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top jimny
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:41 am Posts: 69 Location: Brazil
Vehicle: Jimny
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Hi people,
I'm considering putting a snorkel, not for wading, but to rise the air intake since i drive a lot in the dust. Good idea?
More important, should i pay the extra hundred for an ARB or TJM is fine?
It's a 2009 Jimny that stays 24/7 in the hot tropical sun and rain (parked in the street).
Stay cool
Thiago
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joel
Joined: Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:30 pm Posts: 2191 Location: Dirranbandi
Vehicle: Sj70 tintop
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jimny bits has a good snorkel, and cheaper.
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jimny_timmy

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Joined: Fri May 13, 2011 1:56 am Posts: 2326
Vehicle: Suzuki Jimny 2010
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 Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:07 pm |
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TJM is fine... ARB are cunce
Bye.
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top jimny
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:41 am Posts: 69 Location: Brazil
Vehicle: Jimny
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 Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:23 pm |
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Thanks for the input. I do see many Australian people buying stuff from JimnyBits, even in the wonderland of OME and IronMan. Russ do sell top stuff. I got some parts off him as well. Good to hear about that cheap snorkel. Now it's an opition.
cheers
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Scales

az supporter
Joined: Mon May 30, 2011 9:28 am Posts: 2233 Location: Townsville
Vehicle: 03 Jim M13A no-vvt, Vinyl Spec
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I got airtec. some of the other boys up here have that ebay one that has Jimny embossed on the side. they look alright. pretty much identical to airtek but with a different "head"
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alien
Joined: Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:30 pm Posts: 16343 Location: Perth
Vehicle: '92 Sierra, 1.6efi, SPOA, 31s.
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just FYI - i run my snorkel head backwards on my sierra... i had it facing forward for half of a summer (which is VERY dusty in WA) and my air filter took a thrashing, it was CAKED in dust unlike anything i've seen before, as the snorkel was just ramming it in there... Once i turned the snorkel head backwards i noticed a HUGE improvement in how much dust got in, but it was still about the same as factory, maybe a touch more. I can't remember where the jimny air intake is, but on the sierra its right up the back of the engine bay near the battery, its a pretty dust free spot. IMO if youre really worried about dust, put a pre-cleaner on the top of the snorkel:  Theyre ugly, but they do the job.
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christover1

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Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 8203 Location: Melbourne
Vehicle: Pajero 91 NH 3.0 SWB
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I had one on my Moke for many moons. They work brilliantly. My air cleaner lasted thru many dusty out back trips. Vitara will get one when funds allow. alien wrote: IMO if youre really worried about dust, put a pre-cleaner on the top of the snorkel:  Theyre ugly, but they do the job.
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top jimny
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:41 am Posts: 69 Location: Brazil
Vehicle: Jimny
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I'm considering buying one that is starting to be offered locally, from the 4Sport Model (see attachment). It will be even cheaper that the generic eBay ones from overseas.
No pre-cleaner head option, but the air intake is backwards default. Will think about cut a piece of foam to use as a pre-cleaner depending on the dust level.
cheers
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christover1

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Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:30 pm Posts: 8203 Location: Melbourne
Vehicle: Pajero 91 NH 3.0 SWB
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top jimny wrote: I'm considering buying one that is starting to be offered locally, from the 4Sport Model (see attachment). It will be even cheaper that the generic eBay ones from overseas.
No pre-cleaner head option, but the air intake is backwards default. Will think about cut a piece of foam to use as a pre-cleaner depending on the dust level.
cheers I like that
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BertZook

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Joined: Wed May 26, 2010 3:01 am Posts: 2979 Location: Sunshine Coast
Vehicle: Jimny, 45mm lift, 235's tyres
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dnot like that snorkel, but I do however love the wheel arches flares top jimny wrote: is starting to be offered locally, from the 4Sport Model (see attachment) when u say "locally" where bout u talking??
_________________ "BertZook's Jimny needs mods fundraiser"
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top jimny
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:41 am Posts: 69 Location: Brazil
Vehicle: Jimny
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Scales

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Joined: Mon May 30, 2011 9:28 am Posts: 2233 Location: Townsville
Vehicle: 03 Jim M13A no-vvt, Vinyl Spec
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what i use is one of these... when im not offroad, i stash it under the seat pre-oiled in a ziplock bag ready for use... Works a TREAT, my filter was still pretty much clean after cape york. highly recommended. 
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top jimny
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:41 am Posts: 69 Location: Brazil
Vehicle: Jimny
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