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| Olsey Member Since: 17 Mar 2015 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 27  
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Hi all,
I'm looking to replace my existing windscreen with a heated one, as we've hit chilly minus temps here in Canberra, Australia. Therefore, I'm keen to know what's the best option, e.g. Land Rover, OEM or after market? From looking around original Land Rover ones are expensive but happy to go for it's the best option. Also, some windscreens come tinted (green?). I'm sure that the windscreen on my D90 is not tinted but can someone point out if there's any advantage with a tinted one? Cheers, Tim |
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30th May 2017 4:19am |
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| foxyred Member Since: 16 Jul 2016 Location: Nottingham Posts: 227  
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In the Uk tinted and clear are the same price, I have an aftermarket 3 point connection one in my 90 and its brilliant, Wife's 90 has a two point connection and its just as good.
The differences are a 3 point has two heating elements the 2 point has one. I paid £180 for the glass inc fitting in mine and £140 for the wife's but fitted it myself fit a newnew rubber seal. wired it in myself PS On a budget its a better upgrade than heated seats |
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30th May 2017 8:10am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17544  
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Pilkington.
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30th May 2017 9:25am |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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Tinted is what used to be called "Sundym" which was the brand name used for it by Triplex (Pilkington), it basically takes the sharp edge off the sun coming through the glass. In Australia you'll want tinted i would imagine. It's only a very faint tint, you usually only notice it on a cold morning when the glass is fogged up and looks green. If you want to check your existing glass. just get a sheet of white paper and hold against it while you look through the glass, if it still looks white, you don't have tinted glass. Original Land Rover ones are Pilkington - so i would but Pilkington over genuine Land Rover, much cheaper, same glass. |
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30th May 2017 12:26pm |
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| pj2106 Member Since: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire Posts: 1500 
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I would speak to Dave at VGS he can supply complete kit including wiring
Fit the best fit once!! 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid) 2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold 1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold |
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30th May 2017 4:43pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5112  
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Another vote for Dave at VGS
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http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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30th May 2017 4:48pm |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1875
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Not sure if Dave @ VGS will cover that area
 Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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30th May 2017 4:51pm |
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| pj2106 Member Since: 20 Dec 2012 Location: Huntingdon AKA The Shire Posts: 1500
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He regularly posts worldwide 2008 110 2.4 XS Utility (Hagrid)
2002 90 TD5 Hardtop (Sully) Sold 1998 300TDi D1 (Billy) Sold |
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30th May 2017 7:58pm |
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| Olsey Member Since: 17 Mar 2015 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 27
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Awesome! Thanks for all the responses!
I'll get in contact with Dave @ VGS. |
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30th May 2017 11:18pm |
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