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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Another observation as I have the car parked on the lift. Looking in the upper grill near the center there are two black boxes about the size of a brick. I think I can see wires behind them so I was wondering if this is the air bag sensors. Just a few more questions.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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The front impact sensors are small, so it's not them. Perhaps it's the air intakes? They're pretty chunky.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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The front impact sensors are small, so it's not them. Perhaps it's the air intakes? They're pretty chunky.
I'll see if I can get a picture . They are covered in black plastic and don't look like an air intake. They are just behind the upper grill and to the right and left of center.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 11:27 PM
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adaptive cruise control?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 08:17 AM
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adaptive cruise control?
We have a winner!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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adaptive cruise control?
I don't have ACC but this may be the location for the unit. I wonder why they would be there blocking the radiator when you don't have the system.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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OK just took a picture so hopefully you can see it. There are two of them , one on each side of the center of the grill.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Those are the engine oil coolers, some versions have 1 some have 2, maybe NA vs. Supercharged. My XKR has 2:

 

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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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Here
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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oops, those I showed are the lower grill
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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I think the ones your showing are just bumper foam padding...
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike V
I think the ones your showing are just bumper foam padding...
They are mounted on 2 aluminum brackets so I think they may be the supports for the ACC but not sure. Could it be the horns
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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No it is really bumper reinforcement. I know because I have dropped the bumper.

Mystery solved.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 06:03 PM
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Ahhh, these puppies:

Bricks in the grill-screen-shot-2014-07-28-00.01.52.jpg
 
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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Ahhh, these puppies:

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Yep that's them. Another lesson learned for me.
 
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