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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Jake on October 12, 2007, 20:16:29

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: Jake on October 12, 2007, 20:16:29

I know they are frowned upon and all that but if you have any pictures of 300 shape Disco's with full width bull bar's could you please post them here.
I fancy putting one on my car but the misses is having a grumble about it.
I just want to see how good/bad it looks without getting into a debate about it.
Thanks in advance
 :D

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: J B on October 12, 2007, 20:19:31

here ya go bud, full camel style  8)

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: Budgie on October 12, 2007, 21:15:15

I don't recall Camel Trophy discos having wrap-round bars Jon.  :wink:

Anyway, this takes me back about 7 years to when I first got my Disco:

(http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/landrovers/images/disco7_10202382.jpg)

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: J B on October 12, 2007, 21:18:51

its as near as i could get  :roll:  :lol:

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: beatmasterdave on October 12, 2007, 21:23:20

winch bumper with bull bars
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j139/beatmasterdave/DISCOVERY/disco045.jpg)
cadbury bull bars
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j139/beatmasterdave/green%20laning%2018%20march%202007/salisburyplains18-03-07010.jpg)
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j139/beatmasterdave/green%20laning%20APRIL%2022%202007/greenlaningGOMSHALL22-04-07029.jpg)

Title: Re: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mike142sl on October 13, 2007, 09:59:41

Quote from: "Jake"

I just want to see how good/bad it looks without getting into a debate about it.

I'm afraid they do nothing for me, I find they are the one accessory that looks wrong on the Disco, the size and shape just don't seem to fit in somehow. I'd spend my money elsewhere but I suppose it's in the eye of the beholder etc.

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: DEANO3528 on October 13, 2007, 11:12:02

Yes I think the bullbar doesn't lend itself to the Disco front end.
I like the HD bumper and A-bar that was fitted on mine when I got it, I think that works ok and is nearly as protective when c/w light guards.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/DEANO3528/eyeshow2007035.jpg)

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: Budgie on October 13, 2007, 11:26:44

I've taken the same route Deano, Defender A-bar on a BRB winch bumper.

(http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/landrovers/images/BigBoots05_26225249.jpg)

Or there's this type of integral bullbar on a winch bumper:

(http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/landrovers/Bel08.jpg)

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: beatmasterdave on October 13, 2007, 11:35:28

i love bull bars. they look really beefy, i think they do fit discos quite well...well some of them. if its a HD bull bar you're after, they're really usefull. i dont have anything on the front of my truck for towropes etc, so its good to wrap them round the bumper if really muddy. ive got stuck in icky situations, so i've used the bumper as a grab rail or sometime to walk over. its only the odd little thig here. depends if you're allowed a HD/winch bumper :wink:

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: Steven on October 13, 2007, 15:28:04

Heres ours fitted to Scarlett...

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mike142sl on October 13, 2007, 21:17:51

Nahhh, still not sold on the bull bars. The lights however - that's where I'd spend my money, although I think I'd mount them above the bar.

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: Steven on October 13, 2007, 21:51:21

Quote from: "mike142sl"

although I think I'd mount them above the bar.

What bar, bull bar or roof bar?

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: BtB on October 13, 2007, 22:18:56

Here's my bumper

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/2btb461/DiscoBumper.jpg)

The best thing about the full bar is the protection it offers to the front wings/ headlights when offroading.

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mike142sl on October 14, 2007, 09:39:45

Quote from: "Steven"

Quote from: "mike142sl"

although I think I'd mount them above the bar.

What bar, bull bar or roof bar?

The roof bar.

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: Steven on October 14, 2007, 09:44:05

We used to but looked a bit daffed we thought.

Any back to bull bars guys...
Jake ours has proved good as hit a wall the other day when doing a three point turn and it just scrapped some paint of the bar. Luckly it was there, if it hadn't I expect we would have no o/s indicator.  :shock:

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 14, 2007, 10:26:34

the abs full wrapround bullbar from the factory is the best looking one think there 218 quid new

i had   an a bar then full bullbar but they aint good when u bend the side wing from a impact on wraparound ones. so do this to it solves the problem.

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 14, 2007, 10:34:13

Quote from: "BtB"

Here's my bumper

(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/2btb461/DiscoBumper.jpg)

The best thing about the full bar is the protection it offers to the front wings/ headlights when offroading.

really u cant do this then.

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: beatmasterdave on October 14, 2007, 10:45:11

he said it "offers protection"
clever clogs

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 14, 2007, 11:18:49

Quote from: "beatmasterdave"

he said it "offers protection"
clever clogs

so a arb bumper is 600 quid. new wings 230 quid and 120 quid fitted and sprayed if i remember my quote. take a close look at mine it on cost me 100 quid. never had any problems damage now just slight appoach angle tight spots.

it all adds up........

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: Jake on October 14, 2007, 11:22:06

Sorry to redirect this thread but i'm not that bothered about full replacement bumpers featuring bull bars
If that was the case i'd just buy a ARB one from work (which i do like, a lot)
So, no more HD bumpers and just bull bar pictures please

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 14, 2007, 11:27:15

hd r great if u use them. what is the main purpose of a bullbar jake looks or style or finish

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: Jake on October 14, 2007, 11:34:31

There is a factory fitted LR one kicking about at work.
I've been offered it for a silly price and the only thing i'm thinking is some where to hang some spot lights rather than the bumper
I could buy an A bar, we stock both at work (soft and hard) but i'm too tight to spend £80+ on a new one
I would go for the ARB bumper but again, I'm too tight  :lol:
The other option is to get one of those little spot light bars that bolt to the bumper but i dont really like them
I just want to see how they look fitted rather than wasting my time fitting it then deceiding i dont like it
So, more pictures please
 :)

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 14, 2007, 11:53:39

i would find a second hand one . spray it with a high gloss sliver or metal flake paint .laquerd loads of times and it will look real posh when done. even better when with clear indictors

i got my bullbar for 30 quid secondhand from gaydon . cleaned it up and sprayed it black .

ebay has 1s going cheap as well

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: petergalileo on October 14, 2007, 14:36:33

Heres mine....

Title: Bull bars on Discoverys
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 14, 2007, 15:24:40

thats what i mean oh id fit a series 2 front bumper and will look even better.