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LR Raised Air Intake - any holes visible when detached?
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eddomak
 


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LR Raised Air Intake - any holes visible when detached?

Hi,

I am considering installing the genuine LR Raised Air Intake and waterproofing the system beforehand so that it can work as a genuine snorkel.

BUT I wanted to detach it when using it around town.

I was wondering when you detach it, and put the side grille back, are there any visible signs (brackets or holes) that it has the intake "missing"? Or does it look identical to a car that has never had it installed?

I had a look at GTR installation instructions, but can't see if the 2 holes that go into the side grille back will be into the painted metal of the car, or into the plastic within the existing hole in the metal.

Thanks! Suzuki Vitara 3dr
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Post #64027023rd Apr 2010 1:50 pm
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SN
 


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two holes/rivnuts in the bodywork just underneath the vent - suppose you could cap them with something Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)   
Post #64027323rd Apr 2010 1:55 pm
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tanters
 


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yep, two visible holes on the wing above the grille and then one on the top of the trim that runs beside the windscreen.

Get some grommets and use them when its off, would look neat enough I'd guess A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.  
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eddomak
 


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Thanks heaps for the info. It'd still be far less intrusive that installing a Safari Snorkel, which seems to require a lot more work and cutting etc. I heard the LR Raised Air Intake is not a snorkel per se, so would require work to waterproof the system.

Thanks again! Suzuki Vitara 3dr
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SN & Tanters,
Are you referring to the D4 or the D3? I read somewhere that there are no traces when removing the D4 RAI.  
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eddomak
I have done DIY one, works for me but not pretty when on.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic14190.html

I think fitting an OEM one which can be removed is very do-able.
Happy to show you what is involved.
PM me or possible at next pub meet. â€œThere are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games”
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eddomak
 


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CaverD3 - Thanks! I read the thread, and good on you for not taking the bait on those (unnecessarily) negative comments. Suzuki Vitara 3dr
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What negative comments? Whistle Wink The Bearded Dragon  
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I think I said it was ugly. Whistle â€œThere are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games”
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D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.  
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fitting instructions for a LR Raised Air Intake

Does anybody have a copy of the fitting instructions for a LR Raised Air Intake VPLAP0018 that they could email me a copy of? Beer Tokens available Thumbs Up  
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Fitting instructions are available online at landrover info site, I will try and find the correct site for you.  
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If you can that would be fantastic. Thanks. Thumbs Up  
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http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/vehicle/lookupForm


http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/co...p;id=66276 Is what you want Thumbs Up  
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