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To RAI or not to RAI
Yes
51%
 51%  [21]
No
48%
 48%  [20]
Total Votes: 41

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bear100



Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
To RAI or not RAI
Hi all

I bought a new RAI at billing about three years ago and since then I can't decide if I like the look of them Shocked
So a poll it is Thumbs Up 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)
Post #631486 15th Jun 2017 9:01am
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Enid_Puceflange



Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: edinburgh
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Scotland 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Baltic Blue
I too am undecided on these , I like the look though I don't really need one

Voted Yes anyway!! Rolling with laughter My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years.
Post #631587 15th Jun 2017 2:40pm
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roel



Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
I voted no as you need a snorkel.


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1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
2003 90 Td5 (2009-now)
Post #631598 15th Jun 2017 3:36pm
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stanley



Member Since: 18 Sep 2009
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It's a yes from me !
Post #631601 15th Jun 2017 3:58pm
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Stacey007



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Location: Cheshire
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I like the look sometimes, but them don't...

I don't need one.... but then I don't need alloys and chrome / leather bits...

I think maybe I'm 51% yes 49% no
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Post #631602 15th Jun 2017 4:02pm
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custom90



Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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As mentioned, you need to be aware. (Which you may already be.)
Of the differences in a RAI and a Snorkel.

I am biased, but I like a Snorkel but a RAI seems pretty pointless to me with or without intended use. NEVER SURRENDER! ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #631620 15th Jun 2017 4:53pm
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bear100



Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
It's a mixed bag, I am the same, sometimes I like the look them then sometimes I don't and they kind of seem old fashioned Shocked
I don't need one and it will purely be cosmetic 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)
Post #631707 15th Jun 2017 10:04pm
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JAY BOY



Member Since: 04 May 2010
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Wales 
There not for me as a daily driver, if i was to use it a lot for off roading then maybe.
I ruins a remap apparently Whistle

Some look nice some look Censored
Post #631713 15th Jun 2017 10:29pm
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bear100



Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Oooh ruins the remap Sad don't want that to happen, less air? 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)
Post #631716 15th Jun 2017 10:32pm
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JAY BOY



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Thumbs Up less air
A well known gent with great knowledge told me so Shocked
Post #631718 15th Jun 2017 10:35pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Fit a decent one and it will improve the breathing of the engine and performance considerably.


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Post #631722 15th Jun 2017 10:51pm
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custom90



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^^^^ Correct, especially with the rain separator in the ducting removed. NEVER SURRENDER! ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
Post #631744 16th Jun 2017 12:29am
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
The Nakatanenga system in my picture above includes an induction pipe of the same diameter as the exterior pipe to complete the run to the airbox. As Steve says, with judicious cutting of the "performance inhibitor" from the inside of the airbox, the difference is surprising.

The growl from the intake under acceleration is also very satisfying!
Post #631769 16th Jun 2017 8:27am
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m33ufo



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If it's purely for the look then I'm a definite NO. All I can see is wood burning stove!



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Post #631771 16th Jun 2017 8:36am
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bear100



Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Well it's 50 50

Looks like this poll won't be much use lol Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI
2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone)
2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone)
1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone)
1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone)
1994 discovery 300tdi (gone)
90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone)
Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone)
Post #631826 16th Jun 2017 3:23pm
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