Any idea if the Camel one is on there?
Snorkel $190
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Any idea if the Camel one is on there?
Uncle Grumpy
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Seems like there was a lot of discussion on these previously. As I recall someone familiar with Safari construction weighed in on the UV resistance of the materials and the costs to design a durable/reliable product.
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If Safari had a copyright or patent on theirs, I'd say this is an infringement.
Normally it comes down to quality and fit/finish. It's the same reason you would go buy a Honda instead of a Hyundai.
Normally it comes down to quality and fit/finish. It's the same reason you would go buy a Honda instead of a Hyundai.
Actually Hyundai makes a really good quality vehicle now, not like the past
Have a Hyundai now and had a Honda in the past
The Hyundai is of equal quality IMHO.
So your example is not a very good one
It would be more like buy a Honda instead of a Kia
Uncle Grumpy
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I new this had come up before. The $ 30.88 Snorkel !
I sent an e-mail asking on the damage for shipping. I'm sure this isn't super high quality, but i'm on a super budget build and don't really need a snorkel, but want one. Correct me if i'm way off base, but couldn't you toughen it up a little with a can or two of the cheap-o spray on bed liner? Would at least give it a little more durability and UV protection.
Actually Hyundai owns Kia, so you're wrong too.
It's more like buy a Honda instead of a Ford/Chrysler/GM.
I would wrap it in something. I know duct tape is popular as it'll hold together cracked plastic (you'll see it on ATV's in my area for that reason, so when they bash against a tree it still stays together). Spray it over with some bed liner, paint, etc. Would last a long time and still be dirt cheap.
Yes Hyundai owns kia but doesn't mean the quality is the same.
Actually I'd buy many fords and a few GM passenger cars before a honda now. Quality is almost the same (they've done a bunch of catching up) and cheaper to boot, normally with better warranties.
But for the record if I was to buy a mid size right now it would be a sonata first and a fusion second.
bluecruiser
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Can someone buy one of these and do a side by side comparison with one of the "brand" name ones? that would be interesting to see...I do not expect the same for $35 bucks, but I would it want it to completely suck either if I am cutting a hole in the fender...
thanks
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Well i ordered one so ill wait and post the results when I get it. My friends tacoma has a Safari so it would be easy to compare it, Ill take lots of pics
bluecruiser
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awesome..thank you.
mine cost 8K pesos so translate to $2xx, I think its the one they call air force by ironman.. not sure, next time I go home ill take a look,
or maybe its hyper flow snorkel
yes that truck is in the Philippines, and the fog is crazy there thats why I laminex the headlights yellow..
or maybe its hyper flow snorkel
yes that truck is in the Philippines, and the fog is crazy there thats why I laminex the headlights yellow..
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Bang Bang
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Two questions:
- How did you order since there is no way to order on the website? (or did I just miss it)
- What did they charge you for shipping?
Do tell ^^^^
Sorry, was looking at 2 different threads and posted an irrelevant comment in the wrong thread.
I have had mine for 2 years
2 years and it looks perfectly fine. Mine was the $30 from Malaysia +50 Shipping on the slow boat took 6 weeks to get stateside.
Looks exactly as beat scratched or whatever as any Safari snorkel I have seen in my Area used in the same weather and conditions. I also am 100% sure I will never see -20*C in Phoenix! 
So who cares if it turns into strawberry flavoured silly puddy at -20C 
Anyhow.. I have taken it off 2x to clean behind it.. Yes I am OCD like that.. 
no cracks or anything out of the ordinary.. 
And yes it does see a lot of use.. Arizona 45*C/120*F+ Days for months and sun, sun, sun and extra Arizona UV filled Sun! A few branch whackings every other outing to the dessert.. etc..
2 years and it looks perfectly fine. Mine was the $30 from Malaysia +50 Shipping on the slow boat took 6 weeks to get stateside.
Looks exactly as beat scratched or whatever as any Safari snorkel I have seen in my Area used in the same weather and conditions. I also am 100% sure I will never see -20*C in Phoenix! So who cares if it turns into strawberry flavoured silly puddy at -20C Anyhow.. I have taken it off 2x to clean behind it.. Yes I am OCD like that.. no cracks or anything out of the ordinary.. And yes it does see a lot of use.. Arizona 45*C/120*F+ Days for months and sun, sun, sun and extra Arizona UV filled Sun! A few branch whackings every other outing to the dessert.. etc..
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2 years and it looks perfectly fine. Mine was the $30 from Malaysia +50 Shipping on the slow boat took 6 weeks to get stateside.
Do you polish it regularly?
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Yep, gotta keep those scratches and dings looking clean and shiny!
Yep, gotta keep those scratches and dings looking clean and shiny!
2 years and it looks perfectly fine. Mine was the $30 from Malaysia +50 Shipping on the slow boat took 6 weeks to get stateside.
Can you take some photos to show any effects of UV? This may rule out high temps and UV as a problem. Would still have to deal with extreme cold though. The temperature in Winnipeg (Go Jets Go!) ranges from +35°C to -40°C. We may be the cold north, but we get some heat in the summer!