Hey there. Now before you guys start flaming me for not getting a Valentine 1, I frankly don't think the ends justify the means...it's not like I'm speeding 50 mph over the speed limit, I just like having this thing for the comfort(knowing that I'm not COMPLETELY naked...). I picked up the Uniden LRD 6599SWS radar/laser detector, which normally costs $179.99. However, I guess they were having a sale today, and I managed to pick one up for $79.99!!! Today was the last day of the sale though, so you had better hurry if you wanna pick one of these guys up... It has 360 degree laser protection, and X, K, and Ka protection...so basically it has all I need.

Now the quick question : Does tint affect the range/effectiveness of this model, or all radar detectors in general? Thanks guys!

And lets not let this topic turn into a Valentine 1 supporter forum now...

Thanks!

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~Phil~!
2K1 CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia! Quantum tint, hyper-white road lamps, and I just got a spoiler on baby!! Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector.

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Where's the sale at?

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01 CL Type-S, White/Black/Navi/Comptech Springs+Sways/Burl Shifter/Guards

 

Okay, okay, biting my tongue.

Tint should affect all detectors to some extent. It should depend on the tint more than the detector, the metalic tints are by far the worst. Your stock tint should be okay, if you have custom, metalic tinting the performance of the detector could be seriously compromised.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Water Rabbit:
Check the V1 website - no joke. There is a Q&A section where they address this. I think it refers mostly to it affecting laser coverage.

I once asked a biker friend of mine why he spent so much on his helmet. He said," If you've got a $50 head, buy a $50 helmet."


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MikeS 18
'01 CL-S #22,299 Black/Parchment with Nav, Spoiler, door guards, wood trim kit, fender guards, PIAA 19169 & Platinum 9005, V1, trunk tray, winter mats, Salt Coat Finish by Mass DOT

 

Where's the sale!!!!?

Gheezz, and I was just about ready to get my V1. Maybe I should re-think it......naaah!



Hey Shawn!

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And to think I spent over 4,000 dollars on my Home Theater speakers when I could have bought one of those “Home Theater in a Box” jobs for 299 w/ a free set of touch lights.

I got to start keeping my eyes open for great “sales” like the one mentioned above.

Sorry for my off-topic humor. It’s not meant to flame, I just ramble sometimes.



Shawn S

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Frys!

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~Phil~!
2K1 CL-S since 6/13/00 named Laetitia! Quantum tint, hyper-white road lamps, and I just got a spoiler on baby!! Uniden LRD 6599SWS Radar Detector.

Former post count : 460

 

HAHA Shawn....you crack me up!

Iridium..just so that this isn't all that O/T, go to the Valentine page here for a lot of questions and answers.

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

Good Luck!

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Tw1112
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