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Angrybird 12 · 01-12-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I didn't measure it, but I'd say the harness to the brain unit is probably 18" and then you have another 18"-24" from the brain unit to the Control unit. Plenty of length to mount it about anywhere you want. I mounted mine just above the headlight control, for now.

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You think it would fit where the HUD controls go on the right side of the steering column? I wish the wire coming out didn't come out of the right side though, or it had a groove in the back of the controller so you could route it behind the controller to come out the left side.

kmarshall2121 · 01-12-2015, 05:11 PM

Hey, Angrybird,... (first off, congrats on survivorship!) I bet, if you were handy, the back comes off the display, and you could use a rat tail file and make an exit point on the other side for the cable to be re-routed. I dont have mine yet, but may be trying that myself, if it wont reach my center console....

PalmerGA · 01-12-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

You think it would fit where the HUD controls go on the right side of the steering column? I wish the wire coming out didn't come out of the right side though, or it had a groove in the back of the controller so you could route it behind the controller to come out the left side.

I don't have HUD so I'm not really familiar with the location of the controls. As kmarshall said, you can probably file a groove on the back to make the wire come out the other side. The wire is pretty small diameter. Or... maybe you can take the back off and just flip it. I already have mine mounted or I'd check it out for you.

Angrybird 12 · 01-12-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I don't have HUD so I'm not really familiar with the location of the controls. As kmarshall said, you can probably file a groove on the back to make the wire come out the other side. The wire is pretty small diameter. Or... maybe you can take the back off and just flip it. I already have mine mounted or I'd check it out for you.

Thanks, its on the right side of the column the recessed area between the steering column and the radio, right beside the column. I would rather not modify the housing just in case I need to return it for some reason.

Angrybird 12 · 01-12-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarshall2121

Hey, Angrybird,... (first off, congrats on survivorship!) I bet, if you were handy, the back comes off the display, and you could use a rat tail file and make an exit point on the other side for the cable to be re-routed. I dont have mine yet, but may be trying that myself, if it wont reach my center console....

Thanks, will probably figure something out without modifying the housing. That would probably void the warranty on it.

HeLLDaFieL · 01-12-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I didn't measure it, but I'd say the harness to the brain unit is probably 18" and then you have another 18"-24" from the brain unit to the Control unit. Plenty of length to mount it about anywhere you want. I mounted mine just above the headlight control, for now.

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I put mine in the same place, thought about by the HUD but I really could not change the settings on the fly nor did I have a clear view.

Blessyouboys13 · 01-12-2015, 06:13 PM

Just installed mine. Love it. SP8 is awesome!

TX_ED_SS · 01-12-2015, 06:26 PM

I've been running mine for a little over 3 weeks and must say its a great mod. There is plenty of wire to mount it just about anywhere you want it. It shouldn't void your warranty because you aren't changing anything in the ECU, just the signal going to it. It shouldn't put any more strain on your driveline than a full throttle run through the gears, it's just responding faster to your pedal inputs. Even at the SP5 setting you can drive the car in heavy traffic and it reacts just fine.

What I enjoy most about it is the faster throttle blips when rev matching for downshifts. Very little effort needed and instant response.

Travis104 · 01-12-2015, 07:13 PM

I wonder if this would make a difference on a ZL1?

Angrybird 12 · 01-12-2015, 07:22 PM

Yippee, just got a tracking number, it's in transit 2 day priority mail. Hopefully the weather will clear up and be warmer in a couple days so I can install it and try it out.

Blessyouboys13 · 01-12-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Yippee, just got a tracking number, it's in transit 2 day priority mail. Hopefully the weather will clear up and be warmer in a couple days so I can install it and try it out.

Have fun! First drive to work with it in the morning. Can't wait.

NJScorpio · 01-12-2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis104

I wonder if this would make a difference on a ZL1?

Or a Z/28

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Yippee, just got a tracking number, it's in transit 2 day priority mail. Hopefully the weather will clear up and be warmer in a couple days so I can install it and try it out.

Have fun!

TX_ED_SS · 01-12-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis104

I wonder if this would make a difference on a ZL1?

It does. A friend of mine has one on his ZL1 and he loves it. He was the one who talked me in to getting one.

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Red2014SS · 01-13-2015, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Yippee, just got a tracking number, it's in transit 2 day priority mail. Hopefully the weather will clear up and be warmer in a couple days so I can install it and try it out.

You lucky dog! As soon as I saw your post, I checked my email. Nothing...lol.. Hopefully, mine is right behind yours.

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TX_ED_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 628	I've been running mine for a little over 3 weeks and must say its a great mod. There is plenty of wire to mount it just about anywhere you want it. It shouldn't void your warranty because you aren't changing anything in the ECU, just the signal going to it. It shouldn't put any more strain on your driveline than a full throttle run through the gears, it's just responding faster to your pedal inputs. Even at the SP5 setting you can drive the car in heavy traffic and it reacts just fine. What I enjoy most about it is the faster throttle blips when rev matching for downshifts. Very little effort needed and instant response. __________________ U.S. Army Retired Last edited by TX_ED_SS; 01-12-2015 at 06:27 PM. Reason: Spelling

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kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	Hey, Angrybird,... (first off, congrats on survivorship!) I bet, if you were handy, the back comes off the display, and you could use a rat tail file and make an exit point on the other side for the cable to be re-routed. I dont have mine yet, but may be trying that myself, if it wont reach my center console....

01-12-2015, 07:13 PM	#51
Travis104 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 591	I wonder if this would make a difference on a ZL1?