Heated front windscreens - any interest?

DMGRS · 1st October 2014, 12:38

In my quest to keep parts available for our cars and improve what we already have, I've been in talks with a company that manufactures heated windscreens.

Is this something that'd be of interest to any members? Cost isn't firm yet, but they're not too cheap (usually £250-£380 for other models when custom-made, plus specialist shipping).

I've had an iced up windscreen for the last few winters, and clearing it has been a right pain as it's quite large.

Nige B · 1st October 2014, 12:57

It is a pain in the winter , I agree.Mondeo and the like had them fitted years ago and can't understand why our cars didn't..

...that said i have the heated jets and a FBH and takes little time to clear and so not a viable option for me ...It is good however that people like yourself are trying to improve on the original spec. keep up the good work.

KWIL · 1st October 2014, 13:02

Must have rain sensor fixing plate

DMGRS · 1st October 2014, 13:03

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Originally Posted by KWIL

Must have rain sensor fixing plate

That's already been considered - we'll be doing 2 versions if we go ahead.

Jordan Apex · 1st October 2014, 13:06

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Originally Posted by nigeeb

It is a pain in the winter , I agree.Mondeo and the like had them fitted years ago and can't understand why our cars didn't..

...that said i have the heated jets and a FBH and takes little time to clear and so not a viable option for me ...It is good however that people like yourself are trying to improve on the original spec. keep up the good work.

I think Ford pattented the design

wesley · 1st October 2014, 13:10

i have my satnav senser on my dashboard. will this windscreen cause interferance please?

DMGRS · 1st October 2014, 13:26

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Originally Posted by wesley

i have my satnav senser on my dashboard. will this windscreen cause interferance please?

The signal can sometimes be 'upset' by heated windscreens, but I have used a TomTom in a Focus with a heated screen before. Took a little longer to lock onto satellites, but still worked OK.

If it becomes an issue, you could always mount an antenna elsewhere.

milleplod · 1st October 2014, 13:38

I'd be very interested. Can you knock one up for our Espace too please...that takes forever to clear a frozen screen!

Pete

doopydug · 1st October 2014, 13:39

As much as I admire what you are trying to do, Mat - I think the take up on this will be very low indeed

DMGRS · 1st October 2014, 13:46

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Originally Posted by doopydug

As much as I admire what you are trying to do, Mat - I think the take up on this will be very low indeed

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...

1st October 2014, 12:38	#1
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Heated front windscreens - any interest? In my quest to keep parts available for our cars and improve what we already have, I've been in talks with a company that manufactures heated windscreens. Is this something that'd be of interest to any members? Cost isn't firm yet, but they're not too cheap (usually £250-£380 for other models when custom-made, plus specialist shipping). I've had an iced up windscreen for the last few winters, and clearing it has been a right pain as it's quite large. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

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Nige B This is my second home honda civic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lowton Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 899 Thanked 616 Times in 490 Posts	It is a pain in the winter , I agree.Mondeo and the like had them fitted years ago and can't understand why our cars didn't.....that said i have the heated jets and a FBH and takes little time to clear and so not a viable option for me ...It is good however that people like yourself are trying to improve on the original spec. keep up the good work. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Nige B

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milleplod Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bolsover,home of the Beast!/La Correze. Posts: 828 Thanks: 81 Thanked 253 Times in 152 Posts	I'd be very interested. Can you knock one up for our Espace too please...that takes forever to clear a frozen screen! Pete __________________ L'enfer, c'est les autres.

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KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,968 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	Must have rain sensor fixing plate

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wesley Loves to post 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 401 Thanks: 292 Thanked 61 Times in 58 Posts	i have my satnav senser on my dashboard. will this windscreen cause interferance please?

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doopydug Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fife Posts: 1,595 Thanks: 88 Thanked 269 Times in 235 Posts	As much as I admire what you are trying to do, Mat - I think the take up on this will be very low indeed