Almost got a RD ticket.. tint strip on windshield?

**dgessler** · 06-22-2006, 10:06 AM

How well will the v1 fare against the tint strip on my windshield? I'm not nearly worried as much about laser as I am radar (just picked up myself a dual head jammer setup).

I'm getting sick of ripping down my radar everytime I see the cops. In fact, just yetserday I almost got pulled over. I was merging onto 495 and there was a VSP trooper on the ramp, I didn't think much of it, then traffic starts to get backed up on the ramp, and I'm thinking, *BEEP*, maybe I should take this thing down. I see the cop at someone's window, most likely giving them a ticket and I reach over and rip it down in record time. I look strait ahead as I get closer to him, then glance over and the cop is staring RIGHT AT ME.

Thank god he didn't come after me. I don't know, maybe he thought I was flicking him off or something. It would be nice to mount the thing above my rear view -- only problem is my tint strip is there.

How bad does it hinder radar performance?

Thanks.

**stealthJamal** · 06-22-2006, 10:59 AM

does not affect radar performance as long as there is no metal in that tint. Most of the high quality tint has metal in it.

**licamell** · 06-22-2006, 11:14 AM

Go to a shopping center and test out how much it effects the k band you can get off of some automatic doors. Raise it up above and then bring it below the strip. See if it effects it. Not a guarantee, but will provide a good quick and easy check.

**GET 1T DONE** · 06-22-2006, 12:19 PM

What about typical factory OEM tint strips on a lot of vehicles? I assume they don't have metallic in them... or am I totally wrong?

**edweird** · 06-22-2006, 12:26 PM

More often than not, it's not metallic. On some luxery sedans, and on some cars with really large glass (like mini vans and SUVs) it may be used.

Ed

**GTO_04** · 06-22-2006, 12:53 PM

Most factory tint does not have metal in it. But there are exceptions:

http://www.valentine1.com/lab/MikesLabRpt1.asp

The motion sensor test suggested above by licamell should give you an indication if the tint strip is metallic or not.

GTO_04

**ronsc1985** · 06-22-2006, 01:05 PM

Most factory tint strips are dye in the glass. My RD (STI) looks right through the tint strip on a C6 Corvette.

If it is diminishing the range I sure can't tell so as the RD gives plenty of warning on all bands.

**spankyaf** · 06-22-2006, 01:34 PM

Check out the Valentine website he has an interesting bit on tint strips that might surprise you.

**Sharky3** · 06-25-2006, 03:38 PM

Are you sticking it up in the windows with the suction cups? My V1 sits on the dash of my car on top of a sticky pad which I bought at bestbuy. If I pickup a cop then I pull that thing down real fast without any trouble.

**bauzer71487** · 06-25-2006, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Sharky3

Are you sticking it up in the windows with the suction cups? My V1 sits on the dash of my car on top of a sticky pad which I bought at bestbuy. If I pickup a cop then I pull that thing down real fast without any trouble.

Ewwwwww. . did you just not read the v1 manual - or did you disregard it thinking you know better? Mount that sucker high - I got mine high enough where you really can't see it too well - hardwire the cord and away you go.