Member Since: 15 Apr 2014
Location: worcster
Posts: 21
Advise pls side steps/running boards
Looking to get some side steps/running boards on D4 just looking for advise on which ones are the best fitting and which ones to steer clear from ie Ebay etc etc
Thanks in advance
12th Jan 2015 12:42 pm
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 162
Keen to hear this myself.
I just got a quote from the local indy this lunchtime for steps and fitting for £445 inc VAT.
The price broke down as £275 for the side steps (+VAT) and then £90 (+VAT) to fit.
I know the steps will be decent items if the indy supplies them, but I would like to sense check them for prices.
12th Jan 2015 6:23 pm
Beancounter_74
Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 131
In contrast, I ordered these and fitted them (with some help) in around 2 hours for the grand total of £130
Good quality fixings, good instruction (though check out PowerfulUK's video) and well packaged to boot 8)
When compared to OEM, they are exactly the same, an unknowing LR dealer even commented the same
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12th Jan 2015 6:31 pm
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 162
Crikey, that's a handy link, thank you.
It's almost worth a drive to Romford for me to have them fitted and try and do something whilst in the area.
I could attempt to fit the myself but dont really like potentially screwing it up myself for the sake of £100
12th Jan 2015 6:36 pm
Beancounter_74
Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 131
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12th Jan 2015 6:38 pm
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 162
They look spot on
Tell me, did you get your rear windows tinted or were they like that from factory?
I like the % tint you've got and need to get mine done.
12th Jan 2015 7:05 pm
Beancounter_74
Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 131
Here's the thing......I don't know
We only picked up the car about a month ago. From the VIN decoder on Topix, it says it has Optikool glass, but I'm not sure of that means the privacy tint or not. If it's not factory, it's a very good job, but just not sure what it is.
Sorry I can't help more
12th Jan 2015 7:10 pm
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 162
No worries, you've done great with the side steps
12th Jan 2015 7:13 pm
Beancounter_74
Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 131
Thanks, done a few jobs over the last few weeks since we got it:
LED's (interior, reg plate and reversing), upgraded the H7 bulbs, Black/Silver badges throughout, side steps, remote FBH activated (site sponsor Geoff) and fitted an RLD spare wheel protector. Also fitting security screws to the rear lights
I've not had the time to get some pictures yet, but will post some up next weekend
12th Jan 2015 7:23 pm
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 162
LED bulbs are on my list too.
What model do you have? Any idea how many bulbs are needed for an XS model and what type? (Or being really cheeky, a link to the place you purchased from?)
12th Jan 2015 7:51 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
An alternative to side steps are the side bars.....they are easier to fit,and you don't have to butcher the cills as they bolt straight into pre-existing chassis holes.
Makes them easier to remove also,if you're planning on going off-road at any time
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"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...
12th Jan 2015 8:00 pm
Matts3
Member Since: 02 Jan 2015
Location: North Norfolk
Posts: 162
they look pretty good in black.
Are they expensive?
If they are as easy to fit as this, then simple.
12th Jan 2015 8:23 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
By coincidence,that video was posted by the same company I got them from,so yes,it's that easy..... http://www.direct4x4.co.uk/land-rover-disc...ated-steel
£150 but I think i remember someone posting they got very similar ones elsewhere for £100-odd,so worth a search "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...
12th Jan 2015 9:29 pm
Chris-525
Member Since: 15 Apr 2014
Location: worcster
Posts: 21
Thanks for the feed back Beancounter and others they look nice and set it off a treat and at a good price to, If you could also let me know the website for your other upgrades it would be appreciated.....
Cheers
12th Jan 2015 9:36 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
that's a lot of bracketry hanging underneath to get snagged.....we have LR CENTRE stainless tubes about 275 quid...very pleased but you do have to drill the plastic sill to fit them to existing chassis holes..inside the sill
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