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GJW1



Member Since: 19 May 2015
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Fixed or Deployable side steps

Ive tried to find the fixed or deployable side step options for the L461 but cant find them, has anyone had them fitted or are they not yet available ?

Post #631553 Sat Mar 11 2023 11:34am
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Steve1803



Member Since: 17 Jan 2023
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I believe that the deployable ones are a dealer fit option. I’ve ordered them and was told they’d be fitted at the dealers. Cost in the region of £3200!

Post #631554 Sat Mar 11 2023 12:57pm
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Johnrrs



Member Since: 16 Feb 2021
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Zambezi Silver

I think that’s what they used to do with the L494 deployable side steps, the dealer fits them they are not fitted in the factory. I’m pretty certain the L494 steps were a similar price too. I got my RRS when it was 1.5 year old and got deployable side steps fitted from a dealers. I got different prices from different dealers in my area, anything from £2K to £3K. Obviously I opted for the £2K price and that was from LR Huddersfield. All ok and never had an issue with them in over 6 years. A very cool upgrade to any RRS which always get a mention when anyone new gets in my car.

Post #631556 Sat Mar 11 2023 3:56pm
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GJW1



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Thanks ive found them under the configurator , I couldn't see them under accessories on the main site so wasn't sure if they could be added just yet.

£3271 For the deployable
£1214 For the Fixed

Post #631589 Sun Mar 12 2023 8:39pm
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ZakRRSE



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Would definitely recommend the deployable side steps..

Post #631603 Mon Mar 13 2023 8:32pm
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Farmer Chalk



Member Since: 02 May 2015
Location: London
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Just to give an opposing view…
I hated mine… they were awkward and I was forever catching the back of my ankle with them.. they also made it difficult to jack up the car to change a wheel..
And think what you could do with £3k… you could always hire a butler with a step for that money…

My new car hasn’t got them….

Post #631607 Tue Mar 14 2023 7:32am
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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
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My old L320 had fixed steps which were ok in use. A friend has a FFRR with the deployable steps and they are too narrow and quite slippery meaning they're not very good to use. I wouldn't fit deployable steps based on that experience, as they're no doubt similar to the FFRR ones. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #631611 Tue Mar 14 2023 9:45am
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Lindab



Member Since: 20 Nov 2017
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When ordering my car, I pondered over fixed or deployable, Wanted to go for deployable as its a neat look when closed. However at the back of my mind, what would happen in the winter with slush , ice etc. would they stick, freeze closed , open/close half way. Censored Went for fixed, very happy, always there when you need them Very Happy Range Rover Sport (gone): Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe: 992 Porsche Carrera 4S: Range Rover Fifty P400e

Post #631612 Tue Mar 14 2023 10:30am
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Rowdie



Member Since: 14 Jan 2015
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I have had the deployable steps from new on a 7 year old L494 and pretty sure its the only part of the car that's never gone wrong ! They have been totally reliable, against a low benchmark ! Rolling with laughter

Post #631619 Tue Mar 14 2023 6:00pm
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Johnrrs



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Zambezi Silver

I too have had mine fitted for the last 6 years with no issues at all. No problem changing wheels as I did mine when I fitted my 22s. You can lock them in the out position (I think. It’s all in the handbook) My only complaint is that they get dirty easily with general driving and obviously standing on them

Post #631621 Tue Mar 14 2023 6:24pm
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GJW1



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Ill wait it out a while to see if I can get used to the car without them and also get used to the LR Niggles I had forgotten about for the past few years Rolling with laughter

Post #631625 Tue Mar 14 2023 7:27pm
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nnelson



Member Since: 18 May 2023
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I went for fixed and they’re great. You don’t see much of them when the doors are shut and they’rea think profile do what you do see looks neat but with the door open, you get a ledge plenty wide enough to stand on. Given the way these are, the deployable ones are a waste of money.

Post #633168 Thu May 18 2023 5:33pm
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