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Teefin Member Since: 07 Nov 2014 Location: Lockerbie Posts: 61 |
My GS doesn't have the arm rests but I did like them in the old Disco, anyone retro fitted any they would recommend as I am missing them. 2017 Discovery Sport Pure Fuji White "Lynne"
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6th Jan 2015 1:46 am |
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 |
fortunately I still enjoy the art of driving, even at my age !! ( I have three manual cars, Landrover, MX5 and Golf Gti ) enjoying driving to me is nothing to do with "throwing a car around corners" and if that's what you think enjoying driving is then so be it, and explains to a certain extent why you prefer an auto. as for manual versus electric windows I prefer electric. I realise that some day I will probably need an auto, and for me it will take away a big part of the driving experience, but hopefully that's a wee bit away !! Iain |
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6th Jan 2015 8:44 am |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3880 |
They are available on ebay all over the place. I got one for mine that is good quality and just screws into an existing hole in the little cubby hole between the front seats, no drilling required and easy to revert back to standard if/when you sell the car. Armrest is leather and top slides forward to suit the longer armed person (like me) Top also lifts to give you a little storage box. Good quality, easy fit, and does the job............. but expect to pay £90-£110 delivered. |
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6th Jan 2015 8:53 am |
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DrRpb Member Since: 14 Oct 2012 Location: Petersfield Posts: 572 |
Britpart do them too. Have a look at their website them find a local supplier as you cannot deal direct. As said above there are other makes on eBay. Search on forum for threads on the topic. It's been done to death on here * GONE. GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler. * 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit. * GONE.2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Rocket ship. 33mpg. * Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit * 1949 80" in family since 1975 |
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6th Jan 2015 9:04 am |
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ronp Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: 🌲Galloway🌲 Posts: 1477 |
Agree with RogB above
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6th Jan 2015 9:07 am |
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gingerlord Member Since: 21 Dec 2011 Location: Cheshire Posts: 222 |
So its gone back to the dealers and they've relieved me of £360 for the third service plus a set of brake pads and I'm now back in my car.
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6th Jan 2015 10:15 am |
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wizking Member Since: 18 Mar 2010 Location: Around Posts: 1848 |
In no time at all you look through them, then they just disappear. |
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6th Jan 2015 10:29 am |
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shilen Member Since: 29 Feb 2008 Location: In the Middle Posts: 1774 |
My X3 doesn't have a heated front screen which I do miss, although there is a 'blast' button which kicks the blowers on full blast and within a minute or so the ice is falling off the screen - I did notice on my FL2 that heating wires were visible particularly in bright sunlight and was a little off putting. I don't have armrests either which I thought I would really miss and I loved them of the FL2 however I do have a large centre cubbie armrest that is more than adequate and the top of the door is just at the right height for my right arm to rest on. The green and white lights is shocking - how lazy were LR not do change them all to white??? Does the centre instrument cluster display change colour? I had a couple of MY13 loaners but never got around to driving them at night but did think they would abit too glaring in your face. The X3 has a white display but at night it turns orange so as not to dazzle you - nice touch! Now - 2017 BMW X3 M Sport Carbon Black
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6th Jan 2015 10:29 am |
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druand Member Since: 07 Sep 2009 Location: south ayrshire Posts: 825 |
Current SD is my 2nd SD and 4th FL2 all autos. The SD is brilliant, auto box has adaptive memory and I have experience of it changing driving style.
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6th Jan 2015 2:15 pm |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Same here Andrew, you can work the box quite well once you understand its nuances |
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6th Jan 2015 2:43 pm |
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Teefin Member Since: 07 Nov 2014 Location: Lockerbie Posts: 61 |
Well just orders a wood company adjustabLe leather arm rest hope it's worth the money I ink it will certainly fill in the missing gap. 2017 Discovery Sport Pure Fuji White "Lynne"
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6th Jan 2015 6:25 pm |
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ccsnet Member Since: 05 Jan 2013 Location: Lancs Posts: 881 |
? How do you mean - I've always viewed keyless as more risky especially with the latest batch of LR and RRs.... EB - I like in my other halfs car for all the reasons mentioned but I had cause to go for my manual HB when I hit some black ice on a hill a couple of weeks back. With some steering it brought the back end in again... with an EB this would not have been possible. Heated screen - a must and TBH you cant see the wires after a while. Autobox - This all depends on the box its self. In my Saab I found my self fighting it a lot for what I wanted when in manual and this put me off this time. The new DS seems to be a lot smarter and I would love to see an in depth review on how that really works and not just a press release... T Terran 'The' Car For The Modern Day UK Roads ( ie all the pot holes ) 'A Freelander that leaks oil is just marking its territory' - Wise words Now a member of the FL2 'Silly Bill' Club |
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6th Jan 2015 6:48 pm |
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Winslet Member Since: 01 Oct 2013 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 281 |
Interesting thread to read this one, having moved myself from a '07 S manual to a '13 XS SD4 auto.
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6th Jan 2015 8:10 pm |
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