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seriesonenut



Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
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Raised Air Intake Removal
I am thinking of removing my RAI from my 2010 110 usw.

I am not sure if it has any impact on breathing or performance but I seem to be going back to a standard look.

It is a plastic type one piece (not the best photo but hope you can see the type)

What horrors will I find in terms of holes in the wing and has anyone else done this with reasonable results?


Click image to enlarge 2010 XS USW
1957 Series One 88 diesel
1958 Series One 88 4x2
Post #1011881 20th Oct 2023 8:39am
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BrickBox



Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
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Wales 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
I’d leave it on, personally. You’ll have holes in the wing and windscreen surround to sort out. 2008 2.4 110 Utility XS.
Post #1011884 20th Oct 2023 9:05am
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HardCharger



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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Somewhat related, I'm planning to swap mine out with a different version and I'm also concerned about the two holes in the wing. I was thinking of installing a Wolf breather cover as it may bolt onto the very same holes on the wing?

Otherwise, is there a way to cover the two holes? Like maybe a plug? I don't mind the plugs. I'm thinking that I'll just have the panel replaced with a new one when some tree or rock does not get out of the way or maybe after some pinhead in another vehicle decides to sideswipe me. Whistle
Post #1012172 23rd Oct 2023 6:10am
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Mike c



Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green
Watching thread with interest, I would like to remove my safari rai at some point.

Screwing the small windscreen pillar screws back in and leaving would be ok and rubber grommets/plugs for the wing holes may be liveable without going to the expense of a new wing which seems extreme.. 🤔 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW
2002 Discovery 2 td5 GS (gone)
1994 Defender 90 300Tdi CSW (gone)
Post #1012730 26th Oct 2023 3:50pm
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Chicken Drumstick



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Raised intakes were official accessories. Not sure it would truly look anymore standard without it tbh...
Post #1012740 26th Oct 2023 4:10pm
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Mike c



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England 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green
Yes they were but it's personal taste and personally, I wouldn't fit one, unfortunately the previous owner did! 2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW
2002 Discovery 2 td5 GS (gone)
1994 Defender 90 300Tdi CSW (gone)
Post #1012744 26th Oct 2023 4:24pm
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