If you are worried about rain getting in then maybe you should consider a proper snorkel top like defender should be fitted with
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On a more serious note I would not worry about water getting in, any that does would be minimal, the air box should have a duck bill drain at the bottom of it, and if it is anything like my tdi then oil is far more of an issue than water although it does have the benefit or repelling all the water so it doesn't get the filter damp!
Better for fuel economy at speed that way round, as well.Mine has been like this since fitting in 2003, no issues.
This is the position for when in excessively dusty or wet conditions, put it like that the day it was fitted and never changed it.
Prefer it that way.
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Mine has been like this since fitting in 2003, no issues.
This is the position for when in excessively dusty or wet conditions, put it like that the day it was fitted and never changed it.
Prefer it that way.
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Looks like a safari snorkelWhat make is that litch looking to get one in that style
Better for fuel economy at speed that way round, as well.
I wasn't thinking ram air, just less wind resistance.Apparently for the ram air effect to take place the vehicle has to be doing 140mph
I wasn't thinking ram air, just less wind resistance.
Depends on the speed. Makes little difference under 60 mph, but much more at 70+.Less wind resistance will make the world of difference on a defender
Depends on the speed. Makes little difference under 60 mph, but much more at 70+.
The later Defenders are much quicker than the old Tdis.
I also think it tends to be cumulative. With a roof rack, spot lights, a lift kit and a snorkel, it probably knocks off a few mpg at motorway speeds.