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  • Huxey
    Member Since: 18 Apr 2017
    Location: Fredericton
    Posts: 67
    Canada 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    Deployable side steps: yes or no?

    Hi folks. Just noticed you can now get power deployable side steps. What are people's thoughts on them? I kinda like the look of the fixed steps but I do plan on taking my D5 off-road. Would the deployable steps provide higher ground clearance? Are they as sturdy as the fixed ones? Would like to hear opinions from you. Thanks!
    HSE Lux TD6 Carpathian Grey, 20" Black Pack + loaded with options.
    Previously: 2011 BMW X5 MSport 35i Carbon Black
    9th Jun 2017 1:12 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Can you send the link for the deployable sidesteps please, as not showing on the UK builder, or is this just country specific ??

    Cheers Thumbs Up
    9th Jun 2017 3:50 pm
  • NicSymonds
    Member Since: 31 Mar 2017
    Location: UK
    Posts: 24
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    here you are, I saw them yesterday

    http://gear.landrover.com/gb/en/discovery/...tiary-tabs
    2017 HSE Luxury
    (2012 D4 HSE, 2006 D3 SE, 2001 D2 ES)
    9th Jun 2017 7:00 pm
  • v2cjb
    Member Since: 23 Feb 2017
    Location: cornwall
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 

    Nice. But to much money for my liking.
    9th Jun 2017 8:11 pm
  • v2cjb
    Member Since: 23 Feb 2017
    Location: cornwall
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 


    I like mine with fixed steps.
    9th Jun 2017 8:12 pm
  • v2cjb
    Member Since: 23 Feb 2017
    Location: cornwall
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 


    9th Jun 2017 8:14 pm
  • DiscoStu
    Member Since: 28 Apr 2016
    Location: Greater London
    Posts: 407
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Lux Carpathian Grey

    No good off-road though. Ken, what's ground clearance like on deployables?
    MY19 Silver HSE Lux SDV6
    MY19 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux SDV6 - gone, MY18 Carpathian Grey HSE Lux TDV6 - gone
    9th Jun 2017 8:22 pm
  • jimbg
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Devon
    Posts: 1472
    United Kingdom 

    It should not reduce it by much, here is a video of the Sport with them.


    9th Jun 2017 9:16 pm
  • Scrumps
    Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
    Location: Somerset
    Posts: 155
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Firenze Red

    Hi,

    I have deployable's on my RRS2 AB and I think they are great. No - I don't plan on doing serious off-roading but they do make jacking the car up with a trolley jack much easier as the brackets become the jacking point. Making them stay out so you can use them to reach up to wash the roof is also a benefit for those of us that are vertically challenged.

    There are 6 parts required - 2 treads (Discovery branded) - 2 sets of bracket (L & R) a cable loom and the ECU. They will need fitting an configuring.

    Parts come to £2160 inc VAT plus fitting - no time was given but based on the RRS needing 5hr ( I think) then you'll be looking at the thick end of £2800 all-in.

    I'm sure there's deals to be done - but some of the parts aren't available yet either.

    Scrumps
    Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
    17MY D5 HSE / 16MY RRS2 A/B / 05 Defender90 CSW
    9th Jun 2017 9:31 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    v2cjb wrote:


    Can I ask where you got your side steps from and how much including fitting??

    Look alot chunkier than the LR ones.

    Thanks Smile
    9th Jun 2017 9:54 pm
  • ken
    Member Since: 27 Apr 2016
    Location: UK-Germany
    Posts: 93
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Montalcino Red

    DiscoStu wrote:
    No good off-road though. Ken, what's ground clearance like on deployables?



    Stu don't know about the L462 the L405 is fine (save for heavy Tixover type of fun) no issues with Green lanes (the Salisbury type) its the hinge/jacking point that's about 1 - 1/2 inches lower

    Have the Bower for proper Mud though Thumbs Up
    12th Jun 2017 2:37 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1102
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Re: Deployable side steps: yes or no?

    Huxey wrote:
    Hi folks. Just noticed you can now get power deployable side steps. What are people's thoughts on them? I kinda like the look of the fixed steps but I do plan on taking my D5 off-road. Would the deployable steps provide higher ground clearance? Are they as sturdy as the fixed ones? Would like to hear opinions from you. Thanks!


    There is a beter option coming soon Whistle
    Prospeed have nearly finished their design stage and will soon have the first pre production set to fit to a D5 Whistle once the trial fit has been completed and all issues resolved they will be coming on here as they are on the other Disco sites and we will be able to buy them
    The work involved is huge as the design LR have v=come up with creates lots of issues like the massive copper bus bar running under neath on one side, this has to be overcome etc
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    13th Jun 2017 1:29 am
  • v2cjb
    Member Since: 23 Feb 2017
    Location: cornwall
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 

    Roadrunner I got them from sidesteps uk. Really pleased with them. £450 delivered and an took me an hour and a half to fit. Really easy. All holes already drilled. I chose these as I wanted all black as the Land Rover Ones have a silver trim on them.
    13th Jun 2017 7:22 pm
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Thanks for that. I will look on the website. Certainly look alot better than the wafer thin LR ones and less than half the price. For such a big, chunky looking car, the wafer thin ones look out of place and your ones suit it alot better Thumbs Up
    Did any plastic trim have too be removed under the car for fixing the steps??
    13th Jun 2017 9:13 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1102
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    v2cjb wrote:


    Do your steps sit out past the door, so if some one opens their car door in a car park the door would hit your steps before your door
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    13th Jun 2017 9:28 pm
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