Nice job! And I especially liked the Rola bars. Very smart indeed! Can I ask which model Fits on the discovery? The link didn't make it clear and on the Rola site it doesn't offer a suggestion for Discovery....
Weekend project: Roof Rails installed with Rola cross bars
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Thanks to those who inspired me to get a set of roof rails. I took everyone's advice and ordered a set of gloss black roof rails for my DS.
Before you order, check your car.
They have 4 different part numbers so be aware:
Pano Roof - silver or black.
No glass roof - silver or black but will need ditch fasteners and additional parts $.
It was much easier than what the dealer warned me. Basic hand tools: socket wrench, open end wrench, and a plastic parts puller was all that was needed.
Ordered the rails from Niello LR in Rocklin, CA for the best price $465, lowest shipping $30 and great service $0. Their price was so low, my local dealer could not come close to matching.
It came with an instruction sheet on how to download the installation info - either online or thru QR code reader which I used on the iPad.
Here is the invoice and instruction sheet:
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The time estimate on the installation page shows half and hour.
I took an hour so not being a LR tech, not bad...
After figuring out how to pop off the roof covers - that was interesting - the covers are held in place with springy plastic grommets that hold onto the steel threaded studs along the roof line.
To install the rails the parts are clearly identified which side, front, mid, and rear.
That made the parts identification much easier.
The solid steel mounts that went onto the steel threaded studs easy and the included plastic spacers to align them made the job easier.
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I love the low profile cross bars from Rola. I used the old set from my BMW E53/E70 and it fit perfectly!
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Then on the cross bars are my old time favorite Yakima Fat Cat 6 for holding my skis & snowboards.
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So here is the set of new black glossy roof rails on my white DS.
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Roof rail parts ordering: DISCOVERY SPORT Accessories (2015 & UP): Land Rover Rocklin-Niello Land Rover Dealer-California
Rola cross bars: Rola
Yakima Fatcat 6 ski/snowboard holders: https://www.yakima.com/fatcat-6
Before you order, check your car.
They have 4 different part numbers so be aware:
Pano Roof - silver or black.
No glass roof - silver or black but will need ditch fasteners and additional parts $.
It was much easier than what the dealer warned me. Basic hand tools: socket wrench, open end wrench, and a plastic parts puller was all that was needed.
Ordered the rails from Niello LR in Rocklin, CA for the best price $465, lowest shipping $30 and great service $0. Their price was so low, my local dealer could not come close to matching.
It came with an instruction sheet on how to download the installation info - either online or thru QR code reader which I used on the iPad.
Here is the invoice and instruction sheet:
The time estimate on the installation page shows half and hour.
I took an hour so not being a LR tech, not bad...
After figuring out how to pop off the roof covers - that was interesting - the covers are held in place with springy plastic grommets that hold onto the steel threaded studs along the roof line.
To install the rails the parts are clearly identified which side, front, mid, and rear.
That made the parts identification much easier.
The solid steel mounts that went onto the steel threaded studs easy and the included plastic spacers to align them made the job easier.
I love the low profile cross bars from Rola. I used the old set from my BMW E53/E70 and it fit perfectly!
Then on the cross bars are my old time favorite Yakima Fat Cat 6 for holding my skis & snowboards.
So here is the set of new black glossy roof rails on my white DS.
Roof rail parts ordering: DISCOVERY SPORT Accessories (2015 & UP): Land Rover Rocklin-Niello Land Rover Dealer-California
Rola cross bars: Rola
Yakima Fatcat 6 ski/snowboard holders: https://www.yakima.com/fatcat-6
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If I understand correctly,
Fixed roof (without panorama roof
$460.58 + $350.70
Panorama roof: $465.54
Fixed roof (without panorama roof
$460.58 + $350.70Panorama roof: $465.54
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The cross bars are easy to install and remove - takes just minutes.
Each manufacturer has their own system of mounting - Rola uses a special torx security key while my other cross bars uses a key to release/lock.
I like the Whispbars myself but can't spend $400 for the rails...
The roof rails are perfect for not only winter sports, but bicycles, surfboards, kayak, stand up paddleboard, hang gliders (all the sports we do in Southern California)....>
Yes, pricing sort of correct - first choose roof you have then color of the rails.If I understand correctly,
Fixed roof (without panorama roof
Panorama roof: $465.54
That is correct - no fitting info on the Rola site.
I just happened to find my BMW roof rails fit onto the DS.
Rola part #: 59829
Just returned from a skiing weekend and loved the roof rails, cross bars and the Yakima ski holders!>
Looks great!
Could you give me a little more detail on what size socket wrench you needed?
+ adjustable wrench and a plastic parts puller? Can you give a bit of detail on how you get the covers out?
I've yet to order the parts - but I want to be prepared on tools! Thanks again
Could you give me a little more detail on what size socket wrench you needed?
+ adjustable wrench and a plastic parts puller? Can you give a bit of detail on how you get the covers out?
I've yet to order the parts - but I want to be prepared on tools! Thanks again
I'm doing the same this weekend. The rails should arrive tomorrow.
Brand new Disco, 22 miles, 5 + 2, 11 speaker HSE LUX with some black pack type modifications.
Brand new Disco, 22 miles, 5 + 2, 11 speaker HSE LUX with some black pack type modifications.
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