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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 06 May 2010, 22:39:32
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Does anyone know a good place to get window tints done - properly and legally - at reasonable cost? :y
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I'll do it for free...give me a can of black spray paint and it'll only take a few minutes :D
Sorry, couldn't resist...do you want the film, or actual proper tinted replacement glass?
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We have mirror film on all glass behind the doors on our estate and are very happy with the look and cooler interior.
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Does anyone know a good place to get window tints done - properly and legally - at reasonable cost? :y
You can buy the kits yourself, and it's no different to what the tinting companies will use.
Anything from the B pillar back can be as dark as "limo black", and if your car was first registered after April 85 then it must allow at least 75% light through the front screen and at least 70% light through the front side windows.
Note that 70% light does not mean you can have a 30% tint - glass does not let in 100% light.
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Note that 70% light does not mean you can have a 30% tint - glass does not let in 100% light.
Yep, IIRC, the standard glass in an Omega isn't far off the 70% limit as it stands so no level of tinting the front windows is a good idea.
Kevin
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Note that 70% light does not mean you can have a 30% tint - glass does not let in 100% light.
Yep, IIRC, the standard glass in an Omega isn't far off the 70% limit as it stands so no level of tinting the front windows is a good idea.
Kevin
Kevin beat me, but I was just going to say Omega windows already have a tint but I didn't realise it was this much.....
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Note that 70% light does not mean you can have a 30% tint - glass does not let in 100% light.
Yep, IIRC, the standard glass in an Omega isn't far off the 70% limit as it stands so no level of tinting the front windows is a good idea.
Kevin
Had the same problem with my vec,had em tinted with the lightest shade they had,which still tipped it over the edge,and cops made me take em offat the roadside.Funny when the copper nearly fell down the bank though trying to pull it off. :D
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Does anyone know a good place to get window tints done - properly and legally - at reasonable cost? :y
If you want em done though james,and fancy a ride down to costa del tipton :D,let me know,as a freind of ours has his own place,and wont charge you the earth :y(swt tints)
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I searched glasses with the same original tint of the sunroof but without results... Is it exist for the Omega?
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would like mine doing too, wonder if we could get a deal on a couple of cars?
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would like mine doing too, wonder if we could get a deal on a couple of cars?[/quote]
me too if we could get a cheaper deal for the more cars :y :y :y
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I got GNU done in weston super mare -- is that too far ? £160 for limo black rear of B pillars inc. rear screen. Lifetime g'tee.
Incidentally, on the subject of tints forward of the B pillar. I can't remember the wording now, but the way the relevant Act was worded could be construed as any film, regardless of tint, affixed to the windows forward of the B pillar could contravene the regulations.
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You know what makes me laugh about the tinting laws?
You can't do jack to your car forward of the B pillar, but there isn't a law that says I can't have my helmet visor "limo black" if I so desire.
There is also no law whatsoever that says you can't wear "blues brothers" shades when driving either.
Go figure!
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I got GNU done in weston super mare -- is that too far ? £160 for limo black rear of B pillars inc. rear screen. Lifetime g'tee.
Incidentally, on the subject of tints forward of the B pillar. I can't remember the wording now, but the way the relevant Act was worded could be construed as any film, regardless of tint, affixed to the windows forward of the B pillar could contravene the regulations.
where was that?had mine done at smd solar control at hewish...
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You know what makes me laugh about the tinting laws?
You can't do jack to your car forward of the B pillar, but there isn't a law that says I can't have my helmet visor "limo black" if I so desire.
There is also no law whatsoever that says you can't wear "blues brothers" shades when driving either.
Go figure!
iirc dark visors where banned at one point, believe its now legal if you have a clear visor with you to replace dark visir with for night riding. But havent riden on road for years so may all have changed for bikes by now.
Gneneral idea was to be able to remove any dark tint at night. Visors and sunglasses can, axcessive tints cant.
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from memory, if it's less than 80% transmissibility, it must say on the glass.
mind you, it just goes to show that different people have different views - the tints in mine annoyed me so much that I had to pull over half-way home from buying it to rip them out !
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would like mine doing too, wonder if we could get a deal on a couple of cars?[/quote]
me too if we could get a cheaper deal for the more cars :y :y :y
If your all willing to travel to tipton,i would certainly have a word with him about a group discount. :y
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You know what makes me laugh about the tinting laws?
You can't do jack to your car forward of the B pillar, but there isn't a law that says I can't have my helmet visor "limo black" if I so desire.
There is also no law whatsoever that says you can't wear "blues brothers" shades when driving either.
Go figure!
The main reason is other drivers can't see you, at junctions etc. Think about it, how often do you drive down the road & look at the person waiting at a side road to see if they've noticed you (especially when riding a bike ;))
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I got GNU done in weston super mare -- is that too far ? £160 for limo black rear of B pillars inc. rear screen. Lifetime g'tee.
Incidentally, on the subject of tints forward of the B pillar. I can't remember the wording now, but the way the relevant Act was worded could be construed as any film, regardless of tint, affixed to the windows forward of the B pillar could contravene the regulations.
where was that?had mine done at smd solar control at hewish...
Was SMD at Hewish ---- He's moved to a unit near the helicopter museum now, so I am told
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I got GNU done in weston super mare -- is that too far ? £160 for limo black rear of B pillars inc. rear screen. Lifetime g'tee.
Incidentally, on the subject of tints forward of the B pillar. I can't remember the wording now, but the way the relevant Act was worded could be construed as any film, regardless of tint, affixed to the windows forward of the B pillar could contravene the regulations.
where was that?had mine done at smd solar control at hewish...
Was SMD at Hewish ---- He's moved to a unit near the helicopter museum now, so I am told
told me he was moving when i had mine done and that was last year....
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deffo have mine done in tipton so put me on the discount list!!
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tint party anyone? ;D
although how much are we talking? :-/
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You know what makes me laugh about the tinting laws?
You can't do jack to your car forward of the B pillar, but there isn't a law that says I can't have my helmet visor "limo black" if I so desire.
There is also no law whatsoever that says you can't wear "blues brothers" shades when driving either.
Go figure!
iirc dark visors where banned at one point, believe its now legal if you have a clear visor with you to replace dark visir with for night riding. But havent riden on road for years so may all have changed for bikes by now.
Gneneral idea was to be able to remove any dark tint at night. Visors and sunglasses can, axcessive tints cant.
ive ridden at 100 mph in the dark with a tinted visor,i was much younger and very stupid....and it was damn scary,wouldnt do it again or recommend it 8-)
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tint party anyone? ;D
although how much are we talking? :-/
Let me know what you want doing,and ill get a price off him :y
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all windows that can be done please!!
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tint party anyone? ;D
although how much are we talking? :-/
Let me know what you want doing,and ill get a price off him :y
all windows bar windscreen or
all rear windows rear of b pilar depending on cost.
Does it matter how dark? not sure without seeing the film.
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tint party anyone? ;D
although how much are we talking? :-/
Let me know what you want doing,and ill get a price off him :y
all windows bar windscreen or
all rear windows rear of b pilar depending on cost.
Does it matter how dark? not sure without seeing the film.
You can have it as dark as you want on rear windows,just 2 front side windows,but thing is,you have 2 front side windows done,it might just tip you over the edge when it comes to the legal side of things,and probably end up ripping it off at the roadside,but personally i reckon it looks daft without em done,as it looks like the job hasent been finished. :-/
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Kevin beat me
I'd speak to the admins about this abuse ;D
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People: as regards to tinted motorcycle visors here, I speak from experience when I tell you that you can wear a tinted visor, as long as you have a clear one available to change immediately should you be stopped by the police.
They cannot do you if you have an IMMEDIATE alternative and fit it whilst they are present.
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Mine has a dark tint on the rear doors and screen which is great at night as theres no glare from the cars behind you.
On the Manta we have used 3M Chrystal clear. Its not really a tint as such but is heat reflective.
Only one problem is its not available in the UK as we had to get this shipped from California where my customer lives, also had a big problem finding someone to fit it as it wasn't supplied by them and is thicker than normal tint.
Andy
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Mine has a dark tint on the rear doors and screen which is great at night as theres no glare from the cars behind you.
On the Manta we have used 3M Chrystal clear. Its not really a tint as such but is heat reflective.
Only one problem is its not available in the UK as we had to get this shipped from California where my customer lives, also had a big problem finding someone to fit it as it wasn't supplied by them and is thicker than normal tint.
Andy
hmmm, like the sound of this Andy, i aim to get a heat reflective screen at some point, i like the appearance of them from the outside and the benefits inside the car, would think the same finish on the side windows would also be legal as it is with the screen?
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For all interested,i asked him for a price today,and usually its £145 for a mig,but if theres a group of you,he will do it for £125 each car for all windows. :y
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count me in, but i'm on hols last week of June first week of July.
chrisgixer
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People: as regards to tinted motorcycle visors here, I speak from experience when I tell you that you can wear a tinted visor, as long as you have a clear one available to change immediately should you be stopped by the police.
They cannot do you if you have an IMMEDIATE alternative and fit it whilst they are present.
from memory the tinted visor's used to come under windscreen rules - so could'nt be tinted as plod could "not ascertain if the vehicle was under control" >:( -even though there was a body astride the bloody bike !!
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For all interested,i asked him for a price today,and usually its £145 for a mig,but if theres a group of you,he will do it for £125 each car for all windows. :y
Hmmm?? - group tints , midlands - by any chance has he tinted the windows for Man City recently ;D ;D ;D
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count me in too :y :y
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How we gonna do it then,and might even be working for him soon,just got to talk to him nice. ;D :y
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depends when and where he's available i guess?
working week days myself, although could make an evening after work i guess? Would prefer a weekend if possible though...?
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For all interested,i asked him for a price today,and usually its £145 for a mig,but if theres a group of you,he will do it for £125 each car for all windows. :y
Hmmm?? - group tints , midlands - by any chance has he tinted the windows for Man City recently ;D ;D ;D
:-? not even close!
Mick ;D
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I got GNU done in weston super mare -- is that too far ? £160 for limo black rear of B pillars inc. rear screen. Lifetime g'tee.
Incidentally, on the subject of tints forward of the B pillar. I can't remember the wording now, but the way the relevant Act was worded could be construed as any film, regardless of tint, affixed to the windows forward of the B pillar could contravene the regulations.
where was that?had mine done at smd solar control at hewish...
Was SMD at Hewish ---- He's moved to a unit near the helicopter museum now, so I am told
told me he was moving when i had mine done and that was last year....
He has now moved and he's next to the helicopter musem and is called Screen Tech. I had my estate done about 3 months ago and for all windows it was £180 and i called him last week about my new MV6 and he quoted the same :y He's done other cars for me in the past and his work is great and for what he cost's i cant see a better deal out there.
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For all interested,i asked him for a price today,and usually its £145 for a mig,but if theres a group of you,he will do it for £125 each car for all windows. :y
I'll have some of that!! If we do a group thing, ace.
Early June or Early July is good for me.
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Need you all whos interested to sort a date and time then,and i can sort it with him,saturdays not a problem,he will be there till about 6.00pm. :y
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early June is good for me, prferably a Sarurday :y
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any news on this? guess we need a date?
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any news on this? guess we need a date?
Yes chris,im going to see him later,and get you booked in,but dont know what you gonna do while you wait,there aint no sex shops round here. ;D :-*
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Just wondering if we have a date and time yet? :y :y :y
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can you do a Saterday Kai? seem to remember you work shifts weekends?
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yeah mark allready asked if i could do that, and i sure can, as long as its not between 22:00 and 06:00 ;D ;D
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Right folks sorry for the delay,but he is a bit awkward to get of hold of.Got all three of you booked in at around 9.30 saturday 5th june,thats kai,chrisgixer and james.It takes about 2 hours a car to do,but theres a subway a few doors up :P.He did say though,as these prices are based on all three of you turning up,so if 1 dont turn up,then its an extra £10 a car,so it would be £135,but as long as all 3 turn up,then obviously its £125 a car,going by a saloon that is.Pick your shade of tint when you turn up.Contact details below.
e-mail milliondollartints@hotmail.com
tel-0121 557 4234
mob-joe on 07564 203400
Address-unit 6 imex autocentre,dudley port,tipton,DY4 7RQ.
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Excellent, 5th of june it is.
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brilliant its only round the corner from my friends house ;) guess where i will be staying friday night :D :D :y
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Right folks sorry for the delay,but he is a bit awkward to get of hold of.Got all three of you booked in at around 9.30 saturday 5th june,thats kai,chrisgixer and james.It takes about 2 hours a car to do,but theres a subway a few doors up :P.He did say though,as these prices are based on all three of you turning up,so if 1 dont turn up,then its an extra £10 a car,so it would be £135,but as long as all 3 turn up,then obviously its £125 a car,going by a saloon that is.Pick your shade of tint when you turn up.Contact details below.
e-mail milliondollartints@hotmail.com
tel-0121 557 4234
mob-joe on 07564 203400
Address-unit 6 imex autocentre,dudley port,tipton,DY4 7RQ.
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Mine is an Estate - does that make any difference?
Can you confirm, this is the rear door windows, to the back?
This is also fine - but, on the caveat that my car is repaired and drivable by then. I need to make it clear now, that if the car isn't sorted, I won't be able to get there :'(
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brilliant its only round the corner from my friends house ;) guess where i will be staying friday night :D :D :y
Just round the corner from me too, do you want this Z489 bootlid while you're up here as Manta beat you to TB's?
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brilliant its only round the corner from my friends house ;) guess where i will be staying friday night :D :D :y
Just round the corner from me too, do you want this Z489 bootlid while you're up here as Manta beat you to TB's?
how lazy am I, iI still havent even checked the code :D and to be honest i only really wanted it for the spoiler ::) sorry welung ::) :y
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Right folks sorry for the delay,but he is a bit awkward to get of hold of.Got all three of you booked in at around 9.30 saturday 5th june,thats kai,chrisgixer and james.It takes about 2 hours a car to do,but theres a subway a few doors up :P.He did say though,as these prices are based on all three of you turning up,so if 1 dont turn up,then its an extra £10 a car,so it would be £135,but as long as all 3 turn up,then obviously its £125 a car,going by a saloon that is.Pick your shade of tint when you turn up.Contact details below.
e-mail milliondollartints@hotmail.com
tel-0121 557 4234
mob-joe on 07564 203400
Address-unit 6 imex autocentre,dudley port,tipton,DY4 7RQ.
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Mine is an Estate - does that make any difference?
Can you confirm, this is the rear door windows, to the back?
This is also fine - but, on the caveat that my car is repaired and drivable by then. I need to make it clear now, that if the car isn't sorted, I won't be able to get there :'(
Ill let him know james,but obviously you can expect a bit more as its an estate,you have extra 2 windows i beleive. :y
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ok guys are we still up fot this? Kai, James? Dont want to drive all the way up there to pay top wack as i can get it done down here for £175 and save the fuel bill and time.
Also wondering how he's going to do 3 cars in 3.5 hours, as quoted, in one day? :-/
still up for the trip personally but its no biggy if it dosen't happen as i can go the the Ashridge meet instead.
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ok guys are we still up fot this? Kai, James? Dont want to drive all the way up there to pay top wack as i can get it done down here for £175 and save the fuel bill and time.
Also wondering how he's going to do 3 cars in 3.5 hours, as quoted, in one day? :-/
still up for the trip personally but its no biggy if it dosen't happen as i can go the the Ashridge meet instead.
It takes around 2 hours to do a car,but obviously he is not gonna be on his todd doing em,and also he has his other unit round the corner,so if he is pushed he can send one round there,and besides,as said before,theres a subway a few units up :P,so just hoping your all gonna turn up. :y
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ok guys are we still up fot this? Kai, James? Dont want to drive all the way up there to pay top wack as i can get it done down here for £175 and save the fuel bill and time.
Also wondering how he's going to do 3 cars in 3.5 hours, as quoted, in one day? :-/
still up for the trip personally but its no biggy if it dosen't happen as i can go the the Ashridge meet instead.
It takes around 2 hours to do a car,but obviously he is not gonna be on his todd doing em,and also he has his other unit round the corner,so if he is pushed he can send one round there,and besides,as said before,theres a subway a few units up :P,so just hoping your all gonna turn up. :y
yep, all ready, just waiting for James's exhaust i think?
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I'm leaving as soon as i finsih work at 6 so i will grab a couple of z's in the car when i pull up hours early lol :y :y
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I'm leaving as soon as i finsih work at 6 so i will grab a couple of z's in the car when i pull up hours early lol :y :y
well unless i hear from james i wont be going, as i understand it he's fitting an exhaust so he can drive his car in the morning, an exhaust which may not turn up, and if there's not 3 cars present we have to pay £145 as i understand it, which makes it unecinomical for me. I'll be paying over the odds with fuel bills.
JAAAAAMES, are we going or are we not?
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I'm leaving as soon as i finsih work at 6 so i will grab a couple of z's in the car when i pull up hours early lol :y :y
well unless i hear from james i wont be going, as i understand it he's fitting an exhaust so he can drive his car in the morning, an exhaust which may not turn up, and if there's not 3 cars present we have to pay £145 as i understand it, which makes it unecinomical for me. I'll be paying over the odds with fuel bills.
JAAAAAMES, are we going or are we not?
lol so if io hear nothing by 6 i will assume were not going ;) and i will head over to ashridge instead hahahahaha :D
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I'm leaving as soon as i finsih work at 6 so i will grab a couple of z's in the car when i pull up hours early lol :y :y
well unless i hear from james i wont be going, as i understand it he's fitting an exhaust so he can drive his car in the morning, an exhaust which may not turn up, and if there's not 3 cars present we have to pay £145 as i understand it, which makes it unecinomical for me. I'll be paying over the odds with fuel bills.
JAAAAAMES, are we going or are we not?
lol so if io hear nothing by 6 i will assume were not going ;) and i will head over to ashridge instead hahahahaha :D
surely he knows if its been delivered by now?
anyone got his mobile number?
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no response from James, appologies to all who tried to help us with this deal but it was for 3 cars not 2. Sorry guys. :( :-[
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Sorry chaps. I did reply to a PM yesterday saying it was highly unlikely I would be able to make it?
Apologies for the crossed wires - I thought relevent people were aware :-[
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In addition - I understand it would have been £10 more per car without me? Therefore if you chaps had to pay this extra cost - I will re-imburse it.
Cheers,
James
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You know what makes me laugh about the tinting laws?
You can't do jack to your car forward of the B pillar, but there isn't a law that says I can't have my helmet visor "limo black" if I so desire.
There is also no law whatsoever that says you can't wear "blues brothers" shades when driving either.
Go figure!
iirc dark visors where banned at one point, believe its now legal if you have a clear visor with you to replace dark visir with for night riding. But havent riden on road for years so may all have changed for bikes by now.
Gneneral idea was to be able to remove any dark tint at night. Visors and sunglasses can, axcessive tints cant.
ive ridden at 100 mph in the dark with a tinted visor,i was much younger and very stupid....and it was damn scary,wouldnt do it again or recommend it 8-)
Reminds me of the time I went Club 100 karting for the day at Buckmore Park.....
Lovely sunny day, tinted visor.....looked the dogs.......
However, the races over ran and the finals were staged after dark, under crap floodlights.....
Couldnt see a bloody thing and how I never killed myself or someone else God only knows....
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