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SJM2018

Member Since: 06 Jul 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 296

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Aintree Green

Defender Upgrades: - Fixed side windows

Does anyone have any experience of these?

I'm weighing up whether to replace the seals / felt on the sliding windows (plus tinting them while they're out) or to just get a pair of these:

https://defenderupgrades.co.uk/product/lan...ted-glass/

It's a CSW; so basically a greenhouse and during the summer it gets hotter than a (insert your favorite metaphor)

.

I'd also get a pair of these:

https://defenderupgrades.co.uk/product/def...oof-glass/

And tint the quarter windows (replacing the seal with https://www.landroverdefendersecurity.com/...w-guards).

With the above, is it likely to be much cooler? Is there anything else worth while doing? 2011 CSW XS 90

6th Apr 2021 11:04am

jonny

Member Since: 10 Mar 2013
Location: North Wilts
Posts: 143

There is a part number for a fixed glass pane that replaces the sliding rear windows on a CSW, which is fixed in with rubber seals similar to used on the alpine / rear windows, see:

https://www.masai4x4.com/defender/side-sli...-p62709007

The LR standard glass is about £50/side but you may need to pay extra for tinted versions. When you order the seal you may need to get 'wider' lips to cover the rivet holes as well. If you fit it with the filler strip on the inside it stops someone removing it and popping the glass out, but it's probably not as secure as the frames you listed (but at that point, they will probably just chuck a brick through the window if they are that motivated!

6th Apr 2021 11:26am

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5738

1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue

I have just replaced my sliding windows in a 99' TD5 with ones from VGS and fitted OK. I needed to drill new holes for the new rivets.

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2032-19560.html scroll to the bottom of the topic 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

6th Apr 2021 11:41am

SJM2018

Member Since: 06 Jul 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 296

Cheers both!

I had looked to see whether I could replace the sliding with a fixed piece, but couldn't see whether it would have worked.

Priced up converting to fixed using genuine parts and comes in at ~£280 + plus the cost of tinting.

I'm not keen on the idea of drilling the body, so I'll give that route a go!

Has anyone had any luck tinting the rear window? I've been told it can look a bit

if you're not careful as you've got the heating element. 2011 CSW XS 90

6th Apr 2021 12:32pm

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5738

I didn't want to drill but had to. I think the later ones, the Puma windows, are these bonded in ?
Maybe an email to VGS with some questions might yield some results for you ? 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

6th Apr 2021 1:01pm

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