window tint and alarm range ?

Hello everyone... i'm about to go and get my windows tinted, and i was looking to get the dark silver tint, but the issues that follow with decreasing alarm range/function concerns me. the alarm is a lynx 2000R. is there any truth to this? and if so, is there any way to enhance the range/performance of the alarm, besides not getting mirror tints? as always, your replies and comments are appreciated.It's better to ask a "STUPID" question...than to know a "STUPID" answer. :-)

Hey, mount the antenna along side the A pillar on the driver's side. Have the dipole running parallel with the a pillar plastic cover. This will increase your range ( in comparison to mounting it parallel with the roof ) and this will have no affect on the rage if you decide to tint the windows.Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA

I have all my windows tinted with silver all metal film (windshield included) i have an 800ESP, it reduced range somewhat, but not as much as i thought. I put my antenna in the same place as Jeff suggested. I guess this dosen't help much since your not using a Viper, but all metal window tint and even hybrid charcoal/metal tint will reduce range. The only type that won't reduce range is the cheap stuff that starts to turn purple as you leave the lot ;) Well Jeff, technically it will have some effect on range, as your not always pointing at the front of the car :)Viper Equipped

he-hey guys..thanks for the input, BTW the "A" pilar is the chasis side of the frame and the front of the door right? just checking. thanks again.It's better to ask a "STUPID" question...than to know a "STUPID" answer. :-)

A Pillar is the peice of plastic/metal that runs from the top of the windshield along side to the bottom of the dash. Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA