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| Vizsla Member Since: 18 Nov 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 96  
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I have been thinking about adding windows to the rear of the 90HT and there are obviously a number of options, with Landyglass and Masai being the two front runners.
I like the look of the Landyglass panoramic panels BUT there are a few things I need to consider before spending the amount involved, particularly when taking into consideration our use of the vehicle. The truck is used primarily for transporting our two dogs to walks and will be used for the occasional camping trip. There are no rear seats and I wont be fitting any. I therefore don't really need windows but would like to have the ability to see out when manoeuvring (and before anybody says it, yes I can drive a van  ) - it's simply helpful to have vision when filtering into fast moving traffic at a junction or the junction doesn't allow me to place the truck at 90deg for good vision.
The other factor to consider is that I have the interior currently trimmed with carpeted side panels and don't want to lose the convenience of having storage nets on the rear of the panels, the sound deadening benefit of them or the positioning of the worklight switches I have placed there (hopefully in photos below). They make a utility much less utilitarian 
If I fit windows of some type I would therefore like to cut out an aperture in the internal panel corresponding to the window to give me vision out of the 'front half' and keep the back half for netting etc. Hope that makes sense. So, If I went with a full width window (OE size window frame only or Landyglass style) I would probably therefore not get the full benefit considering the cost. The other alternative I have seen is Masai Blindspot windows http://www.masaiwindows.com/store-2/#!/~/c...ort=normal Has anyone had these fitted? What do they look like in reality and what is the quality like? It does look like a possible solution as I would only have to cut an aperture in half of the van side and a corresponding aperture in the internal trim panel. I'm just a bit concerned it might look odd (small glass piece stuck on the side) compared to the full length panel of the Landyglass solution. Any view or comments very welcome before I make a potential mistake...... 
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22nd Apr 2014 1:36pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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The horsebox side windows look a viable option for you from the Masai site? Cheap option too at a fraction of the blindspot windows if all you want is a little vision out the side.
 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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22nd Apr 2014 2:16pm |
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| pjb Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Sunny Oxford Posts: 1244 |
Personally I would go either for standard landy window or a full length panel as although expensive when you come to sell will someone want sides with small windows when if you put full windows in you can always if tinted part cover inside with your interior panels the exact size you leave inside is then up to you - you can go as big or as small as you like
I've just bought / buying a pair of side panels & windows as my hardtop although superb I do miss not being able to see out the side  2020 P300 HSE |
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22nd Apr 2014 4:21pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 
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Personally If I went back to a 90 I'd seriously be looking at horsebox windows. Especially opening ones with having dogs, I have external grills on my 110 so I can leave the windows open and know the dogs and motor are safe when parked. Putting smaller windows in would be beneficial for the blind spot just behind your shoulder and some of them look a lot more classy than those triangular ones sold in the comics.
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22nd Apr 2014 5:59pm |
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| Leenorthants Member Since: 08 Sep 2013 Location: Silverstone(ish) Posts: 856
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Try here http://www.transportwindows.co.uk/index.ph...roductid=4 helluva lot cheaper than Masai!
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22nd Apr 2014 9:54pm |
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| Nobby Member Since: 09 Aug 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 444 
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22nd Apr 2014 10:42pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19578
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Lots of options here: http://www.masai-land-rover.com
As Mal suggested. |
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22nd Apr 2014 11:18pm |
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| me@td5.org Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: Warwick Posts: 856 
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There are the more common triangular blindspot windows but personally I don't link the look. With the Masai Blindsport windows you could couple them with the mud hardtop trims to create a neat install. www.td5.org
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23rd Apr 2014 7:21am |
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| Cheshire110 Member Since: 26 Jul 2013 Location: Cheshire/London Posts: 2724
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I think it's a shame to put non factory windows in a defender. Landyglass I like as it keeps the hardtop shape but the triangular/blind spot/horse box windows just look odd IMO.
If it were me I'd put in the factory windows and the genuine interior trim Cheers, David Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8. |
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23rd Apr 2014 9:19am |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1709
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I think Davids right, Its like when you look at a lot of series land rovers on ebay which are let down by the wrong windows.
Personally I think as you've got such a lovely looking defender (I am Biased  )you should either live with it and just check the mirrors carefully or go for genuine full sized windows , maybe a heavy tint to avoid nosey folk I like the idea that you could still put your trim panels a bit cut down on top and would seem an ideal solution. Defender puma dormobile camper |
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23rd Apr 2014 3:41pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11240 
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I think David and Tom are wrong
You should alter and adapt it to suit your purposes, which is what Defenders are built for. If it becomes a problem later on then just swap the panels for new and the problem is solved. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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23rd Apr 2014 4:06pm |
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| SailingTom Member Since: 19 Nov 2013 Location: ESSEX Posts: 1709
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Also very true
and im no person to talk about keeping it standard looking and not adapting it to suite your needs so do what you like its your car! Defender puma dormobile camper |
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23rd Apr 2014 4:22pm |
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| adafish Member Since: 30 Mar 2009 Location: atherstone Posts: 1376 
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have look on here .... a few pictures of options... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic28271.html Putting Dreams on Drives at JLR Solihull..
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23rd Apr 2014 4:54pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Few more pictures and opinions here:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic22833....landyglass 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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23rd Apr 2014 5:18pm |
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