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christophe
Member Since: 18 Apr 2006
Location: Up in the North...of small Luxembourg
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Good morning everybody,
I just discovered the new snorkel built by Safari. Eventhough I like the Mantec one better regarding its design, which I think is in a better harmony with the lignes of the disco, I was wondering if the Safari one would be better. Anybody has it fit on his/her vehicule? Does anybody know if this one is better against water ingestion, even if I know that its main use should be against dust? And what about noise or fuel consumption with this one fit to the car: it looks to me less aerodynamic than the Mantec, isn't it?
Thanks. Wonderful day to you all.
See you
Christophe
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 26th Sep 2006 6:40 am |
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Gurvan
Member Since: 02 Jan 2005
Location: Germany... Not far from both the US and Hard German rock...
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Do you happen to have a link to a picture and the specs of this new one ?
Thanks ! Georgia On My Mind...
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| 26th Sep 2006 7:06 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
 
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Chrisophe,
If you go and have a look at the http://www.safari4x4.com.au/docs/snorkel/ss385.htm website you will find the fitting instructions and the snorkel is a real snorkel that is sealed from the air intake to the airbox unlike the Mantec raised air intake.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 26th Sep 2006 7:09 am |
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Gurvan
Member Since: 02 Jan 2005
Location: Germany... Not far from both the US and Hard German rock...
Posts: 1089
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Sounds good !
Just have to wait for the price and the availibility in France, now... Georgia On My Mind...
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| 26th Sep 2006 7:36 am |
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christophe
Member Since: 18 Apr 2006
Location: Up in the North...of small Luxembourg
Posts: 88
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PCH wrote:Chrisophe,
If you go and have a look at the http://www.safari4x4.com.au/docs/snorkel/ss385.htm website you will find the fitting instructions and the snorkel is a real snorkel that is sealed from the air intake to the airbox unlike the Mantec raised air intake.
Chris
Chris,
When I look at your gallery, I see that you bought the Mantec model. Is there a pecific reason behind this choice or is it only because the safari one was not available. Would you take the Safari model if you had to change?
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| 26th Sep 2006 7:48 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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Christophe,
I was sick of waiting for the Safari4x4 version(1+ year). Befroe it was finally released I asked Safari4x4 if it was a proper snorkel or raised air intake. I was told by the Marketing Manager it would be sealed by sealant at the guard. This is in fact wrong and lead me to thinking the Safari4x4 version was going to be like the Mantec one and would not be waterproof.
Now that I have seen how the snorkel is fitted is is indeed a real snorkel and not a raised air intake.
The Safari4x4 snorkel is a better chioce for deep river crossings but I spent AUD$600 on the Mantec one and I'll live with it's shortcoming by having a really good think about needing to cross a river which is going to have the intake at the guard below water level for any period of time - this is scary stuff IMO.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 27th Sep 2006 12:40 am |
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Haggis
Member Since: 26 Jun 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 126
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I have the Safari snorkel fitted. I had it fitted within days of picking up the Disco so I can't really comment on any change in fuel economy. There is more wind noise around the A pillar at highway speeds but it is hardly intrusive (and I suspect no better or worse than any other similar product).
As per earlier postings it is sealed through to the air filter box. D3 (06) SE TDV6, Rear Locker, Rear Air, ARB bar w/winch, Safari Snorkel, 110l aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar (twin wheel carrier), Black Widow rear storage system, Rhino rack, GME UHF, Codan HF, IPF HID lights, CSA Explorer 17" w/BFG Mud Terrain KM2 - see Australian 4WD Monthly #103
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| 27th Sep 2006 6:26 am |
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