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BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 |
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but could you take some pic of your install Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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26th Nov 2010 5:12pm |
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warren Member Since: 14 Oct 2009 Location: East Lancs. Posts: 903 |
Yeh was thinking about filming it and YouTuberizing it, as there seems to be not much in the way of videos of installs. I'll be taking pictures anyway... just incase it all goes wrong so I can look back at what was a perfect wing that doesn't resemble swiss cheese.
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26th Nov 2010 5:15pm |
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alanhid Member Since: 24 Jan 2010 Location: South Lanarkshire Scotland Posts: 221 |
Fitted mine a couple of weeks ago to my TD5, hardest part was having the balls to drill the holes After that it was pretty straightforward if but a bit awkward under the bonnet due to lack of room. I had to remove my ariel but I did not relocate it as per the instructions. I merely shortened the ariel retaining tube thingy so it didnt interfere with the rubber hose that goes to the airfilter......means my ariel doesnt go fully down but it looks ok.
Best advice would be.......take ur time and ensure the template is accurately located before you mark and drill. Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Life is not a rehearsal! Def 90td5 CSW xs 2006 |
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26th Nov 2010 6:37pm |
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WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748 |
Gunna be fitting one myself in a few days.
Found this guide the other day |
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26th Nov 2010 6:50pm |
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leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582 |
I was sure that Safari did an instruction video/leaflet on their website but could not find it. I know the instructions in the box are very detailed.
There are much cheaper brands of snorkels on the market. What I did find interesting on the Safari website was this comparison HERE and the tech report HERE Am glad we have Safari snorkels on our vehicles. What is the expression? buy cheap.............??? Brendan |
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26th Nov 2010 7:22pm |
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Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
My balls were not big enough for this job. The landy was brand new when I bought the safari snorkel and after reading the fitting instructions my nads disappeared into my chest at the thought of drilling 4 big holes into the side of the wing . So put it into dealers to get done, after all their work carries a guarantee and if they screwed up I would get a new wing, doesnt make me feel any less of a man though getting the dealer to do it.....no really it doesnt... no not at all |
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26th Nov 2010 7:39pm |
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alanhid Member Since: 24 Jan 2010 Location: South Lanarkshire Scotland Posts: 221 |
Life is not a rehearsal!
Def 90td5 CSW xs 2006 |
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26th Nov 2010 9:20pm |
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mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5038 |
2 new vehicles 2 safari snorkels...nothing like drilling a new car least when i screw it up its my car!
Safari's instructions are very good...i wouldnt bother making your own. Mike |
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27th Nov 2010 12:23am |
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TDfive Member Since: 02 Sep 2008 Location: somerset Posts: 51 |
must say i am not a fan of safari snorkels (although i have 1 fitted to my 110 crewcab)
if i had'nt got a good deal when buying it i would'nt have touched it because of it. i have a stainless 1 that came off my 56 plate 90 that would like to fit but with those frigging holes drilled in the wing i cant afford to have the said wing filled and resprayed atm ------------------------------------------------------- 05 110 crew cab td5 1987 90 tc TD/200TDI DISCO CONVERTION |
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27th Nov 2010 12:45am |
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alanhid Member Since: 24 Jan 2010 Location: South Lanarkshire Scotland Posts: 221 |
I got mine for £170 online (advertised in LRO) which was the best price around...........I then put the removed side grille and removed air intake duct on ebay and got £26 for it which made my safari £144..... Life is not a rehearsal!
Def 90td5 CSW xs 2006 |
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27th Nov 2010 11:04am |
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warren Member Since: 14 Oct 2009 Location: East Lancs. Posts: 903 |
Well, after almost four hours in a freezing garage it's on! The Lightweight is in the garage with half an engine, so couldn't get that out, so could only get the front end of Big Black in!
Got a mate to help and he drilled the holes.... Not sealed it up or anything, mainly because we were freezing to death! Took a few pictures and got a video of the 'holing' but will get them off the camera tomorrow. I can't feel my fingers yet! |
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27th Nov 2010 6:11pm |
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