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Range Rover L322 Member Since: 03 Sep 2019 Location: South West Posts: 329 |
I'm not certain about the appearance package fettling. What I can tell you is I replaced the fixed side steps on a low mileage (29,000) 2012 Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 and the amount of crud underneath was unbelievable. At least a pint of damp mud in the front wheel arch. My Range Rover was not used off road. The brackets holding the mudflaps were falling apart rusty; but the chassis was/is pristine.
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17th Jul 2020 9:20pm |
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alaahnx Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: WI Posts: 13 |
Thanks for the info. Indeed the side step has surface rust and damp mud was also noted. I also noticed traces of surface rust on the wheel arch which I have the car being treated for. |
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18th Jul 2020 2:14am |
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Andy B Member Since: 03 Apr 2012 Location: West Malling Posts: 1223 |
Worth checking if the plastic sill under the car has cut outs to accommodate the brackets for the side steps. I will soon be taking the side steps off mine (it's an L405), but I want to replace the plastic sills once the brackets are removed to avoid all manner of crud getting stuck there and causing corrosion. Not cheap, over £500 for two plastic sills! SDV8 AB MY 2019
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18th Jul 2020 8:29am |
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alaahnx Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: WI Posts: 13 |
So took the side steps out. The plastic sills do not appear to have cut outs as the side steps go under/lower to the plastic sills.
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20th Jul 2020 2:36am |
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Range Rover L322 Member Since: 03 Sep 2019 Location: South West Posts: 329 |
I think the pics were missed off your post - would be great to see them if you have time . I actually think the regular side skirts give it a really clean line but I am not sure if it works with the appearance package you mentioned |
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20th Jul 2020 7:48pm |
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TDV8_Tommy Member Since: 20 Feb 2019 Location: Pinoso, Valencia Posts: 399 |
As I just said on a separate thread, I ditched my side steps early last year. At 6’3” I’m kinda too tall for them.
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20th Jul 2020 8:30pm |
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Range Rover L322 Member Since: 03 Sep 2019 Location: South West Posts: 329 |
Tommy - I hear you on that. I have young kids who need the side step to get in the back and my wife likes the steps too so I replaced them but I certainly agree the L322 looks great without them .
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20th Jul 2020 8:42pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16298 |
So, you have what's called the "Design Pack" and fitting side steps unfortunately you have to remove the AB Design Pack side skirts and bin them. You then need to fit regular plastic side skirts as that's how the side steps fit |
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20th Jul 2020 9:24pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16298 |
Please be careful getting under an unsupported car with air suspension! |
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20th Jul 2020 9:26pm |
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alaahnx Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: WI Posts: 13 |
Posting images does not appear straightforward! hope this time it goes. Basically it shows a stock image comparison between the non AB and the AB side skirts (now learning it is called the Design Package). I will be sourcing the AB side skirts soon.
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22nd Jul 2020 3:31am |
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alaahnx Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: WI Posts: 13 |
Actually I bought the car with the side steps and the mudflats installed already. I prefer the more clean look of not having side steps/mudflaps (plus I'm single/no kids so no functional need for them). My plan is to have the AB appearance pack side skirts sourced and installed soon. |
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22nd Jul 2020 3:41am |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16298 |
Just another quick note to make... Your car im sure will have mudflaps? These will need changing to the design pack mudflaps when you change your side skirts...
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22nd Jul 2020 9:59am |
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alaahnx Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: WI Posts: 13 |
Man! Just checked as described and I do have holes 😳
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25th Jul 2020 2:07am |
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