ARB Safari Snorkel VS. Mantec Snorkel - Land Rovers Only

Jupiter Rover · 10-05-2006, 06:56 PM

ok so yeah. just as the title says. SAfari or mantec. which do yall think work best, and what not. just post your thoughts. and experiences. thanks guyss.

Pete>

Funrover · 10-05-2006, 08:41 PM

I like mantek... Metal housing....... Seems sturdier.. Plus.. isn't mantek what Camal Rigs Used?

RoverChic · 10-05-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jupiter Rover

ok so yeah. just as the title says. SAfari or mantec. which do yall think work best, and what not. just post your thoughts. and experiences. thanks guyss.

Pete>

I have the ARB on my D2 and LOVE IT! Looks like a moose calling horn. I have always had a very positive experience when dealing with ARB, the president of the company (USA Office) is an amazing man to work with.

The Mantec is nice if you are concerned with looks (i.e. more discreet versus the ARB is very noticeable). My only caveat with the ARB is that it is turning white, which very well could be my fault. I wax the car a lot, and have not been very careful to watch for the snorkel. However I fixed this issue with some Armor All products. I can post pics tomorrow.

texasrover · 10-05-2006, 10:16 PM

Go for looks then check the price. A water tight tube that allows air to flow from point A to point B is just a tube that allow air to flow from point A to point B.

01001010 · 10-06-2006, 06:25 AM

Mantec are easier to insall on D1s than a Safari snorkel. BUT...if you do manage to chip the mantec's powdercoating (which I already have) you must care for it immidiately as the metal will rust rapidly.

Oh and yeah..Mantec were on Camel Discos so it adds a bit more of an effect..lol

Roverhound · 10-06-2006, 06:30 AM

I've heard of rusting issues with the Mantecs.
The ARB's are sturdy as hell but a bit more common. No way you'll hurt the ARB.

Searcaigh · 10-06-2006, 10:53 PM

Have a Mantec on my DII, no problems with it.

Dont like the looks of the ARB Safari Snorkel, the Mantec is neater IMHO

afirover · 10-09-2006, 11:49 PM

they both work fine

John C · 10-10-2006, 06:53 AM

Southdown makes a nice SS snorkel that you can also paint black. Just a thought.

-MOSES- · 10-10-2006, 11:02 AM

My Mantec has done me well ! I purchased mine from Stephen at http://www.safarirover.com and he is considerably cheaper than most.

01001010 · 10-10-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by -MOSES-

My Mantec has done me well ! I purchased mine from Stephen at http://www.safarirover.com and he is considerably cheaper than most.

NIIICE...same here....that man can get just about anything...

Mo, you wouldnt happen to have his cell number would you? I had it but got a new phone and now I'm trying to contact him but that number he has posted comes up as no good. Let me know.

Jupiter Rover · 10-10-2006, 01:42 PM

does he sell SS snorkels too?

John C · 10-10-2006, 01:51 PM

Don't know, but we have them for $350.

Jupiter Rover · 10-10-2006, 02:13 PM

whoes we? care to share.

-MOSES- · 10-11-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 01001010

NIIICE...same here....that man can get just about anything...

Mo, you wouldnt happen to have his cell number would you? I had it but got a new phone and now I'm trying to contact him but that number he has posted comes up as no good. Let me know.

I had his # but I can't find it

Its prob in my old phone ??
He's on the d90 source alot http://www.d-90.com/

10-05-2006, 06:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	ARB Safari Snorkel VS. Mantec Snorkel ok so yeah. just as the title says. SAfari or mantec. which do yall think work best, and what not. just post your thoughts. and experiences. thanks guyss. Pete> __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

10-05-2006, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
texasrover Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 490 Gallery: 0	Go for looks then check the price. A water tight tube that allows air to flow from point A to point B is just a tube that allow air to flow from point A to point B. __________________ That is not a leak! That is undercarriage rust inhibitor. 98 Discovery

10-06-2006, 06:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Mantec are easier to insall on D1s than a Safari snorkel. BUT...if you do manage to chip the mantec's powdercoating (which I already have) you must care for it immidiately as the metal will rust rapidly. Oh and yeah..Mantec were on Camel Discos so it adds a bit more of an effect..lol __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

10-06-2006, 06:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Roverhound Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 787 Gallery: 0	I've heard of rusting issues with the Mantecs. The ARB's are sturdy as hell but a bit more common. No way you'll hurt the ARB. __________________ It just doesn't matter.

10-06-2006, 10:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Searcaigh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 464 Gallery: 31	Have a Mantec on my DII, no problems with it. Dont like the looks of the ARB Safari Snorkel, the Mantec is neater IMHO __________________ Gordon T. Smith Middle East Land Rover Nutter

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10-09-2006, 11:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
afirover AFIROVER Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: INDY IN Posts: 231 Gallery: 0	they both work fine

10-10-2006, 06:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
John C 4x4 Adventure Gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tappan, NY Posts: 1,175 Gallery: 0	Southdown makes a nice SS snorkel that you can also paint black. Just a thought. __________________ John C 1996 DI - 3" AG lift 1995 DI - Scorpion Racing Extreme Kit 1991 RR - parting out (few parts left) 1990 Kawasaki KL650B Tengai 1989 Kawasaki KLR650

10-10-2006, 11:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
-MOSES- The MoFab Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tejas Posts: 439 Gallery: 0	My Mantec has done me well ! I purchased mine from Stephen at http://www.safarirover.com and he is considerably cheaper than most. __________________ * * http://www.MoFab.org * * * Are you gonna pass that ?? * 99' D1 55' S1 86" RHD SW 00' RR 4.6 HSE My Favorites: http://www.texasrovers.com/ http://pikespeakrovers.com/ http://oeminstock.com/ http://greatbasinrovers.com/ http://MyRover.net/ Yep, thats my truck in the avatar....

10-10-2006, 01:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	does he sell SS snorkels too? __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

10-10-2006, 01:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
John C 4x4 Adventure Gear Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tappan, NY Posts: 1,175 Gallery: 0	Don't know, but we have them for $350. __________________ John C 1996 DI - 3" AG lift 1995 DI - Scorpion Racing Extreme Kit 1991 RR - parting out (few parts left) 1990 Kawasaki KL650B Tengai 1989 Kawasaki KLR650

10-10-2006, 02:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 1,005 Gallery: 0	whoes we? care to share. __________________ DII -- Pete 285/75 r16 Destination M/Ts

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