ARB Bar for MY14 out soon

[LandyAndy]

I got an email today from ARB,it seems the MY14 ARB bars are available soon.
Good Morning Andrew,



Hope you had a good weekend. I have looked through my system this morning and can confirm

At this stage now I have a part number for the bull bar. This would indicate to me that the engineers

In Melbourne have seen a vehicle now and the development for the bull bar is well under way.



At this stage I don’t have any pricing on this item as while a bar is so early on in its development

It is hard to gauge if any more materials or other items are needed to make a complete unit.

I can however place a back order in the system for you which will secure one to be fitted to your

Land Rover. As soon as pricing in released I can then be in contact with you, you can then let me

Know if you are still happy to proceed.

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Kindest Regards

Jason McVea
Retail Sales

Ph (08) 6254 2367
Fax (08) 6254 2213
jmcvea@arb.com.au (mhtml:{72FF6901-2AB1-4B4F-A450-0C29C1667ADE}mid://00000020/!x-usc:mailto:jmcvea@arb.com.au)
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Andrew

[cjc_td5]

Thanks Andy.
As an aside, I was in Opposite Lock in Bunbury last week and they said they could do an OL bar for a MY14 D4. This was only salesman speak and I haven't confirmed it with them. Another option?

Cheers,

[LandyAndy]

Thanks Andy.
As an aside, I was in Opposite Lock in Bunbury last week and they said they could do an OL bar for a MY14 D4. This was only salesman speak and I haven't confirmed it with them. Another option?

Cheers,

I spoke to an OL dealer north of the river.A couple of pre my14 bars have been fitted to my14 D4s with modification.The reccomendation from OL to bloke I spoke to said not to do any more until the my14 specific bars were released.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

I got an email today from ARB,it seems the MY14 ARB bars are available soon.
Good Morning Andrew,



Hope you had a good weekend. I have looked through my system this morning and can confirm

At this stage now I have a part number for the bull bar. This would indicate to me that the engineers

In Melbourne have seen a vehicle now and the development for the bull bar is well under way.



At this stage I don’t have any pricing on this item as while a bar is so early on in its development

It is hard to gauge if any more materials or other items are needed to make a complete unit.

I can however place a back order in the system for you which will secure one to be fitted to your

Land Rover. As soon as pricing in released I can then be in contact with you, you can then let me

Know if you are still happy to proceed.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/mhtml:{72FF6901-2AB1-4B4F-A450-0C29C1667ADE}mid://00000020/!x-usc:cid:image001.png@01CFCB3F.69050AB0
Kindest Regards

Jason McVea
Retail Sales

Ph (08) 6254 2367
Fax (08) 6254 2213
jmcvea@arb.com.au (mhtml:{72FF6901-2AB1-4B4F-A450-0C29C1667ADE}mid://00000020/!x-usc:mailto:jmcvea@arb.com.au)
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Andrew

I have ordered a colour matched delux winch bar:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Calling in to see Jason friday.
Andrew

[Greatsouthernland]

I have ordered a colour matched delux winch bar:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Calling in to see Jason friday.
Andrew

Congrats Andy. Any idea on what it weighs?

[LandyAndy]

No,nor what it costs.
There is in reality only the choice between ARB and OL.
Wont be fitting a winch at this time,just wanted the option there for later.
Andrew

[JamesH]

Andy, I got my bar installed after hitting a 'roo (sigh) so it was handled by Lombardi brothers as part of a panel beating job (actually a head light replacement job as no panels were affected, just the placky bumper).

Anyway Lombardi is Barbagallo's preferred panel beater, and Lombardi's preferred installer for roo bars is I think an outfit called west coast bullbars but ring Lombardi and ask for the name. I was happy with the install and Lombardi is a high end panel beater who would have high standards in any work he subbed out for a client.

I was all willing like you to do the running around and ordering the bar to keep costs down but this company said don't bother, we will get it quicker and cheaper than you can. ARB told me 4 weeks and they had the bar much quicker. I know your case is different as you have vbeen waitlisted for a bar that does not exist yet but I thought I'd pass this info on. There are some people on here who were not happy with their install, the gaps mainly and vibrations.

James

[BMKal]

Andrew - as James said. ;)

Mine was installed by ARB in Osborne Park - sent there by Barbagallo. I'm happy with the bar, but the gaps are a bit excessive. If I was fitting it, I would have cut the wheel arch flares about half an inch longer than they did, and then probably also finished off with some decent rubber trim as I've seen in pics of others' vehicles on here.

Mine's the deluxe winch bar as well - and I haven't fitted a winch yet.

But for what I use it for - I'm not too bothered. It does the job (hit a decent size roo on the way home last week and not a mark). :D

[LandyAndy]

Cheers Brian,I will ask them to be dilligent when cutting to keep gaps at a minimum.
Ordered a set of Fyrlyts from Todd today.
PS,visit Clark Rubber they sell all sorts of rubber trims,you may find something suitable.
Andrew

[BMKal]

Yep - been meaning to drop into a Clark Rubber store for ages to see if they had anything that would fit. The Clark Rubber store in Kal has shut down, so I'll have to keep my eye out for one down here.

[brougham]

Id take it back. ARB's standard install is to put the trim on all vehicles where they cut the bodywork.

[Simple]

Are they producing a black nudge bar for the 2014?

[BMKal]

Id take it back. ARB's standard install is to put the trim on all vehicles where they cut the bodywork.

They did put trim on it where they have cut the panels. That doesn't mean that there isn't still a large gap between the trim they installed and the bar itself. ;)

[brougham]

Sorry your post said if you'd done it you would've finished it off with rubber trim. I assumed that meant they didn't do it. :)

[aus86inch]

Hey guys, i found out yesterday that there will be a new Bar on the market very soon. it is coming from the UK and is going through ADR compliance as i tap :D
also a rear bar is in the workings too. QLD company organising it, i for one will be waiting to see it before i jump in with another brand.;)

will keep you posted when i hear more.

[Ferret]

Any links to pictures?

[LandyAndy]

Are they producing a black nudge bar for the 2014?

Will be dropping a deposit in for mine tommorow,will try and remember to ask.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Sorry mate,forgot to ask about the nudge bar.
Suggest you call Jason McVea at ARB Canningvale 62542367 or email JMCVEA@ARB.COM.AU seems a very helpfull young bloke and he is a Landy fan/owner too:cool::cool::cool::cool:
I got confirmation there are orders for 11 MY 14 Bullbars with ARB,mine is no4 out of Melbourne and no2 in WA.
Andrew

[disco4now]

Previous thread for ARB bar gap.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/150468-d4-long-wait-time-arb-winch-bar-post1707531.html#post1707531

and updated link to pinchweld.
I think this is the Pinchweld from clark rubber that I used.
PVC Black Large Pinchweld with Side Bulb 15mm x 26.5mm #41 (http://www.clarkrubber.com.au/pvc-black-large-pinchweld-with-side-bulb-15mm-x-26-5mm.html)


Regards
Gerry

[JamesH]

Someone I know who is negotiating a purchase of a D4 was told the ARB bar is not looking like being ready before January. The price will start with a 3.

[LandyAndy]

Someone I know who is negotiating a purchase of a D4 was told the ARB bar is not looking like being ready before January. The price will start with a 3.

When I was at ARB Canningvale friday Jason was saying he should have the bar in the next 3 to 4 weeks and it shouldnt be much dearer than the current bar.
Andrew

[JamesH]

Interesting, Andy. I guess time will tell. My friend is thinking of a LR bar rather than wait for an ARB bar because he lives in a roo-rich area and was concerend about the wait.

[LandyAndy]

Interesting, Andy. I guess time will tell. My friend is thinking of a LR bar rather than wait for an ARB bar because he lives in a roo-rich area and was concerend about the wait.

I dont think there is even a Land Rover bar for the MY14 yet.
Andrew

[DI5CO]

There's one on carsales, I couldn't post the pic from my stupid phone but it's def an MY14, the car is grey so have a look. It's on there for $83890 to make it easier to search. I still like the look of the ARB better😀
Dave

[LandyAndy]

There's one on carsales, I couldn't post the pic from my stupid phone but it's def an MY14, the car is grey so have a look. It's on there for $83890 to make it easier to search. I still like the look of the ARB better��
Dave

Well and truely wacked with the ugly stick!!!!!
YUK.
2014 Land Rover Discovery 4 TDV6 MY14 Sports Automatic (http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/Land-Rover-Discovery-4-2014/AGC-AD-16543412/?Cr=15&sdmvc=1)
Andrew

[DI5CO]

Exactly!😜 it may withstand an impact from a sparrow, but an Indian Mynah, forget it! Lol

[BMKal]

Well and truely wacked with the ugly stick!!!!!
YUK.
2014 Land Rover Discovery 4 TDV6 MY14 Sports Automatic (http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/Land-Rover-Discovery-4-2014/AGC-AD-16543412/?Cr=15&sdmvc=1)
Andrew

I thought the same. ;)

Saw one of these, almost identical to that photo - same colour D4 - on Stirling Highway a week or so ago. I noticed it particularly because it was on an MY14 D4 when I had been reading on here that you could not get any bar for your model yet.

[jon3950]

Well and truely wacked with the ugly stick!!!!!
YUK.
2014 Land Rover Discovery 4 TDV6 MY14 Sports Automatic (http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/details/Land-Rover-Discovery-4-2014/AGC-AD-16543412/?Cr=15&sdmvc=1)
Andrew

Was going to say I'd seen an MY14 getting around with a bar on it - it's that one. It's up at Alto's. It's been around for a while so probably a demonstrator. I'm sure the bar would have been fitted by them.

Not only incredibly ugly, but looking at the way they are made and fitted I really can't see them doing much if you hit a roo. The uprights and hoop are quite flimsy. It fits too closely to the front of the car and the top of the main hoop is bolted to the radiator support panel just underneath the bonnet. I would think any impact would be transmitted directly to the front of the car.

Cheers,
Jon

[JamesH]

What is the story on opposite lock bars for MY14? Website says 2009 onwards. Are we sure they don't fit?

Ps. They called ARB again twice over two days. Different people each time and they verified what the dealer told them. No ARB til Jan at earliest and they have "not put pen to paper" as far as design goes. I dunno what it's all about.

[LandyAndy]

What is the story on opposite lock bars for MY14? Website says 2009 onwards. Are we sure they don't fit?

Ps. They called ARB again twice over two days. Different people each time and they verified what the dealer told them. No ARB til Jan at earliest and they have "not put pen to paper" as far as design goes. I dunno what it's all about.

They were converting them to fit at owners expense,they are not complied for MY14.In Perth tommorow,if I get chance I will catch up with Jason and see when he expects mine.Tells me he has a part no for the MY14 onwards bar,and its the 3rd generation of the D4 bar.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

James.I visit Jason at ARB this morning.It seems he has changed his tune a little:(:(:(:(:(
Tells me the "official" date is january,but still believes they will be ready before,lots of enquires coming in across all stores.
I said so it isnt going to happen in the next 3 to 4 weeks like you told me last week.NO:(:(:(:(.Will keep in touch.
Andrew

[JamesH]

My mate has ordered the opposite lock bar modified for 2014. He is rural living and has serious roo issues. He has become really nervous about the new car and really doesn't want to wait even until January.

I remember talking to him one morning west of Norseman about a bar for me and we agreed I should leave it but get one sometime. Twelve hours later outside Cocklebiddy I hit a roo. That may have influenced his thinking.

[Greatsouthernland]

James.I visit Jason at ARB this morning.It seems he has changed his tune a little:(:(:(:(:(
Tells me the "official" date is january,but still believes they will be ready before,lots of enquires coming in across all stores.
I said so it isnt going to happen in the next 3 to 4 weeks like you told me last week.NO:(:(:(:(.Will keep in touch.
Andrew

Thought it was just me getting conflicting stories from shop staff :)

ARB told me in June that the my14 bar was weeks away, they even booked me in for an install in July, clearly that was wishful on both our parts :D

I dont think the guys in the shop have any idea on availability, so shouldn't tell us until they have warehouse stock. Just my thought ..

[cjc_td5]

I spoke to OL in Bunbury this morning. They have a MY14 TDV6 in their workshop for bar fitting this week. They have fitting instructions for fitting to a MY14, apparently there are no modifications required to mounting points, only some additional trim required below the headlights due to the different grill on the MY14 model. They will know definitively in a week when they have fitted it.

[LandyAndy]

I spoke to OL in Bunbury this morning. They have a MY14 TDV6 in their workshop for bar fitting this week. They have fitting instructions for fitting to a MY14, apparently there are no modifications required to mounting points, only some additional trim required below the headlights due to the different grill on the MY14 model. They will know definitively in a week when they have fitted it.

Hi Chris
See how they go with the fog lights and headlight washers.I was told they dont fit on the bars.Perhaps they are using their own generic products instead.
See if you can get pics,I dont like being messed around.If the OL bar fits and looks the part I will come over to Bunbury for one too;););););)
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

My mate has ordered the opposite lock bar modified for 2014. He is rural living and has serious roo issues. He has become really nervous about the new car and really doesn't want to wait even until January.

I remember talking to him one morning west of Norseman about a bar for me and we agreed I should leave it but get one sometime. Twelve hours later outside Cocklebiddy I hit a roo. That may have influenced his thinking.

James.
Can you find out which store is doing the job and post pics here if you can.
ALMOST rear ended a falcoon yesterday in that fog on Albany Hwy,need a bar if Im going to start doing that sort of ****!!!! :twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted:
Andrew

[cjc_td5]

He had some genuine MY13 washers to go into the bar. Can't remember what the go was with the fog lights. Will check when in there next.
Cheers,

[JamesH]

Hi Andrew, I'll try to find out what store he spoke to. No pics yet as the car is still on the boat and not arriving until next month. It's clear he does not want to hang around and will get it down pronto after collecting it. Maybe even immediately.

[LandyAndy]

I spoke to OL in Bunbury this morning. They have a MY14 TDV6 in their workshop for bar fitting this week. They have fitting instructions for fitting to a MY14, apparently there are no modifications required to mounting points, only some additional trim required below the headlights due to the different grill on the MY14 model. They will know definitively in a week when they have fitted it.

Chris.
I have sent an email to OL Bunbury asking them for pics of this instal and a price.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

I spoke to OL in Bunbury this morning. They have a MY14 TDV6 in their workshop for bar fitting this week. They have fitting instructions for fitting to a MY14, apparently there are no modifications required to mounting points, only some additional trim required below the headlights due to the different grill on the MY14 model. They will know definitively in a week when they have fitted it.

Chris.
I have had an Email from Toby at Bunbury OL.Got a price,subject to seeing this D4 fitment on the 2nd,I will probably get them to do mine.
He will be sending pics as I dont think I can get over there to have a look see.
I told him a Bunbury AULRO member tipped me off they were doing one so see if you can get a spotters fee:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:.
Andrew

[doddsy]

Watching this thread closely . I'm desperate for a bar on my disco. Roos all over the place.
I'm up in Exmouth but will consider the drive to get the job done right.
Can you boys tell
Me what the OL guys are charging for the bar? I have factory fog lights , no front park assists. But I do want it in fuji white :0)
Waiting is killing me [emoji51]

[tiddy]

Hi Chris
See how they go with the fog lights and headlight washers.I was told they dont fit on the bars.Perhaps they are using their own generic products instead.
See if you can get pics,I dont like being messed around.If the OL bar fits and looks the part I will come over to Bunbury for one too;););););)
Andrew

Your comment on the headlight washers is interesting, particularly if like me your Discovery has the Xenon headlights, then headlight washers are mandatory for ADR's.

I guess they fit a generic washer instead.

[doddsy]

The new washers are recessed, if that's the only issue, a couple of D3/4 washers off fleabay would be ok.?

[gghaggis]

Currently for the 2014/15 D4's, OL fit 2013 MY washers to their bar. I think that's the only change.

The 2015 D4 also seems to have the parking sensors wired differently, but that shouldn't matter unless you're fitting a rear wheel carrier.

Cheers,

Gordon

[LandyAndy]

Your comment on the headlight washers is interesting, particularly if like me your Discovery has the Xenon headlights, then headlight washers are mandatory for ADR's.

I guess they fit a generic washer instead.

Quote included fitting MY13 washers.
Andrew

[doddsy]

Can you PM the quote or is it top secret ? Knowledge
Is power ..

[winaje]

...Can you boys tell me what the OL guys are charging for the bar...
On the other side of the paddock OL quote $2310 retail for a D3/4 winch bar, colour coded and fitted. Deals can be negotiated. Might give you some sort of ballpark figure.