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  1. 2nd October 2017, 07:26 AM #1
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    Series door vents

    Hi,
    Just seen a video, with low front door vents, on a S3.
    Anyone shed any light please.
    Good for getting air around the foot panels.
    Thanks.

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    Best guess would be an aftermarket fit although they were factory fit in some early Rover cars (my 48 P3 has them).

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    I have seen them, but only rarely. They are not a factory item or an accessory special to Landrovers. In my view, a very poor idea, because they direct the plume of dust from the front wheel into the cab. The ones on early Patrols did exactly that. The ones on early Landcruisers were slightly better because they were partly shielded from the dudt plume by the front mudguards.

    I suggest that they might be acceptable in humid areas where dust is uncommon, or when only used on bitumen, otherwise, not much use.
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    i have them in the doors on madge but a previous owner flatterned them and put door cards on...

    i havent been able to find a replacement tho it has to be said i havent tried to hard either

    be interested to see any that are available...
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    There was a similar thread recently, I found that truck component suppliers have them but they may be on the large side.

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    Google or Ebay "roof air vent'

    2 x SMALL Pop-up ROOF AIR VENTs-Premium Grade-Canopy,Camper,Horsefloat,Rally | eBay

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    Opposite intention

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    Google or Ebay "roof air vent'

    2 x SMALL Pop-up ROOF AIR VENTs-Premium Grade-Canopy,Camper,Horsefloat,Rally | eBay

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    Hello from Brisbane.

    Those caravan vents are typically installed towards the front of the roof to keep dust out as they are moving along a road. We tended to close them on dirt roads plus had special covers on the fridge and door ventilators to seal the interior.

    I had thought of installing some kind of vent arrangement between my roof panel and safari panel but clearance is an issue. The rotary type that were fitted to mini vans and Escort vans might have had a lower profile. However, I may simply leave well enough alone or get new door tops with the dual sliding panels.

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    Neil,

    IIRC, there are factory vents that are fitted between the roof and safari panel. I think my S3 has 4 of them.
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    Thanks for the replies and comments.

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    Yes. At least some of the tropical roofs have bulges for them.
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