Heated front windscreens - any interest? - Page 2

Neil1 · 1st October 2014, 13:47

This is something I would like.
Start the engine and let it do it's thing...

doopydug · 1st October 2014, 13:50

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

There was a similar group buy on the ZS forum, and that really took off - 2 runs of 20 done (from memory) and people clamouring to get them after that, too.
You never know...

It would be great if it did !

OddSox · 1st October 2014, 13:52

I dont mean to put a damper on this, they are very handy but a big and unavoidable problem is ONE small stone chip and the element is kaput and cannot be fixed. Ive had 2 fords with this problem so im speaking from experience. On both occasions window specialists said they couldnt be repaired and would have to be replaced.

chipsceola · 1st October 2014, 13:55

another reason to buy a 1.8 K4, ultra quick warm up and with ATC screen clears almost as quick as a Fiesta with heated screen.

DMGRS · 1st October 2014, 13:59

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Originally Posted by OddSox

I dont mean to put a damper on this, they are very handy but a big and unavoidable problem is ONE small stone chip and the element is kaput and cannot be fixed. Ive had 2 fords with this problem so im speaking from experience. On both occasions window specialists said they couldnt be repaired and would have to be replaced.

I completely agree - it is a problem with heated screens. It's just a risk that has to be taken, unfortunately.

Sidetops · 1st October 2014, 14:57

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Originally Posted by Jordan Apex

I think Ford pattented the design

Indeed they did. But that expired in 2005 I believe (patents last 20 years)

BigAde · 1st October 2014, 15:24

A nice idea as it's the number one thing I miss from my Mondeos. However at that sort of price, I can't see me going for it, not unless mine was already damaged and it's another modification to declare to the insurance.

keithybhoy · 1st October 2014, 15:58

yeah id be interested as its another mod that would be great and we need this side of the wall lol

OddSox · 1st October 2014, 16:06

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Originally Posted by BigAde

A nice idea as it's the number one thing I miss from my Mondeos. However at that sort of price, I can't see me going for it, not unless mine was already damaged and it's another modification to declare to the insurance.

Correct and im guessing that no insurance company would replace a heated screen for the £75 exess on a normal windscreen?

coab · 1st October 2014, 16:19

You can just wire it to the heated rear screen set up!

Insurance can pay you the going rate for a normal one and you pay the difference. Cant see a problem if you explain it to them when its done.

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chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	another reason to buy a 1.8 K4, ultra quick warm up and with ATC screen clears almost as quick as a Fiesta with heated screen. __________________ Chips

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Neil1 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T CDTI Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts	This is something I would like. Start the engine and let it do it's thing...

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BigAde Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T+ 135 CDTi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,502 Thanks: 511 Thanked 224 Times in 178 Posts	A nice idea as it's the number one thing I miss from my Mondeos. However at that sort of price, I can't see me going for it, not unless mine was already damaged and it's another modification to declare to the insurance.

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keithybhoy Banned MG ZT-T190 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,020 Thanks: 114 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	yeah id be interested as its another mod that would be great and we need this side of the wall lol

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coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,147 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	You can just wire it to the heated rear screen set up! Insurance can pay you the going rate for a normal one and you pay the difference. Cant see a problem if you explain it to them when its done.