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nicks



Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Alaska White
Wiring spots on roof rack
just about to fit a roof rack to my 110 with a pair of Warn spot lights, whats the best way / route to get the wires inside the cab?
Post #28021 25th Mar 2010 3:26pm
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K9F



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Hello Matey,

Thought I'd seen this post before.....PM Fekete he'll tell you despite being from Up North he is in fact an amiable, helpful individual! He's got spots on his roofrack (probably elsewhere too if you ask Mrs F. Laughing ) and will undoubtedly impart with his knowledge.

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Have you managed to burn me off them discs yet? NO pressure! Dog Thumbs Up Dog If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #28026 25th Mar 2010 4:05pm
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nicks



Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
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Hi Mal

The discs completly slipped my mind, just burning them off now, whether they'll make it to the post tonight is debatable as its throwing it down this side of the Forest.
Post #28027 25th Mar 2010 4:18pm
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LandyAndy



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Tonga Green
Hi,
I was thinking of a light bar over the windscreen, i guess the same question applies," whats the best route for the wiring, hopefully avoiding any after fitment leakes"?

Also while i'm at it, any advice in snorkels, i fancied the Mantec mushroom type in plastic, but i'm open to suggestions?

Cheers
Andy Landy Andy
Post #28336 29th Mar 2010 7:35am
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K9F



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Hi Landyandy and welcome,

With regards to the wiring routing I'm surprised nobody has posted the solution, 'pm' Fekete he'll know the answer. If you see this Fekete give these needy individuals the solution they seek.
With the snorkel it depends on what type of look you are trying to achieve...In my opinion the Mantec is sleek and stylish (whilst looking like a trilby hat some people reckon), whilst the Safari has a rotational inlet and is more aggressive looking. £40 more for the Safari. There are of course a myriad of cheaper options but they look like cast iron guttering downpipes from circa 1890ish. Choice is really down to you.

Welcome again. Dog Thumbs Up Dog If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #28342 29th Mar 2010 8:07am
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Well the best way is down the snorkle under the bonnet and through the bulk head.....If you don't have a snorkle its a really good excuse to tell the wife you need one Thumbs Up NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY
Post #28351 29th Mar 2010 10:25am
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K9F



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fekete wrote:
If you don't have a snorkle its a really good excuse to tell the wife you need one Thumbs Up


Does that effectively mean with the wife's involvement "you're bagging three (not two) birds with one stone then?"

Bow down

Cracking idea if it pans out. With tax, insurance and service all due imminently I think my snorkel'll have to wait a while. Good idea about running the wiring down it - no hole drilling! Thumbs Up If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!
Post #28353 29th Mar 2010 10:50am
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LandyAndy



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Tonga Green
Nice one Chaps, I will run the wires via the snorkel, I had visions of drilling the roof, to me that's a no no. I guess keeping the wife in the loop is a fair point too, so far she loves the Landy too, apparently, buying mine last month gave me extra browny points!!!!!!
Cheers again Guys
LandyAndy Landy Andy
Post #28356 29th Mar 2010 1:00pm
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