Are there any LR accessories which are good?

[schmoogene]

Hi all

Close to the purchase of the D3. jsut wondering if there are any worthy accessories that are actually worth buying from the dealer?

was looking at the RAI but now gone off that...probably won't need it.

what about the under body protection?...anything else? ipod doo-dad? rear ladder? lamp guards (they don't look like they'd do anything)? stuff for general touring/4x4....nudge bar (not looking to knock off roos...jsut pedestrians..kidding)..nudge bar keeps 20 foot spear grass off the paint

and there seems to be stacks of genuine D3 stuff but it's not on the website or brochure. does anyone have a comprehensive list?"

Cheers
eugene

[def90]

My D3 goes in for service in a couple of weeks so I am looking at accessories now.

For starters, I think you should go for the E-diff as you cant have seconds thoughts later...

Accessory wise, depends if you buy an 09 spec as they seem to have more factory add-ons than the 08...

I got roof rails so I can fit roof racks, sunroof, rear AC, Mats etc....

Rear boot liner is probably worth while....

Safari snorkel seems to be the go vs. the landy model...

I will post some pics of mine once it has some neew additions...

would love some of the G4 add-ons but the are pretty exxy....

good luck!

[schmoogene]

thanks def90

the car is already built and sitting in the showroom, so no options now...just accessories.

Load retention system (net thing for the boot area)?
Waterproof Seat Covers?
Side Steps?
Ladder...i think i'm getting one of these for sure!!!!
Under Body Protection?

[Bushwanderer]

Hi Schmoogene,
You must admit that it's a very hard question to answer when you don't give any indication of intended usage. For instance, a ladder w/o a roofrack seems pointless.

More detail means more assistance.

[Tote]

RE the ladder windcheetah make one which IMHO looks better than the LR one.
I've got one fitted and a windcheetah rack which comes with it's own roof rails saving the purchase of $700 LR ones.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I've had a look and this is the best photo I've got of the ladder, I'll take another picture when I get my truck back at the end of the week (hopefully)

Regards,
Tote

[CaverD3]

Don't get the LR roof rails. You can get Rhino rack ones for a lot less. The RAI is good for dust but not water.
Remember you pay LCT on all additions you buy with it. You may be better getting them later.

[Jamo]

That's not strictly true, Caver.

The RAI is good for water, but not if you have the lower end of the RAI totally immersed. Then water would enter.

If you keep moving, it is unlikely that water will enter. I for one would not enter water that was going to be permanently over the lower end of the RAI even with a bow wave, as that would probably be at windscreen height.

[schmoogene]

Don't get the LR roof rails. You can get Rhino rack ones for a lot less. The RAI is good for dust but not water.
Remember you pay LCT on all additions you buy with it. You may be better getting them later.

bloody LCT....forgot about that. i shall buy separate. Thanks caver...
i'll probably get the snorkel and ladder as seperate.


Hi Schmoogene,
You must admit that it's a very hard question to answer when you don't give any indication of intended usage. For instance, a ladder w/o a roofrack seems pointless.

More detail means more assistance.

Bushy - yeah..sorry, the D3 will end up being a touring car. gibb, cape, etc. i was not going to buy the LR roof rack coz that was over 2k.

[CaverD3]

Outback touring?
You'll be needing the adjustable rod system then? :D
A few weeks off yet unfortunately. Be selling via Mitchell Bros.
And if towing you'll need one their hitches too.:angel:

[Bushwanderer]

:BigThumb: the Mitchell Bros tow hitch.

I won't be needing the suspension modifiers as I have coils.:D

[CaverD3]

Coils alrady modified? :lol2:

[Bushwanderer]

You betcha. ;)

[300+]

Don't get the LR roof rails. You can get Rhino rack ones for a lot less. The RAI is good for dust but not water.
Remember you pay LCT on all additions you buy with it. You may be better getting them later.

If you get them at the time of purchase they are also covered by the vehicle warranty for the duration. Not sure that is worth the LCT premium however...

Steve

[Boofrmb]

When I got mine.. the rubber mats were included,, but the side strips(Door protectors) are worth it, after that, nothing else is worth the money (I have bonnet protector, and light protecters, both are SH-T)

[Peter_OZ]

I would definitely get the adaptive headlights, I just love em!

Nav system - might now be standard factory fitted with 09 D3. When we got ours in 07 it was an expensive add on we had to pay! :mad:

Console fridge is very handy, especially if you have kids.

Definitely the diff locker

all the best.

[amaruskanic]

I tried to purchase the LR cargo barrier, headlight protectors and bonnet protector and cargo area protectors(bag and mat) only to be told you cant get them in Australia. Of course that could be the crappy dealer here in Canberra too.
Andrew

[Peter_OZ]

sounds like rubbish to me.


I got the cargo area mat, and bonnet protector here in Qld. Did not worry about the headlight protectors

[Roger]

The dealer that sold me my D3 MY09 last month said to me to hold off buying dealer fitted accessories until after the purchase so as to not get slugged with the LCT. I asked about warranty impact and he advised me that LR will include any LR accessories in the normal warranty if fitted upto 1 month (might be longer can't quite recall) after purchase.

[schmoogene]

Roger...that's very very handy handy piece of info.

[Peter_OZ]

ok, of course that would exclude those that need to be fitted during the build in the factory.

[schmoogene]

thanks all. i've decided on the RAI and rear steps. unfortunately the rear ladder stops you using the back window...can we get around this?

[CaverD3]

How does it stop you using the bak window? Do you mean it impairs rear vision?

[schmoogene]

if the ladder is there, doesn't it mean you can't open the back window? or does the ladder flip up with the window?

[Roger]

Hi Schmoogene, I think you will find the ladder allows the rear hatch to still function, here is the hyperlink to the LR fitting instructions and it looks like it will hinge aok.
http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/extfree2viewlrprod/servlet/peachviewfile't=1237578325037/L319-Rear Door Ladder AGP780020.pdf
cut and paste all of above (http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com/extfree2viewlrprod/servlet/peachviewfile't=1237578325037/L319-Rear Door Ladder AGP780020.pdf) into your browser address area and it should load after a while. Hope it helps. Roger

[Tote]

The ladder I have attaches to the top of the tailgate and underneath the lock/numberplace assy. It dosent affect the operation of the top tailgate at all.
I believe as stated above the LR one is pretty much the same .

Regards,
Tote

[sniegy]

I tried to purchase the LR cargo barrier, headlight protectors and bonnet protector and cargo area protectors(bag and mat) only to be told you cant get them in Australia. Of course that could be the crappy dealer here in Canberra too.
Andrew

Andrew,

Cargo Barrier is RAA559-definate.
Head light & bonnet protectors from memory are RAA553 & RAA554
Dont quote me on the last 2 as its just my memory , but the numbers arent that far out. may be a number or 2 out.

The RAA means "Rover Australia Accessory"" which also means they are made here for Land Rover Australia & sold through dealerships.
Tha barrier in the UK does not meet our stds so LRA had one made in Aus.
Not sure what is meant by the cargo area protectors, dont have a brochure with me at home.

Will get back to you.:D

[amaruskanic]

Thanks Pete,
I would still like to get the bonnet and headlight protectors, so if you can confirm the numbers that would be great.
I went with the Milford Cargo Barrier, got a rubber cargo mat from $upercheap for $34 and a light canvas drop cloth from Bunnings which I turned into a "boot bag" to keep the dog from messing things up.
Regards Andrew.

[Jamo]

The headlight protectors are good, but they only hang on by a single clip at the top. I put duct tape across the strap to hold it on, otherwise the protectors have a habit of sliding sideways and eventually fly off.

[Busman]

Had the same problem with Headlight Protectors.
Used double sided tape to secure and push bottom in.
So far so good.
Also have Supercheap rubber boot mat and fits well.
Supercheap, super useful without super price !!

[rmp]

That's not strictly true, Caver.

The RAI is good for water, but not if you have the lower end of the RAI totally immersed. Then water would enter.

If you keep moving, it is unlikely that water will enter. I for one would not enter water that was going to be permanently over the lower end of the RAI even with a bow wave, as that would probably be at windscreen height.

But.....

that assumes you haven't missed a hole when you did your walk

and that you don't get stuck, thereby killing your bow wave.

[Jamo]

True, but..

In such a situation, if you haven't sealed your 4WD Control Module, then...;):eek:

The RAI can handle water, if you want to immerse it and leave it there, then it needs some simple mods to the ducting inside the guard.

[sniegy]

Thanks Pete,
I would still like to get the bonnet and headlight protectors, so if you can confirm the numbers that would be great.
I went with the Milford Cargo Barrier, got a rubber cargo mat from $upercheap for $34 and a light canvas drop cloth from Bunnings which I turned into a "boot bag" to keep the dog from messing things up.
Regards Andrew.
Andrew,
As requested...
Bonnet Protector is RAA553.
H/Light Protectors are RAA552.

Cheers.

[Tote]

Here's a better picture of the frontrunner ladder.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Regards,
Tote

[schmoogene]

thanks tote

i've already got the LR ladder and the RAI. i didn't see anything else that might be useful. i got the dealer to put all the accessories on a seperate invoice so no LCT on all the accessories.

should be getting it next week!!!!!! the wife was very surprised coz i've been researching the D3 since it was born.

acknowledeged...that ladder you have does look better. and i've got the same "best 4wd in the world" sticker. i like that.