gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
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Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any opinions/advice/ideas regarding side steps for the Disco. Have looked at the LR ones and not too keen on them (or the price  ). The gromets and SWMBO (all 5' 1" of her  ), are having issues gaing "access"......even in access mode!!! I have also checked out ARB, who have some built by Kingsley....does anyone know of any others on the market??
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 31st Oct 2007 9:51 am |
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YeehawTwistyArms
Member Since: 07 Mar 2007
Location: UK
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On holiday earlier this year I saw someone use a plastic step (like you have for getting into caravan doors) to help get the kids in, he just kept it in the boot and took it out when he needed it.  A very cheap and effective solution.
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| 31st Oct 2007 11:12 am |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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I'd need too many steps......there are 5 people under 5' 1"
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| 31st Oct 2007 11:21 am |
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YeehawTwistyArms
Member Since: 07 Mar 2007
Location: UK
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Ahh! my solution probably isn't for you then
My D3 came with LR steps already fitted and I have to say I can take or leave the looks, but for practicality they are excellent. I have 4 people under 5' 1" and even at off road height they can still clamber aboard.
Also here is the milestone flag for my post above.
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| 31st Oct 2007 11:30 am |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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 The other issue is also the price. Genuine LR steps $1690 (AUD), ARB aftermarket jobbies $700
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| 31st Oct 2007 11:39 am |
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n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
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Have you thought about getting a taller sheila ? D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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| 31st Oct 2007 12:01 pm |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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Nah......nearly the same height when shes lying down too  
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| 31st Oct 2007 12:10 pm |
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n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
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gethro wrote: Nah......nearly the same height when shes lying down too
.....and on that note  D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
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| 31st Oct 2007 12:14 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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gethro wrote: The gromets and SWMBO (all 5' 1" of her ), are having issues gaing "access"......even in access mode!!!
They are spoilt with the D3. Borrow a Landcruiser and watch them clamber in and out. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
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| 31st Oct 2007 10:14 pm |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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.....if I'm going to embarrass myself I might as well go the whole hog and just borrow a Tarago
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| 31st Oct 2007 11:33 pm |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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gethro
Obviously the wife doesnt read this forum
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| 1st Nov 2007 12:29 am |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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Not true, she is well aware and fortunately has a wonderful sense of humor aswell!! Wanted me to mention something about no teeth, flat head and father who owns a brewery 8) , unfortunately thats just not true! Although it seems we now may have strayed  ........maybe platform shoes will be in this summer
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| 1st Nov 2007 1:17 am |
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norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
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Bave man or
Good woman
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| 1st Nov 2007 1:31 am |
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gethro
Member Since: 10 Jul 2007
Location: canberra
Posts: 46
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Good woman
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| 1st Nov 2007 5:06 am |
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MarkTaylor
Member Since: 28 Dec 2006
Location: Brisbane
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When I park my Disco (with steps) I raise the suspension to offf road... if anyone in an ordinary car opens their door against you, the hit the steps. Saved me a couple of times so far!
Cheers
MT Nothing of any value is ever achieved without some sacrifice.
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| 2nd Nov 2007 7:56 pm |
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