.

So far my setup has saved me a few times, the traffic boys here are a little like the SS, so anything more than a couple of KM/H over they stop you, I've been 30 over a few times yet still no ticket. As long as you JTK you will be fine without attracting unwanted attention.