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willyj

Member Since: 23 Oct 2009
Location: Carmarthenshire
Posts: 160

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Zermatt Silver

Masai window kit?

Looking at putting the tinted side windows in my hardtop 90

Have seen that masai do a kit with the rear door and quarters. 450 squid though

Are they quality for the price or are there any alternatives? Not intersted in the panoramic!

I tow alot so having some extra vision for reversing will be a godsend.

TIA

28th Nov 2014 11:22am

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

I have the slider in mine and they're great.

28th Nov 2014 1:01pm

willyj

Member Since: 23 Oct 2009
Location: Carmarthenshire
Posts: 160

Any implications on the vat element as ive claimed it back?

28th Nov 2014 4:35pm

Lorryman100

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 2686

Never tried the glass from Masai as I went for the original design from Landyglass, now VSG. Also Dave who designed the glass did a very professional fit for me as well. As you have a hard top this will need to be cut to allow fitting of the frame for the sliding glass. The one downside to the sliding glass windows is that eventually they rattle especially if you use the sliding glass. Mine were constantly in use for the 3 spaniels in the back and started to rattle hence why I went for the Landyglass. Have you considered the one piece panoramic glass? Again the cut out will still be done but you will have a secure one piece non rattle glass pane which you can see out off but is hard for any one to see in. VSG also supply the rear door glass and rear quarter glass. Claire Wright on here is Dave's better half, worst half?? Drop her a pm and let her know what you are looking for, you never know what is on offer until you ask. JMTW

Some pics on a 110.

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HTH

ps: Only joking Claire, I know you are the better half. :whistle:

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28th Nov 2014 7:05pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

It's not the panoramic he wanted

28th Nov 2014 7:23pm

Lorryman100

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 2686

The first picture shows the rear glass and quarter panels

The rest is another option to consider.

28th Nov 2014 7:29pm

willyj

Member Since: 23 Oct 2009
Location: Carmarthenshire
Posts: 160

Thanks lorryman

Were they 110 utilitys by anychance? Im sure my old 110 csw had the alpine windows further back?

I had experianced the window rattle in my old csw. For my 90 i think id prefer the original type.

28th Nov 2014 8:37pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

Same place as my alpine windows on a factory csw

28th Nov 2014 9:13pm

Vince VDB

Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: Champagne sur Oise
Posts: 60

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Lorryman100 wrote:
Never tried the glass from Masai as I went for the original design from Landyglass, now VSG. Also Dave who designed the glass did a very professional fit for me as well. As you have a hard top this will need to be cut to allow fitting of the frame for the sliding glass. The one downside to the sliding glass windows is that eventually they rattle especially if you use the sliding glass. Mine were constantly in use for the 3 spaniels in the back and started to rattle hence why I went for the Landyglass. Have you considered the one piece panoramic glass? Again the cut out will still be done but you will have a secure one piece non rattle glass pane which you can see out off but is hard for any one to see in. VSG also supply the rear door glass and rear quarter glass. Claire Wright on here is Dave's better half, worst half?? Drop her a pm and let her know what you are looking for, you never know what is on offer until you ask. JMTW

Some pics on a 110.

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge

Click image to enlarge

HTH

ps: Only joking Claire, I know you are the better half.

Hello

Its possible to see inside the 110 ?

:wink:

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28th Nov 2014 10:07pm

Enid_Puceflange

Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: edinburgh
Posts: 1168

I have also been looking at getting pan windows for my 90 hard top
I wonder if there would be enough interest drummed up to approach one of the
makers for a bit of a group buy discount?

G

28th Nov 2014 10:54pm

ClaireWright

Member Since: 12 Oct 2012
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 609

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Keswick Green

Thanks lorryman

28th Nov 2014 11:31pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

willyj wrote:
Any implications on the vat element as ive claimed it back?

The VAT regulations can be complicated to put it mildly!

It is not permissible to claim back the VAT on a 90 SW but it is permissible to reclaim the VAT on a 90 HT.

Now if I remember correctly the VAT on a 90 SW is not reclaimable as despite it being considered a commercial it's official payload is below 1 tonne.

The big point is if you put windows in the back of a 90 HT are you officially converting it towards being a station wagon?

By fitting windows in the rear could it be taken that you are using the vehicle for private use? There are also rules about seats which can be fitted and removed from the vehicle.

Before spending money check carefully with your accountant or VAT expert about any VAT implications.

The alternative is to go ahead and hope you do not get an indepth VAT investigation.

Brendan

28th Nov 2014 11:57pm

Bristol 90XS

Member Since: 31 Oct 2010
Location: North of Bath
Posts: 223

I have had 2 sets of glass fitted by Dave - very impressed and happy customer.

I looked at Masai, thought was a cheaper looking alternative copy so went for the original which looks premium, feels premium and is fitted by Dave who knows more about glazing than anyone I haveever come across.

Masai is ok but you'll always be wondering ehy you didn't go for the real thing.

James

30th Nov 2014 10:40am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I too have 'Landyglass' 'VSG Glass' or whatever they have been coerced/forced to call themselves this week......You do not have to travel to them as they have 'authorised fitters' dotted about and my local fitter also did an excellent job and the glass was delivered there the very next day from speaking with Dave. There WAS also an issue with availability with Masai. This may not be the case now but check with the provider first, personally in the event of any mishap I feel better knowing that any replacement can be got the following day rather than having to possibly wait weeks on end.

Click image to enlarge 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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30th Nov 2014 10:48am

Enid_Puceflange

Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: edinburgh
Posts: 1168

^^^^^^^
That's a f'Kin nice looking 90!!

30th Nov 2014 10:53am

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