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[dayne66]

I am in the process of deciding on the height of the longview windshield I am going to order and am wondereing if the dark tint has any effect on picking up radar...I pretty sure it should have no appreciable effect. Laser is a different story though, a DARK tint will all but block it out...but, then again, when the detector goes off on laser, it means YOU just got shot. I'm leaning towards a MEDIUM tint...but do like the DARK, but don't want any negatives because of it.

Any thought, opinion,etc appreciated.

Dan.

[GregKhougaz]

Hey Dan, 

     I have Escort detectors in my car & truck.  They are terrific!  Here is what the Escort site says about positioning:

Positioning Detectors
 
First rule of thumb: For RADAR, the higher the better. For LASER, the lower the better. We recommend placing the detector as low as possible. Laser is more difficult to detect than radar. With that said, as far as positioning the detector, you want to give the detector a clear field of view: front and rear. Avoid placing the detector behind the tinting at the top of most windows, or hidden behind parking stickers, wiper blades, or anything similar that will obstruct the detector's window or lens. We no longer include the visor mount with the detectors because most cars have tinting that will reduce the laser detection range. We also advise placing the detector where it will not obstruct your view.

Hope this helps!

GK

[jagerbomb]

I have a escort 9500ix behind a 6.5 klockworks tinted w/s. Radar and laser work well. Saved me more than a few times