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Tiger



Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Java Black
Just to be different I've had a 'cheap plastic' one on for 10 years now...

on my 300TDi & now my TD5

It works well, more air through the heater at speed and keeps the rain out when it's stood.

It's cheap and effective, I added a mesh grill to the front to stop leaves going in and left the original wingtop grill in place underneath it.

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Post #511644 7th Mar 2016 2:04pm
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Bps



Member Since: 14 Feb 2016
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I've got a snow cowl fitted. Doesn't seem to affect air flow in anyway and stops the heater getting filled with leaves and debris and believe it or not snow for the 2 days a year we get some in Preston ☃😀
Post #511652 7th Mar 2016 3:08pm
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AJC



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Cupboard wrote:
Your problem is a cold TD5?
Granted the TD5's heater isn't as good as the Puma's, but our farm one still gets pretty toasty? There's certainly air movement with the fan on full. My niggle is that there is such a huge gap between low and high.


Compltely agree there, low is nothing, high is gale force in mine, i just want a happy medium
Post #511654 7th Mar 2016 3:18pm
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Bps



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There is someone on eBay selling a kit that ups the 1st speed to about 50% more
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RED-DOT



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You can never make a donkey run like a racehorce. But somebody will take money off you to try. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
Post #511676 7th Mar 2016 4:55pm
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taffrican



Member Since: 14 Jan 2011
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Wales 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
RED-DOT wrote:
Chequer plate and wing top air scoops..... class!



YOU AGAIN.....Seriously?
I suppose these don't qualify for the prestigious red-pimple award then?
Turning into a bit of a troll!

Whistle Optimists say the glass is half full..
Pessimists say the glass is half empty..
Engineers say the glass is twice the size it needs to be!
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Screbble



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
LR90XS2011 wrote:
ditto the KBX ones no need for the fan as long as you are moving above about 30mph


As above. I was bought the KBX pair as a gift for 'aesthetic' reasons but they do seem to improve the airflow. I'm sure that they will afford a 'little' more weather protection than the factory fit.

The off side grill adds a touch of psychological cooling to the engine bay - a case of the placebo effect - but fitting two keeps the symmetrical balance Thumbs Up
Post #511854 7th Mar 2016 11:05pm
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Landyphil



Member Since: 23 Jul 2012
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 USW Stornoway Grey
AJC wrote:
Cupboard wrote:
Your problem is a cold TD5?
Granted the TD5's heater isn't as good as the Puma's, but our farm one still gets pretty toasty? There's certainly air movement with the fan on full. My niggle is that there is such a huge gap between low and high.


Compltely agree there, low is nothing, high is gale force in mine, i just want a happy medium


Nail/Head. Very Happy

Heat isn't a problem. Once the 5 pot is toasty there's no shortage of heat through but slight improvement of flow on the low setting would be just the ticket. 90XS Tdci John Eales
110 CSW G4 Edition
88" Series 3 Racer
Post #513899 13th Mar 2016 5:52pm
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EWS



Member Since: 29 Nov 2011
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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Alveston Red
Windows shut, (yes I know a Def has in built ventilation) the fan is pushing against the built up air pressure inside, so open the window a bit and I find the air flow increases . Just my observations.
Post #513966 13th Mar 2016 8:09pm
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