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- Hissinsid
- Member Since: 20 Oct 2017
- Location: Yorkshire
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Hello mate sorry not been in touch for a bit, its nothing you said
Well i spoke to the tech who fitted mine and he was positive they are in the correct place, until i showed him they should be below the crease. He double checked and they have been instructed and are fitting them all the same as mine. I know you and i discussed the hazards of moving them. I havent seen one in the flesh with lower ones but where mine are does look to offer decent protection.
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- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
- Posts: 2010
Hi mate, I tried sending you a PM earlier today but it was not letting me for some reason.
Ah ok, i do think that above the ridge seems too offer better protection, or like the photo I posted, half way up the door. (My D2 had them half way up the door and I never suffered any dents thankfully).
Did he say why they were advised too fit above the ridge??
Just want too get as much information as possible before I get them fitted, as once they are removed, its virtually impossible too reapply them 100%. Should be ready too pick up from the painters tomorrow
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- Hissinsid
- Member Since: 20 Oct 2017
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- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
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Ok thanks
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- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
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Door mouldings
Finally getting round too fitting the door protectors this weekend. I was toying with the idea of spending nearly £400 on the rubber ones from LR and get them resprayed gloss black at an additional cost but decided against it incase the paint flaked off when using the powerwasher.
So I ended up purchasing these online at 1/4 of the price. Already came with the gloss/piano black finish and instead of rubber, these are solid sturdy plastic with very little give. Came with 3m tape on the back, and a little heat from the hairdryer should do the trick.
Only issue is where too put them on. Below the crease of the door, above it, or the middle of the door like the D4? Decisions.
Seen all 3 variations on here and am favouring the middle of the door if am honest.
The sidesteps are wider than the LR ones and protect the doors better from other car doors. Will see what part of the door is most vulnerable and go from there.
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- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
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Yes, before anyone asks they are go faster stripes too match the paddle extensions.
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- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
- Posts: 2010
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Took some more photos of the door strips this evening. Apologies for the sun reflecting in some of them, along with my reflection. Really pleased with the end result. Seem too match the cars colour perfectly and the 3M tape is like superglue. You could hang a horse from them, as rock solid.
Will take more photos once cars properly cleaned and less sunshine.
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- Chalkys HSE
- Member Since: 04 Jun 2017
- Location: Yorkshire
- Posts: 339
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They look alright, a lot better than the throwing stars anyway 😂
Been considering some myself, in Night Rider Red
How did you get on with the Black Badges ? C pillar ones in particular ? Are they an exact fit ?
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- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
- Location: Scotland
- Posts: 2010
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Photos don't do the strips justice. Can't seem too get a decent photo at all, with all the sunlight, even though am using a 23 mp camera.
I will post up proper photos once the detailer has finished with the car. I need too put all the bits on the car before it goes in for the ceramic coating at the end of the month.
The badges have been ordered. Still not arrived. I will put up pics once changed over the weekend. Measured all of them, so should be a perfect fit. Will keep you posted.
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- Chalkys HSE
- Member Since: 04 Jun 2017
- Location: Yorkshire
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- Road Runner 2017
- Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
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Chalkys HSE wrote:
They look alright, a lot better than the throwing stars anyway 😂
Been considering some myself, in Night Rider Red
How did you get on with the Black Badges ? C pillar ones in particular ? Are they an exact fit ?
Chalky, all 4 badges arrived yesterday, as have the replacement wheel cap centres.
Yes all are an exact fit, and i measured before ordering. Looking really good.
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- achichon
- Member Since: 30 Nov 2017
- Location: Gibraltar
- Posts: 213
after having a couple of idiots bang their door against mine i've decided to get these, they are getting installed this thursday will post pics
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- Chalkey
- Member Since: 23 Oct 2017
- Location: St Helens
- Posts: 211
I had door moulding fitted and I’m pleased with the look. I haven’t painted them I thought if the painted moulding got banged the paint might crack and peel off.
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- achichon
- Member Since: 30 Nov 2017
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ok so i took the car in today to have them installed (black ones) and thank f*** i know them and i msg'd one of the mechanics asking him to send me pics of how they r doing... and glad i did cos guess what they had installed them in the wrong place! basically the guy confused the instructions with the D4 and installed them half way up the bloody door! needless to say that they got removed and a new set have been ordered but now i have to wait another week or so
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