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Side Steps
Weve ordered a Fuji white with black pack and side steps, we need the side steps because of 3 kids under 5 (yes i know we can lower it, but Mrs G will forget and then nag me for not buying side steps).
Problem is i dont like the OEM 'chrome' strip, as everything else has been blacked. So.......who can recommend good quality steps?
cheersD4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
25th Mar 2013 10:52 am
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25th Mar 2013 10:58 am
euangibson
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Someone used a vinyl wrap on the chrome strips and posted on here recently if you go down the steps route"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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25th Mar 2013 11:31 am
Gabbo
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Thanks DD - i did wonder about that, i was thinking powder coat....
Euan - i saw your post which reminded me to post this thread to see if there was other options. Im following your thread with great interest D4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
25th Mar 2013 11:38 am
euangibson
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The only potential problem for some people is that it states that the side bars I have ordered (above) don't fit with OEM mud flaps....I ordered them because I have F&R - series 111 modified mud flaps....and will hopefully give me a little bit to play with in the fitting "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...
25th Mar 2013 12:03 pm
Gabbo
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euangibson wrote:
The only potential problem for some people is that it states that the side bars I have ordered (above) don't fit with OEM mud flaps....I ordered them because I have F&R - series 111 modified mud flaps....and will hopefully give me a little bit to play with in the fitting
rightly or wrongly i havent ordered mudflaps....yetD4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
Last time I washed them about a week ago now, they were still perfect, but have only been on about a month and a present are covered by a Good layer of salt and dirt. I'm pretty confident it wont peel off, just not sure what will happen if any stones hit it. I guess the same would happen though with a powder coat.
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'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
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25th Mar 2013 6:28 pm
euangibson
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euangibson wrote:
Someone used a vinyl wrap on the chrome strips and posted on here recently if you go down the steps route
Thanks Skep....was hoping the person responsible would find this thread !
btw Gabbo,bars going on tonight hopefully, so possible pics tomorrow...."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...
Someone used a vinyl wrap on the chrome strips and posted on here recently if you go down the steps route
Thanks Skep....was hoping the person responsible would find this thread !
btw Gabbo,bars going on tonight hopefully, so possible pics tomorrow....
I hadn't noticed you'd written the first bit! just spent about 10 minutes looking for the quote!! found it now '16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
Club Side Skeps
25th Mar 2013 6:49 pm
euangibson
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Right...they're on,and I can confirm you don't need to cut the sills 8) .....I can also confirm they would NOT fit with the OEM mudflaps on the front....
You have to remove 2 large chassis bolts to fit them,one either side,but the bolts then go back on and form part of the fixings,so I don't think they're going anywhere !
Overall very pleased,its too dark now so will try and get some pics on here tomorrow "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...
25th Mar 2013 10:42 pm
relikade
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euangibson wrote:
Right...they're on,and I can confirm you don't need to cut the sills 8) .....I can also confirm they would NOT fit with the OEM mudflaps on the front....
You have to remove 2 large chassis bolts to fit them,one either side,but the bolts then go back on and form part of the fixings,so I don't think they're going anywhere !
Overall very pleased,its too dark now so will try and get some pics on here tomorrow
Got the same on mine, much better than platforms in my opinion
26th Mar 2013 8:47 am
euangibson
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relikade wrote:
Got the same on mine, much better than platforms in my opinion
with the added bonus that they are adjustable ie you can set them closer or further from the car depending on your requirements,although the step area is not as wide "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...
26th Mar 2013 9:24 am
euangibson
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Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Here you go,very pleased so far....
"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...
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