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Just installed the front sensor head of the Laser Interceptor parking aid and laser jammer. Google it and check radardetector.net for more info.
Accessing the firewall is so easy in R56. Thanks Bor, djam43 and others for the tips. I just fished it through this grommet and the wire appeared in the footwell:
Removed the grille for some dremelling. Thanks shokk for the instructions:
Mounted the CPU in the passenger footwell:
Grille shots:
Switch (the button and lights on the side are my Escort Smartcord install):
Thanks to tips from this community, it was an easy install.
When I get the slim head for the rear, I'll post part II.
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Little Spark: R56 07 MC|LiB/W|White 16" 5-Star Blaster, Stripes, Signals| Premium|Sport|Convenience|Hyper Sport|Cold Weather|DSC|Xenons, Front and Rear Fogs, Driving Lamps|SS|iPod Adapter|Chrome Line Int and Gas Cap|Pacific Blue Color Line|6 Spd Man|AW Runflats http://www.shokk.com/blog/articles/category/mini/
Ordered Aug 18 2007, built Sept 7, shipped Sep 13, arrived Sept 21, took delivery Sep 29.
only one is needed from our testing with the LI's cousin, the LPP. I'd assume it's the same. Now, if you have chrome everywhere, two would be better, but the MINI has a small frontal area, meaning it's tough to get enough separation on the two.
I wish someone would work these into a license plate frame - would make install 1000x easier, especially for the rear.
From the look of the pix at the site, two was needed for a wider car like a lambo. The mini should be good with one over the plate.
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Little Spark: R56 07 MC|LiB/W|White 16" 5-Star Blaster, Stripes, Signals| Premium|Sport|Convenience|Hyper Sport|Cold Weather|DSC|Xenons, Front and Rear Fogs, Driving Lamps|SS|iPod Adapter|Chrome Line Int and Gas Cap|Pacific Blue Color Line|6 Spd Man|AW Runflats http://www.shokk.com/blog/articles/category/mini/
Ordered Aug 18 2007, built Sept 7, shipped Sep 13, arrived Sept 21, took delivery Sep 29.
Only running one head on the whole front of the MINI?
No one has tested a one-head setup with the laser interceptor. I have faith, but I do plan on testing in the spring. I have a cheap video camera and mount in the car ready for some real encounters.
Here's my rear install of a single regular LI head. I screwed it directly to the license plate as another mini owner did, and then I fitted a cheap plastic frame around. It's off center so I can access the hatch release button.
Anyone yet had their A** kicked by the LEO whose Laser went crazy after pointing it at your car? It seems to be the only downside I see with this technology!
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Anyone yet had their A** kicked by the LEO whose Laser went crazy after pointing it at your car? It seems to be the only downside I see with this technology!
i have read of someone in th uk getting arrested for using one. it's not technically illegal in my state and most others, though, it is an "obstruction to justice". haven't heard of anyone really getting their a** kicked.
anyway, it doesn't make the gun go crazy, usually not even an error message since the jammers send specific counter pulses that match the gun used. if you turn it off after you slow down, the leo will take a little longer but still get a reading and probably won't think twice about it. some vehicles have naturally tougher front profiles to get a quick reading anyway.
there's some daring videos of people making multiple passes past an LEO jamming all the way to gun. i don't plan on doing that. i'm still waiting for my first real encounter.
if you're interested, check out radardetector.net for videos and info.
Your source's price is pretty high, and The Escort one is the highest rated of the ones tested so far for about $600. I think that is 2 for front and 1 for the rear. I am considering it, right now I just did a trip with cruise control set on 70 MPH, tired of tickets!
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CDMINI; Generation 1's; PW/B S, R.I.P.; BRG/Silver S traded; Chili Red/White MC traded; 2008 DS/B Clubman S, now the "ex", I met a FORD and one thing led to another....
Your source's price is pretty high, and The Escort one is the highest rated of the ones tested so far for about $600. I think that is 2 for front and 1 for the rear. I am considering it, right now I just did a trip with cruise control set on 70 MPH, tired of tickets!
check out radardetector.net for some interesting info. there's a lot of options now. IMHO, the escort's new jammer or "shifter" does poorly, especially compared to others with "laser diode" versus "led" technology. one thing going for escort is that it is a "big", established company. i think the laser interceptor is the best performer of the bunch, though. even it's one head will probably outperform the escort's two, and two laser interceptor heads up front will be invincible if properly installed.
anyway, i recommend waiting for the next GOL (Guys of Lidar) test that will compare all the new jammers. should be anytime soon.
I am bringing this post back because i am about to make an installation on my R53.
As you may know laser jammer is not so much appreciated in Europe... So my installation will have to me very very stealth...
I would like to know if someone has made a stealth installation on his car for LI or any other jammer?
For the back i was thinking about installing one sensor in the rear fog light, as i never use it... what do you think?
