Light Sensor and Tint

[Boydie]

you know on the dynamique model which has the light and rain sensor built into the rear view mirror?

well has anyone got a tinted sunstrip over theirs?

does it change the settings of the sensor or alter it in anyway? eg does it make it think its darker earlier in the day??

thanks

 

[Liam]

if you put it over the outside I owuld have thought it will make the lights come on all the time, ifs its a dark one.

 

[Boydie]

well say its put on the ouside - its going to be the lightest tint think 35%

but will it not be a hassle for the guy to put it on the inside with it in the way??

 

[Liam]

yes I would have thought so, if it covers the sensor it is going to make the lights come on all the time or if not a lot earlier.

 

[edde]

Why not just disconnect the light and rair sensors?

 

[Mike@Rentech]

Why not just have the tint cut out around the sensor, its not a very big area to remove.

 

[Scots_Clio]

i didnt think that you were allowed to tint the windscreen at all?

 

[Boydie]

ill have to ask a tinter to see wot he recomends!

scots_clio - u can have a tinted sunstrip which is wot i said up above

 

[jph172]

As far as im aware&the way the law state-no-the front window being tinted which is totally against the law,but a sunstrip in fine-as long as it contains no writing otherwise it can cause your car to fail the m.o.t! Dont ask me why-its just what ive heard!

 

[Boydie]

wot im getting is fine and legal - its see through and will be interior so doesnt affect the window wipers

all i wanted to know was has anyone got a tinted sunstrip on their clio which has the sensor on it? or is it a hassle to remove and put back?

 

[Liam]

I think Mikes idea is best, cut around the sensor, then it wont alter anything.

 

[Boydie]

its just getting companies that will do that :?

 

[Liam]

yeah you could ask, either that or dont use your auto lights, but I wouldnt wanna lose that feature.

 

[Boydie]

yeah i know its a handy wee gadget!

going to make a few calls today

thanks!!