Does anyone make a bullbar for a 2015 Land Rover Discovery?

[broker1972]

Hi all,

I have just purchased a new Land Rover Discovery (MY16). My enquiries have found that there are no bullbars available for my Disco. ARB only cater up to 2014 and other manufacturers are the same.

Can anyone suggest who I might contact to get a bullbar for my Disco.

Thanks in advance,

Ben

[LandyAndy]

Opposite lock do a 2015 bar.I have a 2013 OL bar on my 2014 D4.
Andrew

[Mungus]

To my knowledge, MY16 should be same as MY14 & 15.
OL do one for MY14.
ARB will have one for MY14 sometime December.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I've seen a full width chrome bar,, with a centre like the old P38 smart bar, on a near new D4 running around the coast here.

[LandyAndy]

Not the factory abomanation:o:o:o:o:o
Andrew

[Pedro_The_Swift]

:confused:
really Andy,, how would I know,,:p

it did look a bit,, funny.

[l00kin4]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/224333-2015-model-bullbar-post2414465.html#post2414267

[MR LR]

The only issues with later cars and the current ARB offering is the front camera and parking sensors are different.

Old style sensors may be able to be used (check compatibility) and if you don't have a camera then there's no issue...

wtf is a front camera even for... my cars just have this big piece of glass I can look out of... and my spatial awareness isn't too shabby either... (certainly better than the poor bastard that stoved the side of their car in on my bull bar the other day :p )

[Melbourne Park]

ARB told me they use the front parking sensors (not a camera) for the 2015 Disco ... but now, they have said that I'd loose the front parking warning. Also, that the front of the vehicle is hacked into, so the bull bar will have to stay.

I am unsure if its a good idea now ... since in roo hit, the bar could easily come back and impact the body anyway. I reckon less weight is not a bad thing anyway. You can still fit a winch without a bull bar too.

So... I am not sure if I will fit one ...

Doug
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[Mungus]

Doug,
I had a call back recently from our local ARB (Darwin) who have said the bar for a 2014 (therefore I assume 2015/16) will be available late December. Includes re-use of OEM Fog lamps, Park Sensors and Cameras.
Wait and see I suppose.

[broker1972]

Thanks for all of your replies. Its much appreciated.

I rang ARB direct and they said it is an issue that the front sensors have changed. The official word is that a bullbar for an LR4 MY2016 will be available at the end of March 2016.

They are well aware that it is in demand and due to the increase in phone calls have paid more attention the the development.

[Mungus]

After reading brokers post, I decided to ring ARB Head Office today (instead of the local branch) to see how this was travelling.


I was told they will be available at the end of 2016. They have been pushed back because of little demand and other more common makes bringing out recent models that they are working on instead.


I understand supply and demand and all that business, but really; come on ARB, a two year wait for a slight change to an existing bulbar? What a joke!


Was gong to buy one of their twin compressors too, but at this point in time I'm thinking ARB can get stuffed altogether.


Looks like it might be an OL bar for me.

[scomac]

I think this would look good on your new 2016 disco :eek:

[LandyAndy]

That was BMKals bar.He got sick og getting yellow stickers so sadly he sold it.
Andrew

[scomac]

Andy, it would certainly sort out the feral's in Kalgoorlie! :D

[BMKal]

That was BMKals bar.He got sick og getting yellow stickers so sadly he sold it.
Andrew

Wasn't the yellow stickers that was the problem. It was all the extra weight I had to load in the arse end just to keep the back wheels on the ground. ;)

But seriously, without any weight added in the rear, nothing could match it for circle work at the local B&S ball.................... Yeehawwwww.:woot::woot::woot:


Andy, it would certainly sort out the feral's in Kalgoorlie! :D

FERALS :eek::eek::eek:

I'll have you know that Kalgoorlie is the cultural centre of the west. :p:p:p
That bar came in very handy for clearing myself a parking spot amongst all the Great Walls, Hyundais and trendy little frog wagons outside the opera house (or maybe that was the knocker shops in Hay Street). :angel:

Must admit though that even the standard ARB bar with a couple of decent spotlights and aerials is pulling a few strange looks down here in Tassie at the moment. Have seen a lot of D4's on the road down here, and the only other one I've spotted that looks set up for anything other than the shopping run and for dropping the little angels off at school - had Queensland rego plates. ;)

[SimmAus]

I think this would look good on your new 2016 disco :eek:

I am genuinely lost for words.

[RHS58]

I think this would look good on your new 2016 disco :eek:

**** me!!!!
Why?
Did somebody actually pay for that?
Photoshop?
My eyes hurt, and a little vom came to the back of my throat.
Nooooooo!!!

[BJM]

Wasn't the yellow stickers that was the problem. It was all the extra weight I had to load in the arse end just to keep the back wheels on the ground. ;)

But seriously, without any weight added in the rear, nothing could match it for circle work at the local B&S ball.................... Yeehawwwww.:woot::woot::woot:



FERALS :eek::eek::eek:

I'll have you know that Kalgoorlie is the cultural centre of the west. :p:p:p
That bar came in very handy for clearing myself a parking spot amongst all the Great Walls, Hyundais and trendy little frog wagons outside the opera house (or maybe that was the knocker shops in Hay Street). :angel:

Must admit though that even the standard ARB bar with a couple of decent spotlights and aerials is pulling a few strange looks down here in Tassie at the moment. Have seen a lot of D4's on the road down here, and the only other one I've spotted that looks set up for anything other than the shopping run and for dropping the little angels off at school - had Queensland rego plates. ;)

There are quite a few D4's in Launceston but as you say, most aren't set up for the rough stuff. Getting hold of anything for a D4 down here is a nightmare so most of them will stay stock too.

[Plane Fixer]

Launceston, a great place. Went to KMHS and lived just around the corner as well. 61-66 The school was opened in 60.

[Jimlr]

After reading brokers post, I decided to ring ARB Head Office today (instead of the local branch) to see how this was travelling.


I was told they will be available at the end of 2016. They have been pushed back because of little demand and other more common makes bringing out recent models that they are working on instead.


I understand supply and demand and all that business, but really; come on ARB, a two year wait for a slight change to an existing bulbar? What a joke!


Was gong to buy one of their twin compressors too, but at this point in time I'm thinking ARB can get stuffed altogether.


Looks like it might be an OL bar for me.


I happened to be in a well respected ARB reseller on the east coast today, and there was a MY15 tdv6 having been fitted up with the 'old' model ARB deluxe bar, along with ipf spotties and a warn winch. Some mention of extra $$$ to do extra fitting work to make it fit to the newer style chassis mounts.
Looked the goods though.

[Mungus]

Thanks Jim. I am thinking about doing just that, but worried about compliance and all that guff (drilling additional holes etc.) Thinking I could just buy one and fit it and the sensors, cameras etc. myself. I certainly do like the look of the ARB bar a lot more than the new designed OL one for the MY14 onwards models, but haven't seen the new ones in a colour code to see if it blends in with the beautiful face of the D4 yet. Also get that sense the local ARB mob are not interested in Land Rover customers. Probably shouldn't jump to conclusions. I might go in and discuss it with them a bit more.

[Mungus]

So, picked up my new winch, Runva 11XP Premium, intending on fitting to the OL bar, but just couldn't bring myself to go ahead with it. Something just didn't feel right about it.
Rang ARB head office again to check on any news and was told vehicle front had been scanned, which should mean a few months away and the guy commented they'd better do something soon as they had a few orders waiting. A week later rang to get clarification on that comment and was told design was complete and given the part number (3432220) to place an order with my local store. I've done just that. This is the ARB Summit bar range suitable for 2014/15 onwards (Discovery on Bonnet) with front sensors, washers and cameras, and winch.
I'm hoping for sometime around July and that it is worth the 2 year wait.

[strydes]

I find all bullbars ugly on the Disco, but at least the new OL one follows the line of the headlights. I couldn't wait for ARB as we leave around Australia in 10 days, so the OL one went on this week. It looks ok in person (certainly has some presence), but you can feel the weight on the front, slightly affecting the driving feel.

Left it black as I intend to remove and sell when we get back. Actually blends in alright with the black sliders, lower door sections, roofrack and very dark tint.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/strydes-albums-matts+disco-picture5728-img-2440-2.jpg

[Mungus]

... This is the ARB Summit bar range suitable for 2014/15 onwards (Discovery on Bonnet) with front sensors, washers and cameras, and winch.
I'm hoping for sometime around July and that it is worth the 2 year wait.


Correction to my previous post, subsequent to a phone conversation with local ARB who rang to tell me my bar was here.


The new Summit Bar does not allow for fitment of cameras :angry:
Apparently they don't have anything planned for this as there is not enough demand. Two holes??? Told them I would retrofit myself and then I was informed it would be considered a modification and void warranty, so I said I won't fit them to the bar, I'll fit them to the metal panel underneath. It's on it's way! :D

[MR LR]

What the the purpose of a front camera? I find the big sheet of glass right in front of my face perfectly adequate...

But I'm one of those people that looks at where I'm going before I get there :wasntme:

[Mungus]

...I find the big sheet of glass right in front of my face perfectly adequate...




Ahh, but you can't see below the big sheet of metal covering your engine... I can!;)


Quoted $2960 to fit bar, refit factory fog lights, park sensors and mount (but not wire) my supplied winch. Add $495 to colour code locally.


They told me the winch base would mount 90 degrees to the front face of the bar.


Just trying to work out if I have to rotate the gearbox to position the lever correctly. The summit bars have a little front access panel to access the gear lever, so I need to position it at the top.


Maybe a stupid question, but do they mean it basically bolts straight down with the base on a horizontal plane?

[LandyAndy]

What the the purpose of a front camera? I find the big sheet of glass right in front of my face perfectly adequate...

But I'm one of those people that looks at where I'm going before I get there :wasntme:

It allows you to see pedestrians and cyclists right up to the moment of impact;);););)
No I dont have them on my D4:(:(:(:(:(
Andrew

[Hugh Jars]

What the the purpose of a front camera? I find the big sheet of glass right in front of my face perfectly adequate...

But I'm one of those people that looks at where I'm going before I get there :wasntme:

Not sure about the Disco, but coming from a Grand Cherokee, the camera/radar is for the active cruise control. That is, if it 'sees' you approaching a slower vehicle in your lane the cruise slows your car down, etc.

[Mungus]

Not sure about the Disco, but coming from a Grand Cherokee, the camera/radar is for the active cruise control. That is, if it 'sees' you approaching a slower vehicle in your lane the cruise slows your car down, etc.
Later models with ACC maybe, but with my MY14HSE they are just cameras used for junction view. Pretty fisheye view. I've used once for this purpose and it does let you see up and down a road from the very front of your vehicle (as in out past a parked car), but I needed my glasses to get the full benefit and wouldn't solely rely on them. Hoping when remounted below the bar (about same height as where they are now) they will be put to better use for seeing over drop offs or crests etc...

[Grentarc]

I know that on my father's L322 the extra 4 cameras are positioned for helping with front wheel placement - the 2 in the bumper are directly in front of each wheel and the ones on either side mirror show the front wheel and the ground around it. I expect they would be useful when negotiating log bridges, rock steps/boulders etc.