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[tomtaylor1994]

Hi guys,
Does anyone know where I can buy a cheapish MPI front windscreen from? I've searched the web and really can't find much :/

[R1minimagic]

I have a genuine one with logos and mirror mounting in Hyde, not too far from you, PM me if interested

[reallybig]

aren't the windscreens all the same?

[puggered]

aren't the windscreens all the same?

I would have thought so too?

[R1minimagic]

No, pre mpi are thinner glass (approx 5.5mm) and mpi are laminated around 6.5-7mm and have the alloy dipping mirror lug bonded to the screen..

[tomtaylor1994]

aren't the windscreens all the same?

I would have thought so too?

After some research on the net, it would seem apparent that they aren't... The MPI ones have mirror fixings built in, which gives a lot of suppliers an excuse to charge an extorniate amount :/

[MiniKay]

Wood & Pickett used to be cheapest when I last bought one, but haven't checked recently.

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aren't the windscreens all the same?

I would have thought so too?

After some research on the net, it would seem apparent that they aren't... The MPI ones have mirror fixings built in, which gives a lot of suppliers an excuse to charge an extorniate amount :/

They are a fair bit thicker than the standard Mini ones, and made in much much smaller volumes, hence the extra cost unfortunately. They are still considerably cheaper than the £300 Rover Stealers used to charge for them

[R1minimagic]

Also, I heard recently that if you get a replacement MPi screen from Autowindscreens etc it is just a standard 'thin' screen and they glue the mirror lug back on from your old one!

Anyway, I have a genuine one, as above at a much more reasonable price so if you get stuck PM me!

Edited by R1minimagic, 03 April 2012 - 02:45 PM.