Laser Interceptor Install on E70!

[X5 Meister]

Thanks I saw that, I was just hoping for photos of all sides and the associated measurements to assess if it is a perfect rectangle or not and how the cable comes off it.

Originally Posted by bmwman3241

From the website:
3-1/8"L x 13/16"W x 9/16"H

[Xtony]

Just finished my own install of a basic dual head Laser Interceptor. I'll post some pictures of the installation procedure soon.

BTW, I bought my LI through a group buy on M5board.com at a great price. If anyone is interested, they are still honoring that price.
Laser Interceptor Group Buy: Best Pricing Available!!! - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

[X5 Meister]

Excellent information, thanks for sharing. I'm going to add a new thread to the group buy forum for those that might be interested.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-related-...group-buy.html

Originally Posted by Xtony

Just finished my own install of a basic dual head Laser Interceptor. I'll post some pictures of the installation procedure soon.

BTW, I bought my LI through a group buy on M5board.com at a great price. If anyone is interested, they are still honoring that price.
Laser Interceptor Group Buy: Best Pricing Available!!! - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

[Xtony]

Some pictures of my installation:

First I installed the sensors using the included malleable brackets. I actually lost one so I had to improvise with one of the passenger side brackets. I later painted it black to hide it better.

I then ran the cables through the driver's side engine compartment and into the area underneath the brake master cylinder.

I drilled a hole through the grommet under the driver's side kick panel and ran the cables into the cabin.

I ran the power/ground cable under the center console and then tapped the harness to the lighter after removing the carpet panels on both sides of the console.

After that, it's just a matter of making all the connections and finding a location for the box with the integrated speaker and for the power switch. I chose to put everything on the kick panel well out of site, but with the power switch easily accessible.

[X5 Meister]

Very nice job. Thanks for sharing. Just curious, did you consider mounting the speaker/control box on that inside of that panel and just have the speaker turned up louder? That way nothing at all would be shown except for the on/off switch.?

[Xtony]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Very nice job. Thanks for sharing. Just curious, did you consider mounting the speaker/control box on that inside of that panel and just have the speaker turned up louder? That way nothing at all would be shown except for the on/off switch.?

Yes I did. Unfortunately, even with the speaker volume turned up to max, I don't think the alert would be loud enough if I have music on at a moderate volume. I then tried to aim the speaker out through one of the openings, but then the cover wouldn't fit back on correctly, so i decided to leave it on the outside. I'm sure if I tried a few more positions I could have hidden it, but you can't see anything at all where it is unless you stick your head under the steering wheel.

[bmwman3241]

I mounted my box under the driver seat. It is easy to access and you can hear the speaker fine, even with music.
Also, you can use an external speaker if you wanted to hide the box but still have a speaker outside.