I have a few but no chance to post yet. I used a Dremel tool and cutting wheel to carefully slice out a vertical support on each end of the grille at top corner. Removed the brackets from the laser transceivers and they just fit into the gap and stayed there without having to hold them. I ran a bead of silicon rubber glue along the back edge of the horizontal grille slat and the transceivers, they aren’t going anywhere. The radar receiver needed depth that I couldn’t find behind the grille so I pulled the front fascia off and used the brackets supplied to hang it from the bottom of the front bumper. There's a good-size L shaped bracket that comes with the kit, I mounted it to the bottom of the bumper at the very back edge, long side of the bracket is vertical. Then used another bracket that came with the kit and bolted it on as low as it could go in the bracket slots. Mounted the radar receiver to it and while solid it appeared that it would jiggle for and aft a bit due to length of the bracket. I had a small fairly solid foam block that just fit the gap and it was black so snugged it between the top of receiver and bumper and that seemed to take care of the jiggle. I don't think there would have been an issue but wanted to avoid the bracket developing a stress crack after 50K miles or so. The front of the receiver is so close to the mesh in the under-bumper grille (230 Sport) that it almost touches, has maybe ¼ to 1/8 inch clearance.
The control unit I mounted just to the right of the ashtray, on the small plastic block that has the button that slides to release the ashtray. Since the block pops out easily and will be easy to replace I removed the button and drilled a hole for the wire. I left the ash tray out since the area where it sits is completely sealed anyway, which gives me more storage area than when the ashtray is in place. It was the easiest place to mount that was useable. I typically drive with my hand resting on the gear shift so it is easy to reach the control head there. I would have routed the wood console cover and placed it right in front of the center armrest but the control unit has an on/off button on top that would have been covered when recessed so settled for the ashtray area. I did have to trim a bit of the block off at the bottom to allow it to sink about 1/4 inch deeper and allow the door to close easily. Otherwise the fit is very snug and the back of the console door touches the top of the control unit mute button.
The display is currently resting on top of my rear view mirror; I want to place it inside the mirror when I get a chance. First I have to figure out how to get the mirror off. I'm not a small guy, and I could pick myself off the seat while trying to pull the mirror out of the clip. Fortunately I live in Houston and Sunil at Motorwerks has volunteered to pull it for me.
The speaker I placed under the drivers side dash, there is a metal bracket on the left side (left if you are facing forward) that attaches to the back of the dash and has a rectangular opening in the middle. I wrapped the speaker in some foam (left the grille uncovered) and tied the foam on with plastic ties, then snugged the speaker into the opening with the grille facing towards the driver. It doesn't make any noise and is nice and snug. I think I'm going to take a look at mounting it beneath the center grille on the front dash, I think that would be ideal if there is room. I can hear the speaker relatively well behind the dash but esoterically it seems like having the voice come from the center of the dash would be best. Also, when I have the sound system cranked I'll be able to hear the speaker relatively well since it will be behind an open grille with sound bouncing off the front glass (again assuming there is room). Maybe Sunil will be kind enough to pull the center grille for me as well, it’s a snug fit and I don’t want to damage anything.
The junction box and all the wires were mounted in the glove box. I have the six player CD so there is an opening to the side that is just right for the junction box and wires. That way I have access to all the fuses if there is ever an issue. I punched out the plug for the accessory opening and ran all of the wires through there. I plan to make a cover at some point to tidy things up, will have to sink it a bit to avoid having it block off the glove box light.
I’ll try to get some pics posted this coming weekend. The good news is it can be done, but it is quite a job to get a clean, professional-looking install.
