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Top tip for RAIs
Second Top Tip of the day!!
Take your RAI off now while it can still be done and refit with proper hex bolts (M4 & M6 ISTR). Took mine off for new windscreen and had to drill out one of the silly Allen key bolts that had rounded off (one of the three fixing the top piece to the "neck"). Also the bolt holding the top of the RAI was rusted to and only just got that off.
Have shiney new bolts ready to put the RAI back on once I get a break from painting prior to MIL visit!
whats as RAI? Disco 3 2.7 TDV6 55 Buckingham Blue Base
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EGR Blanking plates / Side Steps / Very Big LR roof Box / BAS remap
New AC condensor / New Clutch & DM Flywheel / New Air Compressor, pipe set & Relay/another new clutch plate thanks to SWMBO/ new cross over pipe (without the body coming off)
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so a snorkel!? Disco 3 2.7 TDV6 55 Buckingham Blue Base
15% tints / Group Buy Stainless Steel Sill Plates / Trillogy B144 tailpipes / Stupidly Large Steel Bull Bar 8)
EGR Blanking plates / Side Steps / Very Big LR roof Box / BAS remap
New AC condensor / New Clutch & DM Flywheel / New Air Compressor, pipe set & Relay/another new clutch plate thanks to SWMBO/ new cross over pipe (without the body coming off)
Suzuki GSX1400 - its all torque! 8)
Bayliner 175 Capri
Adria 660SP motorhome
The RAI raises the opening but the pipes inside the still have drainage holes in them. This means if the water level inside the engine bay gets too high she'll suck water.
If you follow LR driving guidelines on wading depths the RAI is fine, but if you want to go deeper buy a Safari Snorkel and a pair of bathers
The RAI also ensure cleaner air when driving in dusty environments.
16th Mar 2010 3:17 pm
astonbuilder
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What's a MIL, is that one short of a MILF?
16th Mar 2010 3:36 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Rather you than me!! Mother in Law, be afraid, be very afraid!
16th Mar 2010 3:38 pm
DiscoDunc
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thanks DSL - Ill have a look
EDIT at the RAI - not the MIL !! Duncan
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16th Mar 2010 4:06 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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16th Mar 2010 4:10 pm
ronp
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Re: Top tip for RAIs
DSL wrote:
Second Top Tip of the day!!
Take your RAI off now
Already done it with mine Derek.
I'm now RAIless
In fact i've got everything off now ...and I'm loving it !!
I'm now NAKED ..... just got my Mantec on to cover up my undercarriage!!
Oh and still got my big fat grippy rubber boots on.
"taking your kit off is the new putting your kit on"...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
16th Mar 2010 4:33 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Would just leave the RAI off but forgot to get the side grille/cover back when Yeovil fitted the RAI.
16th Mar 2010 4:38 pm
Stu
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Anyone want to flog me their RAI? Ron?D3 HSE MY05 Auto
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and only just got that off.
