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CycleSi



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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey
Swapping privacy glass for clear glass?

I am looking to buy a 3.6 TDV8 (or possibly a 4.2 S/C) but they nearly all come with privacy glass which l don't like.

LR have quoted me £1600 to have it replaced but I'm not sure I dislike it £1600 worth !!!

Who else can I speak to about replacing it and could I sell it on eBay once removed?

Thanks.

P.S. The precise spec. I'm after in case anyone's selling one is:

Stornoway Grey.
Cold climate pack - heated front & rear seats.
20" 10 spoke (HSE?) alloys.
Less than 50k miles.
NOT privacy glass.
NO sidesteps - I'm aware these can be removed.
Post #321159 Mon Nov 14 2011 8:55pm
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Martin
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I would perhaps find someone on here who wants to go the other way (non-privacy to privacy) and do a swap, rather than ordering new glass from LR and trying to sell the old. Like this site? Buy some RRSPORT goodies to show your support!
Post #321161 Mon Nov 14 2011 9:01pm
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CycleSi



Member Since: 25 Sep 2010
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Thanks - I hadn't really considered that but yes, that's a good idea.

Better get the car first and then see if anyone's interested.
Post #321164 Mon Nov 14 2011 9:08pm
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eddiek62



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I didn't really want it either but my privacy glass is very very light and I am actually staring to like it!!
Post #321166 Mon Nov 14 2011 9:19pm
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CycleSi



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Does it come in different shades of 'dark'?

I just assumed all privacy glass was the same.
Post #321167 Mon Nov 14 2011 9:24pm
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Nik



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Depends when and where fitted. After Market tints ie film can be applied in several different shades.
My tints which I'm assuming are factory fit are so dark you can't see in the car which suits me fine.

Nik

CycleSi wrote:
Does it come in different shades of 'dark'?

I just assumed all privacy glass was the same.
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Post #321171 Mon Nov 14 2011 9:52pm
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CycleSi



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If it was an aftermarket 'film' then I could simply have it removed. I was talking more about LR factory fitted privacy glass where the tint is 'in' the glass itself and therefore non removable.
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KEV1N



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I'm glad I'm not the only one who dislikes privacy glass and sidesteps on an RRS (or any RR for that matter). To my eyes just so Gangsta (sidesteps excluded, purely aesthetics) but, maybe, I'm just getting old...
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x5pea



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Laughing I've just bought a RRS without tints or running roared and think it looks weird.
Post #321332 Tue Nov 15 2011 9:41pm
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CycleSi



Member Since: 25 Sep 2010
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So if/when I buy a RRS with privacy glass which 'section' of the forum am I best posting for someone to do a swap?

Would it be General, Technical or Maintenance & Modifications OR all three?
Post #321334 Tue Nov 15 2011 9:48pm
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x5pea



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CycleSi wrote:
So if/when I buy a RRS with privacy glass which 'section' of the forum am I best posting for someone to do a swap?

Would it be General, Technical or Maintenance & Modifications OR all three?

None of the above, for sale section Laughing
Post #321350 Tue Nov 15 2011 10:56pm
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ajp166



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Why would you not want sidesteps???

I think they make the RRS look more 3D.... Very Happy
Post #321361 Wed Nov 16 2011 12:55am
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Most people prefer privacy so you will not have any trouble doing a swap......you will still have the cost of removal and installation though which I would think could be the bulk of the £1600...............I'd persevere and find one without the privacy, steps not a problem as you can remove those and sell them on here.
Post #321375 Wed Nov 16 2011 9:54am
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x5pea



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Jonny Fresh wrote:
Most people prefer privacy so you will not have any trouble doing a swap......you will still have the cost of removal and installation though which I would think could be the bulk of the £1600...............I'd persevere and find one without the privacy, steps not a problem as you can remove those and sell them on here.


Totally agree, or find one that has had aftermarket tinits thus allowing you to remove the film.

Chances of someone who wants to tint their windows going to the expense of removing all the glass and taking the Car off the road whilst the swap takes place I would say isn't going to happen.

For example Mine is tinited next week for 200 quid
Post #321383 Wed Nov 16 2011 11:01am
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eddiek62



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ajp166 wrote:
Why would you not want sidesteps???

I think they make the RRS look more 3D.... Very Happy


I hate the look of the sidesteps. The silver at the side makes them look very bulky which, in my opinion clashes with the strips at the bottom of the door making the whole thing look rubbish.
Post #321428 Wed Nov 16 2011 4:59pm
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