Testing & Performance
Bench and field evaluations focus on fit, retention, leveling access, and environmental readiness. Pods are housings—follow device manufacturer guidance.
Lab Validation
- Fit & Retention: Pressure-fit geometry, front retention lip, and rear detents evaluated for seating security and serviceability.
- Thermal Cycling: Designs evaluated across cold/heat cycles typical of exterior automotive use.
- Vibration Check: Form and mounting methods assessed for movement and aim stability.
- Water Spray & Dust: Drain paths and interfaces reviewed for splash and particulate mitigation.
- IR Lens (optional): IR-pass acrylic lens assessed for clarity, seating via detents, and service access.
Bench Protocols
Each pod style follows a repeatable checklist for geometry verification, hardware seating, and fast on/off cycles to simulate real-world service scenarios.
Field Testing
- Daily-Use Routes: Evaluations on road surfaces from smooth asphalt to rough patches.
- Weather Exposure: Real-world sun, rain, and temperature variance observations on surface finish and retention.
- Service Checks: Removal/reinstallation of pods and adjustable cores for practical maintenance timing.
- Aiming & Leveling: Adjustable assemblies leveled and lock-secured via jam nut after alignment.
Performance Focus
- Aim Stability: Architecture prioritizes stable positioning during typical driving conditions.
- Discretion: Low-profile placement options to blend with bumper geometry.
- Serviceability: Access paths and open-rear cable slot support quick adjustments.
- Consistency: Designs emphasize repeatable fits across production with installer-friendly tolerances.
What “Performance” Means Here
“Performance” on this page refers to pod design attributes—fit, form, retention, leveling access, and environmental readiness. The pod is a housing: it does not alter the function of the device it holds. Always follow the device manufacturer’s instructions, local laws, and installation best practices.
Installer Notes
Use clean surfaces for VHB, confirm level/aim before lock-down, and re-check torque/contact after initial heat cycles. For adjustable pods, secure the jam nut after alignment.