VW didn't help out in terms of sensor placement - there's a giant VW logo that dominates the upper grill. The best option I've seen (thanks to @edconline and @notblake ) has been putting it just to one side of the logo, but because of how far out the logo sticks, you have to out the sensor WAY out in front. Photo below from @notblake :
The space behind the VW logo is free and empty, so my thought was trying to replace the center logo and integrate the sensor into the logo or replace the logo with something else. I have quite extensive 3d printing resources (plastic and metal) and can call in some favors for some CNC work, so if I can model it, I can build it.
I was thinking a blacked out VW logo with the center cut out for the sensor would be the obvious choice, but messing with a logo everybody is familiar with might make it surprisingly obvious. A blacked out acrylic panel there (thermoformed to shape) is also an option, but not sure I love the "black hole" look.
Here's my car as it stands right now for reference
I won't face much DE but would rather be safe than sorry! I also know the best advice is "stealth the car not the install", but I worry about damage to the sensor from asshole passerby, ice, etc in such an exposed location.
The space behind the VW logo is free and empty, so my thought was trying to replace the center logo and integrate the sensor into the logo or replace the logo with something else. I have quite extensive 3d printing resources (plastic and metal) and can call in some favors for some CNC work, so if I can model it, I can build it.
I was thinking a blacked out VW logo with the center cut out for the sensor would be the obvious choice, but messing with a logo everybody is familiar with might make it surprisingly obvious. A blacked out acrylic panel there (thermoformed to shape) is also an option, but not sure I love the "black hole" look.
Here's my car as it stands right now for reference
I won't face much DE but would rather be safe than sorry! I also know the best advice is "stealth the car not the install", but I worry about damage to the sensor from asshole passerby, ice, etc in such an exposed location.
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