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Endjin Member Since: 22 Jun 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2087 |
I have read a lot on the forums about the difference between the Factory Fit & Aftermarket Privacy Glass. The one thing that everyone seems to agree on is that with the Factory Fit Glass you can't see the Rear Window heated elements or the side window arial elements. This causes me some concern as on my RRS you clearly CAN see both elements. I am also sure that around the elements there are some small areas that look raised, as if it is a dark film applied to the glass over the elements. This points to the tint being aftermarket, yet my car was brand new from the LR dealer and I was charged the option cost for the privacy glass as it had "already been spec'd on the car"!! Is there a definative check (such as a code on the Glass) that will tell me which I have? If it turns out it's aftermarket then I will be looking for a refund as I was clearly told it was the LR Privacy Glass Option. 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
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Mon Sep 10 2007 9:50am |
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Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459 |
Take a picture and I'll tell you. TBH it's obvious, if you can see anything it's not factory. 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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Mon Sep 10 2007 9:51am |
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 |
The definitive way to check is to check the mfr mark on the glass. I forget exactly what it was called but it was a tradename that led you to believe it was tinted glass... Solaglass or Sun-something.... VA is right though, it will be blatantly obvious if you have it.
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:08am |
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Endjin Member Since: 22 Jun 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2087 |
Ok, Cheers VA.
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:10am |
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 |
Changed the links for your Endjin You need to link to the images themselves, not the gallery of the URL
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:15am |
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 |
Leave it alone!
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:18am |
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Endjin Member Since: 22 Jun 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2087 |
Thanks for assiting with my Numptyness Shmoogle
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:20am |
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 |
Dispatch war rocket Ajax
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:23am |
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Endjin Member Since: 22 Jun 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2087 |
Am strapping on my Rambo like bullet belts and removing the dust covers from my helicopter gunship as we speak!! I'm not over reacting am I 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black 2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby) GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010) GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007) GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black |
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:27am |
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Endjin Member Since: 22 Jun 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2087 |
On the Side Window it says:-
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:34am |
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Very Annoyed Site Moderator Member Since: 23 Aug 2005 Location: bat-wielding monkey-spanking tough-love zero-tolerance Euro-sceptic moderator - So just watch it! Posts: 19459 |
100% non-factory tint! Go get him! 2005 Zambezi TDV6 - Gone but not forgotten
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:34am |
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Endjin Member Since: 22 Jun 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2087 |
Grrrrrrr - B dy Stealers Cheers VA 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black 2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby) GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010) GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007) GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black |
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:36am |
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 |
Hmm, the plot thickens. Optikool was the word I had on mine now that you remind me of it - but your rear quarters definitely don't look like they are factory glass Maybe the Optikool name isn't to do with the tinted glass after all. TB might be able to confirm what to look for on the glass if there's an identifier for it. 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award - Joint Runner Up 2009 'Tech-Head Of The Year' Award - Runner Up Like it here? Then Donate to RRSPORT!! |
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:40am |
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Endjin Member Since: 22 Jun 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 2087 |
Hmm, Interesting, Any idea what the option cost is for the Factory Fit? I can't find it on the LR website. If I can get it then I can compare it with what they charged on my order form for the car. 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:44am |
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shmoogle Member Since: 07 Sep 2005 Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you! Posts: 24350 |
£350 on the MY08 price list
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Mon Sep 10 2007 11:47am |
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