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| Natlas Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 460   
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OK, fair enough, there are clearly some circumstances when it's a benefit, no size fits all I guess.
Who cares anyway, they're cheap enough that if you try and don't like them it's no big deal. Already got a buyer for my one! Happy driving to all. 2.2 90 XS 88" Series One Old Norton 
Minerva |
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11th Jan 2015 10:49am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5699 
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It's a shame they are not ideal, possibly if they were adjustable, but think that would massively increase price so no one would buy.
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11th Jan 2015 10:52am |
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| Dave-H Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1507  
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I must be 'less sensitive' to the cold than you blokes....... I fitted mine a few months ago. Can't say I've noticed any less heat on short journeys [Which most of mine are]
Only difference i notice is warm feet rather than warm calf  Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant. |
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11th Jan 2015 1:39pm |
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| eutek Member Since: 03 Mar 2009 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 586 
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I fitted one as well, took about 10 minutes. Finally a mod that even I couldn't balls up.
 
So far so good, Mrs. Eutek likes it as well. |
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11th Jan 2015 3:58pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5699
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Modified mine today to hopefully get a happy medium.
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16th Jan 2015 6:24pm |
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| Rickydodah Member Since: 14 Jul 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 1091 |
Now that looks like a good idea
 I started with nothing and still have most of it left! |
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16th Jan 2015 6:39pm |
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| Dieselhead Member Since: 21 Oct 2012 Location: Pulborough. West Sussex Posts: 552 |
Out with the dremal then
 Chris
2008 XS 110 2.4 Utility. Tonga Green 1953 Series 1 for restoration 1983 Mini Mayfair 2004 VW T5 Camper 2008 Diahatsu Sirion. Thats hers Classic Bolens Garden Tractors |
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16th Jan 2015 7:53pm |
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| devnull Member Since: 29 Mar 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 18  
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How about routing warm air to the second row seats.
I'm looking for any ideas, samples but it's hard to find. |
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16th Jan 2015 7:58pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5699
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Test done this morning.
Thick frost (-4), dusting of snow, and me not wearing much, and alteration has improved heat distribution. Nice that it's simple. Ten mins and tank cutter, easy job.
Andy |
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17th Jan 2015 11:49am |
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| WhiskyJackR Member Since: 25 Nov 2014 Location: Lizard Posts: 159
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I have the heat deflector fitted and it works an absolute treat. The warm leg syndrome was a pain and reminded me of the heating on a an old VW my Dad used to own. IMO Land Rover should spec the deflector as standard fitment
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27th Jan 2015 9:57pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17378 
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I have one of these fitted but as soon as I can will be doing a mod like LandyAndy's done.
Before fitting the deflector I found that the handbrake & left leg area was disproportionately hot, but now it's gone a bit too fat the other way - left leg is now chilly compared to right. I hope with a little trim to get a balance between the two. It does seem to take longer to get warmth in the footwell from cold with the deflector fitted, but it is a much more even heat when it comes. |
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27th Jan 2015 10:31pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5699
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Must admit, am very very very happy with the results. Perfect balance between the two options
Andy |
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27th Jan 2015 10:48pm |
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| ozzie1989 Member Since: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 282  
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I used 2 pieces of black plastic convoluted tubing, shoved it in the foot vent outlets, secured it down the side of the cubby box and angled it down towards the 2nd row footwell. Biggest complaint I had from 2nd row passengers was that although they were warm their feet were not. After a little experimenting I found having the direction on screen + feet and with my tubes, although early days, it's looking like it's working. Obviously I don't have the heat deflector though! However I find that because some of the opening is reduced by the tube my leg doesn't get so warm yet my feet are still ok. Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition) |
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28th Jan 2015 10:44pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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Does anybody remember what modification to this mudstuff heater deflector landy andy was talking about? Various people commented they thought it was a good idea, but without going into specifics, and landy andy has later deleted the picture. Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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