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Old 03-07-2018, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by abran
Got the prototype for the part. Apparently based on the hardness of material we are requesting we will need to make the angles on our accordion waves less acute/drastic to release from the mold.










Yeah, that part looks like junk.
Send it to me and I'll see that it's disposed of properly.
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Old 03-07-2018, 12:58 PM
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Hey, if you want *ideas* for Disco 2 parts... How about a METAL windshield cowl trim instead of the brittle black plastic piece that everyone wants $255 for?
THIS!!!!!
 
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Old 03-08-2018, 07:22 AM
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If that was the case: why do anything at all. With the K&N cone type filter you will get all the dirt and hot air from the engine compartment: all things we are tying to avoid.


If you have a raised air intake you have completely negated its purpose by doing as you suggest.
K&N makes a filter box as well. Does the same as the factory design without the flex into the fender.
 
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Old 03-08-2018, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by shanechevelle
K&N makes a filter box as well. Does the same as the factory design without the flex into the fender.
...I would hate to see what that costs
 
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Old 03-08-2018, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by No Doubt
Looks fantastic!




Hey, if you want *ideas* for Disco 2 parts... How about a METAL windshield cowl trim instead of the brittle black plastic piece that everyone wants $255 for?

a metal one would cost more than a used Disco!

The mold cost on a plastic one would be in the 30-50k range.

then you have to ship the Albatross.

I’ll leave that project to someone who enjoys pain and hardship.
 
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I'd buy one of these.
 
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Old 03-08-2018, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by shanechevelle
K&N makes a filter box as well. Does the same as the factory design without the flex into the fender.

And completely negates the ability to use a raised air intake. And still allows dust and dirt to enter into the filter which allows more to pass thru than the factory type filter. Not my idea of a good place for a K&N especially with the MAF. Do as you wish but I prefer not to worry about stream crossing and water ingestion. I guess it is a non issue on most highways and parking lots.
 
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Old 03-08-2018, 08:35 AM
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You could still use a snorkel with a K&N airbox.
But, I prefer stock too, and want the new part from Abran.
 
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Originally Posted by abran

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Abran, is this ready to be shipped and do you take paypal?

Please my jenky oil quart bottle I used to replace this original part is falling apart.
 
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Old 04-09-2018, 05:40 PM
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Please my jenky oil quart bottle I used to replace this original part is falling apart.
that's funny
 
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