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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3414   
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Not a fan of the panoramic windows myself... but everyone to his liking.
I believe late Td5s had the bonded frame sliding windows already, same as the Pumas. Earlier ones had the riveted frames. But stand to be corrected in this. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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8th Jul 2022 10:26am |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3674  
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Good looking 90! Let’s see some more pics to help us decide which windows you should fit!
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8th Jul 2022 2:49pm |
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| mattc Member Since: 10 Apr 2019 Location: Cheshire Posts: 73 
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Many thanks. Here are some more shots.
Yes, I'm not totally convinced by the panoramic windows. In a way, I think they'd keep the look similar, given that they'd effectively look little different from the current black panels. However, I prefer the look of the standard windows. The Defender specialist I use isn't a fan of the standard ones and reckons they quickly look tatty, unlike the panoramic windows.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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8th Jul 2022 2:59pm |
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| Defender SVX Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Co Durham Posts: 728 
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Windows are a personal choice I’m all for both standard and panoramic types but please please don’t cut your standard panels as they are quite rare in good straight condition especially with the solid rear panels.
Scour the web and get some late panels with windows even if you have to paint them that way you could always revert back to original or sell your lovely straight panels to offset the cost. Formerly mao99999 16 Focus RS Nitrous Blue. 11 FFRR TDV8 Vouge SE Black Black. 08 DEFENDER SVX SOFT TOP (SUPERB) 08 DEFENDER 110 DCPU Stornoway grey (Overland Exploration Unit) 05 Fiesta ST 150 Van 04 Jaguar XKR 4.2 Supercharged V8 02 DEFENDER 90 TD5 (next years soft top project) 95 DEFENDER 110 CSW 300 TDi Phoenix black 95 DEFENDER 90 HT Monti Carlo blue COUNTY 300 TDi 67 109" SERIES 2a TUNED 200 TDI 64 DAVID BROWN 990 rat look 55 86" SERIES 1 |
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8th Jul 2022 3:02pm |
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| Jeebs Member Since: 23 Oct 2015 Location: North West Posts: 197 
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Just got a few quotes to reinsure my defender after a long period off road. Insurance companies don’t care about windows. I tried to tell each company that my van had windows added at some point and they said if it doesn’t affect performance, we’re not bothered.
As long as you insure it correctly, I.e. as a light utility 4x4 or whatever the commercial classification I doubt you’ll have an issue. |
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8th Jul 2022 3:57pm |
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| mattc Member Since: 10 Apr 2019 Location: Cheshire Posts: 73
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Great. Thanks, both.
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8th Jul 2022 4:00pm |
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| Jeebs Member Since: 23 Oct 2015 Location: North West Posts: 197
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Don’t bother with NFU. Insane prices 😂
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8th Jul 2022 4:06pm |
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| mattc Member Since: 10 Apr 2019 Location: Cheshire Posts: 73
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I've been with Adrian Flux since I got it and they've been very good. (Not had to make a claim, thankfully.)
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8th Jul 2022 4:07pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2634  
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Not quite the same but i use the round convex mirrors that you can get from Halfords and stick to the wing mirrors.
That alone improved the visibility on my 90 HT. |
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8th Jul 2022 9:23pm |
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