Are you interested in a heated windscreen?

Supervinnie40 · 29th November 2016, 10:33

Would you be interested in a heated windscreen? Please say so in your comment (I can't start a poll apparently).

More info is now known:

Price: 175 gbp excl vat and excl p&p (210 gbp incl vat) **Price based on 16 to 20 pieces**
p&p: 48 gbp (insured) excl vat (For NL the shipping cost is 130 gbp (insured))
Options: with or without rain sensor
Complete contents of the kit: The windscreen itself with a few wires attached to it. You need to buy a relay, some fuses and wire it in yourself.
These could be made/sent out in the end of February, but only if we collect enough people before the end of this week. These screens can roughly be made 4 times a year, totally depending on the amount of interest. Less interested may push the price up. If we don't make the February batch, the price could go up for the next batch.
The manufacturer requires a deposit before they start manufacturing. This deposit is a minimum of 40% of the total price. Depending on how this evolves, it might be better to get a 100% deposit. Further details need to be discussed depending on how this group buy goes.

If we have enough interested people before the end of this week (before 3 December), it can go on top of the Febraury batch. If we don't have enough interested people, we will need to wait till we get at least 5 people. Please note that the price goes up when the number of screens go down. The more we get to sign up, the lower the price goes.

Pros:
- Only 250-ish
- Works well against condensation
- Works well against frost
- New windscreen means: no scratches anymore

Cons:
- You need to install it yourself (or get somebody to do it)
- Most likely not to be covered by the insurance
- The wiring needs to be done by yourself (or a technician)

I'm still waiting for some replies from a company. This topic is to gauge interest for these. Please understand that if you say that are interested, that they manufacturer assumes you are actually gonna order.

An example of how to wire in the windscreen: The kit above only includes the windscreen, nothing else.

List of interested people:
Supervinnie40 - ready to pay
DaPol 2x - paid deposit
Neilll -paid deposit
Davpil
P2roverman - paid full
Alanaslan - paid deposit
Steve42 - paid full
handyjackdaniels

More details are visible for everybody here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
(only I can edit this sheet, but you can all view it)

DaPol · 29th November 2016, 10:57

Depending on the eventual cost I'd certainly be interested.

Supervinnie40 · 29th November 2016, 10:57

Small news: the company is going to make them, but that's all I can confirm right now. I've asked them to provide as many details as possible. So hopefully: more to follow.

Supervinnie40 · 29th November 2016, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaPol

Depending on the eventual cost I'd certainly be interested.

More info added now

DaPol · 29th November 2016, 12:09

Mark me as interested - just had a quote from a local windscreen fitter for £60 to remove the old screen and bond the new one in.

I'll need one with a rain sensor.

Dominic22 · 29th November 2016, 12:31

We have just completed a group buy for these on the 260's for members I am not sure of the delivery date yet but the company that makes them is based in Tamworth (Midlands) and looks a great product.

DaPol · 29th November 2016, 12:31

Will the company making these for you allow in-person collection? Would be nice to pay for the install with shipping savings if possible.

(Tried to PM you but your inbox is full)

Greeners · 29th November 2016, 12:36

Yes with rain sensor please.....

Dominic22 · 29th November 2016, 12:40

From our experience (260's) with the group buy that we sorted

For that price you need 20 confirmed orders at least, with deposits paid over to start them being made, collection is possible or get a local member to collect and hold them.

As we have already done this and the deposit has been paid it should be straightforward as the pattern etc will be already sorted to make our ones.

Supervinnie40 · 29th November 2016, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaPol

Will the company making these for you allow in-person collection? Would be nice to pay for the install with shipping savings if possible.

(Tried to PM you but your inbox is full)

They can be collected, but I'm not sure if they can fit it. When I check out the website, they don't seem to offer any fitting service. So I wouldn't count on it.

Inbox is filling up quickly at the moment

Other that have replied, please notice that I added some "conditions" to the opening post.

29th November 2016, 10:33	#1
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Are you interested in a heated windscreen? Would you be interested in a heated windscreen? Please say so in your comment (I can't start a poll apparently). More info is now known: Price: 175 gbp excl vat and excl p&p (210 gbp incl vat) Price based on 16 to 20 pieces p&p: 48 gbp (insured) excl vat (For NL the shipping cost is 130 gbp (insured)) Options: with or without rain sensor Complete contents of the kit: The windscreen itself with a few wires attached to it. You need to buy a relay, some fuses and wire it in yourself. These could be made/sent out in the end of February, but only if we collect enough people before the end of this week. These screens can roughly be made 4 times a year, totally depending on the amount of interest. Less interested may push the price up. If we don't make the February batch, the price could go up for the next batch. The manufacturer requires a deposit before they start manufacturing. This deposit is a minimum of 40% of the total price. Depending on how this evolves, it might be better to get a 100% deposit. Further details need to be discussed depending on how this group buy goes. If we have enough interested people before the end of this week (before 3 December), it can go on top of the Febraury batch. If we don't have enough interested people, we will need to wait till we get at least 5 people. Please note that the price goes up when the number of screens go down. The more we get to sign up, the lower the price goes. Pros: - Only 250-ish - Works well against condensation - Works well against frost - New windscreen means: no scratches anymore Cons: - You need to install it yourself (or get somebody to do it) - Most likely not to be covered by the insurance - The wiring needs to be done by yourself (or a technician) I'm still waiting for some replies from a company. This topic is to gauge interest for these. Please understand that if you say that are interested, that they manufacturer assumes you are actually gonna order. An example of how to wire in the windscreen: The kit above only includes the windscreen, nothing else. List of interested people: Supervinnie40 - ready to pay DaPol 2x - paid deposit Neilll -paid deposit Davpil P2roverman - paid full Alanaslan - paid deposit Steve42 - paid full handyjackdaniels More details are visible for everybody here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing (only I can edit this sheet, but you can all view it) __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000. Last edited by Supervinnie40; 8th December 2016 at 07:24..

29th November 2016, 10:57	#3
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Small news: the company is going to make them, but that's all I can confirm right now. I've asked them to provide as many details as possible. So hopefully: more to follow. __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

29th November 2016, 12:09	#5
DaPol Loves to post 75 CDTi Saloon Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bolton Posts: 302 Thanks: 47 Thanked 77 Times in 49 Posts	Mark me as interested - just had a quote from a local windscreen fitter for £60 to remove the old screen and bond the new one in. I'll need one with a rain sensor. Last edited by DaPol; 29th November 2016 at 12:12..

29th November 2016, 12:36	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Yes with rain sensor please..... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

29th November 2016, 12:31	#6
Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	We have just completed a group buy for these on the 260's for members I am not sure of the delivery date yet but the company that makes them is based in Tamworth (Midlands) and looks a great product.

29th November 2016, 12:40	#9
Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	From our experience (260's) with the group buy that we sorted For that price you need 20 confirmed orders at least, with deposits paid over to start them being made, collection is possible or get a local member to collect and hold them. As we have already done this and the deposit has been paid it should be straightforward as the pattern etc will be already sorted to make our ones.