Member Since: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Prague
Posts: 211
D3 A-bar to D4?
I dont like the "half" bar which comes as the only original accessory for D4. Anybody knows whether the good old D3 A-bar fits to D4?D3 LE James Cook, 2,7 TDV6 auto
10th Jun 2010 12:09 pm
StepanT
Member Since: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Prague
Posts: 211
Nobody has tried this mod yet? Do you like the new A-bar then? D3 LE James Cook, 2,7 TDV6 auto
3rd Jul 2010 4:35 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
I doubt a swap will work, D3 bumpers are shaped differently compared to D4.16 D4 Landmark
05 D3 HSE V8
THE original D4 spotter
The bumper light mounts are also different, so I imagine the 'A' Bar mounting will be different as well.I'm not as good as I once was........but I'm as good once as I ever was.
4th Jul 2010 2:12 pm
StepanT
Member Since: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Prague
Posts: 211
It's done!
Aparently it wasn't a big job. The main fixing point is there (under the front bumper) and although the consoles do not match the newly styled bumper completely, the bar can be mounted straight from the box.
Our next step will be connecting the D3 spotlights (driving lamps).
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D3 LE James Cook, 2,7 TDV6 auto
5th Sep 2011 2:28 pm
softuk
Member Since: 25 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 80
At the risk of appearing entirely negative, I have to ask why on earth would you want to put that ugly black A bar onto the front of what is IMHO without a doubt a beautifully designed LR?
To quote:
"a monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend",
5th Sep 2011 2:44 pm
StepanT
Member Since: 01 Jul 2008
Location: Prague
Posts: 211
A) We like it
B) It protects the driving lamps
C) It helps to absorb much of the damage in case of frontal crash (and believe me, I know what I am writting about) D3 LE James Cook, 2,7 TDV6 auto
5th Sep 2011 2:49 pm
Grunders
Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2334
Got to agree.... Spoils the D4.... looks like its got a goaty and moustache.... Only my opinionIf it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works
5th Sep 2011 2:55 pm
kingofthesparks
Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near Northampton m1 Watford gap
Posts: 429
Cannot see that a soft a bar will save much in an accident they are mainly for show, the a bar will just push into front of vehicle causing further damage, may be of use in a parking shunt at 2-3 mph but not much else,
5th Sep 2011 3:49 pm
dadof7kids
Member Since: 23 Aug 2011
Location: sunny Doncaster
Posts: 1303
I like it java Black D3 gone : (
Club Lux : ) GONE : (
5th Sep 2011 4:15 pm
Wildrover
Member Since: 19 Jul 2005
Location: Walkabout
Posts: 628
Me too2007 D3 HSE Artic Frost Silverish
Wandering Aussie-Looking for SUN
Growing Old is Mandatory, Growing Up is Optional.
5th Sep 2011 4:56 pm
D4JWW
Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1318
me 2A few mods... and keeping it all running...Faultmate MSV2
MY09EGR's blanked Thanks Bellautos, BAS
5th Sep 2011 5:02 pm
Calcul@tor
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Middle England!
Posts: 810
Grunders wrote:
looks like its got a goaty and moustache....
D4 XS MY12 Galway
5th Sep 2011 5:04 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3655
I personally don't like it but I did not like it on the D3 either. But at the end of the day the only thing that matters is whether the owner likes it
5th Sep 2011 5:17 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
Personally I prefer it on the D3 and think the D4 looks better 'naked'.
But certainly looks far better than the oem D4 one.
But big credit to you for tackling a job that many [me included] thought was impossible.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
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