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This question was posed in one of the Supra forums and since it also directly applies to me, I'll repost here.
I'm puzzled by the response it received. If you have to use all non-TX heads, are we loosing DragonEye cm?
OP:
Have a favor to ask of those that have their MKV's already (mine won't be here until December/January). What is the measurement from the ground up to the bottom of the nose? I am planning my laser jammer install and the AL Priority TX head has to be mounted at least 22" above the ground (something to do with a vertical firing diode causing interference). It specifically states on their website that the TX emitter cannot be used on Lambo's or other "low slung" sports cars. The TX head is useful for areas that use the Dragon Eye laser. My plan was to mount the TX emitter in the center of the MKV (below the nose) and then two RX heads on either side of it. It looks like the MKV would have the perfect placement side to side due to the three front grill spaces but then this height issue came up.
Appreciate the help!
Response:
As to your AL Priority jammer question, I bought 3 standard heads (non-TX) due to the front of the Supra being only about 16 inches high in the center (the sides under the headlights look to be only about 13 inches high maximum, maybe less). The honeycomb grills almost fit the jammer heads. Might be able to heat gun the grill area a bit and squeeze the heads in, then glue or 3M tape, not sure yet. Of course need to make sure they are level and straight ahead. Trying to figure out how to easily get through the firewall to run the cables inside, under the dash area. Have to also look around for a good power tap. You can always call Tom at AL Priority with your questions.
OP:
Thanks for taking the time to measure and answer my question. It looks like I'll be ordering the non-TX heads also.
I found the video below that shows how to access a hole in the firewall, I've seen a better video from one of the guys installing a piggyback tune but the video below shows how to do it also. I'm still researching where to get the power though.
I'm puzzled by the response it received. If you have to use all non-TX heads, are we loosing DragonEye cm?
OP:
Have a favor to ask of those that have their MKV's already (mine won't be here until December/January). What is the measurement from the ground up to the bottom of the nose? I am planning my laser jammer install and the AL Priority TX head has to be mounted at least 22" above the ground (something to do with a vertical firing diode causing interference). It specifically states on their website that the TX emitter cannot be used on Lambo's or other "low slung" sports cars. The TX head is useful for areas that use the Dragon Eye laser. My plan was to mount the TX emitter in the center of the MKV (below the nose) and then two RX heads on either side of it. It looks like the MKV would have the perfect placement side to side due to the three front grill spaces but then this height issue came up.
Appreciate the help!
Response:
As to your AL Priority jammer question, I bought 3 standard heads (non-TX) due to the front of the Supra being only about 16 inches high in the center (the sides under the headlights look to be only about 13 inches high maximum, maybe less). The honeycomb grills almost fit the jammer heads. Might be able to heat gun the grill area a bit and squeeze the heads in, then glue or 3M tape, not sure yet. Of course need to make sure they are level and straight ahead. Trying to figure out how to easily get through the firewall to run the cables inside, under the dash area. Have to also look around for a good power tap. You can always call Tom at AL Priority with your questions.
OP:
Thanks for taking the time to measure and answer my question. It looks like I'll be ordering the non-TX heads also.
I found the video below that shows how to access a hole in the firewall, I've seen a better video from one of the guys installing a piggyback tune but the video below shows how to do it also. I'm still researching where to get the power though.