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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426   
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I don't have one of the 'Snow Cowls' on my 2010 Defender 90 should I get one? We don't get mush snow here in the South or do they have another purpose that's useful?
I actually prefer the looks of the 'Hi-Force Wing Top Air Intake' would they do the same job?  2010 Defender 90 HT
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15th Jan 2016 10:24pm |
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| JAY BOY Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: Not here Posts: 1706 
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I'm not keen on them either. They do a job but if you're not going off roading and parked under a tree in autumn i can't see the need. Lots of folks like the look.
I've had a few Defenders and never had a snow cowl and never had any problems. |
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15th Jan 2016 10:41pm |
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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1000
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Quite a bit on this current thread : http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43076.html
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15th Jan 2016 11:04pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Have ordered one thanks guys
i will remove the heater mesh on top wing and check to see how much rubbish is stuck down there before I fit it 2010 Defender 90 HT The longer I live..... The better I was! |
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15th Jan 2016 11:26pm |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Picking up on Brendan's point, how hard would it be to fit an air intake on the side (where the older Defenders and Land Rovers had them) matching the current air intake, and plumb the heater up to that instead?
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16th Jan 2016 9:26am |
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| Litch Member Since: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 765 
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I actually prefer the looks of the 'Hi-Force Wing Top Air Intake' would they do the same job?
The Hi-Force vent and snow-cowl do entirely different things. Having had both I can confirm the the Hi-Force vent is very effective in ensuring there is a decent air-flow through the heater (even with the motor turned off) whereas the snow-cowl (in my experience) actually reduces the air-flow but of course does prevent the grill getting blocked when it snows. I unfortunately sold my H-Force vents (bad decision) when I bought a snow-cowl and now just fit the cowl when snow is likely and/or forecast (which isn't often around here). ONE LIFE, GET IT! |
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16th Jan 2016 10:19pm |
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| Ranger Member Since: 17 Nov 2011 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 75 
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+1 for the Hi Force. The snow cowl was I believe only introduced for the military winterised versions, but civvie's soon picked up on it as being cool! Its only to prevent a build up of snow, not leaves or any other sh*te. Remove the rubber bung at its base and you'll not get any build up of crud. Use the Hi Force for a better look and adequate cool air intake.
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17th Jan 2016 12:04am |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
TBH,dunt reduce condensation much on mine,but does break up the bodywork 100%..So will keep it! Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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18th Jan 2016 3:58pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5878  
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Butcher's boy. As someone who lives in a world where it occasionally snows, my HF Vents work perfectly well. The farm has a nice overhang on the roof, but not enough to cover both sides of the Def. The way I park means the RHS is always exposed and when it dumps, gets covered. Occasionally I have to leave the whole Def out. In either instance, No issues whatsoever. I think the HF vent looks cooler, so if you really must cover, but of cardboard will suffice. Whip it off (the cardboard that is) before you drive and head off looking far, far, far cooler than those with the snow cowl. Um. Haven't you just bought one? 
 Click image to enlarge Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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18th Jan 2016 6:04pm |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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 Thanks Grenadier I'll do my best to whip it off before I pull away ! I have to agree the HF dose look a lot better IMHO
One (not even delivered yet) Snow Cowl For Sale !!!! 2010 Defender 90 HT
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18th Jan 2016 6:14pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Is anything necessary, that people bolt on to their Defenders??
The best mod to do to your heater intake, is to remove the rubber bung, that sits at the bottom to let water out. It gets clogged up and doesn't work anyway. This way, water will run out and you will notice a massive difference in the lack of steaming up your windows will do |
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19th Jan 2016 8:21am |
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| Butchers Boy Member Since: 10 Jan 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 426
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Thanks GREENI that is a good peice of advice I'll check that today My windows steam up very quickly 👍👍 2010 Defender 90 HT
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19th Jan 2016 8:49am |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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Open your bonnet and rub your hand under the intake, just grab hold of the bung and pull. It's worth running some hot water in your intake to get rid of the build up of leaves/litter/spiders/grannies that have been sucked in.
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19th Jan 2016 9:00am |
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