Would you retrofit alpine windows?

ONE LIFE LIVE IT. D90

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• May 14, 2020

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Hi guys
Hope your staying safe and well.

Given the choice, of a solid roof or fitting alpine windows, what would you choose?

Mines a solid roof, and currently the roof is off. I personally prefer the look of the alpines, just wondering if they are a PITA with leaks, even with new seals, is it worthwhile?

Anyone got any going spare?

 

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V8bob

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• May 14, 2020

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If you fit them as good as the factory do, then they will corrode round the edges.
As I have never sat in the back, I don’t see any benefit having them.

 

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• May 14, 2020

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Keep the solid roof all day long.

 

lightning

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• May 14, 2020

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It does look nicer with the alpine windows (in my opinion) but they don’t actually serve much purpose, other than to let a bit more light in.

Fitted properly you won’t have any leaks or corrosion.

 

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• May 14, 2020

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No need for alpines... you sit in the front plenty of light....

I would not retro fit,never liked the looks of them.

 

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• May 14, 2020

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I never had any issues with the ones I fitted

 

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Always wanted a safari roof on mine but it wouldn't have suited

 

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kermit_rr said:

Always wanted a safari roof on mine but it wouldn't have suited

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I like the look of series motors with safari roofs.

 

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• May 14, 2020

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Mine's a CSW so has them in as standard. Never had any leaks from them or any corrosion around them. I never sit in the back and so don't benefit from the light. I do like the look of them, but like most above, I wouldn't retro fit them.

 

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• May 14, 2020

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ONE LIFE LIVE IT. D90 said:

Hi guys
Hope your staying safe and well.

Given the choice, of a solid roof or fitting alpine windows, what would you choose?

Mines a solid roof, and currently the roof is off. I personally prefer the look of the alpines, just wondering if they are a PITA with leaks, even with new seals, is it worthwhile?

Anyone got any going spare?

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Have a look at this, hopefully the pictures still work....
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/project-people-carrier.258961/