mean_greenZ

iTrader: (1)

hey guys, i tried a search but didn't really find exactly what i was looking for. Do any of you know for a fact if the factory tint strip on our cars inhibits radar detector range if mounted above the rearview mirror?? I want to cleanly mount it to where it is out of site and hardwire it, but I don't want it to kill the range of it.

therealcreeper

iTrader: (37)

i have mine up there and hardwired. range is great considering it's the cheapest radar cobra makes haha. i guess the tint might hinder it a tiny tiny bit but i like it out of the way.

mean_greenZ

iTrader: (1)

Ok that makes me feel better about it. I have the Bel Express 795. had it for a while now. just want to make sure it was ok to mount it up there.

ZexGX

iTrader: (28)

I had mine up there but it wasn't very effective. A lot of brands of radar detectors say not to mount it behind the tint strip.

uphigh07

iTrader: (48)

i have mine right under the tint strip beside my rear view mirror on the pas. side because it was not picking things up very far in front of the tint strip

WhiteBird00

iTrader: (4)

The factory tint will have no effect on radar detection but will reduce laser detection somewhat simply because of the reduced transmission of light. Radar is not affected by the color of the glass since it is merely dye without any reflective properties. On the other hand, aftermarket tint (film) often will reduce both radar and laser detection because of the metallic elements in the film reflecting and scattering the signal.

therealcreeper

iTrader: (37)

very interesting

mean_greenZ

iTrader: (1)

thanks WhiteBird! that's exactly what I was looking for. i guess i could sacrifice some of the laser range simply cause if they get you with that there is nothing you can really do.

mcamarols1

iTrader: (9)

look up blendmount radar mounts

mean_greenZ

iTrader: (1)

i've looked up the blendmounts. a little more than i really want to spend for something like that. however.. for you guys who have tested it.. is it better to velcro it to the dash or mount it above the mirror?

mcamarols1

iTrader: (9)

Before i had my blendmount i had my V1 above my mirror, never had any problems picking up long range Ka, K or X bands. Got hit with laser a couple times, but if they hit you with laser they got you by the time the radar lets u know.

mean_greenZ

iTrader: (1)

alright thanks man! thats true about the laser. no detector really protects from that.

bobbyd

iTrader: (10)

here is my blendmount


heres my concealed display

mean_greenZ

iTrader: (1)

^^^ that's a nice setup!!

brewersprts

iTrader: (2)

I had one mounted above my mirror, it was hardwired as well. It worked absolutely great.

WhiteBird00

iTrader: (4)

I have a remote setup - the radar and laser detectors are mounted under/in the front bumper:



and the remote head is near the console:



It can't be easily stolen and is invisible from outside the car.

mean_greenZ

iTrader: (1)

thats a slick setup too. man.. i wish i could afford that!

Shockwave179

iTrader: (7)

I have my passport mounted up there and it works fine.

mean_greenZ

iTrader: (1)

got my hard wire kit put in today! really glad i bought it. the only thing now is I think my detector is going out. it acts like it doesn't have the range it used to. state troopers usually leave their radar on when they have someone pulled over don't they?

Snake_Skinner

iTrader: (12)

a lil off topic but i got hit from the front coming up on a hi po the other day. So he shot me from behind that had to be radar right???