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petet16
14-05-13, 02:49 PM
Well my heated screen arrived from Ricky Evans Motorsport today, it should be getting fitted tomorrow morning.
Fingers crossed the rain will give it a break, and then it'll be on with project "wiring it up".
No pics to post, we all know what a windscreen looks like lol
Skillen
14-05-13, 03:20 PM
Pics or it didn't happen!
I'm gutted I didn't have my mk2 project when the thread went up I'd have liked to combine a heated mirror/front screen heater button.
You linking it to the rear screen or mirrors or individually?
petet16
14-05-13, 03:26 PM
You want a pic of a windscreen lol.
I'm undecided about which way to go with wiring, I've got the Summer to think about it.
petet16
14-05-13, 03:40 PM
The screen
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/petet16/100_2274_zps30142fcb.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/petet16/media/100_2274_zps30142fcb.jpg.html)
And the box it arrived in
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y142/petet16/100_2275_zps03fe1b48.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/petet16/media/100_2275_zps03fe1b48.jpg.html)
Skillen
14-05-13, 03:51 PM
Needed a what's in the box thread!
Then an unboxing video.
I didn't really need a pic lol!
Wanna sell it? Lol
petet16
14-05-13, 03:55 PM
:p:laugh:
you'll have the 'first ever' zs/400/45/civic with a heated front screen in that case, one for the record books.
peterzs
14-05-13, 05:17 PM
Good luck for tomorrow.
:wave::wave::wave:
talkingcars
14-05-13, 05:23 PM
Could do with pictures of the tails.
petet16
14-05-13, 05:34 PM
The tails are about 15" long, 2 at each lower corner, and fitted to the edge of the glass, and are left outside when the screen is fitted.
I've had another look at the wiring diagram for the hrw on a mk2 and decided that the easiest way to wire it is by splicing into the feed that operates the relay for the rear screen to operate a fused relay for the front screen, and take a power feed from the ignition switch for the heating elements, it'll save having another switch, and will mean the front screen is timed like the rear one.
talkingcars
14-05-13, 05:37 PM
The tails are about 15" long, 2 at each lower corner, and fitted to the edge of the glass, and are left outside when the screen is fitted.
I've had another look at the wiring diagram for the hrw on a mk2 and decided that the easiest way to wire it is by splicing into the feed that operates the relay for the rear screen to operate a fused relay for the front screen, and take a power feed from the ignition switch for the heating elements, it'll save having another switch, and will mean the front screen is timed like the rear one.
I think that's what I will do but have been looking at the door lock switch wondering where that could be relocated to............have 2 heated screen switches but the front only working when the rear is as the front normally clears quicker than the rear.
It would be really useful to have a how to as I was driving around north London wondering how hard it can really be.
petet16
14-05-13, 05:43 PM
I've been thinking for a while about the options for wiring it, using a separate switch, or splicing into existing wiring, and decided to splice into existing wiring as the easiest option, I'll do a load of pics and a write up when I do the job.
petet16
15-05-13, 08:03 AM
Screen replacement in progress, the guy's arrived 3 hours earlier than expected, thats a good start hopefully.
petet16
15-05-13, 09:35 AM
Finished, just need a new top filler section, the old one split which is par for the course.
Jason who ran the group buy can supply the top filler for about £20, don't buy from xpart they're £100:blink: a pop, for a rubber trim !!!!
petet16
15-05-13, 09:41 AM
mk2 wiring diagram for the hrw,http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?p=300022#post300022 I've ordered cable this morning so I can match the original colours when making the loom for the front screen.
peterzs
15-05-13, 09:58 AM
Good mornings work, bit of a different re the top trim!!
:-D:-D
Where did the screen come from ? :ohmy:
petet16
15-05-13, 05:21 PM
Where did the screen come from ? :ohmy:
A group buy on xpf, they were supplied by Ricky Evans Motorsport, www.heatedwindscreens.co.uk
A group buy on xpf, they were supplied by Ricky Evans Motorsport, www.heatedwindscreens.co.uk
So they only do them for ZRs and that was a one off GB ?
Shame... thats not a bad price for the ZR ones either !
talkingcars
15-05-13, 05:27 PM
Where did the screen come from ? :ohmy:
There is a previous thread on here that I started on the subject with links, I believe he is planning a second but probably final batch.
talkingcars
15-05-13, 05:28 PM
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=22451
MG 53 ZED
16-05-13, 12:35 PM
Is the ZR windscreen the same size as the ZS windscreen as I would like to do this modification on my Zed at some point in the future. Brilliant modification.
petet16
16-05-13, 12:59 PM
No. the zr screen is different, that was why we ended up with a group buy for the zs as they were a custom batch.
If there was enough interest I'm sure a second group buy might go ahead.
Skillen
16-05-13, 01:31 PM
If the second order went ahead I'd be in for it but I can't post on xpf.
sneekyparrot
16-05-13, 01:33 PM
Second buy is defo going ahead so be worth registering on xpf to sign up for the buy. Jason requires a £100 deposit.
Paul
petet16
16-05-13, 01:36 PM
It's a good upgrade, you know you want it:cool2:
Skillen
16-05-13, 01:48 PM
Second buy is defo going ahead so be worth registering on xpf to sign up for the buy. Jason requires a £100 deposit.
Paul
I am registered my post just don't show up anywhere lol.
And I can only see about ten threads per section :/
http://forums.xpowerforums.com/showthread.php?t=62268
think that's the link you need.
petet16
16-05-13, 04:41 PM
http://forums.xpowerforums.com/showthread.php?t=62268
think that's the link you need.
That's the right thread, the top filler strip is a bargain at £20, xpart want £100 for that rubber moulding, I would also invest £20 in a fitting kit from ebay or xpart for the l/h & r/h trim strips, they are hard to get off without breaking the clips.
this is actually quite a good performance mod when you think about it.
What could you spend 300quid on, that will uprate your MG?
A stainless exhaust - worth a few bhp and perhaps a tenth
A daft stereo and bass box - probably slow you down with the extra weight
A remap - 10bhp, 0.5seconds quicker
or,
a heated screen.
Now, on a cold, icy, frosted or snowy day, you will be 5-10 minutes ahead of everyone else as they will still be scraping the ice & snow of their screens.
I only ever think of how nice the old works mondeo (with heated front screen) was on days like these, but that says a lot, because on any other day I would sooner be driving anything other than a mondeo.
Roll on the snow...
petet16
16-05-13, 04:57 PM
These are the clips that break http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-400-45-HONDA-CIVIC-5DR-EST1995-2005-8-x-RED-WINDSCREEN-SIDE-TRIM-CLIPS-/110998222425?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Other_Vehic le_Parts_Accessories_ET&hash=item19d8027659
Skillen
16-05-13, 06:00 PM
Well I tried to register interest on the thread and it said my post had gone to moderation (like all my previous posts there which were never done and why I gave up on the site)
So if someone already a member could express my interest that would be great.
petet16
16-05-13, 06:16 PM
Well I tried to register interest on the thread and it said my post had gone to moderation (like all my previous posts there which were never done and why I gave up on the site)
So if someone already a member could express my interest that would be great.
done, I think the reason your posts have to go to moderation is because you only have 3 posts, although the place is pretty dead these days.
Skillen
16-05-13, 06:22 PM
done, I think the reason your posts have to go to moderation is because you only have 3 posts, although the place is pretty dead these days.
Thanks pete.
Tbh I didn't think I had any posts because of that.
I'll have to look at what I've posted because I have no clue!
Skillen
19-05-13, 10:28 AM
Do the guys on xpf need payment? No one has acknowledged your post or pm'd me so don't know if they are wanting money or where to send it or what really!
petet16
19-05-13, 10:40 AM
Have you sent jasons on xpf a pm asking about payment details ?.
petet16
19-05-13, 10:48 AM
I've added you to the list mate, Jason must have seen the post because he was active on the forum last night.
Skillen
19-05-13, 10:53 AM
Have you sent jasons on xpf a pm asking about payment details ?.
I'll try again in my laptop. It wasn't wanting to do it off my phone.
Thanks for adding me!
petet16
19-05-13, 10:56 AM
He should contact you, I don't know if he needs a set number for a second group buy, it was a struggle to get the numbers the first time.
Skillen
19-05-13, 10:59 AM
He should contact you, I don't know if he needs a set number for a second group buy, it was a struggle to get the numbers the first time.
Thanks, I saw that he edited his post with my name.
I have pm'd him now so will wait and see what the craic is!
You any closer to wiring yours in?
petet16
19-05-13, 11:11 AM
He just messaged me on xpf, he's got your pm, he will reply with the details for the deposit.
I haven't progressed the wiring beyond ordering the bits I need to do the job, I'm busy getting our 180 ready for it's mot later this week, but if the weather stays dry I'll make a start on wiring
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