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purenuman · 27-06-2005, 10:57

Word of warning !

Unless the unit you choose has a separate antenna......

A certain type of re-radiating (metalised) screen that reflects heat out of a car might cause a problem. These seem to be an option on the latest Renaults, Citroens and Peugeots since about the time the new numberplate system was introduced. These windscreens can usually be identified by the blue/cooper appearance of the glass. In this case you will need a GPS antenna which can be mounted to the side of the windscreen where the metal filaments do not exist or outside the car.

27-06-2005, 10:57	#10
purenuman Inactive Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madchester Age: 59 Services: SKY+ & NTL 2mb Posts: 512	Re: Info On Car Navigation Systems Req Word of warning ! Unless the unit you choose has a separate antenna...... A certain type of re-radiating (metalised) screen that reflects heat out of a car might cause a problem. These seem to be an option on the latest Renaults, Citroens and Peugeots since about the time the new numberplate system was introduced. These windscreens can usually be identified by the blue/cooper appearance of the glass. In this case you will need a GPS antenna which can be mounted to the side of the windscreen where the metal filaments do not exist or outside the car.