Dot matrix behind the rearview mirror?

Neo187H · 06-02-2010, 10:06 PM

Does anyone know what the dot matrix behind the rearview mirror is made of? Is there metal in these dots? I'm looking to put a radar detector in the area between the rearview mirror and the headliner but am a bit worried that I will be handicapping my self and not realize it until that one time its to late.

Nick911sc · 06-02-2010, 10:06 PM

You want the radar to be below the upper tinted strip on the windshield.

Trips · 06-02-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo187H

Does anyone know what the dot matrix behind the rearview mirror is made of? Is there metal in these dots? I'm looking to put a radar detector in the area between the rearview mirror and the headliner but am a bit worried that I will be handicapping my self and not realize it until that one time its to late.

It's a super thin metal matrix, since it's the antenna for the radio..

Neo187H · 06-02-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

It's a super thin metal matrix, since it's the antenna for the radio..

Seriously? I would have never guessed that.

Azroadster · 06-03-2010, 08:31 AM

The radio "antenna" is part of the matrix in the hatch glass. There are no wires connecting to any part of the windshield - I know, I just had my windshield replaced. The matrix on the windshield is simply there to block the sun between the two visors. I have my detector mounted directly below the rear view mirror and the dots have never interfered with it's function at all.

Ben

Trips · 06-03-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Azroadster

The radio "antenna" is part of the matrix in the hatch glass. There are no wires connecting to any part of the windshield - I know, I just had my windshield replaced. The matrix on the windshield is simply there to block the sun between the two visors. I have my detector mounted directly below the rear view mirror and the dots have never interfered with it's function at all.

Ben

Since most cars have it on the front I stand corrected then. Thanks making it clear, now I know also.

370zproject · 06-28-2010, 08:06 AM

ill have to make sure they have that on my new winshield..

fullmonty · 06-28-2010, 08:50 AM

What happened to you?

370zproject · 06-28-2010, 08:53 AM

lawnmower on the interstate

fullmonty · 06-28-2010, 11:39 AM

The lawnmower fall off a truck or was it cutting the grass and kicked up a rock?

Neo187H · 06-28-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Azroadster

The radio "antenna" is part of the matrix in the hatch glass. There are no wires connecting to any part of the windshield - I know, I just had my windshield replaced. The matrix on the windshield is simply there to block the sun between the two visors. I have my detector mounted directly below the rear view mirror and the dots have never interfered with it's function at all.

Ben

Thats what I was thinking but had nothing to back up my thought process, thanks for the confirmation.

I ended up mounting the detector to the headliner right in front of the left mounting point for the passenger's sun visor using the Escort visor clip. It works great from there and is almost totally invisible unless your actually looking for it.

370zproject · 06-28-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

The lawnmower fall off a truck or was it cutting the grass and kicked up a rock?

the hit a pile of dirt

Chupacabra · 06-28-2010, 02:04 PM

you also want the rear radar sensor to be in clear view of the rear window to get that "36-" effect.

Modshack · 06-28-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo187H

Does anyone know what the dot matrix behind the rearview mirror is made of? Is there metal in these dots? I'm looking to put a radar detector in the area between the rearview mirror and the headliner but am a bit worried that I will be handicapping my self and not realize it until that one time its to late.

Detector will work fine in the center...Dots are for glare reduction is all....Higher end cars have mini visors in that area..

Neo187H · 06-29-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Detector will work fine in the center...Dots are for glare reduction is all....Higher end cars have mini visors in that area..

In some car those dots are metallic and I don't know what the ones in the Z are made out of so I figured better safe than sorry as metal will interfere with RD operation.

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Neo187H Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 302 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 16	Dot matrix behind the rearview mirror? Does anyone know what the dot matrix behind the rearview mirror is made of? Is there metal in these dots? I'm looking to put a radar detector in the area between the rearview mirror and the headliner but am a bit worried that I will be handicapping my self and not realize it until that one time its to late.

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370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	ill have to make sure they have that on my new winshield.. __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	What happened to you? __________________

06-28-2010, 08:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	lawnmower on the interstate __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	The lawnmower fall off a truck or was it cutting the grass and kicked up a rock? __________________

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	You want the radar to be below the upper tinted strip on the windshield.

06-03-2010, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Azroadster Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 195 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7sp Rep Power: 15	The radio "antenna" is part of the matrix in the hatch glass. There are no wires connecting to any part of the windshield - I know, I just had my windshield replaced. The matrix on the windshield is simply there to block the sun between the two visors. I have my detector mounted directly below the rear view mirror and the dots have never interfered with it's function at all. Ben

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Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	you also want the rear radar sensor to be in clear view of the rear window to get that "36-" effect. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

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