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  1. 29th May 2012, 07:45 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robocop View Post
    My only issue was the 6mm bit used to drill holes in the A pilar was not good enough. I thought the $25 hardened steel bit was good, but not good enough apparently.
    Did the bit have a tungsten tip? I've recently bought one but haven't tried it yet.
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  2. 29th May 2012, 07:57 PM #22
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    Hi Graeme,
    It was a few months ago now but I'm pretty sure i bought a diamond tip, didn't work well at all..

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    Has anyone been able to identity genuine economy improvements due to adding a snorkel?
    The 'air ram effect' makes sense to me for older carburetted and naturally aspirated engines, but not for our cars?
    I only ask cos its a good argument to present to the chairman...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robocop View Post
    I'm pretty sure i bought a diamond tip
    I'll see how my $10 tungsten tip stands up to the task.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stuart02
    Has anyone been able to identity genuine economy improvements due to adding a snorkel?
    The 'air ram effect' makes sense to me for older carburetted and naturally aspirated engines, but not for our cars?
    I only ask cos its a good argument to present to the chairman...
    For the chairman then yes, for the minister of engineering, sorry no. I've noticed a drop in economy since installing mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Graeme View Post
    I'll see how my $10 tungsten tip stands up to the task.

    So what is so hard about drilling the holes?
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol

    So what is so hard about drilling the holes?
    Umm probably whatever thickness the A pillar is. It isn't soft Steele I can tell you that.
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    The instructions say to use a specialist drill bit for hard steel. Thickness isn't the issue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Graeme View Post
    The instructions say to use a specialist drill bit for hard steel. Thickness isn't the issue.
    Yes, so be prepared for one drill bit per hole!!

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    When I was talking to ARB about getting one installed the bloke said that they haven't been able to fit one without breaking a drill bit!
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