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2 hours ago, Keith26 said:

Three photos uploaded.  Keith

The exhaust looks great! Does it sound any different to the usual IS300h? 

32 minutes ago, Keith26 said:

I have an is300h report with rear spoiler  and quad exhaust.  A fab look from the rear but very much personal preference. Keith. 

You mean the TRD version? Do you have any pictures?

6 hours ago, Deadloak said:

Of course the sides are important, for safe viewing. But I like to know what is around all the time. Which is basically what for me, buying a car with them would take away. Plus you may as go the whole hog, and convert it to a van, if the rear view mirror is superfluous to you.

David.

 

I'm not saying that I never use it- I do, but I would not say that tint on the rear windows deprives you of seeing anything in the rear view mirror- it changes nothing. Personally, I have no problems with it, and I've always had tint on my cars.

3 hours ago, Deadloak said:

I test drove a New car for my Son a few years back. It had tinted (legal levels) rear quarter, and rear screen. The day I was testing it, was grey and overcast, and raining steadily.

Now I found it very difficult to spot cars leaving and joining the lane behind me, irrespective of whether they had any lights on or not. Probably exasperated by the tinting on the internal mirror.

From that day I vowed never to own one like it, as I'd found it very dangerous in my view. Others may not, but for me it is not an option I'd ever consider.

David.

 

I've already got the rear tinted- there's no way to go without it, it my opinion. It is absolutely essential. Besides, the rear view mirror is never as important as the sides, in my opinion. 

17 hours ago, 200h said:

70% tint is the legal amount so virtually no tint allowed, don't forget this mean 70% of light can pass through.

here is a link for the rules surrounding window tinting

https://www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules

I've seen the rules, but it's mainly a question of how they are enforced.

18 hours ago, dougie175 said:

I'm not against tint on the front windows at all I think it looks really good, far better than without. But I feel the tint limit is very much justified for safety reasons from personal experience.

I also couldn't be bothered with being pulled over and wondering if I might get points or have to remove the tint i.e. back to square 1 anyway.

If I was able to make a decision of front window tints purely based on aesthetics I would be with you, but unfortunately its not as simple as that

That's fair enough- makes sense. Some people can be bothered to deal with it, others don't care as much, and that makes perfect sense. 

2 hours ago, dougie175 said:

Ok you seem to have made your mind up anyway, not quite sure why you are asking what the factory tint level is if you are just going to disregard to law anyway just fit whatever is most aesthetically pleasing to yourself, the factory tint level is basically irrelevant to yourself.

If the police cant see into your vehicle how are they supposed to know if you match description of the person they may be looking for? You haven't really made a single point for a reason why you feel a ban on window tints on the front is logical.

There are several reason why they are illegal but you have stated yourself you have chosen to ignore them

I didn't call the UK cold? The point was the UK weather does not justify or create a need for front window tint unlike why some counties that have far more sunlight may find it is safer to allow tint on the front than not from a health point of view

Because I wanted to minimise the risk- they don't always give you points. Sometimes they just make you take the tint off on the spot. 

It's very simple- I'd rather have frequent police checks and have people going round with tint on their windows, than have no tint and less police presence. I don't see the point of saying why it should be allowed, because I don't see why it shouldn't be allowed in the first place. There are many more important safety checks they should consider, such as old tires on vans, and repairs. How many cabs do you see around with a cloud of smoke trailing behind them?! That's what the police should be dealing with, not window tinting, which is a minor issue. 

It's obvious that you are against tint, and I'm not saying we should have people going round with 5% tint on their windows, which looks like this: 

What I'm saying, is that some level should be made legal, such as 35%, as shown below:

You can still see the face of the person, but the car will not get as hot, and it definitely looks a lot nicer this way. 

23 hours ago, dougie175 said:

Surely not allowing tints on the front windows from your first point alone is a good reason for them to not be legal? Why would we want to make life harder for the police to catch criminals?

You may find this interesting in relation to other counties rules http://delightandinspire.com/2015/03/18/international-window-tinting-laws-for-cars-driving-around-the-world/ no I do not think other countries do not care for their peoples safety, it would seem due to increased sunlight in some countires they would see health benefits from tint, this however doesn't really apply in the UK

The level of tint on the front windows from factory on my Lexus appears to be around the legal limit to the human eye, traffic officers carry test equipment now in Cumbria so I am sure they will in London so could test it for you

Have you even read what you just wrote? Not allowing tints can NEVER, EVER be a REASON for not allowing them. It is the end result, not a cause. And sometimes you  have to make a sacrifice. I'm no drug dealer, so, in my case, tints will not get in the way of the police. 
Have a look at this (USA):

http://www.solargard.com/window-films/automotive/tint-laws

Besides, I wouldn't call the UK cold in the summer- if anything, it's as sunny and as warm many other countries. 

Anyway, we'll see. Personally, I see very few downsides in having my windows tinted, so I'll probably just go ahead with it. 

17 hours ago, dougie175 said:

I'm confused what "the government" or "the system" has to gain out of making darker front window tint illegal?

After driving a vehicle with darken front windows as mentioned earlier I can understand why they are illegal, I would never forgive myself if something happened and I would always question would it have happened if I didn't have tinted front windows. Its not worth questioning yourself in the event of an accident or attracting unwanted attention but that's just my opinion

It's simple- having dark windows doesn't allow the police to see inside, and this makes crimes a lot easier, since the driver's face can't be seen in this case. However, they come up with "safety" as a reason. So, what about the other countries in the world where tint is legal? Have they, in your opinion, given up on their people? Obviously not, so it's not a valid argument. 

And yes, there is a certain level of risk, same as there is a certain reward that comes with tinted windows.

Either way, the reason for this post was not to discuss such things, but rather to find out the level of tint the Lexus has from factory. 

20 hours ago, steveledzep said:

With a philosophy like that, you should drive an Audi or a Beamer.  You'd be in good company there....not here !!!!

That's the thing- I don't want to follow a certain brand, and not all BMW drivers are the way they are described to be.

50 minutes ago, DJP said:

If it's illegal then whether you like the style of it or not is irrelevant, it's illegal. If you want less heat when it's sunny I suggest the climate control Lexus have thoughtfully provided should be more than adequate.

That's just hilarious. I'm guessing you don't download pirate music either? And you always wait for the green light to come on before you cross the street? 
Not everything that's illegal is harmful. Some things are made illegal for the benefit of the government and the system. And I always do what I want to do, instead of following the guidelines. It's the only way to live, in my opinion. 

4 hours ago, zippyone said:

Hi Dan,

I don't think you have said why exactly you want to make the screen darker, is it because you want to lessen the UV?  is it because you want the glass to act more as a sunshade? do naughty things without being seen? make a rare car even rarer, as you won't see any others as they go by? or just to make a name for yourself as the local prat, with a smart expensive motor? If it's the latter, then I feel that you'd be more suited to a BMW or a Benz. You have a nice motor, expensive and rare, don't ruin it, enjoy it.

Here, in the south of Europe, where the sun and UV is stronger, the drivers' generally wear sunglasses to good affect, as indeed I do. They come in various shades and colours and I can still say to my wife, on the rare occasion, " hey!, is that one of us up ahead?" Each to their own I suppose.

Best wishes.

Michael.

 

I want to make the car look nicer and I want less heat in the summer. Having tint on the rear windows but nothing in the front looks slightly weird, in my opinion. And I will totally see everything around me, because I've had a tinted car before- you should try it before criticising it, because you wouldn't be saying that if you had tried it. 

I see your points, but the illegality of tint is something that is very debatable. And I absolutely hate it when people start looking at you when stuck in traffic.

9 hours ago, wh05apk said:

Same here,  presumably style is more important than safety? 

I see a lot of cars with illegal tints and normally then spot other offences,  people seem to think having heavy tints means you can't be seen using hand held mobiles or not wearing seat belts,  if I spot this I'm sure plod do as well,  why advertise yourself. 

As an ex motorcyclist I am aware how important visibility is,  and tinted windows only make it worse,  that is why there is a maximum level. 

It is indeed. I don't like the look of a car that is partly tinted and partly not. 

And I don't use my phone in the car because I've already been fined for it. As for not wearing a seatbelt, that's not my case- I've been in two car accidents, so I always wear my seatbelt. 

Lastly, I'm a motorcyclist too, so I can definitely tell you that it's never about tints. Never. If people don't look in their mirrors and are not aware of other road users, tints won't make a difference. I've had a tinted car before, and, if anything, it made me use my mirrors even more often! 

Don't get me wrong- I understand that tints have downsides, but it's a matter of what you find to be more important.

9 hours ago, DJP said:

 

I'm struggling with why you'd deliberately put something on the car at a level that's illegal in the first place.

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Mainly because I like the style of it as well as less heat when it's sunny. Besides, I'm not looking at tints that let in just 5% of light, and 35% is more than enough- try it, and you'll see what I mean!

5 hours ago, rayaans said:

I presume you mean UV blocker? Its not a "tint" in the lay man's term as in "Blacked out"

No, I mean tint- that's what they call it, and a UV blocker is entirely different. Tint doesn't have to be blacked out- it has different levels, as you probably know.

8 hours ago, dougie175 said:

This is 50% tint on a white lexus, for the front it looks dark enough to me, there is a reason the police don't like dark tints on the front.

Many years ago I bought a car that came with 70% tints on the front so let 30% light through and I didn't notice half of much in my peripheral vision with dark front windows, but its down to your personal choice if you are not concerned with that side of it, whatever you think looks better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYw27expQUA

In my opinion a 50% tint looks nice and dark on a white car

I had the 35% for two weeks, and then I nearly got caught, so I took it off. That said, I don't normally drive in dark areas, so the tint doesn't hurt that much, although I see your point. 

The 50% looks ok, but not really great for the summer? That said, it does look a lot darker on white cars. 

1 hour ago, Kodiak Sky said:

The rear windows are tinted green on my car, which makes them appear ever so slightly darker. 

My rears let in 20% of light, and I want the front to let in 35%. I think 50% is just too low and doesn't do much.

1 hour ago, dougie175 said:

I presume you mean 35% ontop of the factory tint which will leave you somewhere around 55-65% tint depending on what the factory tint level actually is on the Lexus.

65% will look nice and subtle, however it is illegal on the front windows, most spots wont touch the front windows because of this.

As your vehicle is white a lower tint will look darker than on a darker coloured car also

No, 35% of light coming through the windows. I don't mind the fact that it's illegal- very few people get points for it, so I'd rather get that. 
Good point about the colour of the car, by the way!

1 hour ago, wh05apk said:

you probably have 30% already, so an extra 5% would probably not make any difference to appearance, which is presumably what you are looking for?

No, as in 35% of light coming through!

3 hours ago, wh05apk said:

?? mine are tinted?

Usually manufacturers will tint up to the legal maximum, don't do it, you'll look like a chav!

It depends- if I were to use 35% tint, I think it would look alright, no?

5 hours ago, rayaans said:

Is doesnt have a tint from factory. Whatever is on there is aftermarket.

2 hours ago, rayaans said:

Its aftermarket. No IS's have a factory tint option.

Have a closer look at your cars. The windows are slightly tinted, and don't look fully clear. 

Hi everyone! I want to tint my front windows slightly, but I'm unsure of what the factory tint level is. It's important, because the police rarely interfere unless less than 30% of light comes through. I'm pretty sure, that the IS has about 20/30% tint from factory. Am I wrong?

On 9 February 2016 at 4:18 PM, joachim_tang said:

I saw this spoiler installed on FSport White and it seems a little bit weird ..... Anyone has any idea for similar style to GSF one on an is300h ? 😄

Joachim

The spoiler I ordered, or some other one?

On 4 February 2016 at 7:53 PM, PaulWhitt20 said:

Here are the ones in the above link fitted.

Those look significantly better! I ordered them too.

On 8 February 2016 at 3:17 PM, capese21 said:

I fitted the Lexus OEM type designed for the IS300. looks the part in body colour imho.

 

I have to admit, it suits the car when it is red. Can't say the same for the white one, but that's just IMHO!