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BigWheels



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Console reflection on r/h/ window
I've noticed that when driving in the dark, my console when back-lit, reflects on the r/h window effectively glaring-out the outer half of my door mirror since the 2 are in line.

Does anybody else have this problem, is there an extension console hood that can be fitted? (No, I don't accept opening the window as an alternative for bad design.)

Why are Defender windows so reflective?
Post #27664 21st Mar 2010 10:43pm
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K9F



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If you get your windows tinted it gets worse! When I look in my rear view mirror the relection is that good between the front and rear windows that I can see what's heading towards me rather than what's behind me!
If you read it slowly it does make sense! Honest! Rolling with laughter If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #27667 21st Mar 2010 10:54pm
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K9F wrote:
If you get your windows tinted it gets worse! When I look in my rear view mirror the relection is that good between the front and rear windows that I can see what's heading towards me rather than what's behind me!
If you read it slowly it does make sense! Honest! Rolling with laughter


I have that problem - i see the car in front in the rear at night! Mike
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Eduardo



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Same here...
But nothing to do Eduardo

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K9F



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Eduardo wrote:
Same here...
But nothing to do


Oh yes there is! Whistle Get used to it! Laughing

When I first experienced it I nearly had a brain fart trying to figure out what was going on! Rolling with laughter If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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I was initially quite surprised to see someone apparently coming up behind me with a closing speed of 80mph Shocked

The best thing to do for the rear window is obscure it with child seats, cargo barriers and window guards. Then you pretty much can't see anything in either direction Whistle

I've never noticed my instrument binnacle reflected in the side window though. Try turning your lights off and using the Force Thumbs Up One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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Re: Console reflection on r/h/ window
Why are Defender windows so reflective?[/quote]

could it be because they are made of glass Smile 2.4 90 XS
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Post #27695 22nd Mar 2010 10:21am
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110SEB



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Never noticed this one.

Buying a Mondeo could be a permanent fix?

Blinkers?
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K9F



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I can't really understand why this is an issue! Just rotate your head a complete 180 degrees and face backwards when driving forwards at night - problem solved! Anyone can do that! Can't they?????

Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #27699 22nd Mar 2010 11:05am
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Laughing Laughing

As one teacher said me sometime, "If the problem cannot be solved is not a problem anymore: it is a fact. If the problem can be solved also is not a problem: is just a thing to do".

I like the solution of rotate the head in 180° but I believe that require some practice...

Cheers! Eduardo

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Post #27705 22nd Mar 2010 11:57am
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Re: Console reflection on r/h/ window
BigWheels wrote:
Why are Defender windows so reflective?


All windows are reflective, it just happens that Deefer windows are also almost completely vertical (upright), rather than curved like most modern designs....
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Re: Console reflection on r/h/ window
draymond wrote:
it just happens that Deefer windows are also almost completely vertical (upright), rather than curved like most modern designs....


That's why when they get hit with a stone there are no 'glancing blows' but you inevitably need a replacement. I've had the misfortune of two windscreen replacements in a very short period of time.

Big Cry If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
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Yeah,

Also the windscreen works as a insect attractor...
In other cars with more curved and horizontal windscreens the insect tends to fly up and do not impact directly as in the Defender.

Cheers Eduardo

MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64'
MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo"

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Post #27823 23rd Mar 2010 12:24pm
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