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df1



Member Since: 06 Aug 2011
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Heated windscreen worthwhile ?
As the title says, anyone with a heated windscreen, are they worth the extra money.

I was changing the windscreen rubber in my td5 today and cracked the glass, I got a price of €60 for the standard screen an €220 for a 3 wire heated, I'd need to buy the kit from mobile centre also which is around €125. All in with other bits such as carriage I'm probably looking at €300 extra for the heated over standard.

So am I mad to be considering it ? Are they just useful on frosty morning or will they help keep the screen de-misted on wet days too ?
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Re: Heated windscreen worthwhile ?
df1 wrote:
Are they just useful on frosty morning or will they help keep the screen de-misted on wet days too ?


Both! If you haven't got air conditioning to keep the vehicle demisted the heated screen is an excellent idea. I love the fact that on a frosty morning there's no faffing about with de-icer or credit card scraping.

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kingofthesparks



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Yes
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lukev01



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They are an absolutely brilliant invention. I don't yet have a Defender but I bought a pair for the S2A via a club group buy 3 years ago. Would never be without it now. One hero in the S2 club has organised two group buys for over 150 of them at a hugely reduced price. Might be worth a punt with a group buy here? Thumbs Up 1970 Series 2A 88"
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TJ101



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As above,, well worth it,,

Also fit them into the rally cars as a matter of course,, California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #177231 19th Oct 2012 7:56pm
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JWL



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And a yes from me, I had one put in when I had a screen change due to damage to the old screen. I paid the difference on the replacement through the insurance claim. The wiring I did myself for about £25 including a genuine switch though they have shot up in price nowadays.
Post #177232 19th Oct 2012 7:57pm
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Landlord



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Ditto, definitely worth it Thumbs Up 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
Post #177234 19th Oct 2012 8:01pm
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kmac



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I also agree. Don't know why all manufacturers offer this, unless Ford has some sort of patent on it.
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DarrenJ



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Not used it on the defender yet but when i had a Mondeo and Focus company cars it is now a must have!! Simply superb for frosty mornings, along with heated seats Wink Darren
Post #177240 19th Oct 2012 8:16pm
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df1



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Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated, I'll go order the heated one Monday morning.

Maybe heated mirrors from santy Rolling with laughter
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JJ



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A yes from me as well.
Heated mirrors are also an excellent and low cost mod.
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yep - another fan here Thumbs Up BM52
Post #177246 19th Oct 2012 8:38pm
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ZeDefender



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Obviously Thumbs Up

p.s. When you have it installed, try to make sure immediately you don't have any bad elements (hope for a cold day) - they are easily broken, as LR proved when refitting mine in Summer. Only just noticed Rolling Eyes Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Post #177248 19th Oct 2012 8:43pm
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df1



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Just reading up a bit on the wiring, I have a second battery so will be going to that for power but I see some people wire it so it only works while engine is running, is this the norm ?
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Landlord



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Yes or at least when the ignition on. 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
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