Removing raised intake

[DCPU]

Yes, there have been at least 3 versions of the air intake position (excluding RAI). This one would notionally give you a higher wading limit.

 

[CountyV8]

Ineos have tried several RAIs

 

[bigleonski]

Ineos have tried several RAIs
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I just hope they end up being substantially stronger than the prototype- being able to push the plastic in and out with your finger wasn’t inspiring.

 

[CountyV8]

I just hope they end up being substantially stronger than the prototype- being able to push the plastic in and out with your finger wasn’t inspiring.

Better to deform than rip off it's called engineering

 

[DaveB]

I just hope they end up being substantially stronger than the prototype- being able to push the plastic in and out with your finger wasn’t inspiring.

I have to admit that on both of my drives i never pushed the bumper with my finger.

 

[das mo]

I have to admit that on both of my drives i never pushed the bumper with my finger.

Bumper is fine. We been sitting on it. This was about the raised air intake.

 

[bigleonski]

Better to deform than rip off it's called engineering

Form over substance perhaps? Sorry, I’ll take substance in this instance. I’m guessing if you gave it a moderately solid tug you’d either tear it off or certainly bend it at the fixing point.
My safari snorkel is as solid as it was 10 years ago when it was fitted
And I’d guess take a better hit than the panels would.
Sorry, but for something that is as solid as a brick outhouse like the IG, I just expected better made.

To put it into perspective I think you could easily push a blade right through it. So hitting a tree branch on a tight track could easily damage it. Not much chance of that happening to the main snorkel brands we have here in Oz.

 

[DaveB]

Bumper is fine. We been sitting on it. This was about the raised air intake.

Never pushed the raised air intake either.
drove the vehicle

 

[Sphinx]

I'm interested in removing my RAI too. If you look at the base wagon configuration, you'll see that all versions seem to draw air from the side. But the problem is the side marker light. Not sure how easy that will be to move since it is integrated into the RAI.

 

[Don Fraser]

It would be interesting to see if you can option a white or Scottish White RAI given that function is a priority in design and a light colour would assist in cooling air to the engine in hot climates

 

[DCPU]

I'm interested in removing my RAI too. If you look at the base wagon configuration, you'll see that all versions seem to draw air from the side. But the problem is the side marker light. Not sure how easy that will be to move since it is integrated into the RAI.

It looks like the same indicator light with or without RAI. Once the RAI is loose, I bet you can reach inside and squeeze a few tabs to release the light, then just press it in the wing.

 

[DCPU]

It would be interesting to see if you can option a white or Scottish White RAI given that function is a priority in design and a light colour would assist in cooling air to the engine in hot climates

There was a white RAI early on:

 

[Don Fraser]

Yes but it looks like a prototype mock up.

 

[frankkk]

I'm interested in removing my RAI too. If you look at the base wagon configuration, you'll see that all versions seem to draw air from the side. But the problem is the side marker light. Not sure how easy that will be to move since it is integrated into the RAI.

If the engine does indeed draw it's air from there, that´ll be the worst possible position on a 4x4.

Rather then removing the RAI I´d fit a cyclone to it, unless you'll never want to take the vehicle off-road.

 

[DCPU]

If the engine does indeed draw it's air from there, that´ll be the worst possible position on a 4x4.

Rather then removing the RAI I´d fit a cyclone to it, unless you'll never want to use the vehicle off-road.

It does, look at post #56 in this thread.

 

[grenadierboy]

There was a white RAI early on:
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Looks terrible - no thanks

 

[DaveB]

If the engine does indeed draw it's air from there, that´ll be the worst possible position on a 4x4.

Rather then removing the RAI I´d fit a cyclone to it, unless you'll never want to take the vehicle off-road.

The cyclone option comes with the full RAI and you replace the top section when offroad and nobody can see/judge you

 

[DenisM]

If the engine does indeed draw it's air from there, that´ll be the worst possible position on a 4x4.

Rather then removing the RAI I´d fit a cyclone to it, unless you'll never want to take the vehicle off-road.

I'm a bit confused as to why the RAI is not ideal... can you clarify?

 

[Tom D]

I which you had said earlier, I would have ordered without the RAI and happily swapped my side panel for your RAI…

 

[DCPU]

I which you had said earlier, I would have ordered without the RAI and happily swapped my side panel for your RAI…

When the parts list goes live it will be interesting to see the difference in cost of the two parts.