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chiefstoker



Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Zambezi Silver
Wing Top vents
Ok, who has what and how do they differ, kbx rdx standard etc are any of them actually beneficial/detrimental to the clearing of windscreen, warmth Laughing etc etc or are they just a styling exercise in the main Confused 2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

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Post #95833 23rd Oct 2011 9:03pm
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yobbie



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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 90 Td5 Heritage LE Bronze Green
I've got KBX ones and the heaters no better than before
Post #95836 23rd Oct 2011 9:10pm
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Green Machine



Member Since: 19 Nov 2010
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Tonga Green
I've got KBX too and purely a styling thing - offer no improvement whatsoever to the heating. 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green
Post #95841 23rd Oct 2011 9:31pm
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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Fuji White
kbx much better quality and looks price have gone up though on them Sad
Post #95846 23rd Oct 2011 9:51pm
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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
This looks good Puma 110" SW

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Post #95861 24th Oct 2011 12:25am
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
I find that with the KBX grills that I don't use the fan as much, due to the forced air.

Andy
Post #95867 24th Oct 2011 6:38am
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Laurie



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
MK wrote:
This looks good

I've got a local sheet metal business that would knock up one of those for a fiver!
Post #95929 24th Oct 2011 10:28am
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Odin



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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Slightly less likely to clog with snow whilst static. Maybe worse whilst driving! The snow covers as per the WOLFS seem a good idea albeit pricey.

I notice no increase in airflow having fitted the kbx.
Post #96283 25th Oct 2011 9:26pm
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Maverick



Member Since: 08 Mar 2008
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Scotland 1996 Defender 90 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
I've got these


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Wanted plain black ones but only had the carbon style ones. Heater is definitely improved, don't need the fan on to keep the front warm. Only cost a tenner a pair as well :thumbsup:

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Post #96291 25th Oct 2011 9:39pm
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Lorryman100



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Personally I went with Entreq for the snow cover and blanking plate. The quality is excellent and as the blank is anodized aluminium which has been powder coated and the snow cover is stainless steel again powder coated so you don't have to worry about corrosion. The snow cover gives no reduction in heater output and keeps the air box dry. You mount it on top of the OEM plastic grill with the SS screws supplied. The engine blank comes with SS screws and a rubber gasket, so no galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metals.

Entreq Blanket

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Entreq Snow Cover

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Though expensive, worth every penny in build and quality of finish IMHO Thumbs Up

Brian.

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Post #96292 25th Oct 2011 9:45pm
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Hock



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England 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Java Black
I have the RDX wing top vents from bolt on bits in leeds, they have the meshed area to the side to still allow airflow but stop the snow Wink
Post #103783 1st Dec 2011 2:37pm
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scottish110



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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Lorryman100 wrote:
Personally I went with Entreq for the snow cover and blanking plate. The quality is excellent and as the blank is anodized aluminium which has been powder coated and the snow cover is stainless steel again powder coated so you don't have to worry about corrosion. The snow cover gives no reduction in heater output and keeps the air box dry. You mount it on top of the OEM plastic grill with the SS screws supplied. The engine blank comes with SS screws and a rubber gasket, so no galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metals.

Entreq Blanket

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Entreq Snow Cover

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Though expensive, worth every penny in build and quality of finish IMHO Thumbs Up

Brian.


I ordered mine yesterday Thumbs Up !

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Has any one looked Atbthe D44 one they do which incorporates a pollen filter I would do a link but don't know howb

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Post #103814 1st Dec 2011 5:53pm
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T1G UP



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Re: Wing Top vents
chiefstoker wrote:
Ok, who has what and how do they differ, kbx rdx standard etc are any of them actually beneficial/detrimental to the clearing of windscreen, warmth Laughing etc etc or are they just a styling exercise in the main Confused


Pre puma, a vent scoop really improves the heater..i bought cheapo one from paddocks for my old 200. 300's and td5's can really benefit. also on a td5 removing the viscous fan or a rad muff will help the engine get to temp.
Post #103815 1st Dec 2011 5:58pm
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JWL



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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
What has improved my heater is the fact I've not cleaned my radiator since going on the Plain at the end of October Whistle Embarassed
Post #103817 1st Dec 2011 6:10pm
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