| Author | Message | ||
     Mike Deerfield (Mdeerfield) New Member Username: Mdeerfield Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2003 |
Having just purchased my first 03 Disco, which is Bonatti Grey, I am looking to add a brush bar, and side steps. What I've seen so far that is interesting - is Atlantic British's "County Deluxe Package", which includes these and rear light guards, and Pella 3000's. Here's a link: http://www.atlanticbritish.com/ProductList.asp?Category=ACC%2E+%2D++EXTERIOR&Veh icle=D2&PerPage=1&ListType=DETAIL&PartNumber=9456D2G I also like the look of the A-Frame bar listed here as well. http://www.atlanticbritish.com/ProductList.asp?Category=ACC%2E+%2D++EXTERIOR&Veh icle=D2&PerPage=1&ListType=DETAIL&PartNumber=STC50021G Have any owners installed these, and is there any feedback? Thanks. Mike D. | ||
| Christian Kiely (Redrover47) New Member Username: Redrover47 Post Number: 32 Registered: 09-2003 |
Mike, I'm pretty sure that the brush bar in that package and the other bar you mentioned wouldn't fit an '03 because the '03-'04s require the newer bar designs. These bars would fit: http://www.atlanticbritish.com/ProductList.asp?Category=ALL&Vehicle=D2&PerPage=1 &ListType=DETAIL&PartNumber=STC53175G -and- http://www.atlanticbritish.com/ProductList.asp?Category=ALL&Vehicle=D2&PerPage=1 &ListType=DETAIL&PartNumber=STC53179G | ||
| Clay W Davis (Cwdavis4) New Member Username: Cwdavis4 Post Number: 32 Registered: 09-2003 |
Hey Mike, I would strongly recommend you don't go with the side steps if you plan on doing any off-roading. My ’03 Disco came with them and after a few weeks I took them off and replaced them with the rovertym rock sliders with wings. You still have the “step” and you don’t lose any clearance and plus you have the protection of the rock sliders. | ||
| Jason Michaels (H2eater) Senior Member Username: H2eater Post Number: 261 Registered: 03-2003 |
Mike, post of a pic of that Bonatti Beauty... | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Senior Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 353 Registered: 10-2003 |
if you need side steps (or just want them, remember it's YOUR rig!) Check out the ARB one's. they will also help keep the door dings to a minimum. http://www.offroadexperience.com/wcb/arbdisco2step.htm  | ||
| Stephen Hawkins (Madmole) New Member Username: Madmole Post Number: 28 Registered: 07-2003 |
Also those BA prices seem pretty high. I'd shop around and buy Separates On mine I have LR ABS Wraparound at £360 Safari 5000 lights at £130 Discopart Sliders/steps at £270 (Same as Rovertym) Rear light guards are about £50 so total is £810 or even at worst exchange rate $1300 The Slider/Steps are great, not much more than nasty steps your gonna rip off and youre never worry about parking at the mall again | ||
| Mike Deerfield (Mdeerfield) New Member Username: Mdeerfield Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2003 |
Thanks all, I appreciate the feedback. The rock sliders look interesting, and more functional. Lewis - I did notice the ARB side steps, but I am not sure how well the would look with grey, but the price is right. Guess I'll keep looking and thinking. BTW, any downsides to this as far as the "road" is concerned (more wind noise, gas consumption, aerodynamics, serviceability)? Jason, I'll get some pictures uploaded to the gallery when I get a chance. Mike D. | ||
| Mike M (Rangeroverhp) Member Username: Rangeroverhp Post Number: 131 Registered: 09-2003 |
Mike- I tried to send you an email but it bounced. I have all of the '03 specific parts for good prices. If your interested, contact me. My email is in my profile. I like the look of the Genuine A Bar, New Style Driving Lights, and Rear Lamp Guards. But if you are going off road, you will get hung up on and trash the factory running boards. Rovertym would probably be the best way to go. You have the advantages of the running boards with the durability and function of rock sliders. That's just my opinion though. | ||
| Jon Button (J_button) New Member Username: J_button Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hey Lewis, Do those steps reduce the clearence any? Looks like the mount under the plasic stock slider thingy...? | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Senior Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 414 Registered: 10-2003 |
I have no idea. I've never seen them in person and thats the only pic from the ARB website that I could locate. It does look like they let you keep the plastic piece. |
