[thermalactivity]

Im thinking of getting the rear windows of my Carbon Flash Black Insignia SRi tinted when I receive it. I was wondering if anyone has already had this done to their car (preferably Carbon Flash Black coloured) and if they had any photos? Could you also please state what percentage tint the windows are. I know the SRi already has "dark-tinted" rear windows fitted as standard, its just id prefer to "hide" my mountain bike/paraglider behind something a little darker.

[mitch1408]

Sorry for linking to another forum, but there are some pretty nice pics of a tinted insignia on here. Im planning the same sort of tint as on here....

http://www.insignia-enthusiast.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=89&hl=tint

mitch

[Gorfinkle]

THE LAW ON TINTED WINDOWS

How dark a car windscreen tint can I have?

There are legal limits specifying how dark tinted windows can be on a vehicle:

behind the B Post (ie rear passenger windows and rear screen) there are no limits
side windows in front of the B Post (ie front passenger windows) must allow 70% of light through
front windscreens must allow 75% of light through
Be careful whether the tint you are considering blocks 70% of light or allows through 70% of light. For front windows the regulations are about the amount of light that is allowed through. Also be aware that if you have a factory tint that blocks 10%, you will only be able to block an additional 20%.
Window tints are not checked on the annual MoT test - the cost of the equipment required at every MoT centre would be excessive. Window and windscreen tints are the responsibility of VOSA. If you are stopped by the police and found to have excessively tinted windows, you will be required to remove the tint. Driving with illegally tinted windows may invalidate your insurance. Limo style all round tints are illegal in the UK.

Why are there limits to the amount of windscreen tint allowed?
The window tint limits required are primarily for safety reasons. In dull conditions and at night, the driver's ability to see is severely hampered by excessive tints. Not all countries have regulations as strict as the UK. In these countries a number of road deaths have been directly attributed to the driver being unable to see properly through a heavily tinted front windscreen. In addition it is helpful for other road users to be able to see the driver of the vehicle, particularly at junctions.

Motorcyclists are also subject to laws restricting tinted helmet visors.

[carpetmonster]

im getting limo black tints on my white insignia, am collecting it in 3 weeks (26th Sept), will post some pics for you!

[rosco]

im getting limo black tints on my white insignia, am collecting it in 3 weeks (26th Sept), will post some pics for you!

http://i714.photobucket.com/albums/ww141/rosco329/IMG_0062.jpg

[happymonk]

lmao you could have parked better than under a tree can't see the true affect of the tint lol

Any one got any pics of a Zafira tints mine is blue and also wanted so see what they would look like

[rosco]

lmao you could have parked better than under a tree can't see the true affect of the tint lol

Any one got any pics of a Zafira tints mine is blue and also wanted so see what they would look like

will take another pic today then :D

[lewisburglin]

will take another pic today then :D

Good Stuff and a couple of the interior too :-)

[Insignia]

Does anyone know if the rear door cards have to be removed on the insignia when you have the windows tinted ?