Thread: D4 Landrover Bull Bar - latest news

I really do not like that bar, mainly because it's too shiney, I hate chrome and shiney alloy bars.

So far for me, either the ARB or Opposite Lock bar would be my choice, in steel and black.

Baz.

Originally Posted by Redback

I really do not like that bar, mainly because it's too shiney, I hate chrome and shiney alloy bars.

So far for me, either the ARB or Opposite Lock bar would be my choice, in steel and black.

Baz.

Ditto - Undoubtedly does the job protection wise, but misses the spot IMHO on looks front, and from the pics, the front clearance will be worse than the std plastics.

Not sure if someone has replied, but the ARB bar (I think looks the best - I hate the blingy LR one, but it's a matter of preference) DOES fit. I have one on my HSE. Powder coated in Bournville - I love it.

Oh - forgot to say the parking sensors and the headlight washers all work too. Nice job, with bash plates and all - the guys at Mannell Motors went to a lot of effort to sort the rumour that it wouldn't fit.
Cheers

Originally Posted by Redback

I really do not like that bar, mainly because it's too shiny, I hate chrome and shiny alloy bars. So far for me, either the ARB or Opposite Lock bar would be my choice, in steel and black.Baz.

My view is if Land Rover America introduces that shiny bull bar into the North American market, the plant in Solihull will have to be expanded.

Full chrome grills and bumpers, the more the better, are now pretty much standard on the new upscale Ford, Dodge, and GM pickups. Chrome is the rage. Hence, the quicker that front end is introduced over here, the more we will see on the streets coming at us.

Um, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

I thought the ARB bar, made the car look like it had a huge overbite problem, and the way they fit the fog lights and cut the arches and put bits of trim to fill gaps ,seems more befitting a Defender (duck for cover).
Steel is heavy, but stronger, as long as the bar will protect the radiator\intercooler, you can keep going ,if the upper bars fold back and damages panels \break lights, that won't stop you and insurance can fix it later.

I love the bling look, have a look at the rest of the D4, it's just dripping with style ,class and bling, but can still perform when the going gets tough, I'm trusting LR to have done the same with the bar.

Cheers Ken

Originally Posted by roamer

Um, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

I thought the ARB bar, made the car look like it had a huge overbite problem, and the way they fit the fog lights and cut the arches and put bits of trim to fill gaps ,seems more befitting a Defender (duck for cover).
Steel is heavy, but stronger, as long as the bar will protect the radiator\intercooler, you can keep going ,if the upper bars fold back and damages panels \break lights, that won't stop you and insurance can fix it later. Cheers Ken

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I like the stock look or if a bar was to be added the factory bar.... colour coded.....

To each their own...
That's an urban bar.

Good for shopping trolley and feral cat protection...

*may* prevent damage from a small Euro but nothing more...

Definitely styled by the designer of the Prado factory bar!

All good and well to claim - as long as it gets me home insurance can fix it - but wears thin when a small hit destroys thousands of dollars worth of car!

On a side point - The ARB design prevents damage to the fog lights by fitting them behind the bar - another case of function then form....

The D4 is a neat unit, dressed in full offroad trim still looks tough.

Want "bling" (**** US term) then import an Escalade