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yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 711 |
I've got KBX ones and the heaters no better than before
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23rd Oct 2011 10:10pm |
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Green Machine Member Since: 19 Nov 2010 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1226 |
I've got KBX too and purely a styling thing - offer no improvement whatsoever to the heating. 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
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23rd Oct 2011 10:31pm |
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Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 |
kbx much better quality and looks price have gone up though on them
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23rd Oct 2011 10:51pm |
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MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2266 |
This looks good Puma 110" SW
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24th Oct 2011 1:25am |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5424 |
I find that with the KBX grills that I don't use the fan as much, due to the forced air.
Andy |
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24th Oct 2011 7:38am |
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Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 |
I've got a local sheet metal business that would knock up one of those for a fiver! |
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24th Oct 2011 11:28am |
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Odin Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 237 |
Slightly less likely to clog with snow whilst static. Maybe worse whilst driving! The snow covers as per the WOLFS seem a good idea albeit pricey.
I notice no increase in airflow having fitted the kbx. |
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25th Oct 2011 10:26pm |
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Maverick Member Since: 08 Mar 2008 Location: Inverurie! Posts: 261 |
I've got these
Click image to enlarge Wanted plain black ones but only had the carbon style ones. Heater is definitely improved, don't need the fan on to keep the front warm. Only cost a tenner a pair as well :thumbsup: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Ben Rebuilt 1996 black/white Defender 90 300 TDi |
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25th Oct 2011 10:39pm |
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Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
Personally I went with Entreq for the snow cover and blanking plate. The quality is excellent and as the blank is anodized aluminium which has been powder coated and the snow cover is stainless steel again powder coated so you don't have to worry about corrosion. The snow cover gives no reduction in heater output and keeps the air box dry. You mount it on top of the OEM plastic grill with the SS screws supplied. The engine blank comes with SS screws and a rubber gasket, so no galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metals.
Entreq Blanket Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Entreq Snow Cover Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Though expensive, worth every penny in build and quality of finish IMHO Brian. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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25th Oct 2011 10:45pm |
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Hock Member Since: 12 Sep 2011 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 125 |
I have the RDX wing top vents from bolt on bits in leeds, they have the meshed area to the side to still allow airflow but stop the snow
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1st Dec 2011 3:37pm |
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scottish110 Member Since: 10 Nov 2011 Location: Inverurie Posts: 363 |
I ordered mine yesterday ! Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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1st Dec 2011 6:10pm |
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big steve Member Since: 24 Dec 2009 Location: hertfordshire Posts: 2456 |
Has any one looked Atbthe D44 one they do which incorporates a pollen filter I would do a link but don't know howb
Regards steve 2015 2.2 tdci hardtop xs 3.2 conversion DONE 238bhp and 707nm torque and thats just the start ;-P hybrid turbo in build -done ready to fit ashcroft atb in transfer box 6 speed auto in build |
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1st Dec 2011 6:53pm |
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T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101 |
Pre puma, a vent scoop really improves the heater..i bought cheapo one from paddocks for my old 200. 300's and td5's can really benefit. also on a td5 removing the viscous fan or a rad muff will help the engine get to temp. |
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1st Dec 2011 6:58pm |
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JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 |
What has improved my heater is the fact I've not cleaned my radiator since going on the Plain at the end of October
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1st Dec 2011 7:10pm |
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