Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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Milenco have finally updated their Grand Aero Mirrors to better fit the curved profile of the LR mirrors.
https://www.milenco.com/products/mirrors/m...or#details
Much better than messing around with the additional LR pads.
I think I will be eBaying the brand new still unopened Grand Aeros I got for Christmas and upgrading to the new Platinum ones.
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 15th Feb 2021 8:16 pm |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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Never knew there were additional Land Rover pads. What do they look like and what do they do? 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.
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| 15th Feb 2021 9:42 pm |
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Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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In milenco's own words:
The Aero LR Pads fit all 2014 onwards Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover.
They give an enhanced grip by keying in to the gap on the vehicle mirror.
Only fit 1 clamp at a time holding the clamp at about a 30 deg angle with the gripper pad canted forwards so that the blade in the pad inserts into the slot in the top of the mirrors.
An amount of mechanical dexterity and sympathy is required to ensure precise engagement.
Once both clamps are correctly fitted insert the bar.
https://www.milenco.com/products/mirrors/m...irror-pads
The new Platinum fixings seem to negate the need for "mechanical dexterity and sympathy". 
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| 15th Feb 2021 10:30 pm |
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Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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I have bagged a good deal on the Platinum and thought I should share in case anyone else is in the market.
DavanShop online have them listed at £90 cheaper than most others - but they also have an active discount code DAVAN15 that was meant to expire on 14th Feb but is still active.
So I have got the new Platinum for £76.50 which seems a great deal. I added a few other basic things to my order to get above the spend £100 for FOC delivery. 
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| 15th Feb 2021 10:38 pm |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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Navigator wrote:Never knew there were additional Land Rover pads. What do they look like and what do they do?
Me either - I just fit them on the bottom of the mirror casing where it's pretty flat  2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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| 16th Feb 2021 8:08 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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^ did that with mine and thought I’d found the ideal solution ....... until I locked the doors.
Mirrors folded in and mirror assembly hit the upper door panels. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
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| 16th Feb 2021 9:00 am |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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Thanks for the info Froogle. Actually, those are the pads that I've been using for ages. I read your original post as meaning there was something else we might use as well on a Land Rover but could not think what it might be!
I keep the clamps on the bar and fit the complete assembly on the top of the mirror. Goes on easily and one can see what one is doing with the clamps. I have taken advantage of the longer arms now available, and rarely have to make more than a minor adjustment to get the view I want.
Good of you to pass on how to get the new style mirrors at a reduced price. I think they are really ugly (maybe their marketing people are on furlough) but do look strong. I wonder what will happen in real life when one of them gets clouted by a vehicle going the other way and pulls off. I fear some very expensive bits will go with the mirror! 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.
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| 16th Feb 2021 9:39 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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I use Maypole Deluxe towing mirrors, similar to Milenco, but way better priced (from£25 set) AND they’ve got a strong rubber band going over the mirror cap, that gives additional security to fitting.
Available in flat, convex or dual glass.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Pair-Of-May...SwVmBcNyIT
Works great for me. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
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| 16th Feb 2021 9:57 am |
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Ivan
Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Malvern Worcestershire
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Bit cheaper here 2013 RR Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 HSE Luxury SD4
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| 16th Feb 2021 11:10 am |
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kirkyworld
Member Since: 01 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
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I use the Genuine LR mirrors and they've been great for the last 5 years.
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| 17th Feb 2021 8:49 am |
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Dexter
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Aberdeenshire
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I’m still using the original Aeros with the bicycle inner tube section around the lower clamp for added grip. That has worked for a few thousand towing miles, D3 and D4 👍
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| 17th Feb 2021 8:58 am |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Same as Dexter and they work fine MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 17th Feb 2021 9:46 am |
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Froogle-Yorkshireman
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 303
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kirkyworld wrote:I use the Genuine LR mirrors and they've been great for the last 5 years.
Have you got any pics of them fitted on the Disco that you can share?
Is the LR OEM an extra wide mirror suitable for an 8ft van?
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| 17th Feb 2021 10:43 am |
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