Does anyone have a picture of the Land Rover version of the Mantec plate (i.e. the winch compatible version)? I am curious about how that looks, and if it would work as well on a car with no winch as the Mantec (non-LR) version .
Reason is that it may be possible to have that installed on my company's cost. The car is a company car, and I may get away with installing accessories at the expense of the company when it is done by the dealer. That would save me 19% VAT and almost 50% income tax, which could make it worthwhile to go that path. But it would only make sense if the LR plate provides enough protection on a vehicle with no winch installed. Does anyone know...? 2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
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The winch compatible plate offers as much protection as the non-winch version but to fit it to a D3 without a winch you'll need to cut away some plastic under the bumper or (as Chris200100 has proved) modify the plate which I doubt a dealer would be willing to do.
There's some photos here of mine fitted many eons ago before I got the winchThe End
2nd Feb 2007 12:51 am
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I can't see myself fitting so a winch so will this be a straight forward fit.Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.
2nd Feb 2007 6:38 pm
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Will this buy just be for the sump guard - what about the rear diff plate?
Chesters, yes, the non winch version is very straightforward and takes about 10 minutes to fit
Alex08, rear diff plate isn't made by MantecThe End
2nd Feb 2007 7:21 pm
chesters
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Cheers for that Slimer, I just need some more to show an interest so the group buy can go ahead.Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.
2nd Feb 2007 7:32 pm
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Only need 3 more, looking good! Well worth getting for those who have not got one.
You can see how vulnerable that plastic tray is from this pic:
Pic of Duncster's D3, who needs to get on the list!
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The winch compatible plate offers as much protection as the non-winch version but to fit it to a D3 without a winch you'll need to cut away some plastic under the bumper or (as Chris200100 has proved) modify the plate which I doubt a dealer would be willing to do.
There's some photos here of mine fitted many eons ago before I got the winch
Thanks, Slimer!
So, after fitting the LR plate on a non-winch vehicle, restoring it to the original state means that some bumper parts must be replaced? Would that be expensive?
And with he Mantec plate, is it just a matter of removing the plate? 2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
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You'd have to replace the plastic front bumper, around £250 ISTR + the cost of getting it painted
Yes, with the non winch version it's just a matter of removing the plateThe End
3rd Feb 2007 12:43 pm
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I'm down for one (winch version) I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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Come on anyone else for one of these plates,
Just thought I would bring this back on to the "New Posts" Page.
There must be some new members that want one of these.
Can't wait, for mine,we only need 4 more.Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.
11th Feb 2007 10:12 am
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2006 Zermatt Silver TDV6 'SE' Auto, Mantec sump guard, Frontrunner roofrack, Lightforce 140s, split charge system and... a Jetboil.
sorry I must not read so well. Please take me off the buy. 
