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| Sadi Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: Windhoek Posts: 334   
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Once you have decided which RAI you want - I think the only way to get away without drilling is to have a roof rack - and organize some discreet support for the RAI from there.
Also - the reason for wanting the RAI - watercrossings or dusty roads or both. As mentioned in previous threads - an "optimized air intake" may help with better performance due to short and wide ducting from the top fender intake to the air box. |
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18th Jul 2017 8:11pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3997  
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I just took the plunge and drilled the holes. No gong back! However, I have heard of people using adhesive instead of the screws on the pillar, which may well work. I think a Sikaflex product was mentioned. However, whilst I'm sure there are adhesives strong enough to stick the RAI to the paint, how strongly is the paint adhered to the car?! 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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18th Jul 2017 11:17pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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With the genuine one you need to drill two holes in the wing to take the screws at the bottom. They're more difficult to repair if you decide to reverse the modification.
The A pilar ones are a lot easier to fill, as it's a relatively solid bit of ally you can just fill and paint them. Or put some screws back in the holes and paint those, only a non-enthusiast would really notice them on a Defender. |
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19th Jul 2017 5:42am |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1777
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Thanks guys, holes in the A pillar and holes in the wing, which I had not realised
 That's a no then from me  Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top |
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19th Jul 2017 6:45am |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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although if you do use a Genuine one, you'd not have much of a reason to put it back to standard. having one fitted isn't likely to detract from the vehicle's value.
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19th Jul 2017 11:04am |
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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1777
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Hmmmm good point that
 Rob
1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top |
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19th Jul 2017 12:37pm |
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| Birdy Member Since: 07 Oct 2011 Location: Côte d'Azur Posts: 850  
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"... isn't likely to detract from the vehicle's value"
Yeah, like ten years down the line a Defender will be worth more or less depending on the absence or otherwise of a couple of holes in the wings and/or pillar. It's how many are in the chassis that'll determine whether or not you get a good price for it. And if you're one of the "JLR only produced two million so I'm keeping mine forever" brigade, it doesn't matter how many holes you drill in it, does it? Peter |
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19th Jul 2017 5:13pm |
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