[503Alex]

Here's an awesome example of a 9500ci install that we can do!

This review was written by Tim (503 Motoring owner):
***PASSPORT 9500ci install in a CL550***pics
Here is the install we just completed on the new PASSPORT 9500ci system, Full custom install on a 2009 Mercedes CL550. We had outfitted this cars with 503 Suspension and VOSSEN 078 wheels prior to the install.

Enjoy!!!

Removal and tear down




Then we remove the instrument panel and start the "sphincter clincher"




By gaining access we can install the LED and Display screen into the cluster for stealth and aesthetics.




I wanted to flush mount the display but the circuit board for the panel was too close and I didn't want any interference.



All done and you cant even tell. I was even able to keep the inspection sticker in tact because it was not properly installed at the factory



Then on to the Radar antennae. I mounted this on top of the bumper reinforcement bar, it is just below the grill and completely out of the way with nothing metal to obstruct the performance.



Then the Shifters were mounted in the lower grill area behind the meshing. This particular meshing is large enough not block the signal from the Shifters and provides a very stealthy install. I loomed these in with the Mercedes harness and wrapped in the same OEM tape.





And back on we go.



Found a great access into the cabin



Now on to the rear shifter and the GPS antennea. First we need some access...





Then I found the perfect spot in the trunk lid. The lid is a FRP composite so the OEM GPS and SAT RAD antennas are located here, I found a perfect little pocket and mounted the antenna then loomed in like before.




The rear shifter was a bit more fun, I am a very symmetrical person so by nature this needed to be in the middle, where that is the lift latch and license lamp location so no go there. I opted to tuck it up and back on the same platform but just off to the right.



I wanted the control Module and USB update port to be accessible so I found a great spot behind the drivers side dash access plate.



I shortened and replugged all wires then loomed and wrapped in OEM wool tape.



The access to the update port is perfect.



Now to wrap it all up and test the system.

Green light! check



Display screen! Check.



Stealthy shifters! Check.





Stealthy dash! CHECK...

[335iPaul]

Sweet install!

[503Alex]

Originally Posted by 335iPaul

Sweet install!

Thanks.

[RDHTran]

Nice Alex, maybe I should stop by check out the place

[503Alex]

Originally Posted by Rtran

Nice Alex, maybe I should stop by check out the place

That would be great! We usually have a few pieces of eye candy down there.

Last weekend:

[VP Electricity]

Alex, you write this as if you did the install personally... did you?

As I recall, the Passport install detectors need the full display OR the multicolor LED, but not both. I'm curious - why would you use both?

If you backload the LED behind the cluster panel - say behind the high-beam indicator LED - you can make it visible without drilling any holes in the panel. Looks more "stealthy".

[503Alex]

Originally Posted by VP Electricity

Alex, you write this as if you did the install personally... did you?

As I recall, the Passport install detectors need the full display OR the multicolor LED, but not both. I'm curious - why would you use both?

If you backload the LED behind the cluster panel - say behind the high-beam indicator LED - you can make it visible without drilling any holes in the panel. Looks more "stealthy".

I didn't do the install, Tim (503 Motoring owner) did the install and wrote the review, I noted that here but forgot to post that in this thread.

As for the use of the LED and display, the customer wanted to make sure that they new it was going off because they listen to music loudly.

[snipersix]

wow. Thats a good one.

[Nomad]

Perfect....that is exactly what I want done....VERY NICE.
This is the main reason I will be using the 9500ci vs Valentine dont want an ugly unit hangin on the windshield etc.
Stealth is the key.

Again nice install too bad you arent in Colorado -

[503Alex]

Thanks for all the comments guys!