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gingerlord



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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Indus Silver

Definitely looks better lower, but as others say the top is a bit top heavy. If perhaps the head was a bit shallower and not standing away so much from the screen it might look better. Perhaps more over on the windscreen rather than off the side too?


Quick photoshop hack

Plus getting it in a matte effect (plastidip/spray) to take the shine off and look more like an OEM ABS part?

Post #260785 17th Apr 2015 2:52 pm
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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Thumbs Up Thanks for the input
I did it on the side as all the snorkels I've seen have been on the side
Plus better vision at junctions etc
I'am thinking off fitting this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defen...3f40d4b7f4

Post #260796 17th Apr 2015 4:39 pm
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Uncleron



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Scotland 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Bali Blue

Not easy fabricating stuff like that and I prefer the lower look in the pic in the posting above.......

Good effort Thumbs Up

Post #260802 17th Apr 2015 5:28 pm
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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

If I had used 2.5 inch pipe I could have kept the pipe flush to the screen
In 76mm the air intake would let in rain when parked, aiming up to much
But over all I'am pleased

Post #260830 17th Apr 2015 7:52 pm
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submarine



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Wales 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

Good work there butt, you've been busy.

Look forward to the solutions for sealing the rest. And as previously asked - how are you testing? Pressurised air and some snoop? or a dunk test??

Post #260841 17th Apr 2015 9:18 pm
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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Hi submarine
I have replaced the original ducting behind the wing
I used 76mm flexable silicone hose,ovalled
Air box modified to take pipe so I'am confident it will be very Walter tight

Post #260859 18th Apr 2015 6:33 am
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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey


I fitted the last pipe Friday
Sounds great when towing discos out the mud ha ha





MK,2 ideas 2.5 stainless steel tube down the screen using a south down top
Much neater
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Southdown-Snorke...1c4f2570cd
Instead of replacing the side vent, go thought it
Should look less in your face

Post #261928 27th Apr 2015 4:21 pm
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scrimple



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Ipanema Sand

Looks pretty good but I agree the top doesn't look quite right.

How about taking the pipe through 90 degrees to over the top of the screen, then you could block off the end and open up the side of the pipe to make a say 70mm x 100mm flap, that way the head would still give you the ram effect.  MY2014 SD4 XS
Ipanema Sand

MY10 TD4-e GS Manual
Lago Grey Now retired after 8 trouble free years

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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

With my snorkel I have a 160 degree bend at the top
With a south down top I could use a straight pipe
So would look closer to the screen
But saying that I'am very happy with mk1 so if I make mk2 I will keep what I have 👍

Post #261958 27th Apr 2015 7:12 pm
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ronp



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I admire your ingenuity and perseverance, good job Thumbs Up FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

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Thank you 👍

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