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Post  willsavage 18/3/2009, 8:57 am

u guessed it, even tho the screen was warm, when folding it cracked. to be fair it has been merky and scratched for a while

was thinking about a glass rear screen from MGFmania, seen them in the mags for 149
what do people think, any1 got one or fitted it before??

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Post  Guest 18/3/2009, 9:06 am

I've not fitted one, but they were at Stoneleigh showing the screens and how to fit them. They have also provisionally booked to come to MGFest on the 2nd August.

Other alternative is BAS International who were the original manufacturers of the hoods for MG-Rover - http://www.car-hood.co.uk/

BAS are fitting the sportster hood to my car a week on Saturday. I'm having a fancy one, with a special rear screen (altho the screen is going to be standard one when initially fitted as they are still working out how to do what I have asked for!). Probably best not to ask me the price, as it isn't a standard one! I have to go back to wales once they have figured out how to print the screen the way I want it...
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Post  dressur 18/3/2009, 9:34 am

scubastewart wrote:I have to go back to wales once they have figured out how to print the screen the way I want it...

I'll bet - I've heard its a b*gger to make Burberry print seethrough
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Post  willsavage 18/3/2009, 9:34 am

thanks stewart

i did not want to pay that much for one, what was your opinion of them?
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Post  Guest 18/3/2009, 10:04 am

They look ok for the money. Obviosuly they are nothing like the sportster hood which is completely sealed, but otherwise they seem good value.
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Post  Dark Knight 18/3/2009, 6:27 pm

Hi Will

You could always give this a go, check this thread for a woman called Sonia

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=176976&highlight=sonia+screen+repair

Might be ok if you don't want to pay too


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Post  willsavage 18/3/2009, 7:55 pm

thanks paul

i saw that, but i thought for for the extra 50 quid it would be worth having the glass screen, as it wont crack, the visability is pretty much the same, plus i think it looks just as good if not better than the plastic screen (obviously people have different opinions) and it the hood still folds then thats a win win
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Post  Dark Knight 18/3/2009, 9:00 pm

willsavage wrote:thanks paul

i saw that, but i thought for for the extra 50 quid it would be worth having the glass screen, as it wont crack, the visability is pretty much the same, plus i think it looks just as good if not better than the plastic screen (obviously people have different opinions) and it the hood still folds then thats a win win

but isnt the difference more than £50 now? I saw your post thats its gone up to 189 so thats now £75.

Also bear in mind a glass screen although clearer does restrict view out of the rear

Anyway, its up to you at least you have some options!

one last idea, just leave the hood down all the time! Laughing
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Post  Seb 18/3/2009, 9:47 pm

A few years back I needed a new rear screen, I opted for the plastic screen and got it done at some womans house near Heathrow. (This could be sonia but i cant remember her name) She used to work for an MG garage fixing the windows but as the company went bust she set up her own business on the side!

Unfortunately I havent got her number anymore but I was very impressed with the price and the job!

If Sonia is the same woman I would definitely recommend her!
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Post  Dark Knight 18/3/2009, 10:03 pm

Seb wrote:A few years back I needed a new rear screen, I opted for the plastic screen and got it done at some womans house near Heathrow. (This could be sonia but i cant remember her name) She used to work for an MG garage fixing the windows but as the company went bust she set up her own business on the side!

Unfortunately I havent got her number anymore but I was very impressed with the price and the job!

If Sonia is the same woman I would definitely recommend her!

Yes will have been sonia she's based near heathrow!

there you go Will can't beat a recomendation!
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Post  willsavage 18/3/2009, 11:35 pm

thanks guys, i have deicided i wanted a glass screen now, as i dont want this happening again, plus i use my car everyday and it does get frosty. i guess i will just have to pay the 189, but i guess in the long run, it will be good value

it is now ordered! now i just need voluenteers to fit it!!! Smile
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Post  Rich 18/3/2009, 11:46 pm

I had mine done back in 2004 by a guy in Bletchley, MK. It cost me £80 fitted and he used a different grade plastic to the original ones. It feels different to the original too and is still going strong. However, I think I would go for a glass one if mine ever went again, purely as it's great value for money. I wouldn't be particularly bothered about the slight restriction in the rear view, as just about all the time I'm driving, the hood is down!!!!

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Post  willsavage 19/3/2009, 1:11 am

thats what i thought. around £100 for a plastic one, which could go again or 189 for a glass one with the heated option, seemed like a no brainer, just need to fit it, aparently it comes with a dvd showing me and they will also send me several emails. should only take 2-3 hours tops according to them. but we shall see
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Post  Dark Knight 19/3/2009, 2:21 am

like my hoops should have taken 3-4 hours. took me 10! Shocked but then again i am a perfectionist!
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Post  willsavage 19/3/2009, 2:32 am

o dear

i guess it may take a while but i think the benefit will be worth it!

you not thought about urgrading yours paul?
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Post  Dark Knight 19/3/2009, 2:36 am

willsavage wrote:o dear

i guess it may take a while but i think the benefit will be worth it!

you not thought about urgrading yours paul?

No point my rear screen is like new! Plus it's never up anyway so don't see the point, my winstop is my glass rear screen Cool
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