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MiniMpi · Sep 24th, 2006, 09:54 PM

HEATED SCREEN?

Not sure about Visibility pack,I was ordering everything in it bar the heated screen so put it down on my spec but would like to know what people think of the heated screen in current model?
Do you notice the 'lines' in the screen? Even at night?
If you wear glasses, are you 'drawn' to the lines?
It's only €90 over what I was ordering but want to know if it's good or not.
Thanks in advance,
Fergal.

minicore · Sep 24th, 2006, 10:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMpi (original)

Do you notice the 'lines' in the screen? Even at night?

Yes, but usually only in bright sun. 90% of the time (probably more) I forget they're there.

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMpi (original)

If you wear glasses, are you 'drawn' to the lines?

No, although I don't wear my glasses all the time (but having them on does not seem to make the lines any more apparent).

MiniMpi · Sep 24th, 2006, 10:16 PM

Cheers Minicore,
Thanks for the reply.
Fergal.

minisoopercooper · Sep 24th, 2006, 10:29 PM

heated front screen is great

yes you notice it at 1st but then you forget about it - I never notice it at all now - except on freezing winter evenings when I leave work and everyone else is scrapping their screens - where as mine just clears in seconds with the press of a button

Scrogg · Sep 24th, 2006, 10:49 PM

I've just got this feature back after not having it on my last two MINIs, and I'm so glad I have with winter coming!

After 8 years with Ford having 'Quickclear' (as they call it) on every car I drove I soon missed the speed and convenience of de-icing in the morning, and I certainly don't notice the lines in the screen at all.

Worth every penny (O.K, cent!) of the 90 Euros!

MiniMpi · Sep 24th, 2006, 11:04 PM

Thanks for replies Minisoopercooper and Scrogg.
Will probably go for it now alright.

I had a heated screen in a rental Rover 600 back in 1997 when I was touring Scotland and while everyone was out scrapeing their screens after overnight snow, 5 minutes later crystal clear

Scrogg, are you down South or up North?

Fergal.

Scrogg · Sep 25th, 2006, 07:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMpi (original)

Scrogg, are you down South or up North?Fergal.

Hi Fergal,

I'm down South, but the wrong side of the sea now after my parent's dragged me over here twenty-odd years ago.

I was born in Wexford (Dad's home town) but grew up in Ballymoney (Mum's) and still come back whenever I can (which is nowhere near often enough!)

I'm still flying the flag though, as you can see!

Éirinn go Brách

Simon

Paul · Sep 25th, 2006, 09:45 AM

I've posted this on another thread already. You can see them, and the time you'll see them most is at night on country lanes with oncoming lights. But it's not really an issue as you "look beyond them". If you park outside in the winter the good points far outweigh the bad in my opinion.

MiniMpi · Sep 25th, 2006, 07:30 PM

Thanks Paul.

Sep 24th, 2006, 09:54 PM	#1
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 05:12 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Heated Screen HEATED SCREEN? Not sure about Visibility pack,I was ordering everything in it bar the heated screen so put it down on my spec but would like to know what people think of the heated screen in current model? Do you notice the 'lines' in the screen? Even at night? If you wear glasses, are you 'drawn' to the lines? It's only €90 over what I was ordering but want to know if it's good or not. Thanks in advance, Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Sep 24th, 2006, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 2,186 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMpi (original) Do you notice the 'lines' in the screen? Even at night? Yes, but usually only in bright sun. 90% of the time (probably more) I forget they're there. Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMpi (original) If you wear glasses, are you 'drawn' to the lines? No, although I don't wear my glasses all the time (but having them on does not seem to make the lines any more apparent). Now driving a 2006 Brabus Roadster Coupe PW/B Cooper S Works has gone to its new home!

Sep 24th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 05:12 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Cheers Minicore, Thanks for the reply. Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Sep 24th, 2006, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Me again Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 19,523 Offline	heated front screen is great yes you notice it at 1st but then you forget about it - I never notice it at all now - except on freezing winter evenings when I leave work and everyone else is scrapping their screens - where as mine just clears in seconds with the press of a button ↑↑↑ - Click me for the event of the year. - ↑↑↑

Sep 24th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 05:12 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Thanks for replies Minisoopercooper and Scrogg. Will probably go for it now alright. I had a heated screen in a rental Rover 600 back in 1997 when I was touring Scotland and while everyone was out scrapeing their screens after overnight snow, 5 minutes later crystal clear Scrogg, are you down South or up North? Fergal. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

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Sep 24th, 2006, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 15,069 Offline	I've just got this feature back after not having it on my last two MINIs, and I'm so glad I have with winter coming! After 8 years with Ford having 'Quickclear' (as they call it) on every car I drove I soon missed the speed and convenience of de-icing in the morning, and I certainly don't notice the lines in the screen at all. Worth every penny (O.K, cent!) of the 90 Euros!

Sep 25th, 2006, 07:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniMpi (original) Scrogg, are you down South or up North?Fergal. Hi Fergal, I'm down South, but the wrong side of the sea now after my parent's dragged me over here twenty-odd years ago. I was born in Wexford (Dad's home town) but grew up in Ballymoney (Mum's) and still come back whenever I can (which is nowhere near often enough!) I'm still flying the flag though, as you can see! Éirinn go Brách Simon

Sep 25th, 2006, 09:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I've posted this on another thread already. You can see them, and the time you'll see them most is at night on country lanes with oncoming lights. But it's not really an issue as you "look beyond them". If you park outside in the winter the good points far outweigh the bad in my opinion.

Sep 25th, 2006, 07:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 05:12 AM Posts: 561 Offline	Thanks Paul. It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

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