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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 07:11 PM
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I'm installing a laser jammer. Has anyone installed in the back of a C8 and run the wires into the cabin?

Where did you run the wiring? i did the front already, just interested in the rear

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Old Feb 4, 2022 | 10:19 AM
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Just run it through the tunnel then zip tie any loose sections. Takes 5 min. I leave pull string in mine .
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so you took off the center plate and came up into the center console? was there a grommet or plug or did you have to drill?
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I managed to make a hole through the rear speaker opening
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I just drilled a few holes and filled with rubber grommet.
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Originally Posted by Marc DeSatnik
I'm installing a laser jammer. Has anyone installed in the back of a C8 and run the wires into the cabin?

Where did you run the wiring? i did the front already, just interested in the rear

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I went through the passenger side seatbelt hole.
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Do you understand laser jammers.
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Some. I've installed them for years

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