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  • rsr
    Member Since: 09 Feb 2017
    Location: Manchester
    Posts: 120
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Indus Silver

    Side mouldings

    I'm considering getting some side mouldings, I haven't seen any on a car yet though. Are they going to prevent car park dings from doors opening on them?
    7th Apr 2017 7:42 am
  • PeterW
    Member Since: 07 Sep 2016
    Location: Norfolk
    Posts: 595
    England 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    I ordered & payed for them however they wasn't available at time of delivery! I'm waiting for phone call, will post pictures once fitted.
    Peter
    HSE 3.0 V6 Diesel Corris Grey
    7th Apr 2017 8:03 am
  • Scrumps
    Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
    Location: Somerset
    Posts: 155
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Firenze Red

    Re: Side mouldings

    rsr wrote:
    I'm considering getting some side mouldings, I haven't seen any on a car yet though. Are they going to prevent car park dings from doors opening on them?


    Hi,

    Look at our Firenze HSE in the "My Discovery 5 " section for ours with the bright version.

    Scrumps
    Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
    17MY D5 HSE / 16MY RRS2 A/B / 05 Defender90 CSW
    7th Apr 2017 2:01 pm
  • rsr
    Member Since: 09 Feb 2017
    Location: Manchester
    Posts: 120
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Indus Silver

    Thanks Scrumps

    Do they offer a bit of protection? They look like they sit below the crease in the doors.
    7th Apr 2017 2:39 pm
  • Scrumps
    Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
    Location: Somerset
    Posts: 155
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Firenze Red

    Hi,

    "Protection" is very subjective.

    They do stick out past the crease but, if it were a Defender next to you, the bottom of the door is higher than both! Shocked

    The D5 doors are quite sculptured so it's possible that another similar shaped door might ding you, or a shopping trolley.

    I think it's as much peace of mind rather than an engineered solution - and they do look good on ours too. Very Happy

    Scrumps
    Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
    17MY D5 HSE / 16MY RRS2 A/B / 05 Defender90 CSW
    7th Apr 2017 3:57 pm
  • dlks151
    Member Since: 19 Nov 2016
    Location: Auchinloch
    Posts: 67
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Montalcino Red

    RSR

    Here you go, side protection and roof rails.

    I had side protection on my D4 and it did What it said on the tin, also helped break up the large door panels.




    8th Apr 2017 9:41 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Excellent choice I went for the black ones too Thumbs Up

    That photo looks like a picture postcard stunning Smile


    Last edited by Road Runner 2017 on 9th Apr 2017 8:14 am. Edited 2 times in total
    8th Apr 2017 9:58 pm
  • rsr
    Member Since: 09 Feb 2017
    Location: Manchester
    Posts: 120
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Indus Silver

    I think the decision has been made, thanks for the photos and comments. Thumbs Up
    9th Apr 2017 7:50 am
  • stingray
    Member Since: 09 Apr 2017
    Location: North Wales
    Posts: 29
    Wales 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Silicon Silver

    Hello, first post here, and perhaps an odd one to start off with, but amazing the extent to which the black rubbing strip breaks up the appearance and reduces the 'heavy sided' look. Looks so much better in my opinion.

    I wonder what could be done to have a similar effect on the rear end appearance?
    9th Apr 2017 12:54 pm
  • stingray
    Member Since: 09 Apr 2017
    Location: North Wales
    Posts: 29
    Wales 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Silicon Silver

    dlks151, love the colour combo!
    9th Apr 2017 12:55 pm
  • dlks151
    Member Since: 19 Nov 2016
    Location: Auchinloch
    Posts: 67
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Montalcino Red

    Thanks Stingray, not looking its best there as it has a fair covering of grime on it. Thumbs Up, but the protection certainly improves the appearance IMO
    9th Apr 2017 6:20 pm
  • rsr
    Member Since: 09 Feb 2017
    Location: Manchester
    Posts: 120
    United Kingdom 
    2018 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Indus Silver

    Gave mine a wash and spruce up. I think the black mouldings would look ok.


    9th Apr 2017 6:45 pm
  • PeterW
    Member Since: 07 Sep 2016
    Location: Norfolk
    Posts: 595
    England 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    Just had mine fitted, would protect from ordinary size cars



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    Peter
    HSE 3.0 V6 Diesel Corris Grey
    21st Apr 2017 11:31 am
  • Huxey
    Member Since: 18 Apr 2017
    Location: Fredericton
    Posts: 67
    Canada 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Can this be installed at the dealer? I think I would like to add them to mine. Thanks.
    HSE Lux TD6 Carpathian Grey, 20" Black Pack + loaded with options.
    Previously: 2011 BMW X5 MSport 35i Carbon Black
    21st Apr 2017 2:28 pm
  • PeterW
    Member Since: 07 Sep 2016
    Location: Norfolk
    Posts: 595
    England 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    "Can this be installed at the dealer? I think I would like to add them to mine. Thanks."

    Yes dealer just fitted them.


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    Peter
    HSE 3.0 V6 Diesel Corris Grey
    21st Apr 2017 2:36 pm
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