Does the Trialmaster come with the air intake plate and plugs?

[FlyingTexan]

My Trialmaster is on a boat for delivery. I wanted everything on the Trialmaster except for the air intake. Anyone that has received theirs know if it comes with a replacement air intake plate and the rubber plugs for the mounting holes if you remove it?

 

[PilotMike]

I want to know also!

 

[anand]

It does not

 

[Krabby]

It is, as I understand it, easily converted once you have the parts.

You might be able to find someone with a SW or FM willing to swap.

 

[DaBull]

It is, as I understand it, easily converted once you have the parts.

You might be able to find someone with a SW or FM willing to swap.

Anyone have the part numbers to remove the air snorkel and replace it with blank off plate etc. DaBull

 

[Jeffrey]

I configured a similar IG at first, but I did not want the air pipe. But, it couldn't be deleted from the build! So I started over with a basic SW and built up a custom rig similar to the TM without the air pipe. Maybe someday I'll actually have it......

 

[James]

When the parts warehouse is settled in I will probably remove the air intake, and replace it for big desert trips. It looks like it might be a 20 minute job, but then I might be wrong about that; itll come down to the side indicator I think.

 

[jb504]

I configured a similar IG at first, but I did not want the air pipe. But, it couldn't be deleted from the build! So I started over with a basic SW and built up a custom rig similar to the TM without the air pipe. Maybe someday I'll actually

I did the same thing. I think the build end up costing more not to have the snorkel. Am considering reconfiguring to TM and deleting it later. I think it will end up cheaper overall even after buying the trim parts.

 

[MileHigh]

The Snorkel was the main reason I didn’t get a Trialmaster. Seems like a pretty easy piece of plastic to fabricate/3d-print.

 

[Jeffrey]

The Snorkel was the main reason I didn’t get a Trialmaster. Seems like a pretty easy piece of plastic to fabricate/3d-print.

Only if someone gives you the CAD file and you have a large platform machine.

 

[MileHigh]

Only if someone gives you the CAD file and you have a large platform machine.

Isn’t there just a hand-sized plate that covers the hole that the snorkel goes into? I can do 36x36cm at home.

 

[rovie]

The Snorkel was the main reason I didn’t get a Trialmaster. Seems like a pretty easy piece of plastic to fabricate/3d-print.

Why is the RAI a problem? I just want to understand it because I have read the same thing from several people.

 

[Jeffrey]

Isn’t there just a hand-sized plate that covers the hole that the snorkel goes into? I can do 36x36cm at home.

Sorry, thought you meant the snorkel. I can make a plate of any material in my machine shop.

 

[bemax]

Why is the RAI a problem? I just want to understand it because I have read the same thing from several people.

I presume there are more people like me that don’t like the look. If you don’t need it and don’t like it it’s a good choice not to buy it.

 

[Krabby]

I presume there are more people like me that don’t like the look. If you don’t need it and don’t like it it’s a good choice not to buy it.

I agree. I think cosmetics play a large role here for all sides - people who need it, people who want other people to think they need it, those who don’t need it, and those who don’t care but it made more sense to by a TM regardless.

 

[DaBull]

Why is the RAI a problem? I just want to understand it because I have read the same thing from several people.

Hi Rovie, There is no problem with the RAI. You either like the look or not. Since I ordered the Trialmaster, the RAI was automatically part of that build and you could not unclick getting it. Since I don't particularly like the look, I will simply remove it and order the blanking plate/vent from Grenadier once I find the part number. DaBull

 

[Jeffrey]

I presume there are more people like me that don’t like the look. If you don’t need it and don’t like it it’s a good choice not to buy it.

That's me. Pretty ugly, and for me, not necessary for the driving I will be doing.

 

[flynnsk]

I presume there are more people like me that don’t like the look. If you don’t need it and don’t like it it’s a good choice not to buy it.

Wife says interferes with her ability to see out of the window towards the right. We don't plan of heavy off-road use in the short team, so plan on replacing with cover plate and 'plugs'. Eventually, as our lifestyle evolve, the RAI may get re-installed/replaced/upgraded.

 

[rovie]

I agree. I think cosmetics play a large role here for all sides - people who need it, people who want other people to think they need it, those who don’t need it, and those who don’t care but it made more sense to by a TM regardless.

Ok, thanks. Then I'm one of those people who don't need the RAI, who don't necessarily want it, who don't want to show other people that they need it and who don't care.
I bought the Trialmaster and the RAI was on it.
The look of the vehicle doesn't matter to me, apart from the colour. For me, functionality, including add-on parts, is clearly the most important thing.
But if the look of the vehicle is important to someone, I can understand that and be happy for them.
I think that's what makes the difference. Everyone should equip and use their vehicle the way they like it and enjoy it.

 

[rovie]

Hi Rovie, There is no problem with the RAI. You either like the look or not. Since I ordered the Trialmaster, the RAI was automatically part of that build and you could not unclick getting it. Since I don't particularly like the look, I will simply remove it and order the blanking plate/vent from Grenadier once I find the part number. DaBull

Hi DaBull, ok. Thank you. If it's about the look, I understand.