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Roof Box - BeemerBoy - 06-08-2012 07:22am
Hey guys.
The order is going in today!
but i do have a question about the roof box options.
Do those side rails have to be permanently fitted or are they a removable option. Being a surfer and snowboarder i will be top loading quite a bit but don't want the rails there permanently. So should i go for land rover genuine or thule?
Also, i've done all my speccing using the online builder. can somebody tell me what the options for the roof lining are on a coupe dynamic sd4 auto. it only shows morzine cirrus on the builder but with a caveat saying ivory is shown. Any pictures showing the options would be great.
Also im still undecided about interior - im swayed towards vortex - ebony atm but tempted by pursuit - lunar thoughts?
am i right in thinking the rear bench only comes with a 60/40 split these days?
Best
RE: Roof Box - mark_n - 06-08-2012 07:47am
The standard rails are designed to be fitted once and left there. Trim pieces in the corners (if you have the pano roof) or running along the roof's length (if you don't) are replaced when the roof rails are fitted. Then there are plastic covers which slide over the fixings. All of this designed for one-time use only. The cross-rails can be fitted/removed as required.
If you are going for an interior which is predominantly black, I would also go for the black headlining but it may make the interior in the back a bit gloomy without the pano roof.
I think you get a 60/40 rear seat split whether you have the bench or the individual seats.
RE: Roof Box - WB - 06-08-2012 09:17am
I've got the thule bars that don't require the roof rails and they take a few minutes to install and remove. I'm not a fan of the permanent LR rails and they're overpriced IMO. There are some pics on here somewhere if you do a search.
RE: Roof Box - NightFox - 06-08-2012 09:53am
I had LR roof rails fitted to my Freelander 2 a few years back and they actually improved the fuel economy by 1-2mpg!
RE: Roof Box - mark_n - 06-08-2012 12:39pm
(06-08-2012 09:17am)WB Wrote: I've got the thule bars that don't require the roof rails and they take a few minutes to install and remove. I'm not a fan of the permanent LR rails and they're overpriced IMO. There are some pics on here somewhere if you do a search.
Wrong! They only work, after a fashion, on the 5 door not on the coupe which the OP appears to be buying. I think the LR roof bars inprove the appearance of the car.
RE: Roof Box - BeemerBoy - 06-08-2012 09:27pm
thanks guys
I am indeed getting a 3dr with pano roof..
I really dislike those roof rails - is there no aftermarket options for the 3dr?
RE: Roof Box - mark_n - 06-08-2012 11:12pm
Not sure what there is to dislike about them. AFAIK, there is no after-market option for the coupe as they have to anchor onto the fixing points. The Thule scross bars grip the door frame surround which of course does not exist for the rear doors in the coupe.
RE: Roof Box - pureevoque - 07-08-2012 07:11am
I've just fitted roof bars and IMO they improve the look
RE: Roof Box - mark_n - 07-08-2012 08:05am
(07-08-2012 07:11am)pureevoque Wrote: I've just fitted roof bars and IMO they improve the look
I agree...
RE: Roof Box - Token - 07-08-2012 08:18am
I don't have the roof bars, but agree that they improve the look...especially on the 3 door...adds to the Utility look.
It is 60/40 split on my rear bench seat.
I have black interior and black headlining...not too dark at all...pano roof means it is always light in my view.