NVCNVC,

Yes, the rear POD is the complete rear 'thing' where the motor is located.
The pod moves from the front end of the car. This movement should not be influenced by any wire, anytime.

If the wire's are over, or underneath the top brace, doesn't matter. I like to have them underneath:

My old 12R5.1 Inline


My current On-Point OP12C:


Regards Robert