brickloaf

can you mount a radar detector behind a non metalized tint? I want to put it behind the big tint strip i have across the top of my windshield so no one can see it...

i heard for radars its best to be as high as possible and for lasers you want it as low as possible, but i dont want to hardwire it until its somewhat hidden so no one smashes my windows to steal it

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

dont see why not. do like 2 layers of 5% (always dyed)

brickloaf

well the actual windshield strip is 5% but all the others are double layered 5% and since i heard tints can effect the radars i wanted to be sure since mine are so dark

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

dyed shouldn't be an issue. metallic of course. 5% is never metallic thou. i could be wrong but i doubt u'll have an issue. possibly detecting laser??

Nighthawk243

Radar isn't affected by dye based tint, but laser reception will be.

brickloaf

is there any way short of asking a police officer that i can find out what my county uses? radar or laser

mikelpn

Rule of thumb is that most local cops use radar, state highway uses radar and laser. dont know about big cities tho

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

more importantly if you get hit with a laser your fucked regardless. they have ur speed before the detector beeps

brickloaf

so then i should be able to put it behind the tint...correct me if im wrong but i think there called radar detectors for a reason and they do not detect lasers

i dont really use it so i dont get caught speeding, cuz i usually dont speed unless i need to, i just want to know if cops are in my general area so i can roll down my windows

bboyfreeflow

most good radar detectors detect LASER, aka LIDAR.... they detect alot more than just a radar gun..

brickloaf

i have a excort solo s2 the wireless one

Nighthawk243

Its very difficult to really tell. Just know that you do need to pay attention to laser warnings though since pretty much every state except Pennsylvania allows the use of it. With Laser gun prices going down, they are unfortunately getting more popular.

EmperorJJ1

iTrader: (5)

that sucks, regardless thou you cant predict laser. once you hear the waring your already hit the officer already has ur speed and is already getting in the car to chase a bitch down

koch1ar

i got shot by a laser once. my detector was goin crazy. i was goin 90mph about a mile away from the trooper. Thank god he didn't come after me