Whats to cheap for a snorkel??

[bongo]

Piece by piece I build the beast and I am now at the snorkel stage.
I have looked around obviously I want the best deal.
What I have come up with is....
04 GU S4 snorkel $145 free delivery complete kit is this to cheap
what are the pros and cons has anyone bought one of these and had a bad experience?

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/derrimut/other-parts-accessories/nissan-gu-patrol-snorkel-kit-series-4-up/1014860303

[threedogs]

IMO not a fan of the cheap snorkles, they are to stop water from entering your motor.
Quick Phyics lesson, what can't you compress, the answer water, so half a cup will blow your motor to bits.
Like most its tempting looking at the price ,but save for 2-3 more weeks and buy a brand name . It could save you $$$$$
down the road
The templates on the cheaper ones are sometimes not to scale. the prifile sometimes doesnt match the vehicle as well.
Steer clear

[bongo]

That was my thoughts to start as well. then I saw the Tigerz11 web site and there even cheaper again... so what classes as a quality product now?

[threedogs]

Oh No stay away it will end in Tears, A few here have done custom Stainless steel with
rubber elbows Etc have a look at the DIY snorkle section, where you located

[lhurley]

Personally I don't see any major issues with the cheapies. I got mine for $75, and have been pretty happy with it thus far. From the beginning I knew it was just a copy, but it hasn't let me down, end of the day, it's a piece of plastic pipe. It does exactly what I want it to do, lift up my air intake. I am not sure about how water tight it is, but it's plenty good enough for what I want. I won't be doing any major water crossings, and if I was, I can easily take it apart again and glue the joins. Admitadly it doesn't fit quite right, but that's because the panel was/is damaged anyway. In my opinion, mine only, it's up to you mate, have a think about what you want to use it for, and what you are expecting from it.

[NP99]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/overseas/105591-cheap-safari-snorkels.html

The good and ugly of it all. I'd stick with a brand name for long term keeps!

[bongo]

The further I look the cheaper they get.

Just found the tigerz11 web site $89

May have to save the pennies

[NP99]

The further I look the cheaper they get.

Just found the tigerz11 web site $89

May have to save the pennies
Good plan mate. The UV will destroy the poor quality plastic!

[shaun100]

I just went through this, lots of research. Settled on a Safari.

Mostly as I heard / read that the cheaper brands have inferior plastics and the templates are crap.

Not 100% sure on the info Ive seen and read but it was enough to sway my decision.

[MEGOMONSTER]

I think I remember someone paid $14.00 on cheapbay. Fitted it up no probs. had no template. No sure if it fell apart yet.

[taslucas]

You could make one fairly cheap. Heres mine, I like the look of custom snorkels better but its a personal thing

[healy]

I had a cheap one on the gq and couldn't fault it and it took a belting but I made own pipe from snorkel to airbox nothing wrong with the cheap ones

[NP99]

I had a cheap one on the gq and couldn't fault it and it took a belting but I made own pipe from snorkel to airbox nothing wrong with the cheap ones

In the short term, no.

[taslucas]

In the short term, no.

all they are is a airtight plastic tube that fit to your car. If they are airtight, and fit to your car then they're ok.

[NP99]

all they are is a airtight plastic tube that fit to your car. If they are airtight, and fit to your car then they're ok.

Yes, I'm referring to the UV impact Long term and their ability to cop a knock when they age.

[taslucas]

Yes, I'm referring to the UV impact Long term and their ability to cop a knock when they age.

yeah true but sometimes a product might be a quarter of the price but last half the time of a more expensive one. In the case of a snorkel, its a fairly easy thing to replace so maybe buying a cheaper one and replacing it again will last longer and be cheaper than buying a sinlge more expensive one first up.
I like my stainless anyway:)

[Clunk]

Just been having a bit of a think about this one, weighing up pros & cons etc etc........ Anyone know what the life expectancy is of a name brand such as Safari? $600 is a lot for a bit of plastic and yes I know it's supposed to be UV stabilised and tougher and seal better etc etc but if it only lasts say for 5 years and say the cheap arsed ones only last 2 years. Then it's appealing to get 8 cheapies for $75 each over 16 years.
As has been discussed in many many threads regarding cheap brands versus established brands not everyone can afford the well known brands and yes you could always save up for one but that's not always possible for quite a few owners.

Just my 2c worth

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

[taslucas]

Just been having a bit of a think about this one, weighing up pros & cons etc etc........ Anyone know what the life expectancy is of a name brand such as Safari? $600 is a lot for a bit of plastic and yes I know it's supposed to be UV stabilised and tougher and seal better etc etc but if it only lasts say for 5 years and say the cheap arsed ones only last 2 years. Then it's appealing to get 8 cheapies for $75 each over 16 years.
As has been discussed in many many threads regarding cheap brands versus established brands not everyone can afford the well known brands and yes you could always save up for one but that's not always possible for quite a few owners.

Just my 2c worth

Don't slap it, tap it!!!!

thats what i was trying to say in less words:)

[Ben-e-boy]

Yes, I'm referring to the UV impact Long term and their ability to cop a knock when they age.


Thats what they make Armour all for. It take less than 2 minutes to give it a wipe

[Clunk]

thats what i was trying to say in less words:)

Yeah started tapping, then had to sort the kids out half way through so ya beat me to it hahahaha......... Damn those pesky kids:D;)

MCcrappatappalot signing on..............

[Clunk]

yeah true but sometimes a product might be a quarter of the price but last half the time of a more expensive one. In the case of a snorkel, its a fairly easy thing to replace so maybe buying a cheaper one and replacing it again will last longer and be cheaper than buying a sinlge more expensive one first up.
I like my stainless anyway:)

I might end up having to make mine from straws stolen from Maccas and the like lmao

MCcrappatappalot signing on..............

[SonOf]

I had a cheap on on the ZD30 - the template was crap and after it was fitted (done by TJM who did a great job. I was too bloody scared to core drill the panel) it did not sit as neatly as a safari or custom. Plastic seems ok so far, only 2 years old and it is watertight.

[Avo]

Geez i got a Safari cause i was to lazy to build one.Spewin now,them homemade jobs look nice

[taslucas]

And the beauty of mine us that u can pull it all apart if I ever need to

McCulture

[NP99]

Thats what they make Armour all for. It take less than 2 minutes to give it a wipe

Still need a quality base to work with!

[Acj]

I paid $11 for a factory nissan snorkel
(Second hand)
I'm pretty happy with it but you have to be prepared to make your own template

[jackal2828]

Got to agree with one of the other users might be cheap to begin with but will cost more in the end when you do an engine, got got a genuine gu snorkel in great condition from the wreckers for $170 delivered , much cheaper than a rebuild .

[taslucas]

Got to agree with one of the other users might be cheap to begin with but will cost more in the end when you do an engine, got got a genuine gu snorkel in great condition from the wreckers for $170 delivered , much cheaper than a rebuild .

"doing an engine". That's a pretty extreme scenario. As long as the snorkel is watertight youre fine. Even an expensive snorkel can be fitted poorly or in bad maintenance and not work

[Ben-e-boy]

Still need a quality base to work with!

Cheap cars don't have a uv stabilised plastic. Armour all keeps them going if it is maintained. It is designed to stop the effects of prolonged uv exposure.

[NP99]

Try this, better than armor all

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/lexol/vinylex_spray

[bongo]

Yeah there are alot of different "cheap" ones out there, tipping they all come from the same factory in the long one. As for the Armour all type sprays, thats thinking outside the box. but 4x4 werent ment to be armour alled lol
that not very blokey.......... :-P