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recarmen

Member Since: 11 Dec 2006
Location: Near Paris
Posts: 46

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga Green

Privacy Glass

Iâ€™m supposed to be delivered Wednesday the 21 the dealer propose to me the privacy glass (it will be done by a supplier). I have note chosen this option, but why not?

Please can you give me advise about the benefit of privacy glass.

Tankâ€™s "Lady": Discovery 3 HSE Seven TDV6 Tonga Green.
Options : Automatic Gearbox, Premium navigation system, Personal telephone integration system, Park distance control front, Powerfold exterior mirrors, Sunroof plus Alpine roof, Lower centre console cooler box, Cold climate pack, Full size spare wheel.
Privacy glass

Your future is in front of you don't turn around. Otherwise!!!

14th Mar 2007 9:38 am

Doctor Diesel

Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
Posts: 1587

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java Black

I have the factory privacy glass

benefits
1. security...you cannot see into the car
2. glare reduction....kids much prefer it
3. looks cool....and keeps car cool inside

4. Cheap option
5. can see lcd screens better in sunlight
6. Compulsory if you have a Java Car

disadvantages
factory fit....NONE
Dealer Fit Film......may scratch

a picture of mine

best is the security aspect 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum

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14th Mar 2007 9:45 am

DickyH

Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 81

An alternative view...
1/ It can make the side of the D3 look a bit like a van
2/ You will look like a drug dealer/pimp
3/ I think it is starting to get a slightly chavvy image, certainly around here anyway, but then this is Leeds...
It may be good for security and help the kids to watch movies

but it's not exactly a classy option in my opinion.
I'm just being honest.

14th Mar 2007 9:49 am

Doctor Diesel

Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
Posts: 1587

DickyH wrote:

It may be good for security and help the kids to watch movies but it's not exactly a classy option in my opinion.
I'm just being honest.

oh well, diversity keeps us as individuals

I may not agree but I'll defend your right to express your view!

still essential with Java Black imho

2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum

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14th Mar 2007 10:10 am

JakobVels

Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Copenhagen
Posts: 223

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java Black

Anybody know how many % of light the original privacy glass block/pass ?

Cheers
Jakob

14th Mar 2007 12:08 pm

gilmore

Member Since: 16 Jan 2005
Location: On the sofa
Posts: 2185

The factory fit tints look silly as there's nothing on the front side windows.
I think you're better off getting a less aggressive aftermarket tint on all side windows.
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rob All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.

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14th Mar 2007 1:07 pm

gilmore

Member Since: 16 Jan 2005
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Posts: 2185

The factory fit tints look silly as there's nothing on the front side windows.
I think you're better off getting a less aggressive aftermarket tint on all side windows.
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rob All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.

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14th Mar 2007 1:08 pm

NoDo$h

Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
Posts: 19689

Around here we call it "ugly kid" glass as it hides your hideously inbred progeny from the public. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.

14th Mar 2007 1:32 pm

Mossy

Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
Posts: 2683

2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver

NoDo$h wrote:
Around here we call it "ugly kid" glass as it hides your hideously inbred progeny from the public.

Or depending on how good a Friday night it was, it defines whether "she" get's to ride up front when I drive her home.

D3 HSE V8...

14th Mar 2007 1:57 pm

Nash

Member Since: 20 Oct 2006
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 108

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver

I've been also asking for "after market" tint glasses (film) from solarcheck...basicly with the intention of protecting the "ugly kids" from light. A part of light proection, there is a "product line" that includes a kind of mettalic layer that protect also from heat...but it makes a kind of "mirror appearence that i don't like.

Assuming that i'm not interested in that mettalic layer....and for the "regular dark tints".... There are three levels of darkness...light, medium, dark that alows to pass 28% / 15% / 6% of the light through the glass....

- Does anyone have the "lighter tint film"..is it worthy?
( I don't like this black,black...appearance. Ii'm thinking in the medium-lighter films)

Thanks Nacho

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14th Mar 2007 2:05 pm

recarmen

Member Since: 11 Dec 2006
Location: Near Paris
Posts: 46

The car I have now there is integrated stores in the rear doors it's very efficient too!!!

I think if I choose to go further, I will choose the medium darkness too.

"Lady": Discovery 3 HSE Seven TDV6 Tonga Green.
Options : Automatic Gearbox, Premium navigation system, Personal telephone integration system, Park distance control front, Powerfold exterior mirrors, Sunroof plus Alpine roof, Lower centre console cooler box, Cold climate pack, Full size spare wheel.
Privacy glass

Your future is in front of you don't turn around. Otherwise!!!

14th Mar 2007 3:16 pm

hudsonian

Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 196

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zermatt Silver

I have the medium dealer fit film, it is great for the kids in the back, that is the only reason I got it and it works a treat, however, if the kids were not there I would not have got it (a bit WAG for me)

14th Mar 2007 5:04 pm

Nash

Member Since: 20 Oct 2006
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 108

@hudsonian

- WAG??? (Sorry i don't understand)
- So.. do you think it's very dark...or it's ok. Do you think "lighter " could also do the job?.
- Internal....Does it keep the car very dark?

Thanks Nacho

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