Member Since: 17 Aug 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 1918
Don't do it! Side steps always look a bit "Bobby bolt on" in my view and ruin the clean lines. They attract mud and can help the tin worm get a hold.
10th Feb 2014 8:13 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
Having tried both,steps on the 3,tubes on the 4,I would have sliders given the choice
Tubes are a decent compromise for me.
Not as good as steps if you need to regularly get children/elderly passengers on board and nowhere near as robust as sliders.The flat area on the tubes requires a bit more care for a firm footing when wet.
Tubes are easier removed than steps, if you're going off-road/greenlaning,and a lot less prone,so far, to corrosion.
Just my experience "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
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10th Feb 2014 8:36 pm
MrHolloway
Member Since: 06 Jun 2013
Location: Margate
Posts: 134
I've got Steps! They look good and are functional! Tubes are slippery and just for show I guess... I've got kids and they come great use!
Also good for when your cleaning the car! How else can you clean the roof properly Discovery 3 HSE MY2006 - On the very edge of Kent known as Sunny Margate
10th Feb 2014 8:58 pm
discovery1953
Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: Westbrook, Wilts.
Posts: 1165
Talk of the devil
Put side steps on mine today.
The installation video said one hour per side, ooopppsss....
I took six hours on the first side
Guess what I'm doing tomorrow??
(Just noticed it is still in offroad height).
10th Feb 2014 9:02 pm
MrHolloway
Member Since: 06 Jun 2013
Location: Margate
Posts: 134
See I think this looks better than bars without doubt and more practical!! Discovery 3 HSE MY2006 - On the very edge of Kent known as Sunny Margate
10th Feb 2014 9:13 pm
MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
Posts: 3345
I like the look of the steps, and they have to be the most practical option if you have children. When there wee legs get a bit bigger it's rocksliders or tubes for me.
10th Feb 2014 9:26 pm
mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2702
I thought neither tubes or steps worked with wade sensors - but LR's site seems to have removed that.
Tubes would be my preference.Mike
10th Feb 2014 10:00 pm
dean.hall
Member Since: 25 Dec 2013
Location: Back on the Betty Ford Clinic
Posts: 94
Side steps. But I have young children and I need the steps for them to climb into the car.
10th Feb 2014 11:14 pm
DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 1033
Quote:
I thought neither tubes or steps worked with wade sensors
is only the full steps, tubes OK XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
11th Feb 2014 11:48 am
mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2702
If you must fit something, then it MUST be Tubes or Sliders, however if you are a short , then steps. In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Down and out's Velar
In UK - Dare not say on this Forum
Gone - Lots of Lode Lane vehicles.
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11th Feb 2014 3:04 pm
fino
Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Middlesex/ Surrey
Posts: 163
Any recommendation where to buy steps for self fitting?
I've got two young children and rather they have a lower sure-footing when getting in and out.
I would have thought the steps would also give a little protection on car parking door dings.
cheers
4th Mar 2014 8:11 am
disco XS
Member Since: 04 Dec 2009
Location: caithness
Posts: 129
Steps IMO are the best looking but they rust/corrode and the strip on the side always falls off after the bolt/nut holding it on corrodes
4th Mar 2014 9:22 am
Bobs
Member Since: 29 Oct 2013
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2330
Read the full thread ...
Not a short .. at 6'5 so I have no probs really
Robbies suggestion is best for me ... the look and everything ... 8)
I have four kids one already loves climbing in through the rear tailgate and they argue who sits in the boot
the others are lifted in anyway ....
so sliders for me when I get the chance and funds to fit them
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