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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2623   
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Following in on from Glynn's comments in regards to necessity and preference I have always used the Mantec metal air intake / snorkle both with and without a rollcage.
As a long standing user of byways and UCR's the only issue i have had is where low hanging foliage catches the mushroom top and can pull the air intake to one side or the other, someting tearing the rubber hose. Land Rover Owner magazine had a similar write up in one of their articles (plastic version with the mushroom top) and managed to pull theirs off. So one day whilst watching an Australian Extreme 4x4 DVD i set about a plan to keep the original wing mounted section (all sealed and no wish to either force it off the wing nor to cut a hole in the wing top). I then bought a metre length of turbo piping (70mm OD) via ebay and a 90 degree silicone hose. The roof line section has a stainless steel mesh fitting inside and is angled down whilst the end has a cap welded in place. The stainless steel brackets were made by my brother and pick up the original A pillar mounting brackets that i had left in place once i had fitted the cage. The result is that it fits as close to the cage as i could make it. There is no loss in performance as the 90 will still cruise at 75 mph, 90 mph is still do-able (fast enough for me!) For me personally it's now one thing i dont have to watch out for  with the added advantage that i can swap to the original if i felt the need.
Piccy below  Click image to enlarge Mark |
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22nd Apr 2012 6:34pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2412  
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Depends where you seat Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Puma 110" SW
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22nd Apr 2012 9:57pm |
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| 4wheeler Member Since: 13 Apr 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 87 
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In Australia 80% of 4B's with raised air intakes would have Safari snorkels. I have one on my Defender and were fitted to my two Toyata 4X4's. They are UV resistant and cope with the Australian sun very well. They also stand up to the outback roads. Support the colonials - buy Australian!
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23rd Apr 2012 11:24am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013 
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Could be...I am Mr average 6' and don't have mud rail extensions etc so my seat is in a normal position (picture taken as I would normal driving position view)  |
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23rd Apr 2012 11:30am |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2412
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Meant LHD or RHD Puma 110" SW ............................................................. Earth first. Other planets later |
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23rd Apr 2012 11:33am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Ah
Just taken another of mine to check...
From the passenger seat it adds about 1.5" to the A post so no differnt to a modern cars A post width! Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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23rd Apr 2012 11:37am |
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| richuk Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Dorset Posts: 201
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Looking to buy a Puma Safari Snorkel. Paddocks are £198 inc, but would prefer to support our Forum sponsors. Do any supply Safari stuff? Rich
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6th May 2012 9:13pm |
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| nikojo Member Since: 05 Aug 2011 Location: Madrid Posts: 75 |
I like this one.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=349...mp;theater |
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7th May 2012 7:49pm |
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| chrisbowler Member Since: 25 Jun 2011 Location: wales Posts: 101 |
If you want a snorkel/ raise air intake get the biggest one you can find!!!
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7th May 2012 8:16pm |
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| AndrewS Member Since: 10 Apr 2007 Location: Hereford Posts: 3707 
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 130's have feeling's as well you know  |
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7th May 2012 8:26pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20300
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Your thinking what I'm thinking Andrew |
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7th May 2012 8:38pm |
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| MK Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Santiago Posts: 2412
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Puma 110" SW
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7th May 2012 9:02pm |
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| warren Member Since: 14 Oct 2009 Location: East Lancs. Posts: 903 
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Ermm.. what is it?
Does it have a little downpipe jobber on it too? |
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7th May 2012 11:15pm |
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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 
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That's where the batteries go in to power the aircraft warning light  |
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7th May 2012 11:52pm |
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