anyone used the Xbar from bushranger

[dindsy]

Hi Guys,
I just bought this Xbar because I don't have a need for a bulbar yet. I mounted the bar yesterday where the number plate is, and I am a little concerned how sturdy the plastic bar it attaches to is.


It just seems a bit flimsy to support anything other than the number plate. I was considering something like the 20" rigid combo. 3kgs plus the bar weight. The whole thing might start to wobble at 100kmh.


cheers

[sniegy]

I have fitted a couple of these at customer request.
I have used a large plate behind the bar, to stabilise the unit.

I just fitted 2 Hella Compacts to the bar.

A few extra screws into the centre of the unit & all was good. Very stable to my surprise.

Cheers

[Megro]

Hi Sniegy, I am struggling with similar problem - can't find a bullbar for MY2014 Discovery and want driving lights (high beam is completely useless). Doing half lap next year with a lot of off road touring planned. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Megro

[LandyAndy]

Hi Sniegy, I am struggling with similar problem - can't find a bullbar for MY2014 Discovery and want driving lights (high beam is completely useless). Doing half lap next year with a lot of off road touring planned. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Megro

I just did a trip up to Perth today,returning in the dark,first nite drive in my MY14.Definately need driving lights,wouldnt call the hi beam useless,very good close in,but does lack the depth a good driving light will provide.They will match a long range driving light well I belive.
Will find out tommorow how far OL bars are away from being available.
Andrew

[Megro]

Hi Andrew, any news on the OL bar? Agree I might have been a bit harsh on the high beam, but they could be better and I am keen to find a fix. Megro

[LandyAndy]

I rang the bloke at Opposite Lock Wangara.
Says Im correct.He says only one fitted by a store over east,involved alot of modifying the trim panel on the bar as the new D4 is a different shape.Said he wasnt interested in trying to fit one and believed the old bar would be an insurance risk as its ADR specced to MY13.He didnt know when the new ones are available.I will be sending an email to both Opposite Lock and ARB to see when they expect to be able to provide one.
Andrew

[Megro]

Thanks for the update - I might need to have a look at XBar to see if I can make it strong enough to mount some lights/antenna. Still loving the awesome Disco! Megro

[LandyAndy]

Megro.
I have emailed both ARB and Opposite Lock asking if they have a bar to suit the MY14 and if not when they expect too.
Will post here when I get a reply.
Andrew

[Megro]

Thanks Andrew, I will keep an eye on the post. Regards Megro

[dindsy]

Thanks for the update - I might need to have a look at XBar to see if I can make it strong enough to mount some lights/antenna. Still loving the awesome Disco! Megro
I spoke to the guy at SnakeRacing today and he says that the 10"SR series would be OK.
I wanted to go the 10" E2 (more light) and said it would probably be too big for the plastic mounting position. Not much extra weight but a bigger wind surface area.

...Now I want a bullbar:mad:

[LandyAndy]

Havent heard from OL yet.
ARB did send me an email.
The early D4 doesnt suit,they are awaiting an evaluation vehicle from Land Rover to design the new bar.Bumber shape and headlight washers were mentioned.
Andrew

[PeterJ]

Hi Megro, I agree with your original comment re the high beam, dark no moon night in the NT looking for hoppers and walking steaks.........mate, useless as t..s on a bull I tell ya. Anyway, try this mob, Buy HID Kit, car H.I.D lights and Xenon Conversion kits (http://www.delonixradar.com.au/hid-xenon/) they sell HID kits that will suit, pro's and con's of course but not so expensive as to scare away the give it a try factor, also can change things back to standard if you needed to no problems, I have not quite got to it yet, but will be doing it before my next trip. Has any one else had a go at his approach. The main thing is the time to get to full power and if you are off into the back of beyond, that should be no problem. They make claims of 3x light and while I know it is not as simplistic as more light, it's down to reflector design and other things, it has got to help.

PeterJ