[ToddRGuy]

Originally Posted by aaexpert

Of course it depends on the time it takes as each car is different and depends on which kit it used (just front sensors or also rears). A good average is 8-14hours to do a standard job. "I" price it by the hours it actually takes (vs. a generous lump sum most shops will charge plus extras) so $1000 (10hrs.) for just a front sensor system or $1500 for front and rear on simple cars is a good guesstimate to use. I've serviced many car dealerships for 25+ yrs., some model of trucks I can do in just 6hrs, a Porsche I did with 3D blends it took 4 days....so it can vary.
Most brands do front and rear sensors (360 coverage) and some offer just fronts which will save you money. Laser is a must these days, so figure for product cost only: $2000 for front only system, $3000 for front and rears. $5k is a typical 360 system price installed for most everyday cars (non exotics, no major customization).

Thanks you the detailed response! Much appreciated. I’m assuming the G60 would be fairly straightforward based on your description. I’m wondering if the front sensors would need 3D mounts to keep the look clean. The grill/bumper are a bit unusual. I’ll definitely wait to review the new Radenso that you mentioned.

[aaexpert]

Originally Posted by Scrapula

It might have been northern Kentucky where they were illegal. I still consider that Cincinnati even if it’s just over the river.

Radar detectors were illegal in Virginia and a couple other US states, but that all went away years ago. BUT, a dozen US states made LASER "JAMMING" illegal (also in Canada) however the devices are called "diffusers" with an option as parking sensors too (lol) or can be turned off in the systems menu...so it's hard to prove if they were being used.

[ToddRGuy]

Originally Posted by tsbrown

When was that? Seriously I don’t ever remember this being the case. I grew up in Cincinnati in the 70’s-80’s and had one of the original Cincinnati Microwave Escorts. Met Jim Jaegers (founder along with Mike Valentine, RIP) back in early 80’s when both would show their cars - Jim’s Ferrari 250 GTO and Mike’s Porsches - at what became the Ault Park Concours (originally at Cincinnati Country Day School). Ohio has always been a police state on the highways it’s no coincidence most radar detector manufacturers started there. I still loathe driving through the state for that reason alone, but now I just set cruise at 10 over and don’t worry. States like Virginia and Vermont would issue tickets for having detectors, especially back in the 80’s. Ask me how I know.

Such a small world! When I was in college at Ohio State, one of my friends use to detail Jim’s cars. He took me by his house to see an Acura NSX he had at the time and I was beside myself!

[aaexpert]

Originally Posted by ToddRGuy

Thanks you the detailed response! Much appreciated. I’m assuming the G60 would be fairly straightforward based on your description. I’m wondering if the front sensors would need 3D mounts to keep the look clean. The grill/bumper are a bit unusual.

The radar sensor can go behind the bumpers as they work thru plastic.
The LASER sensors (as shown in the above Lambo video) need to be exposed(standard install) or hidden using 3D mounts/IR plastic (custom install)
My plan is to take IR(infrared) plastic to replace some OEM slots in the grille when I swap out my new all black grille, allowing the 3 laser sensors to be hidden 100%. 1 in the center and the other 2 in the vertical slots on each end....however, the new Radenso system may only have 1 device to mount for everything?? so we will see when it arrives in a couple of months.

[aaexpert]

but they would normally go here in the bumper cavity

[tsbrown]

Originally Posted by Scrapula

It might have been northern Kentucky where they were illegal. I still consider that Cincinnati even if it’s just over the river.

Yeah, NKY is clearly part of greater Cincinnati but most Ohioans won’t claim KY and vice versa. And I’ve been a KY resident for over 35 years, but 100 miles down river in Louisville. Yes we wear shoes here and have indoor plumbing 😝