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ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Baltic Blue

Er... I fitted a second hand original Land Rover one sealed with butyl tape all round. I dread to ask but are they any good?
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5th Oct 2011 3:13pm

LandRoverAnorak

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Location: Surrey
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I'm pretty sure that OE Land Rover ones are actually made by Mantec, so have a good pedigree. Of course, it's not made of shiny stainless steel so probably isn't strong or durable

Darren

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5th Oct 2011 3:59pm

ZeDefender

Member Since: 15 Sep 2011
Location: Munich
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To be honest, mine is more for snow than "show"

as is the vent cover. Everything gets blocked by the white sh*t for 3-4 months of the year here

... but I would like to believe it's sealed... just in case

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5th Oct 2011 4:15pm

TJ101

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Location: Taunton Somerset
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2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

I have fitted 4 mantec's now, on Puma's,, happy with them,, but used them as a raised intake for dust etc, rather than wading, which i have no real indention to do in a Puma, of any real depth..

For deep water, have always fitted the Southdown version, or a rear of cab intake California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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6th Oct 2011 10:19pm

Interlet

Member Since: 10 Oct 2011
Location: Norwich
Posts: 461

1998 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Alpine White

I had the Mantec plastic jobby on my TD5 Double Cab, I think they look the best actually, although I was never able to properly seal it which I was a bit disappointed with, but I changed function of the vehicle before I sold it, from off roader, to "cool looking" Land Rover, so it didn't bother me that it wasn't sealed after. It taught me though, and when I bought my 300tdi, I bought a brand new Safari one, and managed to seal that first time...

So, if you are getting it for show, Mantec all the way, but for proper use, a Safari, or as someone said Southdown are the way to go! 1998 110 300Tdi White Hard Top

10th Oct 2011 9:25pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5799

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

Mantec on mine, and all sealed air tight. Mates that have fitted Southdown ones have suffered from air restriction problems.

Andy

11th Oct 2011 8:58pm

ibexman

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Location: Essex
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GREENI wrote:
I prefer the Safari, but also like the Mantec !

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20th Oct 2011 3:19pm

tolley

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in take

Safari for me .

30th Nov 2011 1:19pm

T1G UP

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Location: Bath
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2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey

none for me! pointless, fugly and expensive

30th Nov 2011 1:26pm

TJ101

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T1G UP wrote:
none for me! pointless, fugly and expensive

Stay out the sand then !!!

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30th Nov 2011 9:45pm

Romadog

Member Since: 07 Jul 2011
Location: Powys
Posts: 1750

Mantec through the vent on the top of the wing for me.....

1st Dec 2011 8:27pm

chiefstoker

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Weston-super-Mud
Posts: 897

T1G UP wrote:
none for me! pointless, fugly and expensive

Agreed, but not entirely, if i had a need for one no doubt i would get one. Havent needed one yet mind

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5th Dec 2011 6:59am

T1G UP

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chiefstoker wrote:
T1G UP wrote:
none for me! pointless, fugly and expensive

Agreed, but not entirely, if i had a need for one no doubt i would get one. Havent needed one yet mind

well the only reason to have one, as TJ says, is to stop dust and sand etc. i have an idea that will involve adding an extra filter to the airbox with a short diverter pipe moving the air intake away from the wheel. that way i can fit it when heading south, and remove it for the rest of the year.

5th Dec 2011 8:14am

Zagato
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Safari Equip one for me - it's a work of art

5th Dec 2011 12:29pm

T1G UP

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chiefstoker wrote:
T1G UP wrote:
none for me! pointless, fugly and expensive

Agreed, but not entirely, if i had a need for one no doubt i would get one. Havent needed one yet mind

same here, they only time i'll need one is in the desert, so a week out of 52. The NAKS one is better for me as i can remove it without bodywork damage. Having had a snorkel on the td5 and the mess it made to th screen surround i will not be drilling holes willy nilly in my new 110

5th Dec 2011 12:33pm

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