Good point, indeed. I'm going to testdrive the MY2014 model again in the near future (my oldest son asked for this, he wasn't around when I did the first testdrive). I'm going to check the 'need' for these side steps with him, I'm curious

Baco wrote:

Would you mind posting a pic with the front door opened?

Sure:

Many thanks for that

Is it just me then that thinks they look really thin and crap? WINNER - 2009 Best in Class Range Rover Sport Award

MY14 Corris Grey RRS HSE SDV6

They do look particularly slim and not that useable, but that's only going on the pictures, I've not seen/used them in the flesh.

Based on those pictures, if it was me, it would be either none or deployable  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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Recently picked up a RRS2 and want to add side steps. Miss them coming from a Disco4 which had them.

Thinking of a DIY fit, wonder if there are any mods required?

Thanks

For the average DIY'er, I think they are quite a job. You really need access to a lift because you can't jack up the car because the jack gets in the way and there's the residual worry of how you jack up the car once they are in place anyway. I believe (and I may be wrong) that the fixed steps are strong enough to support a jack but not the deployables. There is also a potential conflict with front mudguards.

If you look around Topix, you can find the fitting instructions which are all pictures and no words and may scare you. The instructions for the deployables run to over 100 steps and involve removing interior trim to run a cable harness, trim which may or may not come off and go back cleanly.

My dealer says it's a full day to fit the deployables... Mark

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The deployable side steps on the RRS (and FFRR) can be left in place if you need to jack the car - I believe that you had to remove them on the old model.

I did have the dealer fit mine and they made a nice job of it. No interior panel issues, looks like a factory fit.

I fitted my own mudflaps and there is no problem with these and the deployable side steps, as long as you choose the right ones.

Fixed side steps now available, opted for dealer install after considering the DIY route and advice in the thread. Pleased with the overall fit, should be ok to get through a 7 foot garage door ok.....

Thanks.

They really don´t look as nice or as substantial as the old style.... nor do they suit the car as well..

Still ordering them as they are so functional... 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
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Ordered my HSE Dynamic with 22" style 6's, red callipers and the fixed side steps. I think it looks fantastic, but I guess I am biased . I am really please with side steps, they are useful for the female members of the family to get in and out, they are also really useful in the car park as I think they do help to protect the side of the car from others.

Here are some pics