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Los Gatos Client Gets Audi R8 Radar and Laser Shifter System

September 25, 2017 By Staff Leave a Comment

Audi R8 RadarA client from Las Gatos contacted us here at California Car Sounds and Tint in Campbell in search of a 2010 Audi R8 radar detector solution. We had a look at his car and talked to him about his concerns and goals for the system. We looked at options for where to mount components before developing a custom quote to protect his vehicle.

Escort 9500CI Platinum

Audi R8 Radar
The rear of the Audi is protected by both laser shifters and a radar receiver.

Wanting as much protection as possible, we suggested the Escort 9500CI Platinum for the Audi R8 radar system. The system includes a twin-antenna radar receiver, front and rear laser shifters and an easy-to-use control panel and information display.

Laser Shifter Installation

Audi R8 Radar
The laser shifters are precisely aimed for maximum performance.

A key factor in the performance of the ShifterPro laser sensors is their installation. Our team mounted the front sensors at the outer edges of the lower center Audi grille. Each sensor is carefully aligned to make sure it is perfectly horizontal and aimed directly forward. The alignment is critical in fooling police lidar systems.

Custom Concealed Alert Indicator Installation

Audi R8 Radar
Our technicians mounted the LED indicator inside the rear-view mirror.

As part of our plan to keep the installation as concealed as possible, we suggested mounting the concealed alert indicator warning LED inside the factory rear-view mirror. This location requires removing and disassembling the mirror to integrate the LED inside. The results are well worth the effort. The client will be able to see warnings in his peripheral vision, and the vehicle remains unaltered.

Behind the Scenes

Audi R8 Radar
Thanks to the installation of the radar and laser system, this Audi is safer on the road.

The key to system reliability is in the installation of the components that most clients don’t see. How securely and rigidly the ShifterPro units are mounted, what path wiring takes and how electrical connections are made require proper planning and precise execution. Our installation team has the experience to optimize the function and reliability of the system to ensure our clients will be as confident in their purchase a decade from now as they are when the vehicle rolls out of our shop.

Audi R8 Radar System

The client returned to California Car Sounds and Tint after three days of work. We showed him where we had mounted all the equipment and spent some time explaining how to use the system. Slowing down and canceling the laser shifting system efficiently takes some practice. The client knows that we are here to help if he has any questions in the future. If you’re looking for a premium laser shifter and radar detector system for your vehicle, drop into our store. We would be happy to design something to meet your needs. You can always reach us by E_MAIL if you have any questions.

 

Filed Under: FEATURED INSTALLATIONS, Radar Detectors Tagged With: 2010, 9500CI, Audi, Escort, R8

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