Yowsah
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Aberdeen
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| How do I fit roof bars to my D3 |
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I seem to have a problem. I want to fit cycle carriers to the roof of my D3. I therefore need roof bars of some make or other. The problem seems to be that my D3 only has two indented channels running the length of the roof with no means of fitting anything to them. Can anyone shed some light and perhaps a solution to my problem?
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 28th Jul 2014 3:45 pm |
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Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
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I see you have a 2007 GS which probably didn't come with roof rails fitted as standard. Instead, there will be some plastic-covered metal strips which run the full length of the roof from the tailgate to the windscreen.
So, you're going to need a pair of front-to-back rails that will replace part of the black trim on your roof. These are available in standard length and extended variants.
You're also going to need some bars which will go across the width of the D3. You can choose LR ones or any of the more well known brands here (Thule, for example). If you buy Thule, you will need the foot pack to go with it.
Roof bars sometimes come-up for sale on here. Roof rails do not.
Hope this helps.
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| 28th Jul 2014 3:50 pm |
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Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
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JDB has some bars for sale here:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic115403.html
This search may return other results for you:
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/search.php?s...rch_time=0
Steve 2021 BMW iX3 Premier Edition in Carbon Black ⚡️🔌
2019 Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 Tdi 190 DSG Sportline in Quartz Grey. Excellent vehicle. Gone.
2017 Discovery Sport HSE Auto in Carpathian Grey and Ebony Leather. Modern JLR Junk. Gone.
2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual in Zermatt Silver with Ebony Cloth (143k) Gone, but now patrolling the Asia section of the West Midlands Safari Park!
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| 28th Jul 2014 3:54 pm |
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Yowsah
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Aberdeen
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Thanks man for the mega-quick reply. Am I right to assume that the roof rails fit onto whatever is below the four plastic grommets on each side?
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| 28th Jul 2014 3:58 pm |
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Woolmeister
Member Since: 26 Mar 2007
Location: Chandler's Ford
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Yes. There are some threaded nuts welded into the roof section under those.
When you fit the front-to-rear rails, make sure you do not over-tighten the bolts. You will need to cut (with a hacksaw or similar) your existing trim.
Fitting instructions here:
http://media.disco3.co.uk/ownerinfo/CAB500...0Rails.pdf
Steve 2021 BMW iX3 Premier Edition in Carbon Black ⚡️🔌
2019 Škoda Kodiaq 2.0 Tdi 190 DSG Sportline in Quartz Grey. Excellent vehicle. Gone.
2017 Discovery Sport HSE Auto in Carpathian Grey and Ebony Leather. Modern JLR Junk. Gone.
2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual in Zermatt Silver with Ebony Cloth (143k) Gone, but now patrolling the Asia section of the West Midlands Safari Park!
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| 28th Jul 2014 4:02 pm |
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Yowsah
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Aberdeen
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Many thanks again Steve. Having the answer is half way to solving the problem!
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| 28th Jul 2014 4:09 pm |
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Crost
Member Since: 29 Jan 2013
Location: Croston, Lancashire
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Just done this, 30 min job... Once you realise to remove the inserts !! Mark
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Original Beanie Narpy Grill, Black lettering, De-Tango'ed, Side steps, Hids LEDs upgrade, Halo DRL, Smoked side repeaters, D4 Bluetooth upgrade, Flacks magic with the fault mate, Upgraded D4 compressor, ERG's blanked, Tints, D4 rear lights, Short rails & cross bars, LR Ladder. Reversing camera (needs activating!!)
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