Member Since: 15 Oct 2014
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'Winscreen'/door pillar Grab Handle?
Am I right in thinking that the Discovery 3/4 is not fitted with the above - cannot see any such in any internal views? I have got so used to 'hauling' myself up using the standard sidestep and grab handle in my 150 series Landcruiser .... I cannot see how I would get in a Discovery without grabbing the steering wheel and crushing down the side seat support.... Any user thoughts please?
29th Oct 2014 10:53 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Lower it to access height and 'slide' in and out gracefully, keeping your chin up, and knees together.
Which finishing school did you go to Gareth?? As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
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29th Oct 2014 11:38 pm
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All I can say, its a good job I don't wear a kilt.
29th Oct 2014 11:40 pm
Dannyson
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Ha, Ha - nice one ..... clearly not been raised (pun intended) as an issue before...? I take it it auto lowers to 'access' height as you approach......?
Err no, Park it in access as you exit if height is the issue, that or buy some side steps , my 95 yr old nan gets in mine with side steps Altox GSM FBH controller thread
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29th Oct 2014 11:43 pm
Dannyson
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Hmmmm... not convinced ... sidesteps don't 'cut' it on their own IMO.... a grab handle is a real bonus... still - never mind..... something to put up with/get used to I suppose - along with crushed seat supports...... Raise/lower suspension options are yet more problems waiting to go wrong....?
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29th Oct 2014 11:54 pm
Dannyson
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Once again.... hmmmm... from what I have read they have always come out worse on reliability over all brands.... so I was looking for less gizmos the better - or am I wrong on this?... - still smiling!!
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30th Oct 2014 12:31 am
Dannyson
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Amazon a bit different to the Landcruiser 150 series ..... Amazon a really big car - more Rangerover jobby, more expensive to sort I believe from what I've read....?
I have a snorkel fitted on mine and when recently recovering from a fall that gave me limited movement in my back accompanied by indecent amounts of pain I was using it most effectivly as a grab handle.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
31st Oct 2014 11:48 am
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I missed the grab handle when I moved from Amazon to D3 ownership.
I don't think of the 150 being same class as the D3 but I do sometimes miss the extra luggage room in the Amazon.Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
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31st Oct 2014 4:45 pm
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Not being in the same class - not sure what you mean??
14th Nov 2014 12:39 am
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After nearly 10 years of D3 ownership I never realised they had a grab handle , I have never found it necessary to use one. If you are finding faults and criticising the D4 now I would stick with what you've got It can when others can't,
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, I have never found it necessary to use one. If you are finding faults and criticising the D4 now I would stick with what you've got 
