Tint strip...

[Nexeo]

Anyone ever seen any tests done with how much the factory tint strip on the windshield effects radar sensitivity? If I get an STi Driver I'm going to mount it up high, if its the GPS 9500i that I keep, I'm going to keep it down low...

[KnightHawk]

Anyone ever seen any tests done with how much the factory tint strip on the windshield effects radar sensitivity? If I get an STi Driver I'm going to mount it up high, if its the GPS 9500i that I keep, I'm going to keep it down low...

I borrowed my friend's 9500i last month for 2 weeks and i mounted the 9500i above my RVM. I have a factory blue tint and never gave me problems. The only thig i noticed is that, when you power it up the first time, it takes longer for GPS to confirm aquisition - takes more than 20 sec. at times. The next time you do it though will only take 8-10 sec. In my opinion, the blue tint did not bother the performance - got the same distance from speed sign above or below RVM. Also noted that i use my X50 and V1 sitting on top of the RVM all the time hardwired because it pick ups radar better that way and is not visible from others.

[spyder2000]

I have never had an issue with the blue tint strip interfering with RADAR reception, only laser.

I rented a Ford that had a dichroic windshield defroster that was very problematic - it had a tint strip too but you could tell it had something else added to the otherwise clear area of the windshield.