Has anyone fitted the Pilkington heated front screen?

[paulsco]

I ordered a heated front screen including antenna at the Classic Car Show, but I am now having some doubts as to whether this was the best choice.
I have never driven a car with a heated front screen and it appears that some people have problems looking through the elements and blurred night vision.

Its a six week delivery time, so I think I may still have time to change my mind if I need to.

Any thoughts?

Paul

[PeterCrespin]

I had one on a supercharged V8 Daimler and another on a Cosworth Sapphire. Very handy in winter. Vision not an issue. But do you intend driving or parking outside in icy weather?

[JEP41]

I have one installed in my OTS, fitted while at Angus's workshops. It is excellent no distortion of view and great when the screen just steams up.

[Gfhug]

I've had heated front screens in both my XFs and think they are a wonderful safety device. Quick de-misting of the screen and no issues with seeing the wires. Yes, they can be seen, but not to affect your view ahead. I think anyone who sees the wires is looking at the screen and not the road ahead.

Why not arrange to test drive a modern Jaguar or Ford with a heated screen and see how you get on?

Geoff

[Heuer]

My Range Rover Sport has a heated screen and I can't see the wires during normal driving. Look hard and focus on them and you can.

[paulsco]

Thank for you replies; it is all very reasuring.

I've owned several classics and the reason I decided on a heated windscreen is more to do with misting up than it is about removing ice. I needed a new windscreen anyway and this seemed a good option.

This is a driver and I may well use it in the winter if I can be confident about the security issues.

Paul

[Stuart Exelby]

Hi - have one fitted to my daily driver (X-Type) and in reality, you don't see the wires...... your focus is beyond the bonnet and the wires are so fine that you do not see them.

I did have a sudden misting problem in another car (not fitted with heated screen) when I drove through a micro-climate and the whole car misted up - the screen option is a great safety feature in my view.

[PeterCrespin]

"I did have a sudden misting problem in another car (not fitted with heated screen) when I drove through a micro-climate..."

Otherwise known as driving into the cold store by accident when p*ssed after the office party.