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| TallPaul Member Since: 28 Aug 2007 Location: Nr Reading Posts: 270  
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But then you also ram dust into your air box as well
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12th Nov 2009 11:30am |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789 
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Who cares if an RAI is worth it or not, if you like the look, stick it on and enjoy. Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
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12th Nov 2009 12:20pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5024 
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ive run safari snorkels for about 7 years and not had this - i did get annoyed with flies until i put a mesh which works Mike |
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12th Nov 2009 5:57pm |
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| TallPaul Member Since: 28 Aug 2007 Location: Nr Reading Posts: 270
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but we don't get big dust issues in the uk, its never dry long enough
It was on "the long way down" I think, they had those safari snorkels that face forwards to scoop air, and in botswana or somewhere it just sucked in all the dust and filled up the airbox until they had to stop to clean it out. They were lesser vehicles than land rovers mind 
They had to drill out the rivet and turn them around to face backwards in the end to stop them clogging up airbox every x many miles... |
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12th Nov 2009 10:13pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 
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DON'T GET ONE THEN NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
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12th Nov 2009 10:40pm |
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| Mad Cow Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 292  
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They also catch on trees very effectively when facing forward
I turned mine round on a Disco 3.9 V8, never had any breathing problems. MAD COW 2007 90 Hard Top - 2009 BMW F800GS - 2002 CCM 604E Dual Sport Project90 |
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12th Nov 2009 10:55pm |
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| alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513 
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[confession]
Lets face it - the RAI is more cosmetic than functional. How many of us really wade deep enough to drown (if you have a Puma then you'll have carpets and not want to get them all soggy ).
RAI definitely work for dusty climes - ram or no ram. They also work pretty well as a snorkel so long as you make sure they're sealed all the way through to the turbo. Personally, mine gives me comfort when I go through deep puddles but realistically I'm sure the standard intake would have been fine (with a slightly damp filter). Mostly, however, it looks the part and, as a placebo, gives me the confidence to tackle anything. I'm sure it's cost me a couple of MPG but 5% of sh*t-all isn't worth worrying about in my opinion. Best mods will depend on usage. Probably money best spent for long term protection will be Waxoly and a swing-away carrier. However, they don't really add to the aesthetics so a RAI, sills, MT tyres, A-bars and lights are all great fun. The most important thing is to get out there and try it out. You might find that you would really benefit from mud tyres and a winch or maybe a cargo bay guard to stop your luggage landing in your lap when you brake or perhaps hust a tow hitch and sankey to take the garden waste to the tip. Regardless of how you use your Defender, there are plenty of ways you can spec it up to either live or fuel the dream! [/confession] One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS + New Defender 110 First Edition |
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13th Nov 2009 1:02am |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 
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Bravo Alan
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13th Nov 2009 8:28am |
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| Chunk Member Since: 19 Oct 2009 Location: County Durham Posts: 154 
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is currently in the menders waiting for a replacement diff lock assembly (impossible to engage) and door seals. Also had to book 10 days in advance to repair the missing paint on the inside of the rear wheel arch extensions (noticed whilst jet washing off copious quantities of mud
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So far I'm loving the truck, it's fantastic. even on standard tyres it goes places that just shouldn't be possible 
Not loving the Toyota Aygo courtesy car, though it is definitely quicker than the Defender it has no personality whatsoever. |
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