Thread: All discussions relating to the Defenders end of production

That's what I thought originally, then the dealer told me though that the factory fitted ones were better/stronger and would work out cheaper than getting them as a spare part. I'm glad you've confirmed my initial thoughts, thanks. I'll probably get the LandyBitz ones then

Originally Posted by mattp

I'll find out for you tomorrow, thankfully I got all my specs in already but was thinking of adding factory side steps, so I'll see what they say when I call them. What specs were you after for your new order?

Thanks MattP. Mt spec is a Corris Grey with Black Pack, Black Side Runners, Sunhatch, Cold Climate Pack and Contrast Leather (in red).

That Dealer is talking nonsense. I'm a big wrap for O.E., so I made sure that the end result of Dealer Fit & Factory Fit was exactly the same, and it was, for this item anyway.
I'm (We) pretty happy with the single rail OE side runners,...very good for getting in & out of our 90,......others on here would say that many aftermarket items are much stronger, and they probably are, but the OE items that we have are ideal for our use.
Pickles.

Originally Posted by WakeMeForMeals

Thanks MattP. Mt spec is a Corris Grey with Black Pack, Black Side Runners, Sunhatch, Cold Climate Pack and Contrast Leather (in red).

Sounds good, I was going to point you in the direction of a highly specced order that I just cancelled in case yours couldn't be changed, but it's a 110 rather than a 90. There was still a few 90 orders around when I scrambled last week to replace mine, I hope you manage to get what you're after. I'll let you know what my dealer says anyway regarding the changes.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

That Dealer is talking nonsense. I'm a big wrap for O.E., so I made sure that the end result of Dealer Fit & Factory Fit was exactly the same, and it was, for this item anyway.
I'm (We) pretty happy with the single rail OE side runners,...very good for getting in & out of our 90,......others on here would say that many aftermarket items are much stronger, and they probably are, but the OE items that we have are ideal for our use.
Pickles.

Thanks, I'm a bit surprised as he seemed very knowledgeable otherwise. Good to know I can add them later anyway if I decide on those ones. They're mainly for getting in and out, but a little more side impact protection never goes astray, in case the airbags don't work

I saw recently in the corresponding thread on Defender2 the LR representative said that the last orders were taken 25/6/15, but the order page on the dealer system here for mine says it was placed in July; anyone have any insights here? I had a horrible feeling my order would fall through again!

Originally Posted by WakeMeForMeals

I too was told mid-November for last spec changes and the dealer system showed the same. I placed my order last week - spec'd to my requirements, so changed the spec of an already ordered car by the dealer. I got a call today from the dealer that they could not change the spec anymore as Land Rover Australia has frozen all changes and they can't get it through.

That's interesting. I ordered my 110 a couple of weeks ago now and fortunately got my specs through in time (or at least I haven't heard anything to suggest otherwise). I was told I could make changes up until around 2 weeks before production, which was going to be November/December sometime. Not that I want any changes made.

I guess I don't have to think about it now.

Just heard back from my dealer. They confirmed that, effective now, specs on Defenders that have been ordered scheduled for build till end of production cannot be changed EXCEPT for colour.

Originally Posted by mattp

That's what I thought originally, then the dealer told me though that the factory fitted ones were better/stronger and would work out cheaper than getting them as a spare part. I'm glad you've confirmed my initial thoughts, thanks. I'll probably get the LandyBitz ones then

I have those, excellent