Thread: My D3 doors are shopping trolley magnets

I had the dealer install these side strips in 2009. A bit pricie at ~$500 given an apprentice probably glued them on not quite straight, but they have done the job, don't look too bad and have been good shopping trolleys protectant so far (touch wood).

It is also where you park. For me, I know the dents in my cars are because I park right at the front door. Children also contribute their fair share of scratches from bikes.

Originally Posted by Ean Austral

Gday all,

If there is 1 fault with my D3 is it must have been installed with a shopping trolley magnet.
Cheers Ean

Mine didn't come with these, but it seems it came with d@$&head magnets installed. Despite the protests of the kids, I park at the furtherest end of the empty car park - think tumble weeds rolling by ... My first nice car and all.
Sure enough, it'll have a car or ute parked really close by the time I come out. Sometimes within inches.

It occurred to me after a month or two, perhaps there is a good reason. Back in my old car, I'd park next to nice cars based on the assumption that they were more likely to be careful when opennong their doors.

Good to know those door strips work. I thought they were just for looks. Ordering some tonight.

Has anyone fitted the door strips themselves? Easy to do?

Originally Posted by Dandevries

Has anyone fitted the door strips themselves? Easy to do?

Hi Dandevries

They are simple to install as they are just stuck on with double sided tape. Clean the area first with isopropyl alcohol. They hardest part is positioning them level. A low tack masking tape or chinograph pencil helps with that.

Also, don't make them to close between the doors as the rear ones will pinch.

I only ever take my Discovery to the shopping centre, would never take my Pursuit ute, as the Discovery has side steps and other car doors and trollys can't damage it if rolled into it.

Highly recommend you get some side steps.

Like Tote said off road height works well in car parks, add in scratched rock sliders and no one parks near you.

cheers,
Terry

Originally Posted by time2

Hi Dandevries

They are simple to install as they are just stuck on with double sided tape. Clean the area first with isopropyl alcohol. They hardest part is positioning them level. A low tack masking tape or chinograph pencil helps with that.

Also, don't make them to close between the doors as the rear ones will pinch.

Thanks for the tips Time2. I have the side strips AND Side Steps on order from Duckworthparts.co.uk

Do you know if the side steps are a simple bolt on or is it more involved? Wondering if i need to line up an installer?