Member Since: 30 May 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 100
Ordered my XS yipee advice re side steps
Hi Have ordered my XS ....... with some xtras...locking diff, xenons, santorini black, rear blackout, merdian 17 speaker, tow bar, rear camera, cool cubby box + full spare.
I was considering getting the side steps ........ it appears a very popular option ..... am I right in thinking that it offers some protection agains car park door dings ... It looks like the step is high enough to catch most other car doors..... any thoughts????
Has anybody specified the horrid rubber side dint strips.........are these factory fitted???
Cheers....
18th Jun 2014 7:46 am
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Steps do offer protection if you park in off road height.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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18th Jun 2014 8:16 am
Bigcol66
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
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Rubber strips are dealer fit
18th Jun 2014 9:19 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Or these......they don't sit out as far as side steps,but probably offer the same protection in off-road car park mode
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"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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18th Jun 2014 9:29 am
jobster
Member Since: 08 Jul 2012
Location: Hilversum
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Not a fan (to put it mildly) of side steps. They don't look good on the car (to put it mildly), and a constant source of smudged trousers. Treesliders are the way to go, also useful when parking in offroad modeRLD Sump Guard
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18th Jun 2014 9:43 am
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
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As you've ordered the locking rear diff I would assume you are going to be using it off road, if you are steps probably aren't the best idea Cheers Ian
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18th Jun 2014 10:36 am
D3Savage
Member Since: 30 May 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 100
Hi all thanks for your reply ...... did not realise you can park in off road mode.....will the height
remain.....for hours on end???
Re off roading not intending serious off roading ....... reason for locking diff ... I will be towing a rather large caravan ..... I have had nasty experiences in sticky fields ......... thought this may assist progress ..... without envoking big wheel spin .... which wiould cake the caravan.
I also live up on the west penine moors which can get some pretty serious snow.....
18th Jun 2014 10:58 am
lespes
Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: Sitting Down
Posts: 2232
I have ended up with side steps on last 2 motors and have been to lazy to take them off.
I think they enhance the looks
Pros- Kids can get in and out easier
Easier to wash the roof
Car park damage protection
Better access to roof box etc
Cons- Collect a load of crap
Limt off road capabilty
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18th Jun 2014 11:13 am
D3Savage
Member Since: 30 May 2014
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 100
Hi my feeling exactly ........... I think I will end up going for them.........to finish the drug dealer look!!!!
18th Jun 2014 11:16 am
JimmyP
Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Walsall
Posts: 218
+1 for Euan's recommendation
Previously owned an '08 D3 HSE in Stornoway grey but jumped ship to see what the Swedes have to offer.
18th Jun 2014 11:49 am
conman69
Member Since: 11 Aug 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 431
euangibson wrote:
Or these......they don't sit out as far as side steps,but probably offer the same protection in off-road car park mode
Click image to enlarge
Euan,
I been toying with the idea of these side tubes, could you tell me where you purchased them and what make they are please, also are they adjustable?
Nice looking motor btw
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17th Jul 2014 4:54 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Cheers ......got them here http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/land-rover-disc...-side-bars
Made by a company called Wimbo....Chinese I believe.I remove them to go off-road,and on inspection,there's very little corrosion after 18months.
Mine were adjustable in the distance you can set them away from the car....about 3 inches either way ISTR....however another member told me the ones he bought (from the same supplier) were not,so I don't know if the brackets have changed since I bought mine "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
17th Jul 2014 6:57 am
JimmyP
Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Walsall
Posts: 218
Got my Bearmach ones from here - http://www.4x4parts.co.uk/exterior-styling...27411.html . The brackets allow for them to be adjusted by about 3" so I've got mine out as far as possible to assist the kids getting in and out.
Gone up in price a bit since I bought mine in October though
Previously owned an '08 D3 HSE in Stornoway grey but jumped ship to see what the Swedes have to offer.
17th Jul 2014 7:09 am
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 3626
Do these use the same mount points as the LR OEM black side tubes?
Mine are starting to look very secondhand after a couple of off road trips with them (saw them as sacrificial rather than protect the tubes and ding my sills!!)
The grips on top would be very handy as well as the ability to step them out a bit (pun intended )MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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17th Jul 2014 7:50 am
conman69
Member Since: 11 Aug 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 431
Thanks Euan, Jimmy,
I'm after the adjustable ones so have contacted both companies to find out which is best.
Many thanks for the info
RegardsDiscovery3 TDV6 GS
Disco3.co.uk front orange +white tailgate stickers
Belts, pulleys, oil pump replaced, double tow-bar electrics
Land Rover rubber mats throughout, tinted windows, wind deflectors, smoked side repeaters, retro fitted Garmin, smooth leather steering wheel, cruise control + radio switches, 19" HSE wheels, Bearmech side-tubes, BAS IFBH module, roofbars.
LML Star Deluxe
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