where to put the radio?

[nzmark]

Unfortunately I don't have a "spare" gromet. There are 3 that I have found on the LHS running through the firewall (RHD Trialmaster):

1. Top one is for the drain pipe for the Safari window
2. Second is for the bonnet release. It is poorly mounted as it is "high" on the "outside" so water that is thrown up into the engine compartment will run down the release cable, into the footwell, behind the footwell covering. Poor design
3. The third has a cable running through it already.

Any other thoughts?



This image is from the firewall side.

 

[Tomdoc]

Shortwave is ok.
But why you did install 2m and 70cm?
Here in Germany 2m and 70cm are dead, there is more (interesting) traffic on PMR or CB.

We have a good bunch of hams on 2/70 near me and often using repeaters too. In addition the radio has digital modes which I can use to link worldwide if I want to. I usually use HF however. I also have CB available too.

 

[DCPU]

1. Second is for the bonnet release. It is poorly mounted as it is "high" on the "outside" so water that is thrown up into the engine compartment will run down the release cable, into the footwell, behind the footwell covering. Poor design

Any other thoughts?

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This image is from the firewall side.

I think that's all about how it's been installed over the top of the bracket, where it looks like it should be below it.
Post in thread 'Unacceptable build quality issues on delivery?' https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...y-issues-on-delivery.12411912/post-1333193299

For extra grommets look under the scuttle panel:
Thread 'Under bonnet - removing bulkhead/scuttle panel access covers' https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...ulkhead-scuttle-panel-access-covers.12412571/

 

[nzmark]

I think that's all about how it's been installed over the top of the bracket, where it looks like it should be below it.
Post in thread 'Unacceptable build quality issues on delivery?' https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...y-issues-on-delivery.12411912/post-1333193299

For extra grommets look under the scuttle panel:
Thread 'Under bonnet - removing bulkhead/scuttle panel access covers' https://www.theineosforum.com/threa...ulkhead-scuttle-panel-access-covers.12412571/

Thanks DCPU

I think that's all about how it's been installed over the top of the bracket, where it looks like it should be below it.

Completely agree. I might look at trying to re-route that myself.

For extra grommets look under the scuttle panel:

Will have a look and see what I can find.